Growing up on a large-scale, family-owned mixed farming enterprise in the Moree region afforded me a first-hand appreciation for our rural industries, and the opportunities and challenges agri businesses face. Having spent much of my life, and career, working in agriculture, it is an industry close to my heart, and one that has shaped the way I approach business, people, and safety.

I spent my high school years at boarding school in Sydney, after which I completed a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Human Resources, followed by tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety (WHS). With a focus on continual professional development, I was also admitted as a Certified Practitioner in Human Resources by the Australian HR Institute.

My career in Human Resources and WHS has been exciting, and challenging, and I have gained a myriad of skills and knowledge along the way. A role in Dubbo as a HR and WHS Coordinator for a rapidly growing AgVet retailer was disrupted during Covid, however I was fortunate to carry out much of this role remotely from my family’s farm. This experience reinforced the importance of flexible, practical systems that truly work in rural settings.

A return to the family farm, where I was involved in all aspects of the operation, provided invaluable insights into the inner workings of a farm business, and the experience grounded me again to the realities of farm life.

This fresh perspective further inspired my passion for building practical, people-focused solutions that truly reflect the needs of everyday operations. Soon after, I stepped into a newly created HR & WHS Manager role with a Moree-based AgVet retailer.

Over the past three and a half years, I’ve led major changes across payroll, HR, and safety systems — streamlining processes, strengthening compliance, improving efficiencies, and supporting both staff and leadership through growth and transition.