About Us

The People Leadership Team in the Office for People leads the strategic direction, driving initiatives that support a thriving and inclusive workplace. The team brings expertise across key areas including employee experience, equity, inclusion and belonging, systems and operations, health and safety, organisational development, organisational design and workforce transformation, and talent acquisition. Together, they are committed to enhancing the staff experience and supporting the University’s People Plan.

If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact People Services on (02) 9678 7575 or submit an enquiry through the People Services enquiry form (please note, you must be logged into WesternNow prior to accessing the link).

The Office for People leadership team are:

  • Troy Cardoso-Vigors, Interim Chief People Officer
  • Matthew Bond, Executive Director, Employment Experience
  • Michelle Falconer, Director, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
  • Nicole Anderson, Interim Director, HR Systems and Operations
  • Paolo Spinetti, Director, Health and Safety
  • Kelly Whitney, Director, Organisational Development
  • Amy Simpson-Deeks, Director, Organisational Design and Workforce Transformation
  • Kevin Yoon, Associate Director, Talent Acquisition
  • Judy Foster, Executive Services Coordinator

You can also locate information on other key support areas within the Office for People by visiting the following websites: