Agenda

Rich Lewis-Jones, Vice President Asia-Pacific @ SmartRecruiters & Charlie Nelson, SVP of Sales & Operations @ SmartRecruiters

Nas Campanella is the ABC’s National Disability Affairs Reporter. She lives with multiple disabilities including blindness and a neurological condition which prevents her from reading braille. Over her career Nas has experienced discrimination and people having low expectations of her abilities. In her presentation she’ll explore how we can create inclusive work practices including an accessible recruitment process. We’ll learn how to navigate complex discussions around support needs, how to ask tricky questions and what we can do as organisations and leaders to foster workplaces where people with disability can feel comfortable to be themselves.

In an era of constant change, talent acquisition (TA) is at a crossroads—yet again. To thrive in the midst of disruption, the most resilient and successful recruiting orgs now prioritize flexibility and agility. And they’re seeking technology to support their goals. While the limits of traditional TA tech have been known for years, few have imagined a world where technology itself can help revolutionize the entire recruitment process. In this session, Rebecca Carr, Chief Product Officer at SmartRecruiters, unveils an exciting vision for the future of TA technology, demonstrating how next-generation technology frees hiring teams and candidates from the rigidity and constraints of traditional TA and HCM suites. Join Carr as she explores how the future of talent acquisition—where usability, flexibility, and connectivity take center stage—is available to TA professionals now.

In these dynamic times, understanding candidate and employee expectations is critical for attracting and engaging the right candidates for your organisation. This session will delve into the drivers that attract people to roles and encourage them to stay, drawing upon unique Australian data from SEEK’s comprehensive Laws of Attraction study. We’ll highlight what motivates candidates across different industries, generations, locations and seniority levels. These insights will help you and your teams design strategies to attract the right candidates and shape stronger retention strategies for this evolving talent landscape.

Discover the intricacies of large-scale Talent Attraction (TA) Transformation with Rob Dunderdale (Talent Leader of the Year 2023) from KPMG. This session will tackle the ever-evolving landscape of Talent Attraction, impacted by business shifts, market trends, and technological innovations. Learn how they secured funding, engaged stakeholders, and crafted a data-driven operating model at KPMG. Whether you’re working with a large budget or bootstrapping, take away practical insights on key assets like ‘plan on a page’ and success measures to present ROI for further investment. This session is your roadmap to transformational success in talent attraction.

Fresh from his trip to the world’s largest HR Tech conference, join Talent Technology Expert, Alastair Schirmer from TQ Solutions, on the latest global trends shaping talent practices within our industry & how to optimise your tech stack through intentional experience design. In this session Alastair will discuss the critical factors to achieving successful digital transformation & how using intentional design principles will set you on the right path to achieving hiring success. He will share technology trends to keep an eye on, experience journey design & tech stack strategy considerations, and the impact/hype of AI (both positive and negative) and what it means for the TA space. So strap yourself in… it’s going to be a fun ride!

In the rapidly evolving world of talent acquisition, there’s no time to stay stagnant. Explore innovative approaches to Talent Attraction, Engagement, and Intelligent Career Sites to redefine your recruitment approach. What’s the recipe for a culture-revealing career site? How can you harness data analytics to personalize your candidate experience? Discover time-tested strategies that will help you connect with candidates at every step of their employment journey. Join Carlie and gain the knowledge you need to excel in today’s competitive talent landscape.

Qantas isn’t just an airline; for many Australians, it’s a symbol of connection—be it family reunions, business ventures, or memorable holidays. The Qantas journey begins long before the flight, right from the moment you start planning your trip. Ensuring that every interaction embodies the cherished Qantas experience is no small feat. Enter Michael Eizenberg, Qantas Group’s Head ofTalent Acquisition & Benefits. Faced with high volumes of job applications, Michael has sponsored the use of AI solutions in Talent Acquisition at Qantas, crafting a process that elevates human connections from the outset. Join us as Michael, alongside Sean Phelps from Sapia.ai, unveils how he steered Qantas to the forefront of HR innovation.

Hear about how The Warehouse Group, New Zealand’s largest generalist retailer employing over 12,000 employees, has managed multiple different bulk recruitment processes over the last 3 years. This includes everything from Christmas peak recruitment drives of 3,000 hires per year, through to large organisational redesign processes across the Support Office affecting over a thousand team members, and within the store network effect over 5,000 team members.

Participants:
Anna Wallace, Senior Recruitment Partner @ Catholic Healthcare
Ben Campton, Talent Acquisition Manager @Kincare
Jane Ward, CEO @ Tomorrow’s People NZ

Learn how healthcare organisations are navigating resource constraints and overcoming challenges to attract and retain top talent. Gain practical insights into innovative hiring approaches that ensure high-quality patient care even in the face of adversity.

Ready to reshape your role as a TA leader and drive organizational change? Join Tony to unlock the secrets of successful change management in the world of talent acquisition. This session is filled with practical examples and equips you with the right tools to lead the charge in building a strong TA function that consistently achieves hiring success.