Cara Brown
HR Generalist, Recruitment, Project And Events Specialist
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Personal Profile: A passionate and approachable professional with comprehensive experience in People and Culture/Human Resources, Recruitment, Event Management and Strategic Workforce Planning. Possessing an exceptional ability to think laterally, prioritise, multi-task, and use initiative.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Human Resources Officer
University of Adelaide
03.2025 - Current
- Human Resources support for Senior managers, Faculty managers and Academic stakeholders
- Coordinated onboarding processes for new hires, integrating them seamlessly into the workplace environment.
- Assisted managers and supervisors with employee disputes, disciplinary actions and other workplace issues.
- Coordinated employee placements and administrative details.
- Processed paperwork and hiring details for new starters, promotions and lateral position changes.
- Maintained accurate personnel records, ensuring privacy standards were met in accordance with relevant regulations.
- Organized regular team-building events to promote camaraderie among employees and boost morale.
- Drafted and documented employee handbook and company policies to reduce compliance risks.
- Fostered an inclusive workplace culture by promoting diversity initiatives and awareness programs.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current HR systems; identified areas requiring enhancement or replacement.
- Compliance and operational data management through Peoplesoft, Cherwell, Page Up and other HRMS.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- FECR, VEVO and DCSI compliance processing in accordance with State and Federal laws
- Contract and engagement operational facilitation for continuing, fixed term and casual contracts
- Staff event planning and event engagement for milestone celebrations
Group People and Culture Coordinator
Design Group - Revolution by Design
07.2024 - 03.2025
- HR support to stakeholders and employees
- Return to Work Coordinator
- Safety and Procedural improvement in consultation with all departments
- SOP, Job Description and Policy document upgrade project coordination
- Adherence to Fair Work Act and all appropriate legislation when facilitating employee onboarding, off boarding, terminations and redundancies
- Coordinated implementation of all onsite people-related services, policies and programs.
- Facilitated open forums for employees to voice concerns or suggestions, promoting an open-door policy and transparent communication channels.
- Worked closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment of cultural goals across different teams within the organization.
- Designed engaging orientation materials for new hires, providing them with essential information about company culture from day one.
- Created informative presentations on company values, reinforcing their importance during employee training sessions.
- Served as a liaison between management and staff, fostering trusting relationships throughout all levels of the organisation.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for open roles.
- End to end recruitment for open roles
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Improved organisational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
- Generated and analysed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Collaborated with HR to create effective onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the company culture.
HR Consultant - (6 Week Contract)
SA Health - SA Ambulance Service
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Improved workplace culture by initiating diversity and inclusion initiatives, resulting in higher employee satisfaction levels.
- Optimized talent acquisition process by leveraging data-driven insights, refining sourcing techniques and enhancing employer brand presence.
- Reduced time-to-hire with efficient recruitment strategies, including targeted job postings and thorough candidate screening.
- Provided human resources, recruiting and resource allocation guidance in public service consulting environment.
- Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
Project Recruitment Officer
Apprenticeship Careers Australia
4 2022 - 04.2024
- Strategic design of recruitment plan for project
- Strategic administrative design for third party systems to integrate to project requirements
- Identifying roadblocks and streamlining procedures to successfully reduce employee time wastage
- Promoted equality of opportunity to support diversity and inclusion for enhanced agenda and practices.
- Targeted school audiences of secondary school students, mature students and school guidance counselors through presentations and social media avenues.
- Presentation at trade fairs and employment expos to enhance awareness and visibility of project
- Position Description and advertisement creation taking into account market trends and candidate market
- Collected market intelligence activity to identify and develop new markets, courses and opportunities.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
- Supported management in developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures.
Job Coach
Madec
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Counseling clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education and employment history
- Mentoring junior staff on compliance, procedural and performance strategies
- Maintaining detailed records of individual histories, scores and documents
- Leading workshops for job seekers to provide information on job searching, application completion and resume building
- Instructing individuals in career development, job search and application strategies, resume writing and interview skills
- Working with job seekers to determine job targets based on skills and personality
- Overseeing career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers
- Established and overseeing clear guidelines about procedures and success metrics
- Help determine possible vocations and build application documents for vulnerable clients
- Using standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
Executive Producer/Event Manager/Artist
Burly Q Events
01.2007 - Current
- Artist and Project Management for Vintage Festivals and Local Fairs
- Burly Q Events - Event and performance creation and management
- Two year performance residency at La Boheme jazz club: Fortnightly performance creation of 1-2 hours
- Supervision of 5 inhouse staff at La Boheme
- Supervision of 50+ artists for performances over festivals and club residency
- Special Guest programmer for Adelaide Fringe VIP Qatar Lounge
- Event management from Hens and Bucks Nights to Corporate Roadshows and After Party Events for National Campaigns
- Freelance Host on television, radio and live shows such as The Project, Ten Morning News, Triple M, and award winning Fringe and Festival shows
- Marriage Celebrancy Service
- Dramaturge for national TV and feature film scripts
- Costume Designer for over 10 theatre productions
- Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships to promote beneficial project results
- Resolved client concerns quickly and professionally to maintain respectful and productive project environment
- APRA compliance
- MAA compliance
- Achievements:
- Management of over 120 local and national artists in residency and Fringe performances over 8 years of production
Events and Communications Manager
La Boheme Arts Venue
- Created most successful New Years Event for the La Boheme's club history, financially and in exit feedback
- Fostered positive relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of services and products.
- Improved market position and target client awareness for La Boheme Club by developing impactful advertisements
- Increased membership list by 360% through low cost initiatives
- Supanova After Party- Coordinated/Hosted Meet and Greet After Party with VIP guests
- Expanded audience reach by developing engaging promotional materials for various online platforms such as social media channels and email newsletters.
- Coordinated seamless logistics for events, including travel arrangements, venue setup, catering, audio/visual equipment, and entertainment bookings.
- Mentored junior team members in best practices for event management and professional development opportunities.
School Administrator
Mighty Good Talent School Satellite
07.2015 - 09.2016
- Supported teachers in learning and applying new skills through meaningful professional development
- Handled disciplinary referrals with calm, logical approach to student behavior
- Met with parents of prospective students to discuss student needs and school offerings
- Coordinated school facility use with maintenance personnel to achieve equitable access
- Served as liaison between parents and students
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds
- Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions.
Executive Assistant, Director of Student Dev
St Peter
08.2012 - 09.2012
- All business process administration from general day to day operations to industry compliance
- Event planning and management
- Event volunteer scheduling
- Event artist booking and scheduling
- MAA compliance, Peter's College EA to the Director of Student Development
- Achievements:
- Successfully coordinated whole school photographic week
- Rostering for athletics trials
- Successful support of Student Development staff
HR, Project Officer
Sodexo
06.2012 - 07.2012
- Remote site recruitment in hospitality
- Remote site recruiting in trades
- HR management of 50+ employees
- Management and scheduling of staff on remote sites
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications
- Navigated federal, state and local employment laws and regulations and adjusted company practices and policies to confirm complete compliance
- Monitored deadlines and milestones to keep team on track with project schedule
- Achievements:
- Reduced candidate application time by 70%
- Increased visibility of South Australian input
- Streamlined recruitment procedures for South Australian applicants
- Creation of Recruitment base database for state use
- Creation of candidate attraction methods through referrals and social media
ASC Human Resources Administrator- 1 Mth Contract
Australian Submarine Corp
05.2012 - 05.2012
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
- Achievements
- Decrease in processing time of applications
Recruitment Account Manager
ATS
01.2012 - 04.2012
- Client maintenance
- Award and EBA interpretation
- Interpretation of transition percentages and subsequent IR changes
- In house policy and procedural reviews of recruitment and human resources methods
- Performance management and alternative performance options in consultation with clients
- Preparation of weekly and monthly reports from online database and client specific records
- OH&S awareness and risk assessments
- Increase of sales within existing clients
- Recruitment for existing clients
- Permanent Placement
- Accounts and invoicing
- Fee negotiation and rates delivery
- Achievements
- Placement of junior at client to adequately complete role and save client money whilst not dropping flat rate for billing
- Secured meetings and subsequent jobs in from clients dormant over 12 months
- Increased Client contact by 70%
- Managed client relations to place within 5 hours
Industrial Recruitment Consultant
Adecco
06.2011 - 01.2012
- Administration of recruitment processes in house and using online HRIS (Atlas)
- Administrative support to Account managers and Management
- Delivery of OH&S and onsite inductions
- Procedural improvement in Induction delivery
- Achievements
- Reduced an up to 2 day induction for one person to a 5 hour induction for up to 15 people by improvement in delivery methods while still keeping the substance and exposure of the material
- Support for successful transition of over 30 staff due to rates discussions
- Increase in staff numbers through client visibility
Recruitment Consultant
Locher Human Resources
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Placement of accounting roles in difficult financial market
- Increase in administrative streaming
- Assistance in assessment centres for the public service
- Administration of recruitment processes in house and using online HRIS (fast-track)
- Sales development for new clients
- Advertising and administration of all applicants for all roles
- Candidate management
- Fee negotiation with key stakeholders
- Candidate pay negotiation as medium between applicant and manager
- Preparation of proposals and promotional material
- Marketing of company to prospective clients
- End to End permanent recruitment
Post Placement and Claims Support
Campbell Page
02.2009 - 08.2010
- Post placement support for stream 1-4 clients
- At risk client monitoring
- Accurate collation and presentation of claim data to ensure government compliance
- Consistent telephone counseling with clients having difficulties returning to work
- Accurate maintenance of state based data sheets
- Achievements
- Increase in Post placement claims in all branches from underperforming to 100-210%
- Successful achievement of 90% of 13 week claims and 80% of 26 week claims
- Top
Human Resources Administrator- Short Term Contract
Service SA, DTEI
12.2008 - 01.2009
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands
- Oversaw hiring, staffing, and labor law compliance
- Managed benefits enrollment by answering questions and aiding employees with login details
- Prepared new hire letters, employee contracts and corporate policies
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
BDM/Recruitment Consultant
Westaff Asia Pacific
08.2008 - 12.2008
- Business Development
- Recruiting permanent employees for national clients
- Executive and high level administrative interviewing
- Development of marketing strategies
- In house psychometric assessment administration and interpretation
- Development of new business through lead acquisition and networking
- High level of customer service for clients and candidates
- Maintenance of candidate based through “warm” calls
- Negotiation of higher margin rates with existing clients
- Internal office PC support
HR Project Business Partner
Australia Post (Randstad)
12.2006 - 01.2008
- Group induction 2 years running for over 30 staff per sessions
- 3 Sessions in one day induction and interviewing up to 70 applicants per day
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large recruitment projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing recruitment quality or workplace safety.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Randstad
02.2005 - 08.2008
- Recruiting permanent and casual employees for national clients
- HR and roster management of 200+ temporary workers
- Bulk and assessment centre recruiting
- Performance management and alternative performance options in consultation with clients
- Call centre and customer service recruitment according to Australia Post methodology
- One on one call centre interviewing and assessments
- Advertising composition, layout and proofing
- Project rollout for new payroll methods
- Behavioural based interviewing
- Group Inductions for up to 90 people in three sessions one one day
- Administration of recruitment processes in house and using online HRIS (ADAPT)
- Maintaining a temp base of up to 200 contractors
- Facilitation of major recruitment drive events such as yearly drive for major client of around 90 temps for 4 week end of year peak period
- Exit interviews for long term temp staff
- Achieving and exceeding all given K.P.I.'s
- Sales and new business sourcing through lead generation
- Expansion of existing business through marketing to all area of current clients' needs
- Increase of gross profit through placements in newly acquired areas
- Marketing strategies to expand new business
- Implementation and training of in-house staff on new computer programs and new policies and procedures
- Testing and screening contractors to align with clients' needs
- Maintenance of OH&S policies and procedures to adhere to government regulations
- Business growth through presenting outstanding candidates to existing clients
- Creation and maintenance of contractor and in-house rosters and visit schedules
- Provision of solutions in time management to the benefit of procedures within the local office and company
- Spreadsheet design and improvement
- Achievements
- Database elite user (STARR) for information provision to general staff
- Induction and training delivery for over 30 people per day
Reverse Marketer/Placement Officer
Salvation Army Employment Plus
10.2004 - 01.2005
- Receiving and recording job vacancy information from employers and providing consultants and applicants with relevant details of position
- Preparing shortlists of candidates for referral to prospective employers
- Checking references and suitability of applicants before referral to employers for interview
- Arranging interviews for employers
- Calendar and client management on E-Track and EA3000
- Gaining new employer vacancies for site
- Finding new and alternative ways to motivate candidates to job seek
- Negotiating with employers for initial job interviews with candidates
- Negotiation and resolution of any employer/employee conflicts
- Post placement support for candidates in employment
- Promoting long term job seekers to new employers
- On-road marketing and representation
- Preparing resumes and correspondence to forward to employers in respect of suitable applicants
- Advising and assisting job seekers regarding personal presentation, resume presentation and interview techniques and attitudes
- Creating sales and marketing strategies to increase the employer client base
Customer Service Officer
St. George Banking Group Bank SA
11.2003 - 10.2004
- Account management for vulnerable clients
- Term Deposit account management
- Staffsmart rostering
- Creation of ISS market plans for increased cross promotional selling
- Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction
- Initiated investigations into complex or sensitive complaints, identifying solutions swiftly and to customer satisfaction
- Completed data entry to record call notes, suggestions and questions
- Counted cash drawers and deposits, checked supplies and completed any other required opening or closing task to facilitate smooth team operations.
ASM, Sales Consultant, HR Administrator
Vodafone Hutchison Australia
01.1999 - 11.2003
- ASM
- Duties
- Meeting and exceeding all given personal KPI's
- Exemplary customer service
- Administration of sales and after-sales queries
- Solution consulting for personal and corporate customers
- Initiation and management of accounts for small to medium business clients
- Stock control and new ordering
- Staff training and mentoring
- Created detailed sales presentations to communicate product features and market data
- Implemented up-selling strategies, encompassing recommendation of accessories and complementary purchases
- Coordinated ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members
- Increased sales by fostering relationships with customers, implementing business strategies and suggesting areas for improvement
- Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic
- Achievements
- Highest connection sales 3 out of 4 quarters each year
- Winner Best New Salesperson
- Winner Best Incentive Salesperson
- Successfully investigated insurance errors costing thousands of dollars in each store, after presentation of report, insurance providers were changed to a more cost effective system
- Created streamlined system for new release orders allowing greater sales on release days
Education
Certificate IV in Small Business Management: Business Management - undefined
TAFE SA
Adelaide, SA 01.2013 - 01.2014
Graduate Certificate - Festival & Event Management
Flinders University of South Australia
Bedford Park, SA 06.2004 - 06.2004
Introduction Certificate in Festival and Event Management: Event Management - undefined
Flinders University of South Australia
Bedford Park, SA 06.2003 - 06.2003
Industry Certificate in Festival and Event Management: Event Management - undefined
Flinders University of South Australia
Bedford Park, SA 06.2003 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Arts - English, Politics
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA 01.1995 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Arts - English, Drama
Flinders University of South Australia
Bedford Park, SA 01.1994 - 12.1994
Skills
Recruitment
Timeline
Human Resources Officer
University of Adelaide
03.2025 - Current
Group People and Culture Coordinator
Design Group - Revolution by Design
07.2024 - 03.2025
HR Consultant - (6 Week Contract)
SA Health - SA Ambulance Service
05.2024 - 06.2024
Job Coach
Madec
03.2019 - 03.2022
School Administrator
Mighty Good Talent School Satellite
07.2015 - 09.2016
Certificate IV in Small Business Management: Business Management - undefined
TAFE SA
01.2013 - 01.2014
Executive Assistant, Director of Student Dev
St Peter
08.2012 - 09.2012
HR, Project Officer
Sodexo
06.2012 - 07.2012
ASC Human Resources Administrator- 1 Mth Contract
Australian Submarine Corp
05.2012 - 05.2012
Recruitment Account Manager
ATS
01.2012 - 04.2012
Industrial Recruitment Consultant
Adecco
06.2011 - 01.2012
Recruitment Consultant
Locher Human Resources
08.2010 - 06.2011
Post Placement and Claims Support
Campbell Page
02.2009 - 08.2010
Human Resources Administrator- Short Term Contract
Service SA, DTEI
12.2008 - 01.2009
BDM/Recruitment Consultant
Westaff Asia Pacific
08.2008 - 12.2008
Executive Producer/Event Manager/Artist
Burly Q Events
01.2007 - Current
HR Project Business Partner
Australia Post (Randstad)
12.2006 - 01.2008
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Randstad
02.2005 - 08.2008
Reverse Marketer/Placement Officer
Salvation Army Employment Plus
10.2004 - 01.2005
Graduate Certificate - Festival & Event Management
Flinders University of South Australia
06.2004 - 06.2004
Customer Service Officer
St. George Banking Group Bank SA
11.2003 - 10.2004
Introduction Certificate in Festival and Event Management: Event Management - undefined
Flinders University of South Australia
06.2003 - 06.2003
Industry Certificate in Festival and Event Management: Event Management - undefined
Flinders University of South Australia
06.2003 - 06.2003
ASM, Sales Consultant, HR Administrator
Vodafone Hutchison Australia
01.1999 - 11.2003
Bachelor of Arts - English, Politics
University of Adelaide
01.1995 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Arts - English, Drama
Flinders University of South Australia
01.1994 - 12.1994
Project Recruitment Officer
Apprenticeship Careers Australia
4 2022 - 04.2024
Events and Communications Manager
La Boheme Arts Venue