Renée Healey

Cook & Waiter + Food Rascal is a premium hospitality group delivering innovative, sustainable catering and event experiences for corporate, cultural, and high-profile clients across Sydney.

• Led Whole-of-Organisation Cultural Transformation

Spearheaded a multi-year culture transformation initiative aligned to strategic objectives, resulting in a 40% improvement in employee engagement and significant uplift in retention of high performers.

• Designed and Delivered Enterprise-Wide People Strategy

Developed and implemented a 3–5 year People & Culture strategy aligned with business growth, diversity and inclusion goals, and operational transformation.

• Introduced Data-Driven Workforce Planning & People Analytics

Implemented predictive workforce planning and real-time HR dashboards, improving strategic decision-making and reducing turnover in critical roles by 25%.

• Led Organisational Design and Restructure During Rapid Growth and Change

Oversaw large-scale restructures and change programs in high-growth or post-acquisition environments, delivering improved workforce capability and cost-efficiency.

• Advancing Inclusive Workforce Representation

Led the inclusive recruitment and development of P&C, senior head office, and operational teams—resulting in a 55% increase in workforce diversity over two years, including greater representation of women, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, First Nations peoples, people with disability, and LGBTIQA+ employees. Introduced an employer-sponsored skilled migrant program, further supporting a diverse and capable workforce.

• Established and Embedded Reconciliation Action Plans (RAP)

Developed and implemented a registered RAP in partnership with First Nations stakeholders, driving meaningful cultural change and community engagement.

• Secured Multi-Million Dollar Strategic Hospitality, Talent and Culture Projects

Authored successful tenders and business cases securing high-value funding for talent and wellbeing initiatives, including national partnerships with major institutions (e.g., Powerhouse Museum, Atlassian, Toga).

• Designed Industry-Leading Social Impact Strategies

Created and delivered a hospitality-focused social impact and community partnership strategy for Macquarie Bank, aligning supplier diversity, employment equity—including the employment of people with disabilities—and sustainability objectives.

• Implemented Fit-for-Purpose Technology and Systems

Led the successful organisation-wide implementation of a new HRIS platform, streamlining onboarding, compliance, payroll, and performance workflows.

• Strengthened Organisational Resilience and Continuity

Developed robust Business Continuity Plans for all clients, enabling operational resilience, risk mitigation, and rapid response during periods of disruption.

Othelia Technologies primarily operates within the entertainment and creative industries, offering AI-powered narrative design tools tailored for Film and Television, Gaming and Publishing.

• Developed and executed a comprehensive P&C strategic plan that strengthened organisational culture, talent acquisition, learning and development, and employee engagement during complex change.
• Established and scaled an agile, high-performing Australia–USA based P&C team to support rapid organisational growth, enabling seamless people solutions across all functions including technology, product, marketing, finance, design, and business operations.
• Led successful international talent acquisition initiatives, positioning Othelia as an employer of choice in competitive markets.
• Designed and implemented progressive P&C policies and procedures aligned with best practice, legal compliance, and strategic business objectives.
• Delivered strategic P&C reporting and insights to founders and investors, enhancing leadership decision-making and investor confidence.

Berowra RSL Club is a community-oriented hospitality and entertainment venue, providing dining, events, and member services in Sydney’s northern region.

• Delivered a 2.4 million AUD profit by diversifying revenue streams through innovative marketing, promotions, and entertainment initiatives that boosted membership and business performance.
• Provided strategic leadership to operational teams, driving improvements in financial performance, productivity, and customer service standards across all club functions.
• Enhanced employee engagement and organisational culture through targeted people management and change leadership strategies, resulting in improved morale and performance.
• Managed and controlled annual budgets and operating plans, consistently achieving financial results aligned with or exceeding budget forecasts.
• Strengthened club reputation and brand presence by representing the organisation at industry conferences and community events, while ensuring full compliance with legal and corporate governance requirements.
• Berowra RSL Club is a community-oriented hospitality and entertainment venue, providing dining, events, and member services in Sydney’s northern region.

• Company Overview: Ramsgate RSL Memorial Club is a well-established hospitality and entertainment venue in southern Sydney, offering dining, events, and community services to a broad member base.
• Designed and executed a comprehensive people and culture strategy, aligning workforce planning, organisational reviews, and development initiatives with business priorities, resulting in improved operational performance and staff engagement.
• Provided strategic leadership across complex employee and industrial relations matters, successfully resolving union disputes, workplace conflicts, and compliance issues, contributing to a more stable and positive industrial environment.
• Led organisation-wide cultural and change initiatives, driving improvements in employee engagement, performance management, and leadership capability across all departments.
• Acted as CEO during an extended executive absence, maintaining full operational leadership to ensure continuity of business functions, team performance, and customer service; co-led the successful recruitment and onboarding of a new CEO.
• Developed and delivered strategic and operational plans including budgets, resourcing, and risk mitigation strategies, with regular performance reporting to the Board of Directors, ensuring transparency and governance alignment.
• Ramsgate RSL Memorial Club is a well-established hospitality and entertainment venue in southern Sydney, offering dining, events, and community services to a broad member base.

• Led and scaled a high-performing national consulting division of 140 staff, including five direct reports, to deliver best-in-class injury management, claims, and premium advisory services to clients across diverse industries.
• Designed and implemented strategic wellbeing and injury prevention programs, reducing the human and financial impact of injury and illness and improving client outcomes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Developed innovative, multi-disciplinary approaches to managing psychological injury, addressing key drivers and mediators to support sustainable return-to-work outcomes and mental health resilience.
• Created executive-level premium performance reporting dashboards, enabling improved decision-making, accountability, and premium reduction strategies for enterprise clients.
• Oversaw divisional strategy, operations, and budgets, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget, and reporting performance outcomes directly to the Board of Directors.

• Developed a Psychological Risk and Wellbeing Framework (ISO 45003-Aligned)
• Developed and implemented a national wellbeing and psychological safety framework, reducing psychosocial risk claims by 35% and driving a measurable shift in mental health literacy and accountability across leadership teams.
• Reduced workplace injury rates by 35% over two years through targeted prevention programs, early intervention strategies, and a data-driven risk management approach.
• Delivered a 20% decrease in insurance premiums nationally through strategic claims management, early return-to-work initiatives, and strong insurer relationship governance.
• Developed and launched a holistic national wellbeing strategy, embedding proactive mental health, physical wellness, and cultural inclusion programs across a 10,000+ employee workforce.
• Led crisis response and recovery planning for critical incidents, ensuring minimal business disruption, regulatory compliance, and workforce psychological support.
• Contributed to a 40% improvement in employee perception of organisational care and support, as evidenced by engagement surveys and retention data.

• Led a successful national organisational restructure, designing a new workforce and leadership model across 300+ retail sites, supporting business continuity during a complex business transition period.
• Delivered workforce stability and HR operational excellence during a period of financial administration, ensuring uninterrupted delivery of core HR services and support to over 6,000 employees.
• Designed and implemented a national EAP program, increasing employee access to mental health support services and contributing to a measurable reduction in absenteeism and critical incident escalations.
• Led the development of a recruitment and placement program for people with disabilities, transforming organisational culture to prioritise inclusion and accountability, and significantly enhancing the company’s social impact and community reputation.
• Established a comprehensive HR and wellbeing strategy, integrating return-to-work, national insurance, and wellbeing programs to ensure compliance with WHS legislation and licensing obligations.
• Led the development of a full suite of contemporary HR policies, including return-to-work and workforce conduct guidelines, improving consistency and compliance across geographically dispersed teams.
• Provided strategic HR and wellbeing reporting to the Board, influencing high-level decision-making through clear, data-driven insights on people metrics and organisational risk.
• Built and led a high-performing national HR team, embedding a culture of accountability, service excellence, and strategic alignment with evolving organisational priorities.
• Secured significant cost savings through risk and premium management, renegotiating national insurance arrangements and enhancing return-to-work outcomes.
• Navigated complex industrial relations environments, maintaining positive union relationships and compliance with awards, enterprise agreements, and Fair Work obligations.

• Exceeded all WorkCover NSW return-to-work performance benchmarks, delivering a $420K reduction in claims costs through strategic injury management and early intervention programs.
• Led workers’ compensation teams across NSW, ACT, and QLD, achieving 100% staff retention and embedding a high-performance, compliance-focused culture.
• Developed and facilitated national injury management, psychological safety, and wellbeing training programs, enhancing internal capability and embedding consistent, best-practice approaches across the organisation.

• 100% staff retention during 5 year tenure.
• Performed secondment roles with NSW Emergency Services to develop and implement strategic and operational guidelines for preventing and managing workplace psychological injuries and illness.