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EXCELLENCE AWARDEE:
Employer of Choice (>1000 employees)
EXCELLENCE AWARDEE:
Employer of Choice (>1000 employees)
www.colescareers.com.au
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+61 436 668 772
800 Toorak Road, Hawthorn East VIC 3123
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EXCELLENCE AWARDEE:
Employer of Choice
(>1000 employees)
Coles Group
Holly Giblin
Organisational Development Lead
Holly is the Organisational Development Lead at Penrith City Council and has over 13 years of experience across private and public sectors, spanning a breadth of People and Culture-related functions including Work Health and Safety, Payroll, Human Resources and Industrial Relations, and Organisational Development. Most recently, Holly has been the lead on Council’s in-house and custom-built Capability Framework, where she has poured her passion and creativity into the development and implementation of a framework designed to uplift the capability of all employees at Council and provide more meaningful learning opportunities that will ultimately drive positive outcomes for the community.
Organisational Development Lead
Holly Giblin
facebook.com/barwonwater
@ruytongirlsschool
Holly Giblin
Organisational Development Lead
Leadership
Joshua Fayle is the People and Culture Manager at Penrith City Council. He oversees the Human Resources, Organisational Development, Work Health and Safety, and Payroll and Systems teams. Joshua provides a high level of strategic advice on a range of industrial relations matters. Joshua leads the design and implementation of initiatives to improve and strengthen the employee experience across the employee life cycle.
People and Culture Manager
Joshua Fayle
Joshua Fayle
People and Culture Manager
People and Culture Manager
Joshua Fayle
Joshua Fayle
People and Culture Manager
1188 Whakue St, Rotorua Central, Rotorua
Joshua Fayle
People and Culture Manager
Leadership
Joshua Fayle is the People and Culture Manager at Penrith City Council. He oversees the Human Resources, Organisational Development, Work Health and Safety, and Payroll and Systems teams. Joshua provides a high level of strategic advice on a range of industrial relations matters. Joshua leads the design and implementation of initiatives to improve and strengthen the employee experience across the employee life cycle.
People and Culture Manager
Joshua Fayle
Linda has over 27 years’ experience in leading People and Culture teams, incorporating OD, WHS, HR, Payroll and Systems. This experience spans hospitality, theme parks, airline, manufacturing and, for the last five years, local government industries. Linda is passionate about achieving sustainable business outcomes with people at the forefront of everything. In the last three years, in addition to the People and Culture department, Linda has led the Children Services portfolio encompassing 44 children services – 18 long day care, five pre-schools, 15 before- and after-school care and six vacation-care services. The timing of her appointment has seen her lead the portfolio (as well as People and Culture) through the unprecedented times of COVID. In the last financial year, 3,100 children aged 0–12 years attended the services, and Linda loves the difference that this portfolio makes to the community including young people. In Linda’s spare time she contributes to finding a cure for cancer, by volunteering and most recently cycling with Tour De Cure and raising much-needed funds for researchers.
People and Children Manager
Linda Ross
Holly is the Organisational Development Lead at Penrith City Council and has over 13 years of experience across private and public sectors, spanning a breadth of People and Culture-related functions including Work Health and Safety, Payroll, Human Resources and Industrial Relations, and Organisational Development. Most recently, Holly has been the lead on Council’s in-house and custom-built Capability Framework, where she has poured her passion and creativity into the development and implementation of a framework designed to uplift the capability of all employees at Council and provide more meaningful learning opportunities that will ultimately drive positive outcomes for the community.
Organisational Development Lead
Holly Giblin
Holly is the Organisational Development Lead at Penrith City Council and has over 13 years of experience across private and public sectors, spanning a breadth of People and Culture-related functions including Work Health and Safety, Payroll, Human Resources and Industrial Relations, and Organisational Development. Most recently, Holly has been the lead on Council’s in-house and custom-built Capability Framework, where she has poured her passion and creativity into the development and implementation of a framework designed to uplift the capability of all employees at Council and provide more meaningful learning opportunities that will ultimately drive positive outcomes for the community.
Organisational Development Lead
Holly Giblin
@TDSLaw
Holly Giblin
Organisational Development Lead
Joshua Fayle is the People and Culture Manager at Penrith City Council. He oversees the Human Resources, Organisational Development, Work Health and Safety, and Payroll and Systems teams. Joshua provides a high level of strategic advice on a range of industrial relations matters. Joshua leads the design and implementation of initiatives to improve and strengthen the employee experience across the employee life cycle.
Coles Group is home to some of Australia’s iconic, most trusted brands and employs 120,000+ team members in all states and territories. Our workforce is diverse, including groceries and liquor retail operations, online, manufacturing, cleaning and trolley services, drivers, logistics and supply chain, and corporate services.
Our strategy is enabled by making Coles Group a great place to work. To us, that means a workplace where all team members are engaged, empowered to live our values and have exciting career pathways to choose from. In the past 12 months we’ve proven to be just that.
Employee engagement is at an all-time high, and in every aspect measured, scores are above benchmark for Australian employers of more than 5,000 employees in company confidence, alignment & involvement, collaboration & communication, feedback & recognition, senior leadership, learning and career development, social connection, work-life blend and visible action from feedback. Through research, our people told us they feel supported, they feel like they belong, they’re part of something bigger and they can see the impact of their work.
Employee advocacy and the number of job applications we receive from people wanting to join are also the highest we have on record. Eighty-three percent of our people would recommend Coles as a place to work, and we have a growing advocacy network that shows they do recommend us.
Our communications are recognised as Australia’s best (Mumbrella): no small feat with a dispersed and largely offline workforce. Our channel mix and communications are deliberate, rhythmic and purposeful. The roll-out of Microsoft Teams to stores coupled with our successful Yammer strategy mean connection is universally accessible and leadership, action and impact are visible.
'Team Member Circles’ are invested in heavily. Team members from each store meet monthly, ideate, aggregate feedback and collaborate with other areas. The outcomes reach executive or often board level, and changes are actioned across the group. Even when changes are not advanced, the reason is communicated back. It’s a critical grassroots dialogue that means our frontline team is involved and heard, and their feedback is acted upon for the betterment of the entire organisation.
The development and subsequent internal appointment of our first female CEO, Leah Weckert, was named a “case study in how to develop a CEO” by the AFR. Business disruption was minimal, and team confidence has been maintained.
More than 41 percent of people in leadership roles are women. Developing all leaders (not just a select few) occurs across our enterprise as part of making Coles Group a great place to work. Programmatically, in 2022 we launched our Leading to Win Together program, starting with about 900 participants.
We have been a Gold Employer at the Australian LGBTQ inclusion awards, WGEA’s Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, Grad Connection’s Most Popular Graduate Employer and an ITA Excellence in D&I award-winner.
The Lakes College Culinary Club (TLCCC) started with a team of 12 students and has now expanded to over 30 members, showcasing its continued success through participation in college events and even catering for local community organisations. This program not only imparts valuable culinary skills but also teaches the significance of community service, fosters practical abilities and cultivates a professional work ethic.
Spanning ages 11 to 18, the Culinary Club challenges students to create elaborate six-course degustation dinners and manage large-scale catering for college gatherings. Chloe, a Year 7 student, praises the program for imparting essential life skills in an enjoyable way among friends. Likewise, Emily values the connections she forms despite the program’s demanding pace.
Under the guidance of Chef Joel, TLCCC contributes to the college’s ethos and the students’ personal growth. The program’s commitment to local ingredients and culinary adventures is evident as it expands to include barista training and Responsible Service of Alcohol certification. The program seamlessly merges science, art and food technology, promoting discipline and shared responsibility. TLCCC embodies a commitment to service, community engagement and student leadership, cementing its unique character and contribution to The Lakes College.
The Lakes College Culinary Club (TLCCC) started with a team of 12 students and has now expanded to over 30 members, showcasing its continued success through participation in college events and even catering for local community organisations. This program not only imparts valuable culinary skills but also teaches the significance of community service, fosters practical abilities and cultivates a professional work ethic.
Spanning ages 11 to 18, the Culinary Club challenges students to create elaborate six-course degustation dinners and manage large-scale catering for college gatherings. Chloe, a Year 7 student, praises the program for imparting essential life skills in an enjoyable way among friends. Likewise, Emily values the connections she forms despite the program’s demanding pace.
Under the guidance of Chef Joel, TLCCC contributes to the college’s ethos and the students’ personal growth. The program’s commitment to local ingredients and culinary adventures is evident as it expands to include barista training and Responsible Service of Alcohol certification. The program seamlessly merges science, art and food technology, promoting discipline and shared responsibility. TLCCC embodies a commitment to service, community engagement and student leadership, cementing its unique character and contribution to The Lakes College.
Linda Ross
People and Children Manager
Linda has over 27 years’ experience in leading People and Culture teams, incorporating OD, WHS, HR, Payroll and Systems. This experience spans hospitality, theme parks, airline, manufacturing and, for the last five years, local government industries. Linda is passionate about achieving sustainable business outcomes with people at the forefront of everything. In the last three years, in addition to the People and Culture department, Linda has led the Children Services portfolio encompassing 44 children services – 18 long day care, five pre-schools, 15 before- and after-school care and six vacation-care services. The timing of her appointment has seen her lead the portfolio (as well as People and Culture) through the unprecedented times of COVID. In the last financial year, 3,100 children aged 0–12 years attended the services, and Linda loves the difference that this portfolio makes to the community including young people. In Linda’s spare time she contributes to finding a cure for cancer, by volunteering and most recently cycling with Tour De Cure and raising much-needed funds for researchers.
People and Children Manager
Linda Ross
Linda Ross
People and Children Manager
Linda has over 27 years’ experience in leading People and Culture teams, incorporating OD, WHS, HR, Payroll and Systems. This experience spans hospitality, theme parks, airline, manufacturing and, for the last five years, local government industries. Linda is passionate about achieving sustainable business outcomes with people at the forefront of everything. In the last three years, in addition to the People and Culture department, Linda has led the Children Services portfolio encompassing 44 children services – 18 long day care, five pre-schools, 15 before- and after-school care and six vacation-care services. The timing of her appointment has seen her lead the portfolio (as well as People and Culture) through the unprecedented times of COVID. In the last financial year, 3,100 children aged 0–12 years attended the services, and Linda loves the difference that this portfolio makes to the community including young people. In Linda’s spare time she contributes to finding a cure for cancer, by volunteering and most recently cycling with Tour De Cure and raising much-needed funds for researchers.
People and Children Manager
Linda Ross
Bellbird Park State Secondary College (BPSSC) prides itself on providing an innovative and inclusive education experience for all learners. Our college is extraordinary because of the incredible students, parents, community partners and staff who bring it to life each day. Since opening in 2017 with 212 Year 7 students and 31 staff, the school has been on a rapid journey of student growth and staff recruitment. BPSSC now has an enrolment of 1,800 students and 150+ staff members. Located in the aspirational, multiculturally rich Ipswich community (ICSEA 953), we’re exceptionally proud to be the school of choice in our community.
At BPSSC, we’re committed to supporting the success and wellbeing of every student as they transition through each stage of learning through our high-expectations, high-support approach. In 2023, 175 First Nations students are connected and thriving at our college. Our Many Pathways, No Limits mantra extends to all students, and we provide tailored differentiated, culturally appropriate educational opportunities for our First Nations students. Our approach to First Nations education is extensive, multifaceted and a whole-school effort effecting positive systematic change and outcomes for our students.
Bellbird Park State Secondary College (BPSSC) prides itself on providing an innovative and inclusive education experience for all learners. Our college is extraordinary because of the incredible students, parents, community partners and staff who bring it to life each day. Since opening in 2017 with 212 Year 7 students and 31 staff, the school has been on a rapid journey of student growth and staff recruitment. BPSSC now has an enrolment of 1,800 students and 150+ staff members. Located in the aspirational, multiculturally rich Ipswich community (ICSEA 953), we’re exceptionally proud to be the school of choice in our community.
At BPSSC, we’re committed to supporting the success and wellbeing of every student as they transition through each stage of learning through our high-expectations, high-support approach. In 2023, 175 First Nations students are connected and thriving at our college. Our Many Pathways, No Limits mantra extends to all students, and we provide tailored differentiated, culturally appropriate educational opportunities for our First Nations students. Our approach to First Nations education is extensive, multifaceted and a whole-school effort effecting positive systematic change and outcomes for our students.
Amita King
Organisational Development Manager
Amita leads Penrith City Council’s Organisational Development (OD) Team and brought with her extensive private sector OD experience upon joining Council three years ago. She has worked across a number of industries including Telecommunications and Retail, leading change management, internal communications, learning and development, leadership, talent and much more. Her passion lies in leading organisations to continually evolve and enhance strategic performance and organisational culture through the investment in contemporary people-centric frameworks and programs that grow and unleash the potential of their people.
Organisational Development Manager
Amita King
Amita King
Organisational Development Manager
Amita leads Penrith City Council’s Organisational Development (OD) Team and brought with her extensive private sector OD experience upon joining Council three years ago. She has worked across a number of industries including Telecommunications and Retail, leading change management, internal communications, learning and development, leadership, talent and much more. Her passion lies in leading organisations to continually evolve and enhance strategic performance and organisational culture through the investment in contemporary people-centric frameworks and programs that grow and unleash the potential of their people.
Organisational Development Manager
Amita King
Amita King
Organisational Development Manager
Linda Ross
People and Children Manager
Amita leads Penrith City Council’s Organisational Development (OD) Team and brought with her extensive private sector OD experience upon joining Council three years ago. She has worked across a number of industries including Telecommunications and Retail, leading change management, internal communications, learning and development, leadership, talent and much more. Her passion lies in leading organisations to continually evolve and enhance strategic performance and organisational culture through the investment in contemporary people-centric frameworks and programs that grow and unleash the potential of their people.
Organisational Development Manager
Amita King
As an independent, forward-thinking girls’ school we are committed to preparing girls for a lifetime of learning, leadership and engagement in our global community. We believe in girls.
At Ruyton Girls’ School we foster the individuality of each girl in a caring and safe environment, nurturing her intellectual, physical, social and emotional qualities that are essential to flourish.
Powerful learning is central to the Ruyton culture, building on our strong academic reputation. We focus on advancing the learning of every girl through the engagement of intellectual curiosity, building their knowledge and skills about how to learn, and supporting them to achieve their personal best and be exemplary citizens. We believe in real-world learning beyond the classroom, collaborating with the wider community to promote growth, discovery and sustainability.
We empower our girls to lead lives of purpose with courage, character and compassion. Through the development of values and action-focused learning they are inspired to pursue equity and justice for self and others. By embracing diversity and raising their voices, our girls effect positive change and make a difference.