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 Wales01.2021
Double Diploma - Management and Human Resource Management
Bendigo, VIC
Bendigo, VIC01.2014
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
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