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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.
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.
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.
How to build a strategic career
Most careers are shaped by timing, opportunity, and instinct — not strategy. But the people who progress with intent take a different approach. By understanding how networks really work, how opportunities emerge, and how to make decisions through a long-term lens, you can move from reactive choices to deliberate career growth.
The three mentors you need to get ahead
The idea of having one “perfect” mentor is outdated. The most effective career support comes from a mix of people — those who grow with you, those who challenge your perspective, and those who help you see the bigger picture. Here’s how different types of mentors play a role in shaping both your career and your life.
Career sponsors — Who’s looking out for your career?
Behind every major career move, there’s often someone advocating for it. Career sponsors aren’t just advisors — they’re the ones using their influence to open doors, back your potential, and accelerate your progression. Here’s why sponsorship matters more than most people realise.
Pathways — Melissa Azzopardi, Australian Football League (AFL)
Melissa Azzopardi, GM Finance at the AFL, shares her journey from corporate finance into elite sport, highlighting leadership, transformation and navigating high-profile environments.
Pathways — Sarah Seddon, BASF
Sarah Seddon, Head of Supply Chain Management APAC at BASF, shares her rapid career progression, highlighting adaptability, cross-industry experience and leading innovation in a complex global environment.
Pathways — Libby Secomb, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Libby Secomb, CFO of Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, shares her journey from medical science to finance leadership, highlighting career pivots, resilience and leading with purpose in healthcare.
Pathways — Brandee Wade, Crown Resorts
Brandee Wade, CFO of Crown Resorts, shares her journey from an unconventional start in marine biology to leading finance in a high-stakes global industry, highlighting the role of resilience, leadership, and integrity.
Pathways — Johanna Platt, Equity Trustees
Johanna Platt, CFO of Equity Trustees, shares her unconventional journey from chemical engineering to finance leadership, revealing how diverse industry experience, mentorship, and purposeful leadership have shaped her career in the C-suite.