About the role

With a strong focus on hands-on P&C delivery, administration, and continuous process improvement, the successful candidate will be self-motivated and hands-on (“on the tools”). Working closely with the Practice Manager, this role will be responsible for P&C administration, employee lifecycle management, and elevating internal processes. Flexible work hours and days are negotiable.

 Key Requirements 

• Serve as the first point of contact for all P&C matters across both studios, providing practical, timely, and solutions-oriented advice and support to managers and staff.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding, including drafting position descriptions, advertising roles, coordinating interviews, preparing contracts, and conducting exit interviews.
• Maintain, update, and administer P&C policies, procedures and records, ensuring compliance with current employment legislation and best practice.
• Oversee employee relations and performance management, and support managers with conflict resolution, disciplinary, and grievance processes.
• Coordinate and support performance reviews, learning and development initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
• Monitor and report on key P&C metrics and trends, recommending and implementing process and policy improvements to elevate internal practices.
• Maintain accurate P&C records and HRIS, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Support workplace health and safety compliance and initiatives across both studios.
• Support the execution of P&C initiatives (e.g. engagement surveys, wellness and social committee programs).
• Review and improve P&C administration and internal processes to drive efficiency and scalability.
• Assist in planning and managing training programs to meet organisational and employee development needs.

Key Attributes

• Proactive, self-driven, and comfortable working autonomously as the sole P&C resource
• Solutions-focused, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict management skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across locations
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a generalist HR or HR role.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment law, HR best practices, and contemporary P&C approaches.
• Experience supporting creative, professional services, or studio-based environments is desirable.
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Why Carr

At Carr, we believe design has the power to make a positive difference to people’s lives. Our vision, to pursue excellence in everything we do, is a collective effort underpinned by a shared experience. We do this with integrity, humility, and clarity of purpose. Putting people front of mind guides how we work together and helps create an inclusive and enriching team environment. Our team has access to a range of benefits and initiatives.

How to Apply

If you would like to explore this opportunity further, please email a cover letter and CV outlining your experience with P&C as it addresses the key responsibilities of this role to work@carr.net.au

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To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role and must reside in Melbourne, Australia.

Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Applications close Wednesday 11 June 2025.