Congratulations to all the
2023 STAR Award winners and finalists!





2023 STAR Award Winners and Finalists

Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year

Alissa Patoulios, Optus (Winner)
Lorraine Riddoch, Australian Unity
Belinda Willis, Deloitte
Simone Hurlston, Cash Converters
Andy Steeds, Capgemini

Talent Acquisition Rising Star of the Year

Ellie Rayner, RAC WA (Winner)
Andrea Rentoul, Ramsay Health Care
Jorja Arthur, Mildura Base Public Hospital
Michael Schipp, HVTC Group
Emily Owen, Starlight Children's Foundation

Talent Acquisition Team of the Year
(over 1000 employees)

Commonwealth Bank (Winner)
Delaware North
Department of Transport and Planning, Victoria
Optus
Whiddon

Talent Acquisition Team of the Year
(under 1000 employees)

Cluey Learning (Winner)
Braemar Presbyterian Care
Doltone House
Employsure Pty Ltd
HydroChem Pty Ltd

Public Sector Team of the Year

Department of Health, Victoria (Winner)
TAFE NSW
Brisbane City Council
Department of Transport and Planning, Victoria
Water Corporation

Best Candidate Experience Initiative

Commonwealth Bank (Winner)
The Lottery Corporation
MYOB
DXC Technology
KPMG Australia

Best Employer Brand Initiative

CSIRO (Winner)
Lion
FDM Group
Babcock Australasia
Commonwealth Bank

Best Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative

The Salvation Army Australia (Winner)
FDM Group
Commonwealth Bank
Deloitte
Westpac Group