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Payroll Perspectives - Kelly Pora, Vasey RSL Care
In the first episode of Season 2 of Payroll Perspectives, Kelly Pora shares her experience leading payroll through system change, growing compliance expectations and team pressure. From Dayforce implementation and Payday Super to developing junior talent and earning payroll a seat at the table, Kelly offers a practical look at how the function is evolving.
Can you communicate with confidence when you don’t have certainty?
Strong leadership communication isn’t about pretending to have all the answers. It’s about being honest about what you know, clear about what you don’t, and giving your people confidence in what happens next.
Formal mentoring — Why structure makes a difference
Formal mentoring can turn occasional career advice into meaningful, ongoing development. We explore what formal mentoring looks like, why structure and accountability matter, and how to build a mentoring relationship that actually moves your career forward.
Owning your career — Lessons from the opening session of NextGen Power Moves series 5
Careers change, organisations change, and even the most senior leaders still experience self-doubt. At the opening session of NextGen Power Moves Series 5, Allison Robison and Samantha Douglas shared candid lessons on owning your career, recognising when a role no longer fits, managing imposter syndrome and leading with greater clarity.
5 mistakes hiring managers make, that cost them great talent
Hiring great finance talent requires more than assessing skills. Explore five common hiring mistakes that can cost employers strong candidates — and how to avoid them.
Contract recruitment — Your busy season solution
When things ramp up, the right extra support can make all the difference. Contract recruitment helps you bring in experienced finance professionals quickly, so your team can keep moving without missing a beat.
How to answer ‘Tell me about yourself?’ in an interview?
“Tell me about yourself” is often the first question in an interview — and one of the most important. A clear, structured answer allows you to shape the conversation from the outset, highlighting your most relevant experience, skills and motivations while positioning yourself as the right fit for the role.
4 easy to implement workplace wellbeing initiatives
Workplace wellbeing doesn’t need to be complex or costly to be effective. The most impactful initiatives are often the simplest — embedded into everyday culture, designed to support the whole person, and focused on creating connection, purpose and balance at work.
Finding calm in chaos — Surviving the busy season
Busy season can push even the most experienced professionals to their limits. With long hours, competing demands and constant pressure, maintaining performance and wellbeing becomes critical. The difference between simply surviving and genuinely thriving often comes down to the habits, support systems and awareness you build along the way.
Preparing yourself to step into a leadership role
Stepping into a leadership role doesn’t start with a promotion — it starts with preparation. From building emotional intelligence and communication skills to actively seeking out leadership opportunities, those who take a proactive approach position themselves to step up with confidence when the moment comes.
Payroll Perspectives - Tania Fenech, Hall & Wilcox
Tania Fenech shares her 25-year payroll career, offering insights on complexity, resilience and the realities of working in a high-pressure payroll environment.
How to provide a great candidate experience, to land top-tier talent
In a market where top-tier talent has choice, candidate experience is no longer a ‘nice to have’ — it’s a differentiator. From first impression through to final decision, how you communicate, position your role and represent your brand plays a critical role in whether candidates lean in or walk away.
Game Changers — Todd Day, Australian Olympic Commitee
Todd Day, COO of the Australian Olympic Committee, shares his journey across finance and sport, with insights on leadership, navigating complexity and delivering Olympic success.
Pathways — Tim Bensley, Carpet Call
Tim Bensley, Group CFO of Carpet Call, shares his journey from uncertain beginnings in accounting to leading a national retail business, with insights on strategy, leadership and backing yourself.
Pathways — Helena Polas, UniSuper
Helena Polas, Group Financial Controller at UniSuper, shares her journey through big business, highlighting the power of relationships, leadership growth and navigating change in financial services.