We’re on the lookout for a passionate People & Culture Manager to join us—an award-winning design studio— on a 10-month full-time contract while our current leader takes parental leave.

In this role, you’ll be the trusted advisor to senior leaders and play a hands-on role in delivering high-quality HR support across the entire employee lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding through to performance, development, compliance, and culture.

What you’ll do

Provide strategic and practical HR advice to partners, leaders, and staff

Oversee end-to-end recruitment and onboarding

Lead and improve performance management and feedback frameworks

Guide leaders through employee relations matters with care and professionalism

Manage visa applications and compliance with Business Sponsorship obligations

Oversee learning & development aligned with practice goals

Ensure compliance with Fair Work, WHS, EEO and Modern Awards

Lead fortnightly and ad-hoc workforce planning meetings

Oversee payroll coordination and HRIS management (ConnX)

Champion a values-driven culture of respect, collaboration, and accountability

What you’ll bring

Tertiary qualification in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Minimum 7 years’ broad HR generalist experience in a professional setting

Strong coaching and mentoring skills across all levels

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

In-depth knowledge of Australian workplace legislation and IR practices

Ability to build trust quickly and manage competing priorities with ease

Why US?

There's many reasons why and some of them are below:

Collaborative working environment

Training and development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Wellbeing benefits (EAP; Mental health awareness month; flu vaccinations;…)

Paid parental leave policy

Birthday leave

Many Social events

If you think this role is for you, please send your cover letter and CV in PDF format (no more than 5 MB, no web links please) to the Head of People & Culture at [email protected].

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.