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.
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.
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.
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.
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! ;-)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2020 Squad Member
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
Jessica Gibson-Jones
Head of Talent Acquisition – ANZ & Global Talent Sourcing Leader, Toll
Dr. Simon Moss
Academic, Author and Expert on Counter Intuitive Psychology, Charles Darwin University
Lorraine Riddoch
General Manager, Talent & Workforce Acquisition, Australian Unity
Bedi Othow
BIPOC Employee Experience Trailblazer, HR Advisor, Fashion Model,
Mick Bradfield
Director Talent Acquisition - Global Tech, Digital and DNA, adidas
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
