Congratulations to the 2023 STAR Awards winners and finalists!
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Winners & Finalists 2023
2023 STAR Award Winners and Finalists
Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year
Winner: Alissa Patoulios, Optus
Finalists: Lorraine Riddoch, Australian Unity Belinda Willis, Deloitte Simone Hurlston, Cash Converters Andy Steeds, Capgemini
Talent Acquisition Rising Star of the Year
Winner: Ellie Rayner, RAC WA
Finalists: 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)
Winner: Commonwealth Bank
Finalists: Delaware North Department of Transport and Planning, Victoria Optus Whiddon
Talent Acquisition Team of the Year (under 1000 employees)
Winner: Cluey Learning
Finalists: Braemar Presbyterian Care Doltone House Employsure Pty Ltd HydroChem Pty Ltd
Public Sector Team of the Year
Winner: Department of Health, Victoria
Finalists: TAFE NSW Brisbane City Council Department of Transport and Planning, Victoria Water Corporation
Best Candidate Experience Initiative
Winner: Commonwealth Bank
Finalists: The Lottery Corporation MYOB DXC Technology KPMG Australia
Best Employer Brand Initiative
Winner: CSIRO
Finalists: Lion FDM Group Babcock Australasia Commonwealth Bank
Best Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative
Winner: The Salvation Army Australia
Finalists: FDM Group Commonwealth Bank Deloitte Westpac Group