Olivia Austin

Chief People Officer (CPHR)

Greater Melbourne Area

About

As Chief People Officer, I enable growth and success by empowering people. I have a proven track record of delivering effective and innovative solutions for recruiting, performance management, employee engagement, and talent development. I have worked with diverse and high-performing teams across various industries, such as Tech, Financial Services, Prop Tech, Sports and Entertainment, and have contributed to their strategic and operational goals. I am passionate about creating a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters collaboration, learning, and well-being. I am also committed to continuous improvement and professional development, as evidenced by my AHRI Practising Certification.

Experience

  • Buildxact (3 yrs 6 mos)
    • Chief People Officer
      Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    • VP People Experience
      Nov 2023 - Dec 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • People Experience Business Partner
      Jan 2023 - Nov 2023 · 11 mos

  • Senior People Experience Business Partner - Contracting at shilo.people
    Jan 2023 - Nov 2023 · 11 mos

  • Senior People Experience Partner at Property Exchange Australia Ltd (PEXA)
    Oct 2019 - Jan 2023 · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • People & Culture Business Partner at Cricket Australia
    Nov 2018 - Oct 2019 · 1 yr

  • Telstra Super (7 yrs 1 mo)
    • People & Culture Business Partner
      Aug 2014 - Oct 2018 · 4 yrs 3 mos

      Provide strategic and operational HR advice and solutions across the full spectrum of HR activities, to ensure Business Unit goals are achieved; Act as employee champion and change agent; Formulate partnerships across the business to deliver value added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives; Champion Telstra Super culture to ensure that the right people are being attracted and developed and monitor the adoption of the desired cultural attributes.

    • HR Consultant
      Dec 2013 - Jul 2014 · 8 mos

    • Human Resources Coordinator
      Nov 2012 - Nov 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo