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Kirsty Donchi

Bendigo,Victoria

Summary

Human resources and management professional with expertise in HR business partnering and advisory services, recruitment, and injury management. Proven ability to coordinate high-level supportive services while maintaining a focus on performance and professionalism. Strong organisational and administrative skills enhance collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Committed to leveraging experience in a senior HR role to drive organisational success and foster effective communication.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

People and Culture Business Partner

Country Fire Authority
Victoria
11.2024 - Current
  • Cultivated trusted relationships with key stakeholders, including volunteer membership.
  • Delivered tailored guidance on people-related matters to executives and business leaders.
  • Partnered with Talent Acquisition, Workplace Relations, and Health and Safety Teams to improve member outcomes.
  • Conducted workforce analysis in alignment with CFA’s strategic planning.
  • Collaborated with Issues Management team to address workplace conflicts through coaching.
  • Implemented and ensured compliance with human resource policies and procedures.
  • Mentored leaders on cultural issues to support professional development.
  • Facilitated knowledge sharing on talent management and succession planning metrics.

Victoria

Bendigo Health
Bendigo, Victoria
06.2023 - 09.2024
  • Facilitated employee and industrial relations by interpreting legislation and advising management on ER and IR matters.
  • Collaborated with business units to identify process improvements during change management initiatives.
  • Guided recruitment and retention strategies, ensuring optimal resourcing for teams.
  • Assisted in the review and development of HR policies, providing clear advice to managers and staff.
  • Partnered with Learning and Development teams to enhance training and development programs.
  • Developed organisational impact statements addressing industrial matters arising from changes.
  • Coached management on performance management responsibilities, including investigative processes.
  • Responded promptly to relevant HR matters, ensuring compliance with policies and protocols.

Injury Management Specialist

Bendigo Health
Bendigo, Victoria
12.2021 - 06.2024
  • Coordinated injury and claims management procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.
  • Represented Bendigo Health at Accident Compensation Conciliation Service, advocating effectively with insurer representatives.
  • Prepared and delivered reports on key claims management outcomes, analyzing data for actionable improvement recommendations.

People and Culture Advisor (project secondment)

Bendigo Health
Bendigo, Victoria
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Executed a major change process, managing closure of COVID-19 Department and redeploying team successfully.

Education

Bachelor of Business - Human Resource Management

New South Wales
New South Wales
01.2021

Double Diploma - Management and Human Resource Management

Bendigo, VIC
Bendigo, VIC
01.2014

Skills

  • Interpersonal communication
  • Employee relations
  • Manager support and coaching
  • Workplace investigations
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Talent management

Certification

  • Herrmann Digital (HBDI) Practitioner Certification (2025) Herrmann Asia
  • Return to Work Coordination (2022) Workplace Interventions (Melbourne)
  • Mental Health First Aid (2022) Mental Health First Aid Australia
  • Family Violence Contact Officer Training (2022) Converge Australia

Other Relevant Employment Experience

Recruitment Coordinator/Administator

Bendigo Health, Bendigo Vic

Executive Support Coordinator & Operations Team Leader

Centre for Non Violence, Bendigo, Vic

Executive Assistant and Student Services/Database Officer

Moama Anglican Grammar School, Moama, NSW

Business Owner/Operator

Perricoota Vines Retreat, Moama, NSW

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

People and Culture Business Partner

Country Fire Authority
11.2024 - Current

Victoria

Bendigo Health
06.2023 - 09.2024

People and Culture Advisor (project secondment)

Bendigo Health
01.2023 - 04.2023

Injury Management Specialist

Bendigo Health
12.2021 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Business - Human Resource Management

New South Wales

Double Diploma - Management and Human Resource Management

Bendigo, VIC
Kirsty Donchi