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Cara Brown

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

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