Meet Our Team

“I founded Source Legal in 2011 after working as a general counsel in a large company and realising that a good legal department can really become a true partner and add a lot of value to a business. When I saw that most businesses don’t have access to quality legal services because of their size, I decided to replicate a well-run legal department, but to make it available for smaller and mid-sized companies.

I created a model akin to what good in-house lawyers do – which is being fast, responsive, practical, decisive and simple in the way we communicate and solve problems.

I am passionate about value-based pricing. Our pricing is all about the client, not about us or our time. We ask ourselves the question. ‘What are our services worth to this clients in view of their size, stage of their business, complexity of their operations, and ongoing needs for support?’ We always agree the price with the client upfront.

I firmly believe that Source is leading the way of the future with our model of providing high quality unlimited professional support on a monthly retainer basis.

My passion now is on continuing to develop Source and create even more value for our people and our clients.”

Industry and career experience

Stanislav has over 20 years of experience as a a commercial lawyer. Stanislav has particular expertise in the construction, engineering, energy, infrastructure, mining services and labour hire industries.
Stanislav supported many of Source’s clients, including:

• Brookfield District Energy (now Enwave)
• PYBAR
• SEE Civil
• Ford Civil
• Coverforce
• ENE.HUB
• Manpower
• Ambition Group

Prior to establishing Source, Stanislav worked in senior in-house legal roles with leading multinational engineering, energy and construction companies, including Alstom, Areva and Lend Lease.

Qualifications

• BSc
• LLB (hons) Sydney University

“I love working with businesses to help them navigate legal issues, particularly when it comes to managing their people. I find that most business really want to look after their people but the odds are often stacked against them by the Australian employment law system. I like helping businesses find their way through that so they can take care of their people and stay focused on building a successful business.

We’ve worked hard at Source to simplify the way we provide legal services. We’ve done away with legal complexity and outdated legal practices so we can be truly focused on how best to help our clients. It’s really rewarding to see clients take a breath of fresh air when they start working with us and see how easy it can be to work with lawyers.

I’m really proud of the team we’ve built at Source. Our people are so dedicated to helping our clients and we regularly get awesome feedback about them. It’s great to see how much value they add to our clients’ businesses and the satisfaction they get from helping them without all the constraints of a traditional law firm.”

Industry and career experience

Sean’s clients have included:

• PYBAR
• Ford Civil
• Coverforce
• Manpower
• Ambition Group
• Queensland X-Ray
• Permagard

Prior to joining Source, Sean worked for 10 years in employment law and commercial litigation at international law firm Baker & McKenzie, servicing corporates in a wide range of industries, including engineering, construction, mining, IT and consulting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) ANU
• Bachelor of Economics ANU
• Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice

Nick’s extensive experience and market expertise has enabled him to build and lead Halo Group Holdings, the holding company of Hamilton Locke, Emerson CoSec and Source, delivering essential corporate services across legal, governance, risk and compliance, helping businesses grow and thrive. After 10 years in senior management and leadership roles, Nick recognised an opportunity to start with a blank piece of paper and build a firm as an evolution of the legal industry. He identified the importance in leadership of mindfulness and positivity, building culture, driving innovation and implementing a value-based model, leading to the ultimate optimisation of the client experience.

Nick’s research culminated in the best-selling “Summit Leadership” (Wolters Kluwer) – a book aimed at executives and professionals who are currently in, or aspire to hold, leadership roles. He is also the author of a number of best-selling books on business, law and leadership, including “Maverick Executive: Strategies for Driving Clarity, Effectiveness and Focus”; “Penguin Small Business Guide”, “Negotiated Acquisitions and Buyouts”, and the “Australian Private Equity Handbook (CCH)”.​

Nick has been recognised as one of Australia’s leading private equity and M&A lawyers, including Chambers Asia (Private Equity), Best Lawyer (Private Equity and Venture Capital), Doyles (M&A), Legal500 (M&A, Dealmaker of the Year) and ACQ Awards (Lawyer of the year and M&A Team of year).

​​Nick also established the Australian Growth Company Awards in 2012, which continues to celebrate excellence in the mid-market, sponsored by Deloitte, Investec, Acruis, Intralinks, GlobalX, NAB and 2020 Exchange.

Previously, Nick worked for K&L Gates as Global Co-Head of M&A. He was also a partner and Head of Private Equity for Norton Rose, and worked in London for Clifford Chance. He also recently attended the Harvard Law School Executive Leadership programme.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Corporate Strategy; Leadership; M&A; Private Equity; Venture Capital

AWARDS

• Australasian Law Awards, Law Firm Leader of the Year finalist, 2020
• Best Lawyers, Venture Capital, Private Equity, 2009 – 2021
• Chambers Asia Pacific, Ranked Lawyer Private Equity, 2012 – 2019
• Doyles, Recommended Leading Corporate Lawyer, 2020
• Doyles, Leading Corporate Lawyers – Small Cap & Mid-Market, 2016 – 2019
• Doyles, Recommended M&A lawyer, 2017 & 2019
• ACQ5 Global Awards, Australia M&A Lawyer of the Year, 2016 – 2019
• Euromoney Legal Media Group, Expert Guides to the World’s Leading Lawyers; Banking, Finance and Transactional Law Expert Guide (Private Equity), 2017 – 2018
• Asialaw, Leading Lawyer Private Equity, 2016 – 2018
• IFLR Guide to the World’s Leading Private Equity Lawyers, 2008 – 2016
• Lawyers Weekly, Dealmaker of the Year finalist; M&A Transaction Team of the Year finalist; Partner of the Year – Innovation finalist, 2017 & 2019
• Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Recognised lawyer in Australia – Corporate and M&A, 2014 – 2017
• Australasian Lawyer’s Hot 40, 2014

QUALIFICATIONS

• BComm – University of New South Wales
• LLB – University of New South Wales
• Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment – Financial Services Institute of Australia
• Admitted to practice in New South Wales

Peter is part of the Halo Group Holdings executive team and is responsible for driving strategic growth across the Group. Prior to joining Halo Group, Peter was the General Counsel and Company Secretary of Moelis Australia Limited (ASX:MOE), a listed financial services group. In that role, Peter was responsible for the group’s legal, risk, compliance and company secretarial functions and was a member of Moelis Australia’s Investment Committee and Executive Committee. Prior to this role, Peter was Co-Head of Moelis Australia’s Small Cap Industrials investment banking team for over 5 years. Before joining Moelis Australia, Peter worked for Macquarie Group Limited (ASX:MQG) for 7 years in multiple divisions including Central Executive Strategy, Principal Investments, Real Estate Managed Funds and Corporate Advisory. Peter commenced his career as a solicitor in private practice with Mallesons Stephen Jacques (now King & Wood Mallesons) in Sydney and worked for a number of years at Linklaters in London specialising in Mergers & Acquisitions and Equity Capital Markets.

Peter is also a non-executive director at Johns Lyng Group Limited (ASX.JLG).

Peter holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) and Bachelor of Laws from the University of New South Wales and is admitted as a solicitor in New South Wales.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Corporate Strategy; Investment Management; Principal Investment; Restructuring; Private and Public M&A; Equity Capital Markets

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) – University of New South Wales
• Bachelor of Laws – University of New South Wales
• Admitted to practice as a solicitor in New South Wales and England and Wales (2001-2004)

“I founded Source Legal in 2011 after working as a general counsel in a large company and realising that a good legal department can really become a true partner and add a lot of value to a business. When I saw that most businesses don’t have access to quality legal services because of their size, I decided to replicate a well-run legal department, but to make it available for smaller and mid-sized companies.

I created a model akin to what good in-house lawyers do – which is being fast, responsive, practical, decisive and simple in the way we communicate and solve problems.

I am passionate about value-based pricing. Our pricing is all about the client, not about us or our time. We ask ourselves the question. ‘What are our services worth to this clients in view of their size, stage of their business, complexity of their operations, and ongoing needs for support?’ We always agree the price with the client upfront.

I firmly believe that Source is leading the way of the future with our model of providing high quality unlimited professional support on a monthly retainer basis.

My passion now is on continuing to develop Source and create even more value for our people and our clients.”

Industry and career experience

Stanislav has over 20 years of experience as a a commercial lawyer. Stanislav has particular expertise in the construction, engineering, energy, infrastructure, mining services and labour hire industries.
Stanislav supported many of Source’s clients, including:

• Brookfield District Energy (now Enwave)
• PYBAR
• SEE Civil
• Ford Civil
• Coverforce
• ENE.HUB
• Manpower
• Ambition Group

Prior to establishing Source, Stanislav worked in senior in-house legal roles with leading multinational engineering, energy and construction companies, including Alstom, Areva and Lend Lease.

Qualifications

• BSc
• LLB (hons) Sydney University

“I love working with businesses to help them navigate legal issues, particularly when it comes to managing their people. I find that most business really want to look after their people but the odds are often stacked against them by the Australian employment law system. I like helping businesses find their way through that so they can take care of their people and stay focused on building a successful business.

We’ve worked hard at Source to simplify the way we provide legal services. We’ve done away with legal complexity and outdated legal practices so we can be truly focused on how best to help our clients. It’s really rewarding to see clients take a breath of fresh air when they start working with us and see how easy it can be to work with lawyers.

I’m really proud of the team we’ve built at Source. Our people are so dedicated to helping our clients and we regularly get awesome feedback about them. It’s great to see how much value they add to our clients’ businesses and the satisfaction they get from helping them without all the constraints of a traditional law firm.”

Industry and career experience

Sean’s clients have included:

• PYBAR
• Ford Civil
• Coverforce
• Manpower
• Ambition Group
• Queensland X-Ray
• Permagard

Prior to joining Source, Sean worked for 10 years in employment law and commercial litigation at international law firm Baker & McKenzie, servicing corporates in a wide range of industries, including engineering, construction, mining, IT and consulting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) ANU
• Bachelor of Economics ANU
• Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice

“I am an adaptable general counsel who enjoys partnering with clients to drive their success. I love being a lawyer but see the law’s real value in helping people to successfully engage and do business.

I have worked extensively in-house as General Counsel and in private practice, which enables me to blend the discipline of delivering responsive timely advice with the need for practicality and common sense.

My areas of expertise are contract law, including construction, corporate and commercial transactions, dispute resolution and governance.

My professional approach is to keep things as simple, clear and concise as possible while covering off potential risks. I believe in clear communication and adapting approaches to suit each circumstance.”

Industry and career experience

Fiona advises and represents clients in the construction, engineering, professional services, manufacturing, mining services, labour hire and other industries.
Fiona’s clients have included:

• O’Donnell Griffin and Haden Engineering
• Geovert Engineering
• Ford Civil
• Indoor Skydiving Australia Group

Prior to joining Source in 2019, Fiona worked as general counsel and company secretary of several ASX listed entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Laws (Second Class Honours)
• Graduate Diploma of International Law
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance

“I have practised corporate law, specialising in M&A, for over 15 years.

I am results oriented and find it extremely rewarding to assist clients with selling their businesses or entering into new business endeavours.

I thoroughly enjoy working through the challenges and complexities that every new transaction brings with it and am passionate about finding commercial, practical and innovative solutions to these.

I am always keen to learn about my clients’ situation and objectives. Learning about the intricacies of a client’s business and circumstances enables me to provide bespoke legal solutions to them.

Working in the corporate space with Source has been a game changer, as I am able to deliver cost efficient legal services on a fixed fee basis, which clients love.”

Industry and career experience

Dawn has particular expertise in the professional services, recruitment, investment fund and healthcare industries.

Dawn’s clients have included:

• Queensland X-Ray
• Venture Growth Partners
• Marsden
• Permagard

Prior to joining Source in 2017, Dawn worked as a Senior Associate in Norton Rose Fulbright’s corporate law team. Dawn also previously worked at leading international law firms, Baker & McKenzie and DLA Piper. Dawn has successfully completed numerous corporate transactions and secondments to Telstra, Vale, Sugar Research Australia and Tourism Queensland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
• Bachelor of International Relations (Hons)
• Master of Laws
• Grad Dip PLEAT

“I fell into construction and engineering by accident, but quickly found that working with engineers and technicians, who are primarily focused on building things, and building things right (as well as being quite linear no-nonsense!), was the perfect fit for me.

I enjoy being able to bring together the legal and the technical elements of a bid in the project contract, and helping the team get the bid across the line.

My time working with multinational companies, including stints working overseas, where I was responsible for legal affairs across multiple countries around the world, means I’m able to bring a deep understanding of corporate legal and cross-cultural issues. It’s also meant I’ve picked up a few words in foreign languages here and there! I’m fluent in Afrikaans, and functional in French and Dutch.”

Industry and career experience

Mark has nearly 20 years’ experience as a construction and engineering lawyer, with international experience in the Pacific, Asia and Europe.
Prior to joining Source in 2020, Mark held Senior Legal Counsel roles with organisations in the construction, engineering and energy sectors, including Enwave Energy Australia, GE Grid Solutions in France, and Alstom Grid. Mark has also worked as a solicitor in several law firms, including a time with Source Legal in 2017.

Qualifications

• Master of Construction Law
• Bachelor of Arts & Laws

“I take great pleasure working with clients on employment and safety law matters from start to finish – from strategy development, analysis of risks and opportunities, advocacy and representation in courts and tribunals, right through to resolution. Drawing on my legal expertise, I strive to help clients manage relationships with employees to avoid common pitfalls. If a matter does become litigious, I work with clients to put them in the best position to obtain a positive outcome.

I enjoy becoming a valued business advisor to clients, and assisting them by providing day-to-day advice on such matters as:

• performance, behaviour and disciplinary issues
• workplace incident response and investigations
• policies, procedures and practices for systematic compliance and risk management; and
• the resolution of disputes at both the workplace and court/tribunal level.

Clients rely on me to provide advice and guidance when strategic direction is needed for challenging matters requiring innovative solutions.

I am also an experienced advocate and litigator who has represented clients in numerous civil disputes and in defence of several criminal prosecutions for breaches of safety laws.”

Industry and career experience

Michael has over eight years’ post-admission experience as an employment and safety lawyer.

The majority of this experience includes work at top-tier law firms: Herbert Smith Freehills, Minter Ellison and Allens.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts (University of Toronto)
• Juris Doctor (Bond University)
• Master of Laws (Bond University)
• Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (College of Law)

“It was when I was working as a Foreign Trade Manager in an import/export company in Russia that my interest in law was first sparked. I increasingly needed to help with the company’s international business contracts, as the lawyer didn’t speak English. That was the beginning of my love affair with the intricacies of commercial contracts.

After moving to Australia, I became a lawyer, which enabled me to bring my twin passions for commercial outcomes and legal process together.

I love creating contracts that are tailored to the unique needs of our clients, and negotiating with the other party. I know not everyone shares such a passion for contracts, but they are such a vital element for business success. The right contract can make an enormous difference, not just to the bottom line, but to mitigating risk and the ease of doing business.

When our clients are happy, I’m happy.”

Industry and career experience

Elena advises clients in the IT services, sales and procurement, recruitment and labour hire, energy, construction, services and manufacturing industries.
Elena’s clients have included:

• Ambition
• Kelly services
• Jonas Software
• SOFICO
• ENE-HUB

Prior to joining Source in 2017, Elena worked as a contracts manager for an IT systems integrator and as a solicitor at a general legal practice.

Qualifications

• Master of International Economics & Business
• Juris Doctor (Master of Laws)

“My legal career has taken me all over the world and provided me with incredibly rewarding and diverse experiences across a number of industries. I am passionate about approaching the law from my clients’ perspective, and working on significant, strategic transactions that drive successful change for my clients.

Throughout my career I have enjoyed working in private practice at international law firms, as well as in in-house General Counsel roles. I’ve had the opportunity to work on ground-breaking initiatives, such as when I acted for Macquarie Bank in the Middle East, negotiating and establishing the first PPP project in Abu Dhabi.

I find it very satisfying to work with my clients on complex transactions, such as when I was seconded to SingTel Optus to assist with the outsourcing and roll-out of their Australian 3G network. It’s a privilege to ensure my clients get the best possible advice in a responsive, commercial manner as together we bring about significant change for their business.”

Industry and career experience

Gavin has extensive experience in a wide range of industries having worked in private practice with international law firms Minter Ellison and Clifford Chance in Australia, UK, South East Asia and the Middle East and in-house as General Counsel. He has focused on complex M&A and has experience in a wide range of industries, including infrastructure, construction, power and energy, technology and telecommunications.
Gavin’s clients have included:

• SingTel Optus
• Macquarie Bank
• Samsung
• Wesfarmers Transport
• Origin Energy
• Equifax
• Holcim Australia
• GDF Suez

Prior to joining Source Gavin was based in Hong Kong and was Group General Counsel and Director of Business Development of a leading global digital cinema technology company, responsible for all legal matters for Asia Pacific.

Gavin also lectured at Griffith University on Oil and Gas Joint Ventures and is the author of Global Competition Review: “Telecoms Getting the Deal

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (Queensland University of Technology) (LLB)
• Masters  of Laws (University of London) (LLM).

“I’m out to prove that dealing with lawyers can be fun – and I stand firmly behind a personal promise of ‘no jargon and no judgement’.

I’m passionate about three things:

1. problem-solving
2. building seamless people experiences (even with the most antagonistic of relationships)
3. innovation.

I have a curious, future-led mindset, and enjoy turning that mind to legal, or quasi-legal, problems to help people and businesses flourish.

I thrive on making the ‘impossible’ come to life, constantly challenging by asking ‘how could we?’, rather than ‘no’.

I love the diversity of employment and HR matters and am ready to provide guidance and solutions across the full employment experience – whether it be restructures, poor performance or misconduct, workplace investigations, contracts and policy work, executive matters, transfer of business, post-employment obligations, enterprise bargaining, industrial relations, safety or litigation.”

Industry and career experience

Prior to joining Source, Kelsey worked as an employment lawyer and senior HR professional for over 12 years.

She started her career at UBS Investment Bank, before working as a lawyer in Minter Ellison’s workplace team for nearly five years. She then transitioned to in-house roles at IAG and Hudson.

Kelsey has particular expertise in the professional services, banking, finance and insurance, recruitment, retail and media industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Macquarie University
• Bachelor of Commerce – Economics (Honours) from Macquarie University
• Various leadership, change management and neuroscience certificates
• Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking from REAA
• Certificate IV in General Insurance from ANZIIF

“I really enjoy working as an employment lawyer, and all the triumphs and challenges that come with it.

I appreciate that workplace relations disputes can be stressful and time consuming for businesses. My aim is to alleviate these challenges, and to achieve solutions that are both commercial and pragmatic.

I’ve often presented educational seminars to teach employers how they can reduce their risks of employee claims, and love it when they realise how much they can do proactively to support better workplace relations.

I get enormous satisfaction from working with my clients to achieve success for them. Examples include:

• Managed litigated matters in the Fair Work Commission, various tribunals and State and Federal Courts
• Provided advice on complex employment and industrial law matters for a range of senior stakeholders
• Led and advised on enterprise bargaining
• Managed business as usual consultation with various unions
• Facilitated and oversaw workplace investigations
• Negotiated employment contracts worth up to ~$45 million
• Acted and advised in relation to discrimination and harassment matters across a range of industries
• Drafted, negotiated, and litigated restraint of trade clauses
• Defended claims brought by regulatory and external bodies

Industry and career experience

Prior to joining Source Emily worked as an in-house lawyer and in a top-tier plaintiff law firm.

Emily has experience working with clients across a range of industries, with particular expertise in:

• Professional services, including legal and accounting
• Financial services
• Health services
• University sector
• Sporting industry, including clubs and governing bodies

Qualifications

• Accredited Specialist in Workplace Relations Law, Law Institute of Victoria
• Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, College of Law
• Bachelor of Law & Bachelor of Business, University of Tasmania

“The most enjoyable part of being a lawyer is being an integral part of someone’s business or an organisation – problem solving and helping people to navigate increasingly regulated and complex environments. The term ‘trusted advisor’ may be overused but that’s a key part of being a good lawyer. You need to show your clients that you understand what makes them tick so that your advice is relevant and useful.

I was particularly drawn to the Source way of providing legal services because it reflects how I have always wanted to work as a lawyer – fast, effective, adaptable and relevant. Communication is key with legal advice. Knowing your audience and making sure your messages are getting through. That’s been a focus of mine throughout my career as in-house counsel.

I have been lucky enough to work at some great organisations, including the ASX, ABC and Screen Queensland. My focus has generally been on technology, commercial and regulatory work and I also have a keen interest in privacy and data governance.

Industry and career experience

Angus’s clients include:

• JobAdder
• Jonas Software
• Evergen
• OneAffiniti
• Sofico

Prior to joining Source, Angus held numerous in-house legal roles, including at the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Ticketek, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and Screen Queensland.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor, University of Technology, Sydney
• Bachelor of Arts, University of Sydney
• Graduate Diploma Media Arts and Production, University of Technology Sydney

“I have spent the majority of my legal career in-house and love the unique variety, challenges and opportunities it presents as a lawyer. I have had the opportunity to work closely with company executives and boards in developing strategic direction, solving complex problems, and navigating often hectic (and ever changing) commercial landscapes.As general counsel of Basketball Australia, I developed the legal and compliance framework for the national sporting body and led negotiation of the WNBL collective bargaining agreement. I have also previously been involved in complex insurance litigation matters, led internal corporate investigations, handled end-to-end insurance claims and disputes, and worked closely with government and regulators on a variety of matters.”

Industry and career experience

Prior to joining Source Legal, Tom served as general counsel and company secretary of Basketball Australia. He previously held legal and compliance roles at a global financial services company and gained experience in dispute resolution and insurance law as a case manager at Australian Financial Complaints Authority.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (Honours) University of Wollongong

“I was introduced to the real estate industry from a young age due to my father’s trade and I naturally gravitated to property law after my studies. I started my career in South Africa as a solicitor practising property law in private practice and then was given an opportunity to work as an in-house lawyer at a large retail company. After moving to Australia, I went back into private practice working for a range of different clients.

I am adaptable, hardworking and always willing to assist clients to achieve their required outcomes.

My style of working is to approach every problem calmly, provide clear and concise advice and ensure that I cover off all potential risks. I strongly believe in fostering relationships with client’s and ensuring that I am approachable no matter the question.

My main area of expertise is commercial and retail leasing.”

Industry and career experience

Charmaine has over 8 years of experience in private practice and in-house, enabling her to blend the discipline of delivering responsive timely advice with the need for practicality and common sense. Charmaine can effectively prioritise and deal with a large volume of diverse matters whilst exercising initiative and attention to detail.

Prior to joining Source, Charmaine began her legal career in South Africa as a solicitor and notary public practicing in private practice and thereafter worked in-house at a large retail company. After moving to Australia, she worked as a senior associate at Dentons across a wide range of property transactions with a focus on retail and commercial leasing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws from University of Pretoria

• Legal Practicing Certificate (South Africa)

• Notarial Practicing Certificate (South Africa)

• Non-Award Diploma (Law) from University of New England

“I am a skilled and respected advisor with excellent communication, client service and relationship management skills.

I have over 15 years of experience of successfully delivering innovative practical legal and business solutions based on sound and resourceful strategies with an invaluable perspective and insight into government & private sector clients.

I love working with clients to identify and understand the legal and contractual risks affecting their businesses and to offer them practical commercially appropriate solutions to manage and mitigate those risks.”

Industry and career experience

Catherine began her career in government and since then she has worked extensively in both government and private sectors. This gives her a unique ability to provide a holistic understanding of the issues facing clients in a rapidly changing market.

Prior to joining Source, Catherine worked as Corporate Counsel in WaterNSW supporting some of NSW largest water infrastructure projects.
She has also worked as an inhouse lawyer in global engineering companies, retail, rail and public works

Qualifications

• BA

• LLB

“I started my career as a recruitment consultant in the UK, but soon discovered I really enjoyed the strategic elements of a broader HR role. I love being able to problem-solve, share insights, and make a difference to organisations by providing solutions that lead to positive outcomes.

An early turning point in my career was when I explored why attrition was so high in a particular business. As a result, they were able to reduce attrition significantly within six months – saving money and boosting productivity. It’s those sorts of tangible outcomes that drive me, and it’s that approach that I bring my clients.

My greatest satisfaction is when I can transform the HR function from being perceived as a roadblock for stakeholders, to being seen as a strategic enabler. For me, it’s about being a business partner that aligns people outcomes to the business strategy. People are a company’s top asset. If you get performance and productivity right, then you get success for your business.”

Industry and career experience

Hayley has strong experience across the healthcare, software, professional services, engineering, architecture, and hotel sectors.

Hayley’s clients have included:

• Queensland XRay
• ClassCover
• Sofico
• Screenwest
• Lockyer Architects
• SJB Accounting
• Mediality
• Microba
• Limes Hotel Group

Prior to joining Source in 2019, Hayley worked for over nine years in HR management roles for growing SMEs. Her most recent role was Head of HR for a global ASX listed recruitment company. Prior to starting her HR career, Hayley worked as a recruitment consultant for five years.

“I’ve always been fascinated by people. I enjoy working in human resources and being part of the journey and career story of others. I get great satisfaction when people tell me their lives and careers have been shaped for the better with my guidance.

My areas of expertise include process improvement, project management, strategic sourcing, recruitment and employee wellbeing programs.

I have worked in a range of environments across the globe, providing tailored solutions adapted to the culture and requirements of each business and situation.

I am confident at consulting with stakeholders at all levels. I’m commercially focused, analytical and results driven.”

Industry and career experience

Tina’s clients have included:

• Mediality
• Servcore

Prior to joining Source in 2020, Tina worked for both multinational corporations and SMEs in various industries, including technology, FMCG, pharmaceutical and international development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Business
• Diploma of Human Resource Management

“After spending six years working in the operational HR space, I developed a keen interest for employee relations, and have spent the past five years specialising in this area. The workplace relations space can be daunting and difficult for businesses to navigate, particularly given that the matters are often complex and the IR/ER landscape is always evolving. I love the pace and challenge of being presented with a complex matter, working through all of the detail, and determining the best possible course of action.

I am an excellent communicator and building solid client relationships is paramount to me. I endeavour to become a trusted partner to my clients; they know they can rely on me to provide clear and pragmatic advice, aligned to the needs of their business.”

Industry and career experience

Ashleigh has extensive experience across a broad range of industries, including State Government, Retail, FMCG, Supply Chain, NFP and Financial Services.
Ashleigh’s clients have included:

• Sofico
• Screenwest
• Nelson Mears Hotel Group
• Scott Lockyer Architects

Prior to joining Source in 2019, Ashleigh was in HR Business Partnering and Employee Relations specialist roles for several internationally recognised brands; Lorna Jane, the Woolworths Group, Kmart and QSuper.

Qualifications

• Currently studying Bachelor of Laws

“Thinking my career would always be defined by something numerically related, I fell into Human Resources in the mid 1990’s almost by accident. To my mind it’s the greatest accident that ever happened. What I worked out is that I am a ‘people person’ through and through.

Helping a business get the best outcomes from their people has always been the backbone of my success, from my first role as an HR Assistant role to an HR Director. I have been lucky enough to learn from some great people in some fantastic businesses.

Now I thrive from providing that expertise to SMEs. My greatest passion is helping a business to build and maintain a high-performance culture.”

Industry and career experience

Paul has senior level corporate experience across financial and professional services, as well as contact centre, supply chain, marketing, not-for-profits, construction and allied health HR consulting experience.

Prior to joining Source in 2018 Paul worked in General Electric Capital, QBE Insurance and Allianz. Paul led the Australian HR functions of Willis Towers Watson, and BNY Mellon before leaving corporate life in 2017.

“I thrive on working with clients to help them understand how to raise performance and engagement in their people. We spend a lot of time at work, and it is human nature to want to do well. Some environments enable us to thrive and flourish whilst others can make us languish. I support our clients by understanding their unique performance and people practices, and then I tailor solutions to ensure high levels of engagement, and strong leadership across their organisation.

I consider myself to be commercially savvy, proactive, and technically astute. I have a keen interest in workplace psychology, and I encourage contemporary and strengths-based practices with my clients.

My love of HR stems from the ability to be able to think and work both strategically and operationally. I love taking a company strategy, understanding what people practices need to be attended to, and then tailoring HR projects and training people to be the best they can to achieve the strategic goals.”

Industry and career experience

Kylie has extensive experience in senior-level HR roles across a diverse range of industries including aged care & disability, franchising, sports administration, law, architecture, logistics, FMCG, and automotive. Kylie also has previous experience in consulting for SMEs and developing and running executive coaching and leadership programs.

Kylie’s clients have included:

• FoundU

Qualifications

• Master of Applied Science (Coaching Psychology)
• Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology & Sociology)

“I’ve always been enticed by the thought of adding value to a business by using a proactive approach to problem solving. Early in my retail career, I often had to deal with high turnover employee rates. That’s when the idea stuck with me of ‘how do I add value to my role and the business so that the turnover rate is reduced’. That was the turning point for me to think about how to retain a highly productive, engaging and loyal team.

I specialise in developing customised and fit for purpose in-house employee engagement programs for businesses to drive high productivity. I am very content with my achievements so far but the ones that really made a huge impact are the working relationships with different business units. I gain immense happiness when I utilise my coaching and mentoring skills to contribute to a business’s success, growth and development.”

Industry and career experience

Mona has over 10 years of experience working as an in-house HR consultant. Mona predominantly has experience in retail (FMCG), SMES – IT, financial institutions, allied health care services and building and construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Home Science
• Masters in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations

“I’m passionate about unleashing the power of numbers. I love it when the business insights that I generate spark excitement and are the catalyst for strategic change. For me, that transforms the finance function from a ‘corporate support’ function to something that is exciting.

More than once I’ve been told that my love for my profession is contagious. Even after a quarter of a century, my enthusiasm is undiminished. It’s a privilege to create a deep impact and convert many traditional finance function critics to avid lovers of numbers.

I’ve benefitted from a diverse career spanning 25 years across different countries, industries and organisational settings. Throughout my career I’ve had the rare opportunity to work my way up through every position imaginable within the finance function. The beauty of this is that I’ve got a breadth and depth of skills across financial management, to bring a holistic approach as a CFO.”

Industry and career experience

Lutful has extensive experience across professional and financial services, IT, construction, international development and healthcare.

Lutful’s clients have included:

• ClassCover
• Viigilus
• True Floors
• Alinea Capital
• Whitelum Group
• Doctor Link
• Family Doctor

Prior to joining Source in 2019, Lutful held senior finance roles in ASX-listed and international companies, and led the finance function of major projects in developing countries, as well as played a key role in successful start-ups.

Qualifications

• CPA
• CA
• M.Com (Accounting)