Junita Mushenko
North Strathfield,NSW
Summary
Inclusive Leadership Specialist with over 20 years of HR experience and a proven track record of helping organizations grow through resilient, inclusive leadership practices. Committed to working with companies dedicated to fostering a thriving, inclusive workplace culture that goes beyond DEI initiatives. Focus on driving sustainable growth, enhanced collaboration, and long-term resilience. Specializes in creating transformative leadership programs, building inclusive governance, and equipping leaders with the necessary tools to unlock the potential of diverse teams.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Inclusive Leadership Coach & Consultant
Xpand Coaching & Consulting
01.2018 - Current
- Inclusive Leadership Programs: Designed and led workshops and programs for SMEs and startups to build resilient, inclusive leadership practices. Tailored approaches to help companies move beyond traditional DEI by embedding inclusivity into their core leadership and decision-making processes.
- Cultural Transformation: Guided organizations through cultural assessments and shifts, driving engagement and collaboration across diverse teams while fostering a strong sense of belonging.
- Leadership & CEO Coaching: Coached and mentored leaders on inclusive leadership, resilience strategies, and navigating complex team dynamics to achieve business growth through inclusivity.
- Archetypes Assessment: Developed and launched an Inclusive Leadership Archetypes assessment to help leaders uncover biases, understand their leadership style, and foster inclusive, resilient teams.
- Consulting for Growth: Supported SMEs and startups with talent management strategies that prioritize inclusivity, employee wellbeing, and sustainable growth.
- Services include CEO, Leadership and WOC coaching; DEI audits and programs; Employee performance & engagement surveys and programs; Career and life coaching outplacement; Workplace mediations, Group facilitation including corporate retreats & strategy days; Talent & benefits analysis.
People & Culture Lead
Deputy
08.2018 - 12.2019
- People Lead, scaling the Australian business from 90-200 staff, increasing employee engagement scores.
- 3 month contract translated to a 15 month term.
Successful relocation of HQ workforce managing people & change deliverables.
Introduced robust performance management processes including delivering training workshops in Australia, Philippines & UK for related technology platforms.
On-boarded over 110 new staff via a global induction program with 97% CSAT.
Facilitation of weekly town halls and bi-monthly staff all-hands.
Managed a team of HR administration and recruitment staff.
Delivered a calendar of diversity, inclusion and culture initiatives. - End to end HR management of projects including compensation analysis, HR data cleanse, reward & recognition, on-boarding and off-boarding and immigration/mobility programs.
- Provided high touch support to the talent team with legal compliance and complex staffing issues.
Delivery of interactive, gamification inspired training modules, e.g. Interview Skills, Feedback & Goal Setting, Psychological Safety, Respect in the Workplace. - Business Partnership with Executives and Managers in AUS and UK achieving high scores on Trust, effectiveness and employee experience.
- Occasionally donning my chef hat to cook breakfast for the hungry troops
Senior HR Business Partner
Uniting
05.2016 - 04.2018
- Scaled workforce, achieving lowest turnover in business; reduced labour hire costs by 60% through in-house assessment centres.
- Initial 12-month contract extended.
- Aligned talent management to client requirements, leading to an NDIA Australia Day Merit Award.
- Met and exceeded Indigenous staff targets via RAP and agency partnerships.
- Managed ER/IR matters, liaising with the ASU.
- Delivered leadership capability program, achieving a 90% internal promotion rate.
- Implemented a Reward & Recognition Scheme replicated across Directorates.
- Exceeded diversity targets and established a Diversity Events Calendar.
- Designed and facilitated programs on team dynamics, conflict resolution, personal branding, and staff induction.
National HR Manager
Victor Churchill & Vic's Premium Quality Meats
05.2016 - 04.2018
- Introduced a reputable internal HR function, codified company core values, and increased leadership capability in a blue collar workforce.
Head of People & Culture
Standards Australia
04.2008 - 09.2014
- Increased staff engagement score from 55% to 70%.
- Nominated two years in a row for the Telstra Business Women’s Award.
- Curated the Company Core Values (iCARE) and aligned to talent frameworks.
- Responsible for WGEA report with resultant actions such as increased gender and cultural representation in senior leadership, as well as correcting pay discrepancies through a staggered strategy remuneration strategy.
- Key lead in company change projects including high risk workforce scaling activities. Results include zero litigation, high outplacement take-up and minimal disruption to productivity and staff morale.
- Achieved 80% reduction in workplace injuries through creative safety programs and an interactive Corporate Well Being project.
- Re-engineered the company’s Learning & Leadership strategies, including talent mapping and succession planning.
- Continually delivered calibrated and within budget remuneration reviews.
- Significant cost savings through supplier negotiations (e.g. recruitment, HR consulting agencies) – value 800K.
- 88% retention rate of new staff plus 18% internal promotion rate.
- Constituted a company Toastmasters Club.
- Designed and executed a Mentoring Program whilst participating as a Corporate Mentor for Network Central’s Young Executives.
National HR Manager
Camp Quality Limited
01.2007 - 04.2008
- Implemented communication, change and culture strategies for the national office restructure and transformed middle management through targeted performance management.
National HR Manager
CREATE Foundation
08.2004 - 08.2006
- Implemented a stand-alone HR function, developed HR policy portfolio, and achieved 80% staff retention.
HR Consultant
AMP Financial Services
12.2000 - 10.2003
- Provided first level HR advice to client groups and delivered leadership projects to increase management effectiveness scores.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management - Human Resources Management
NSW TAFE
Sydney2001
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Psychology
University of New South Wales
Sydney1994
Institute of Executive Coaching - Level One Accreditation - Executive Coaching
Institute of Executive Coaching
Melbourne2016
Bachelor of Health Science - Health Sciences
Australian College of Natural Therapies, Laureate Australia
SydneyMaster Practitioner of Coaching - Coaching
The Coaching Institute
Melbourne09.2021
Skills
Inclusive Leadership & Cultural Transformation
Strategic HR Leadership & Organizational Development
DEI Integration Beyond Compliance
Talent Management & Inclusive Recruitment Strategies
Leadership Development & Coaching
Employee Engagement & Change Management
Resilience Building & Adaptability Programs
SME & Startup Growth Consulting
Advocate for RAP through climate change affiliation and work with Multicultural Leadership Initiative and rathanaorg
Timeline
People & Culture Lead
Deputy
08.2018 - 12.2019
Inclusive Leadership Coach & Consultant
Xpand Coaching & Consulting
01.2018 - Current
Senior HR Business Partner
Uniting
05.2016 - 04.2018
National HR Manager
Victor Churchill & Vic's Premium Quality Meats
05.2016 - 04.2018
Head of People & Culture
Standards Australia
04.2008 - 09.2014
National HR Manager
Camp Quality Limited
01.2007 - 04.2008
National HR Manager
CREATE Foundation
08.2004 - 08.2006
HR Consultant
AMP Financial Services
12.2000 - 10.2003
Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management - Human Resources Management
NSW TAFE
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Psychology
University of New South Wales
Institute of Executive Coaching - Level One Accreditation - Executive Coaching
Institute of Executive Coaching
Bachelor of Health Science - Health Sciences
Australian College of Natural Therapies, Laureate Australia
Master Practitioner of Coaching - Coaching
The Coaching Institute
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