People & Culture Advisor

Job Posting Title:

People & Culture Advisor

Req ID:

10155696

Job Description:

Wherever you are in the amazing world of Disney, you are contributing to the stories of our iconic brands, recognised by audiences everywhere for entertainment, information and inspiration. Innovation, imagination and inclusion are at the core of Disney, defining the experience that we deliver as well as providing the foundation of our success. The scope of our business, combined with global growth and collaboration result in an inclusive employee experience characterised by continuous learning, development and achievement.

We are looking for a People & Culture Advisor to join our ANZ People & Culture team on a 12 month maximum term contract, supporting Cast Members and leaders across core HR activities, employee lifecycle processes, Talent & Growth initiatives and people programs.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Talent & Growth, APAC & ANZ and P&C Business Partner, ANZ, this role is a trusted first point of contact for practical, people-focused HR advice. You will work closely with People & Culture Business Partners, the ANZ P&C Advisor, Talent Connection, Global HR Operations, Payroll and wider HR Centres of Excellence to deliver a seamless, compliant and high-quality employee experience.

What You Will Do

• Provide timely and practical HR advice to Cast Members and leaders on policies, processes, programs and practices, escalating complex matters where required.
• Support employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary processes, investigations and redundancy processes.
• Manage key employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, maximum term contracts, secondments, visa tracking, employment changes and exits.
• Coordinate leave management processes, including parental leave, working closely with GHRO and Payroll to ensure accurate administration.
• Support Talent & Growth initiatives, including learning and development planning, talent and succession activities, performance cycles, coaching programs and learning system administration.
• Help deliver annual HR processes such as End of Year performance, Merit and Talent cycles, including reporting and data collection.
• Maintain and enhance employee communication channels, including the weekly Cast Member Bulletin, Benefits Portal and DToolsHR.
• Support benefits and engagement offerings such as wellbeing initiatives, recognition programs and the Wellness Spending Account.
• Contribute to HR projects across Australia and New Zealand, taking ownership where appropriate.

What We Are Looking For

• 3–5 years’ experience in an HR Advisory role or similar HR capacity.
• Experience supporting or leading Talent & Growth, Learning & Development or employee experience initiatives.
• A tertiary qualification, or equivalent work experience, in Human Resources Management, Business Management or a related discipline.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across different levels and areas of the business.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong administration, coordination, organisational and time management skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive, curious and collaborative approach, with the confidence to work independently when required.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and Copilot.
• Experience using an HRIS, with Workday experience highly regarded.

Additional Information:

This is unique opportunity to join the talented team that develops and delivers unparalleled entertainment across Australia and New Zealand so if this role captures your imagination, then apply now!

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

The Walt Disney Company can provide individual accessibility support that may be needed during your interview process. Please let us know of accommodations that may assist in helping you feel welcome by emailing [email protected].

Job Posting Segment:

APAC Operations

Job Posting Primary Business:

APAC People & Culture

Primary Job Posting Category:

HRBP/Generalist

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Richmond, Australia

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-07-17