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Payroll Perspectives - Dianna Hill, Epworth
Payroll systems specialist Di Hill joins Shawny Smith to explore the complexity behind accurate pay, from enterprise agreement interpretation and healthcare rosters to implementation, documentation and data quality. They also discuss practical uses for AI, growing salary pressures and why listening to the people doing the work matters in payroll.
Payroll Perspectives - Agnes Achetraritei, Flybuys
From global payroll deadlines to fast-growing businesses, Agnes Achetraritei has learned that reliable pay depends on strong controls, local expertise and adaptable systems. She joins Shawny Smith on Payroll Perspectives to discuss career paths beyond people management, technology decisions, Payday Super, and the value of questioning established processes and assumptions.
Payroll Perspectives - James Petrella, The Breakthrough Office
Payroll manager James Petrella joins Shawny Smith to discuss the transition from processing to leadership, and the responsibility behind every pay run. Drawing on experience in outsourced payroll and the not-for-profit sector, James explores professional curiosity, knowledge sharing, developing emerging talent and why accurate payroll is ultimately about real people.
Payroll Perspectives - Kate May, Aurora Dairies
In this episode of Payroll Perspectives, Kate May joins Shawny Smith to discuss moving from hospitality into dairy and agriculture, preparing for Payday Super, and the leadership, systems and people skills that have shaped her 14-year career in payroll.
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 — 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.
Pathways — Mitchell Wu, Annecto
Mitchell Wu, CFO of Annecto, shares his non-traditional career journey and transition into the not-for-profit sector, highlighting leadership, storytelling and balancing purpose with performance.
Pathways — Robert Galbraith, Hatched Media
Robert Galbraith shares his journey through finance and media, highlighting strategic leadership, adaptability and navigating growth in a data-driven agency environment.
Pathways — Oliver Kysela, Endota
Oliver Kysela, CFO of Endota, shares his journey from professional services to leading transformation in a fast-growing wellness business, with insights on strategy, digitisation and navigating change.
Pathways — Rob Halliday, Netball Australia
Rob Halliday, Head of Finance at Netball Australia, shares his journey from forensic accounting to tech startup co-founder and into sport, highlighting strategy, culture and leadership.
Pathways — Lance Willie, Oreana Property Group
Lance Willie, CFO of Oreana Property Group, shares his non-traditional career journey, highlighting resilience, relationships and navigating leadership in a competitive property market.
Pathways — Mark Lawrence, Western Health
Mark Lawrence, CFO of Western Health, shares his 40-year career journey, highlighting leadership evolution, the shift from manufacturing to healthcare, and leading in a people-first environment.
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 — Fionn O’Keeffe, Buildxact
Fionn O’Keeffe, CFO of Buildxact, shares his global career journey, highlighting adaptability, stepping into new environments and leading finance in a high-growth SaaS business.