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ATC was created 15 years ago by a handful of recruiters as a passion project. The aim was to bring the latest trends and technology from all over the world to Australia and shift the talent community from competitors to collaborators. We couldn’t do all of this without the help of the talent practitioners who take to the stage and are generous in sharing their expertise and time, the sponsors who support the events and the bloggers who wow us with their thinking, musings and recommendations. Thanks for dropping by, we’re pleased to meet you!

Meet the Team



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Trevor Vas

Co-Founder, Curator

What started off as a passion project turned into a full time gig. Trevor is the “face” of ATC and he’s constantly scouring the globe for the greatest speakers, latest trends and best recruitment practices to share with you.

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Kevin Wheeler

Co-Founder, Talent Futurist

Kevin is one of the most in-demand speakers on the future of talent. An avid blogger, thinker and contributor to the global talent, his Fearless Forecast at #ATC is not to be missed.

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Jo Vohland

GM, Curator, HR Tech iLab Host

The Swiss Army Knife of Talent: Acquisition, People Analytics, Psychometrics, Graduate Programs, L&D and Career Transitions. Jo spends her days talking to ANZ's brightest Talent minds, demoing new talent tech and co-curating Talent events.

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Karen Ly

Events & Operations Manager

Karen ensures that our events run smoothly, from the setting up of the venue to ensuring that all the speakers are ready to go and all the delicious food are served. She is the person who brings it all together.

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Catherine Vas

Chief Welcome Officer

Cathy, as we know her, is one of the first faces you’ll see at our annual ATC conference, welcoming everyone at the registration desk and sending you where you need to go – the coffee cart! ;-)

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Meet the ATC Squad



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Paul Martin

Head of Talent Acquisition

Paul (he/him) has global experience developing strategies for some of the world’s largest Talent programs. He's a Talent engagement and mobility leader, passionate about creating memorable experiences, and leveraging technology to hire great people.

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Sarah Blanchard

Implementation Manager, Talent

Sarah's expertise leading internal functions, RPO, and agency recruitment, ensures she constantly seeks to strike the right balance between people and technology, enabling tangible business outcomes and engaging candidate and customer experiences.

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James Witcombe

Director & Recruiter, SMAART Recruitment

James is a forward thinking agency recruiter and Director at SMAART Recruitment. Over his 13 years in recruitment, he has developed a keen eye for the latest in recruitment technology and trends.

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Gareth Flynn

Founder and Managing Director, TQSolutions

Gareth is seen as a local and global Talent industry thought leader, regularly asked for his insights into major trends and industry developments.

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Carrie Harding

Sourcing & Contract Manager, Medibank

Carrie is a Talent enthusiast and has enjoyed leadership roles within internal recruitment, consulting and agency. She is currently working to bring Talent and Procurement even closer to deliver better experiences for all stakeholders at Medibank.

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Jeffrey Gray

Aboriginal Programs and Talent Specialist, Department of Justice and Community Safety

Jeff’s record in the delivery of Aboriginal employment programs and TA speaks for itself. His passion is driven from his motivation to design and deliver connective and genuine employment opportunities benefiting both community and business needs.

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Sarah Purches

Talent Strategy & Experience Manager at RMIT Online

A self-proclaimed Talent Ninja, Sarah understands the importance of employer brand, culture, diversity and creating an inclusive and collaborative environment where people feel valued and have a strong sense of belonging.

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Shane Gray

Talent Acquisition at Shiftfillers

A veteran of technology business development and strategy with the uncanny ability to distill a complex issue into something that is clearly understandable, Shane has helped hundreds of businesses meet their objectives and grow.

2020 Squad Member

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Meet our Speakers

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Belinda Leon

Employer Brand Specialist, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank

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Jessica Gibson-Jones

Head of Talent Acquisition – ANZ & Global Talent Sourcing Leader, Toll

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Chantal Madi

Head of People Operations, Immutable

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To be announced

TBA, Watch this space

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Dr. Simon Moss

Academic, Author and Expert on Counter Intuitive Psychology, Charles Darwin University

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Clare Montgomerie

Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, Westpac

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Pea Lord-Doyle

Global Head of TA & Talent Operations, Immutable

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Siobhan Savage

CEO & Co-Founder, Reejig

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Olga Barrett

Senior Leader TA, EPAM Systems

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Katrina Collier

HR & Recruitment Author, Facilitator & Speaker

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Georgie Fisher

Director of Talent, Mater

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Nick Duggal

Partner, Moray & Agnew

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Josh Secrest

VP Marketing and Client Advocacy, Paradox

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Tim Powell

Managing Director, APAC, PeopleScout

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Marion Robinson

Chief Growth Officer, PageUp

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Bedi Othow

BIPOC Employee Experience Trailblazer, HR Advisor, Fashion Model,

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Imy Eldergill-Storm

Senior TA Partner, Envato

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Grant Meyer

Managing Director, APAC, Modern Hire

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Mick Bradfield

Director Talent Acquisition - Global Tech, Digital and DNA, adidas

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Neil Gunning

Group Head of Talent, NextGen & Frollo

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Meet our Content Contributors



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Cathy Portelli

Natalie Dunlop

People Analytics Manager at Deloitte Australia

Farhan Khodabux

Talent Acquisition Team Leader – Campaigns, People & Culture, Australia Post

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Jody Smith

Talent Acquisition Lead, Level Crossing Removal Project

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Andy Steeds

Executive Talent Acquisition, APAC

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Gemma Saunders

Founder & Lead Consultant, Workplace

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Bedi & Lorna

Co-Founders, DivTal

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Reanna Browne

Founder & Principal Work Futurist

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Louise Joyce

Talent Experience Manager - Australia & Asia, Xero

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Caitlin Fairchild

Global Head of Talent Acquisition, Xplor

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Aubrey Blanche

Founder & CEO, The Mathpath

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Kevin Wheeler

Futurist and Founder of Future of Talent Institute

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Sally Elson

Head of People Advisory & Talent, MYOB

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Trevor Vas

Director and co-Founder of ATC

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The ATC team work on many lands including those of the Boon Wurrung, Wurundjeri-Willem and Dharawal people. We also host events in Naarm, Kulin and Eora Nations and beyond. We thank the Traditional Custodians and Elders of all of the lands that we live and work on for their continued care of land and waters. “
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