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Stay Compliant With Australian Employment Law and Awards
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Get Time Back by Systemising Their People & Culture Operations
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Lead High-performing Teams Without Burnout or Second-guessing
Running a growing business in Melbourne? Then you already know that managing people involves more than just writing contracts and approving leave. From navigating award compliance to building culture, tackling tricky employee conversations, or managing performance issues — it’s a lot. At Purple Playground, we make it easier. We’re a modern, virtual HR consultant in Melbourne working with businesses that want practical, expert-led HR support without the fluff. Whether you’ve got six employees or 60, we’ll help you build the structure, systems, and confidence to lead your team well.
HR SUPPORT FOR MELBOURNE’S MODERN BUSINESSES
From Fitzroy to Frankston and Carlton to Collingwood, our clients span the city and suburbs. They’re fast-growing, purpose-led, and ready to get serious about their people practices.
While their industries may vary, their HR needs often overlap. They want to:
That’s where we come in. As your fractional human resources team in Melbourne, we offer flexible, expert support that fits your stage of growth.
What We Offer Our Melbourne Clients
We work like your in-house HR specialist in Melbourne — just without the overheads. Our services are completely virtual, but we’re hands-on where it matters.
We help you with:
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HR Compliance Support Tailored to Your Industry and Modern Award
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Outcome-based Role Design and Workforce Planning
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Legally Sound and Bespoke Employment Contracts
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Custom HR Policies That Actually Reflect Your Culture
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Guidance on Investigations and Sensitive Employee Issues
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Coaching on Performance, Culture, and Leadership Challenges
Whether you’re the leader of a business in Melbourne’s CBD, a founder in Fitzroy or an entrepreneur in Richmond, we’ll partner with you to bring clarity and confidence to your people practices.
Fractional HR Melbourne: Big Impact, Flexible Support
You don’t need a full-time HR manager in Melbourne — you just need the right partner in your corner. Our fractional HR services give you access to senior HR expertise, without the full-time cost or commitment.
Need a human resources consultant in Melbourne to design your policies, coach your leaders, or troubleshoot that those tricky situations? We’re here for you.
Our Team
Practical Advice. No Jargon. Real Results.
We’re straight-talkers, problem-solvers, and big believers in making HR work for you. Whether it’s your first policy or your first restructure, our advice is grounded, clear, and always tailored to your business.
We offer:
- Access to a Professional HR Team
- Flexible project or ongoing retainer support
- Strategic thinking backed by behavioural insight
100% Virtual, 100% Invested in Your Business
We may not be sitting in your office, but we’ll feel like part of your team. Our virtual model means we move fast, stay responsive, and support you wherever you are — across inner Melbourne, the outer suburbs, or regional Victoria.
Our Impact
Why Choose Purple Playground?
We’re not your typical HR consultant in Melbourne. We don’t just tick compliance boxes—we help you build a business where your people can thrive.
Our blend of strategic thinking, practical HR expertise, and human-centred support means you get more than policies and processes. You get a human resources consultant in Melbourne who genuinely cares about your team and your growth.
If you’re scaling and want HR to be your strength—not your stressor—let’s chat.
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HR FAQS
Everything you want to know
Absolutely! This is the way we work 90% of the time. We have clients based all around Australia, and what makes it so seamless is having access to a quality Human Resource Information System (HRIS) like our fav, Employment Hero.
We sure can. We’ll work with you and your employee to uncover the underlying concerns and create a solution that ultimately achieves the best possible outcome for all.
We offer the same level of support as an internal HR team. We do this by providing our clients access to an experienced HR Manager and a HR Consultant, backed by a complete team of HR professionals. We cover everything from HR Strategy and building leadership capability to generalist HR support spanning across all areas of the employee lifecycle.
We’re all about being proactive, mitigating your employer-related risks and driving a positive people and culture agenda. We may operate via an outsourced model but we are thought of as your very own HR Team. That’s why our Premium Services are not for everyone. We all know the saying ‘you get what you pay for,’ so unlike traditional HR Consultants, we work with a proactive mindset and partner with you for a minimum term to really get some traction and make a difference.
Don’t worry, it’s more affordable than you think! With the skills and expertise of a whole experienced team, you get a great return on investment.
We add the most value when we get to know your business and team culture over time. But we also hate saying no to business leaders in need, so let’s have a chat to see what you’re after and explore ways we can help.
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