ACT State Council Network

The ACT AHRI Council, proudly supported by Deloitte, are pleased to present a Masterclass series of events focused on how to build, manage and engage your professional network with authenticity.

The second session in the three-part series is a Speed Mentoring event providing the opportunity for HR practitioners to ELEVATE their network in an informal setting.

We are thrilled to bring together 10-12 of the most senior HR and business leaders from Canberra and beyond. See below for the amazing list* of Mentors

The night will feature several rounds of ~8 minute, one-on-one mentoring conversations, with opportunities to network with peers and colleagues in between and during breaks.

The event will be generously catered, so attendees can be guaranteed to leave with full stomachs, hearts and minds.

Come along to hear career insights from the Mentors and chat about their defining moments and lessons learned over the course of their long and storied careers.

* List accurate at time of advertising and may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Additional Mentors may also be added prior to the event. Keep an eye on LinkedIn for updates! 

Target Audience

HR Practitioners of all careers and levels will benefit from attending this forum.

Speaker: Belinda Casson
Belinda has been Chief People Officer at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade since January 2023, leading HR strategy and services globally. She previously served as Acting Deputy Secretary and COO, and Chief People Officer at DEWR. With a career spanning over two decades in workplace relations and WHS policy, Belinda is also an active contributor to AHRI, including its Public Sector Advisory Panel.

Speaker: Leisa Craig
Leisa Craig is First Assistant Secretary, Workforce and People Strategy (since September 2023), leading enterprise workforce strategies supporting Australia’s national defence. She brings experience in workforce planning, research, and strategy, having begun her career in Defence’s Strategic Policy graduate program.

Speaker: Clara Fallon
Clara Fallon is Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand at Drake International, leading a unified trans-Tasman team across the talent lifecycle. She is the first leader to bring both regions together, driving growth, collaboration, and global transformation as part of Drake’s senior leadership team.

Speaker: Rachael Jackson
Rachael Jackson is Chief Operating Officer at the National Indigenous Australians Agency, a role she has held since 2019. With over 25 years in the public sector, she has held senior executive roles across multiple Commonwealth departments and plays a key leadership role in advancing Closing the Gap initiatives.

Speaker: Jessica Lees
Jessica Lees is Head of People and Culture at Downer Professional Services, with 20 years’ experience across multiple industries. She is known for aligning people, capability and culture to deliver practical business outcomes, and is Co-founder of the Canberra HR Network.

Speaker: Jane Marburg
Jane Marburg is Founder and Managing Director of Define Potential, with over 20 years’ experience in HR consulting, leadership development and recruitment. She is passionate about building leadership capability, particularly for women and emerging leaders.

Speaker: Benjamin Morris
Benjamin Morris is Group General Manager, HR at Mirvac, where he leads a progressive, commercially focused HR function. With a diverse career spanning consulting, law and HR, he has driven major transformation across strategy, culture and employee experience.

Speaker: Cameron Pitt
Cameron Pitt is Deloitte’s Workforce Optimisation Practice Lead, with 14 years’ experience in human capital consulting. He specialises in workforce transformation and aligning workforce strategy with business outcomes, including AI-enabled solutions.

Speaker: Tim Simpson
Tim Simpson leads the People, Property and Security Division at DAFF. With a background in defence and public service, he has extensive experience leading workforce capability, change and integrated corporate services in complex environments.

Speaker: Steph Waddon
Steph Waddon is Founder of Sandesa and a workforce transformation expert with over 20 years’ experience. She supports organisations through complex change, focusing on future workforce capability and employee experience.

Speaker: Kate Witenden
Kate Witenden is a Chief People Officer with over 25 years’ HR leadership experience across multiple sectors. She specialises in major business transformation and the full employee lifecycle.

Other Event Information

You will Obtain 2.5 CPD points for attending this forum.

Please advise dietary requirements at time of registration. 

Registration Information
Registration close: Tuesday 21 July
Having trouble registering? Contact Us or phone 1300 811 880.
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