NSW Talent Management Network

AI is reshaping how HR work is delivered from team structures and operating models to the capabilities required of HR professionals and leaders.

Join us for a cross-sector panel discussion exploring how organisations are navigating their AI journey within HR, what is changing in the way work is structured and delivered, and the capabilities needed to operate effectively in an AI enabled environment.

Drawing on experience across Manufacturing, Health and Social Services, two of our panellists will share practical perspectives from their own organisations and sectors along with a third panellist sharing insights and emerging trends seen across sectors, organisations and nationally. The discussion will explore where experiences are similar, where they differ, and how organisational context influences the pace, priorities and challenges of AI adoption.

What You Will Learn 

The panel will explore

• AI journeys: How AI adoption within HR is progressing across different sectors and organisational contexts.

• Operating models: How AI is influencing HR team structures, roles, service delivery and ways of working.

• Capability: The skills and capabilities HR professionals and leaders will need as AI becomes more embedded in the workplace.

• Governance and Risk: Practical approaches to responsible AI adoption, including governance, risk and appropriate controls.

• Practical application: How to consider your organisation’s own AI journey in the context of broader cross-industry experience.

Why Attend?

AI adoption is not simply a technology question for HR. It is increasingly a question of how work is designed, how teams operate, what capabilities are required and how organisations manage risk and governance.

This session provides an opportunity to learn directly from experienced HR and organisational leaders working through these issues in different sectors. You will gain practical perspectives to help you assess where your organisation is on its AI journey and consider the implications for your HR operating model, workforce capability and ways of working.

Join us to hear what other organisations are learning and consider what it means for the future of HR work in your organisation.

Target Audience  

All levels of HR Professionals on the AI journey sourcing insights and ideas to apply to their workplace.

Speaker: Vesna Vrankovic, Manufacturing, Chief People, Safety and Culture Officer, FTI Group

Vesna has built a distinguished 25-year career in Human Resources Management, bringing extensive experience across a diverse range of industries and business environments.

Her career has spanned manufacturing, distribution, automotive, transport, construction, and the Asia-Pacific region, providing her with a broad understanding of the people, operational, and organisational challenges faced by businesses across different sectors. 

Throughout her career, Vesna has witnessed the business ecosystem evolve significantly from traditional workplace models to increasingly digital, global, and technology-driven environments. This experience has reinforced her belief that, even as organisations embrace AI and Next Generation technologies, the human element remains at the heart of successful businesses.

Speaker: Bruce Rix, Health and Social Services, Executive Manager, Organisational Services & Risk, Proveda

Bruce has an extensive career as a strategic HR and corporate services leader who specialises in modernising people operations and embedding robust governance frameworks. Currently serving as the Executive Manager of Organisational Services & Risk at Proveda, Bruce drives operational alignment and risk management within the purpose driven aged and community care sector. 

His executive experience includes an eight year tenure as Director of Organisation Capability at Youth Off The Streets and as People and Services Director at CMA Corporation. 

With deep expertise in organisational design, AI-enabled analytics, and workforce strategy, Bruce excels at translating complex business strategies into sustainable operational results while building highly engaged, high-performing teams. He also actively contributes his governance and compliance advisory skills to the non-profit sector as a Board Member for the Central Coast Community Legal Centre.

Steven brings more than 25-year’s HR experience across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Middle East.  His expertise includes talent management, succession planning, leadership development, organisational design and large-scale transformation.   Steven is experienced in operating within matrix environments, global HR operating models, and leading teams across multi-country organisations.

Steven will share insights gained across a number of Australian businesses as to how they are leveraging AI within their HR functions. 

Moderator: Hassan Kurdi, Human Resources Business Partner, EY
 

Hassan is a HR professional with experience across professional services, education, NFP and hospitality sectors. His experience spans employee relations, HR advisory and business partnering. He brings a strong interest in talent management and AI and is a committee member of the AHRI NSW Talent Management Network Group. 

Hassan will guide the discussion across the panellists.

Welcome and Opening: Linda White, Director People and Culture, Sterling Leadership

Linda is a commercially astute People and Culture Executive, specialising in aligning workforce strategies with business priorities, and empowering high performing People and Culture teams. She is energised by working in diverse sectors across financial services, higher education, telecommunications, professional services, and the not-for-profit sector and cultures, spanning Australia and NZ, Fiji, Singapore, and China.

Currently, as Director People and Culture at Sterling Leadership, she works with organisations on workforce strategy and organisation performance, and she coaches executives. She is the Vice President Certification, AHRI NSW State Council.

Other Event Information 

You will obtain 1.25 CPD points for attending this forum.

Times

Registration Information 

Registration close: Thursday 12 November

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