Part-Time HR Manager
Rooms with Style
Posted 11 days ago
Our 24/7 veterinary hospital is seeking a confident, capable HR Manager to lead our people function and support a team of 60 dedicated practitioners, nurses, receptionists and support staff.
This is a pivotal leadership role where your expertise will directly shape culture, engagement, workforce stability and operational excellence.
About the Role
As our HR Manager, you will oversee the full employee lifecycle and provide strategic and operational HR support across the hospital. You’ll partner closely with the leadership team to ensure our people, processes and culture are aligned with best practice and the needs of a 24/7 clinical environment. Due to the significant growth across our Veterinary hospital, we are introducing this new HR Manager position to support our principal and managers and elevate our people culture and operational capability.
Your responsibilities will include:
End‑to‑end HR management across a diverse shift workforce
Assistance with recruitment and onboarding of clinical and non‑clinical staff
Workforce planning, rostering support and retention strategies
Performance management, coaching and ER/IR case management
Policy development, compliance and Fair Work obligations
OHS oversight in partnership with the Practice Manager, Clinical Manager and Principal
Culture, engagement and wellbeing initiatives
Training coordination and leadership development
Supporting leaders with practical, hands-on, timely HR advice
About You
You are a confident and competent HR professional with strong judgement, excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly. You enjoy being hands‑on, collaborating with your team, solving problems and supporting people in a high‑care, high‑emotion environment.
You will bring:
Extensive experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor
Strong ER/IR capability and Fair Work knowledge
Experience in healthcare, veterinary, shift‑based or 24/7 operations (highly regarded)
Ability to manage competing priorities with calm and clarity
A warm, professional and approachable style
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Why Join Us?
Meaningful work supporting teams who care for animals and their families
A collaborative leadership team who value HR expertise
Opportunity to shape culture, systems and people strategy
Competitive salary package aligned with experience
A workplace where your impact is visible, valued and appreciated
Days/Hours: (to be negotiated)
Monday to Friday
11:00am – 3:00pm
Salary
$110,000–$140,000 + super (pro-rata for part time), commensurate with experience and scope.
*Please note, the hourly rate for the successful candidate will be contingent upon factors such as relevant experience, required upskilling and any necessary training. The listed rate is intended as a general guide and may be adjusted in accordance with these criteria.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to make a genuine impact in a purpose‑driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience quote ref: 1093
The successful applicant is required to have full working rights in Australia and may be asked for relevant documentation during the recruitment process. Please note that a Vevo Check to verify your Australian Working Rights will be undertaken and is part of the application process for this role.
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About Rooms with Style
Director of Rooms with Style, Caroline Chaplin founded the company with one clear and dedicated vision; to make private practice easier and more enjoyable for doctors:
“Working in the medical industry made it apparent to me that there was limited practice support available for doctors and clinicians. Seeing this gap in the market I set about developing a highly qualified team, who could provide the exact services a private practice required. The goal was to create a one stop shop of practice management services to make practice life easier, more profitable and more efficient. At Rooms with Style we are proud of our accomplishments and look forward to working with you to achieve the practice you want.”
Caroline holds a Bachelor of Education along with post tertiary studies in Human Resources / Business Management, Medical Practice Management / Project Management Cert. IV.
Caroline’s primary role is managing and overseeing the services provided by Rooms with Style; ensuring all services are current, relevant and beneficial for our doctors.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.