About POF
Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick (or for those of us who know us – POF!) is a privately owned intellectual property firm with a diverse client base that ranges from individual inventors through to leading multinational corporations. We pride ourselves on operating at the forefront of innovation and technology, providing our people with opportunities to contribute to real and rewarding outcomes.
About the role
Ready to step up and manage a small team? This is your chance to make an impact in a hands-on generalist role where you’ll be managing a small team responsible for providing expert advice and support to the employees and leaders at POF.
Reporting to the Head of People & Development and leading a People & Development Coordinator and an Office Coordinator, you’ll own key people processes, partner with leaders to build high-performing teams, and lead initiatives that elevate our P&D practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage, support and coach the People & Development Coordinator and Office Coordinator to ensure smooth implementation of P&D and building facilities-related processes,
- Provide practical advice and guidance across all aspects of the employee life cycle.
- Manage end-to-end recruitment and contribute to workforce planning initiatives.
- Coordinate key firm-wide processes including performance reviews, remuneration, reward and recognition and promotions.
- Lead engagement, wellbeing and diversity & inclusion initiatives, including engagement and D&I surveys and action planning.
- Contribute to and lead People & Development projects and broader firm-wide initiatives.
You will have:
- Degree qualification in Human Resources or related discipline.
- 4+ years’ experience in a generalist HR role
- Sound understanding of HR principles, practices, and employment law.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach and strong attention to detail.
- Experience leading or mentoring a small team (desirable but not essential)
About our workplace
POF is a privately owned patent and trademark attorney firm with 100+ people across offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Hobart. Our main business is in the procurement and defence of intellectual property rights including patents, trademarks, and designs for our clients both domestically and internationally.
POF prides itself on valuing its people and the diversity and innovative thinking our people bring to our business. Our culture is built on principles of inclusion, respect, and integrity. Our employees enjoy challenging work in a collegial team-based environment with a genuine work/life balance. POF was proud to be recognised for its commitment to D&I by the Diversity Council of Australia in 2024/25 as an Inclusive Employer.
POF employees enjoy access to a range of benefits and initiatives including:
- Gender-neutral paid parental carers leave.
- Salary continuance.
- Generous leave provisions.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Health and wellbeing programs.
- Learning & Development programs.
- Reward and recognition program including discretionary bonuses.
We encourage and welcome applications from people living with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ people, all genders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.
Should you require any specific support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.
How to Apply
Click here to apply with your resume and cover letter.
Please note that due to the anticipated volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Agencies, please note: All vacancies are managed by our People Development team. Should external assistance be required we will reach out to our preferred Recruitment Agency providers.