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After only one year in business, Woodforde Group has grown exponentially with a team of five talented professionals and a growing candidate database, all while still having that passion for client and candidate relationships.
From her early days in recruitment as a Division Manager at a New York Stock Exchange-listed, global recruitment firm, Amanda succeeded in everything she worked on and in 2015 was appointed to the position of Vice President of the firm’s business support division.
Now with her own recruitment firm, Amanda has a proven track record of working closely with candidates and clients to achieve the ultimate outcome for all – the right placement for her clients and the right role for the candidate. Amanda’s positive, honest and proactive approach to both clients and candidates has remained consistent throughout her years of experience, and she adds value to all businesses and candidates that she partners with through her guidance, communication and professionalism.
As a mum to two gorgeous boys, Harrison and Lachlan, Amanda understands what it’s like to transition back into the workforce following parental leave. She is passionate about supporting mums returning to work and is a true advocate for supporting mums in small businesses. Amanda is a proud mentor for the Mums in Biz network and is always willing to provide advice and guidance to other mums starting out in business.
With her solid appreciation for what it’s like to be both a client and a candidate, as well as her extensive experience in career development and internal talent management, she fosters an instinctive ability to quickly determine cultural fit as well as provide career guidance to candidates.
Her industry experience includes engineering, science, research and development, agriculture, construction, environment, waste management, retail, accounting and finance, IT, HR, legal, marketing, and health and safety.
She is degree qualified in Psychology and Human Resources and holds several certifications including Workplace Based Leadership Coaching, Hay Points Job Evaluation, McQuaig/DISC personality and emotional intelligence interpretation training, Mental Health First Aid, and Train the Trainer Certification.
You will find Stef to be genuine, honest, and pragmatic in your dealings with her, and will quickly bear witness to her ingrained desire to find the best roles and talent for candidates and clients.
Whilst evidently a people-person, Stef is also highly creative and a lover of plants and animals. She enjoys various creative and nature-related pursuits outside of her work.
With over 15 years experience as a Registered Clinical Nurse, Georgia has decided to use her people skills and passion for helping others to focus on Woodforde Group’s Healthcare and Not-For-Profit space.
Georgia’s extensive experience within the Healthcare space provides invaluable knowledge to both her candidates and clients within these sectors.
Prior to her clinical nursing, Georgia spent time working as an Account Manager within the Education sector.
With her excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and warmth Georgia always goes above and beyond for both her candidates and clients.
Sally has successfully managed key client accounts in London, Sydney, and Brisbane, and has coached, mentored, and developed high-performance teams, demonstrating her passion for delivering exceptional service to clients and candidates in every interaction.
Sally’s extensive experience includes roles in the Not-For-Profit sector within Disability Support, where she sourced top talent during a period of immense transition, driving positive outcomes for both the organisation and its stakeholders. She has also taken on significant roles in Aged Care, Mental Health, and the Oil and Gas industry.
Sally holds a BA with a double major in Economics from The University of Queensland. Her commitment to excellence and her ability to adapt to various sectors make her an invaluable asset to Woodforde Group.
Most recently, as a Senior Managing Consultant, Robyn collaborated on a complex internal project to support a new operating model for a strategic account. Her role involved deep dives into daily operations, nationwide teamwork, and continuous refinement of solutions to meet new management directives and client needs.
Prior to this, Robyn was a Managing Consultant, where she reviewed and refined client solutions and internal operating models, incorporating AI and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to enhance customer experience. She worked closely with the Director of Operational Excellence and client services teams to identify and implement service improvements.
Robyn’s extensive background also includes managing a team responsible for high-volume background checks, conducting internal compliance audits, and producing reports across multiple countries.
Her skills in growth strategies, process design, stakeholder engagement, and change management make her an invaluable asset to our team. We are thrilled to welcome Robyn to Woodforde Group!
Over 10 years ago Kate embarked on her professional journey as Sales Support for a New York Stock Exchange listed, global recruitment firm.
Driven by her desire to explore new horizons, Kate transitioned into the events space a few years later. Taking charge of managing large weddings and corporate events across various iconic venues in Melbourne, Kate discovered her true passion: crafting unforgettable experiences and bringing people together.
Kate’s unique blend of talent, spanning both the recruitment and events industries, brings a fresh perspective and a dynamic skill set to Woodforde Group. We are thrilled to welcome her to our team!
Following a rite of passage for any Aussie and moving to London for two years, Courtenay landed back in Brisbane and was appointed as a receptionist at a New York Stock Exchange listed, global recruitment firm.
Climbing her way up the ranks to Sales Support and then Lead Administrator for the Brisbane Branch, Courtenay’s skills and professionalism were second to none.
After a career hiatus to become a mum to two gorgeous children, Courtenay is now the National Operations Manager for Woodforde Group. Courtenay is a valued member of our team and we’re thrilled she has joined us.
