DCA’s CPO Roundtables is an exclusive event that brings together industry leaders to discuss a shared vision to help build a more inclusive world and enhance diversity and inclusion across all sectors.
At this roundtable, hosted by Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts, our guests included:
- Chris Lamb, Deputy Chair, Diversity Council Australia
- Catherine Fitzpatrick, Chief Executive Officer, Diversity Council Australia
- Farhana Laffernis, Research Manager, Diversity Council Australia
- Rob Larisch-Morgan, Head of Member Engagement (Acting), Diversity Council Australia
- Ruth Wall, Chief Operating Officer, Corporate and Territories, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
- Naa Opoku, Assistant Secretary, Inclusion, News and Media Diversity Branch, Consumer Safeguards, Media and Connectivity Division, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
- Fiona Guy, A/g Director, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
- Nick Kirby, People Branch, Enabling Services Division, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
- Elicia Ford, Chief Operating Officer, Disability Advocacy Network Australia
- Jade Cordell, Chief People Officer, Indigenous Business Australia
- Leonie Graham, A/g Chief People Officer, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
- Nicole Forbes, National Manager, People & Capability Branch, Civil Aviation Safety Authority
- Peter Whowell, Manager Recruitment & Diversity, Australian Federal Police
- Rachael McMahon, General Manager of People Branch, Department of Industry, Science and Resources
The discussion covered workforce planning, recruitment and retention, and leadership – all issues that are common across sectors.
If you are interested in hosting, attending or would like to find out more about our coming CPO Roundtables contact us at events@dca.org.au.