Human Resources

We provide advice and services to Deakin management in the areas of workforce planning, performance management, organisational restructuring and workplace change.

We provide advice and services relating to all terms and conditions of employment from immigration and contract types, to work patterns and types of leave.

Contact us for all queries regarding the application of HR Policy and Procedure and clauses in the Enterprise Agreement.

Find out more about recent immigration changes

We're responsible for implementing strategy and practices to ensure the health, wellbeing and safety of all staff. We consult on a range of OHS matters including accident prevention, chemical safety, employee assistance and counselling and emergency planning.

We deliver a range of personal and professional development opportunities to build the capability of our staff. We also coordinate a number of university-wide development opportunities including the Mentoring Partnership Program, Vice-Chancellor's Professional Development Awards, leadership programs and employee engagement surveys.

We specialise in all aspects of recruitment and on boarding, including job design and evaluation, advertising, recruitment options, relocation and induction.

When it comes to the appointment of senior staff of the University, we know how to support the University to make the best appointment possible.

We also manage vendor relationships with recruitment agencies, pre-employment assessment providers, job boards and advertising firms.

We manage all functions and queries relating to staff remuneration, superannuation, benefits, leave entitlements, employment conditions and payroll.

We hold primary responsibility for the implementation of Deakin's Enterprise Agreement. We also provide high-level advice and support in the areas of workplace relations, performance management and conflict resolution.

Executive Director
Gwen Tinkler

Executive Assistant
Jenny Barton
+61 3 9244 5960

General Manager, Human Resources Operations
Fiona Davies 
+61 3 924 68264

Principal Adviser
Cathy Williams
+61 3 5227 1175

Senior Consultant
Clare Dowling
+61 3 5227 2332

Consultant, HR Operations
Katherine Lukic
+61 3 9246 8152

Project Officer
Janelle Pearce
+61 3 522 78521

HR Client Partner
Kate Messenger
+61 3 5227 2109

HR Client Partner
Tom Slack  
+61 3 5227 1137

HR Client Partner
Robert Moreton
+61 3 5227 2423

HR Client Partner
David Tucker 
+61 3 5227 8331

HR Consultant, Client Engagement
Angelique Bull
+61 3 9246 8144

HR Consultant, Client Partnering
Adam Boshevski
+61 3 5227 8352

HR Consultant (Indigenous Staffing)
Frank Gafa
+61 3 5227 3279

Manager, Health Wellbeing and Safety
Michael O’Donoghue
+61 3 9246 8175

Senior Consultant, Occupational Health and Safety
Warren Kennedy
+61 3 9246 8269

Senior Consultant, Occupational Health and Safety
Suzanne Antonac
+61 3 5227 2869

Senior Consultant, OHS Audit
Lee Kibeiks
+61 3 9246 8214

Health and Wellbeing Consultant
Nova Caddy
+61 3 5227 9177

Health and Wellbeing Consultant
Chris Ross
+61 3 5227 2868

HR Coordinator
Kirsty Romanelli (on maternity leave)
+61 3 5227 2263

Health and Wellbeing Adviser
Ann Salathiel
+61 3 5227 2105

Administration Officer
Fiona Lang
+61 3 9246 8170

Team Leader, HR Information and Systems
Umesh Gupta
+61 3 9246 8171

Senior HR Systems Analyst (PeopleSoft)
Wayde Piec
+61 3 5227 1351

Consultant, HRIS
Mary Campagna
+61 3 5227 1109

HR Systems Analyst
Kumar Bohra
+61 3 9246 8145

HR Information Analyst
Francois Bationo
+61 3 9244 6836

HR Web and Systems Administrator
Avneel Tiwari
+61 3 9246 8806

Manager, Organisational Development
Mary Markerink
+61 3 9246 8135

Senior Consultant, Organisational Development
Olivia White
+61 3 5227 2253

Consultant, Organisational Development
Laura Bogar
+61 3 9246 8165

Consultant, Organisational Development
Kerri Lawrence
+61 3 5227 2471

HR Consultant
Tammy Atkinson
+61 3 9247 2772

Projects Officer (Organisational Development)
Jade McAndrew-Barlow
+61 3 9246 8166

Administrative Officer (Organisational Development)
Casey Trimble
+61 3 9246 8037

Team Leader, Recruitment
Holly Campbell
+61 3 9246 8162

HR Adviser, Recruitment and Employment
Vacant

Recruitment and Candidate Care Assistant
Corey Menadue
+61 3 5227 2129

HR Consultant, Senior Appointments
Maria Pearson
+61 3 5227 2484

HR Consultant, Senior Appointments
Rachael Smith
+61 3 5227 1131

HR Adviser, Senior Appointments
Veselina Kostadinov
+61 3 5227 2611

HR Consultant, Recruitment and Employment
Michelle Jolly
+61 3 5227 2522

Team Leader, Employment
Tanya McIntyre
+61 3 5227 8257

HR Coordinator, Employment
Leanne Creeley
+61 3 5227 2773

HR Adviser, Employment
Vanesa Angelevski
+61 3 5227 2308

HR Adviser, Employment
Natasha Laherty
+61 3 5227 1368

HR Adviser, Employment
Darian Popowicz
+61 3 5247 9463

HR Adviser, Employment
Tyler McCoombe
+61 3 5227 8355

HR Adviser, Employment
Rachael Taylor
+61 3 5227 8381

HR Administrator, Employment
Dianne Dellar
+61 3 5227 2428

Team Leader, Benefits & Payroll
Kate Forbes
+61 3 52273267

Senior HR Adviser
Anna Parker
+61 3 522 72817

Senior HR Adviser
Rebecca Dalton
+61 3 524 79562

HR Adviser
Toni Edwards
+61 3 522 72435

HR Adviser
Kate Phillips
+61 3 5247 9474

HR Adviser
Sankar Venkatesan
+61 3 522 78173

Consultant (Superannuation)
Richard Barling
+61 3 522 72775

HR Officer
Vicki Milanovic
+61 3 522 71012

HR Officer
Dev Vedpathak
+61 3 524 79572

Manager
Bryan Gillis
+61 3 924 46077

Senior Consultant
Jane Sweeney
+61 3 9246 8216

Senior Consultant
Kate Lawler
+61 3 924 68925

Consultant
Alex Rowe
+61 3 9246 8313

Consultant
Tayissa Popowicz
+61 3 924 46228

Program Leader, Enabling Successful Performance
Rachael Ruiz 
+61 3 5227 1133

Manager, Change and Capability, Enabling Successful Performance
Ingrid Leighton
+61 3 9246 8369

Program Consultant, Enabling Successful Performance
Riarne McCormack
+61 3 5227 2671

Project Coordinator, Enabling Successful Performance 
Vacant

Senior Consultant, Organisational Development 
Vacant