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Employee Relations & Capability Specialist

Candidate Reference: DS-CS-26-007

Posted: 20/03 /2026

Davies Stewart is proud to feature a highly versatile Human Resources Business Partner with a strong track record of delivering strategic and operational support across the South Australian Public Sector and large-scale Social Infrastructure environments.

This collaborative professional excels at partnering with senior stakeholders to navigate complex people matters, combining a deep understanding of employment legislation with a proactive, results-oriented approach:

• COMPLEX CASE MANAGEMENT: Highly experienced in managing high-stakes employee relations, including misconduct investigations, grievances, and representing organisations in tribunal proceedings.
• CAPABILITY & TRAINING: A Cert IV qualified trainer who designs and facilitates leadership programs on recruitment best practices, performance management, and professional behaviours.
• LARGE-SCALE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT: Proven ability to support workforces of over 3,000 employees, managing the full employee lifecycle across diverse sectors including Government, Healthcare, and Transport.
• STRATEGIC TRANSFORMATION: Expert in leading end-to-end organisational restructures and workforce reviews, ensuring operational actions align perfectly with overarching business goals.
• ELITE CREDENTIALS: Holds a Bachelor of Business (HRM), alongside specialised certifications in Workplace Investigations (ICAC) and Bullying/Harassment misconduct complaints.

Known for their approachable nature and impeccable attention to detail, this professional is a trusted advisor who fosters high employee engagement and workplace excellence. They are an ideal fit for South Australian organisations seeking a grounded HR leader who can balance compliance with culture.

Managing Director & COO | Operations & Logistics

Candidate Reference: DS-CS-26-006

Posted: 13/03 /2026

Davies Stewart is proud to feature a highly accomplished Managing Director and COO with over 20 years of experience driving P&L performance and operational excellence across the Manufacturing, Distribution, and Logistics sectors.

This versatile executive offers a rare blend of entrepreneurial agility and rigorous corporate governance, having successfully navigated both high-growth private enterprises and complex ASX/Singapore-listed environments:

• P&L & FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP: Proven track record managing portfolios up to $85M, consistently delivering EBIT improvements and overhead reductions through disciplined financial management.
• STRATEGIC GROWTH & EXIT EXECUTION: Expert in long-term value creation, having led the end-to-end strategy and successful sale of a major enterprise to an ASX-listed group.
• OPERATIONAL SCALE & INFRASTRUCTURE: Extensive experience managing multi-site national distribution networks and major capital projects, including the commissioning of production facilities exceeding 6,000 m².
• TIER 1 RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: A specialist in navigating high-stakes partnerships with major enterprise clients including McDonald’s, Woolworths, Coles, and Nike.
• SUSTAINABILITY & COMPLIANCE: A leader in product stewardship and regulatory frameworks, specifically within sustainable packaging and PFAS-free protocols.

Renowned for performance turnarounds, this leader excels at uniting fragmented teams under clear accountability frameworks while maintaining a "people-first" culture. This professional is perfectly suited for senior executive roles across South Australia requiring a vision for scale and a commitment to operational rigour.

Senior People & Culture Executive

Candidate Reference: DS-CS-26-005

Posted: 09/03 /2026

Davies Stewart is proud to feature a distinguished Senior People & Culture Executive with over 20 years of success in strategic workforce management across the Aged Care, Health, and Higher Education sectors.

This pragmatic, outcome-focused leader offers a rare combination of high-level People and Culture expertise and broad corporate services experience, including Finance, IT, and Property:

• STRATEGIC WORKFORCE LEADERSHIP: Extensive experience as a member of executive teams reporting directly to Boards and CEOs, leading multidisciplinary teams and managing workforces of over 1,900 staff.
• CHANGE & MERGER EXPERTISE: Highly skilled in navigating complex organisational change and leading through mergers, with a proven ability to translate conceptual ideas into commercially viable workplace solutions.
• OPERATIONAL RIGOUR: A Diploma-qualified project manager and AICD-trained professional who has successfully delivered multi-million-dollar business system projects and contemporary remuneration frameworks.
• GOVERNANCE & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS: Expert in corporate governance and complex industrial matters, offering a grounded and decisive leadership style that fosters high employee engagement and operational excellence.

Grounded in professional integrity, this executive is a trusted advisor for organisations requiring a leader who can drive significant cultural transformation while maintaining a rigorous focus on results. They are perfectly suited for senior leadership or strategic project-based roles across South Australia.

Senior HR Business Partner

Candidate Reference: DS-CS-26-004

Posted: 24/02/2026

Davies Stewart is proud to feature a distinguished Senior HR Business Partner with over 20 years of global and Australian experience, specialising in the intersection of high-level strategy and hands-on operational delivery.

This sophisticated leader is renowned for aligning complex people strategies with commercial P&L goals, having previously led HR functions for multi-national groups and reported directly to executive leadership:

• STRATEGIC COMMERCIAL IMPACT: Proven ability to drive business growth through human capital, including extensive experience reporting to CEOs on workforce strategy and organisational design.
• OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE: Deep expertise in the Australian market, managing the full employee lifecycle, HRIS implementations, and high-volume recruitment for complex, government-contracted roles.
• PROVEN TRANSFORMATION: Developed innovative hiring frameworks that achieved a staggering reduction in probationary turnover—exceeding 95%—within large-scale retail environments.
• ELITE LEADERSHIP: Highly experienced in managing large-scale workforce strategies for global events, overseeing diverse teams of 250+ staff across multiple jurisdictions.

Grounded in professional excellence, this candidate holds a Mini MBA from the Australian Institute of Management (2025), an MBA in HRM, and is a Certified Internal Quality Auditor. They are a tech-savvy leader ideal for South Australian organisations seeking cultural transformation and operational efficiency.

Administrative Professional

Candidate Reference: DS-CS-26-003

Posted: 18/02/2026

Davies Stewart is proud to feature an exceptional administrative professional with over 10 years of experience spanning the Legal, Medical, Government, and Corporate sectors.

An adaptable and proactive professional, she brings a proven track record of seamless integration into new teams, having excelled in diverse roles ranging from front-of-house Reception to high-level Executive Assistance:

• VERSATILE SECTOR EXPERTISE: Over a decade of experience navigating the unique complexities of legal, medical, and governmental environments with professionalism and poise.
• ADVANCED TECHNICAL SKILLS: Highly proficient in a comprehensive suite of industry-specific systems including LEAP, LawMaster, ZedMed, Objective, and MYOB, alongside expert Microsoft Office skills.
• OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE: Master of high-level support, including complex diary and inbox management, precise document preparation, and professional stakeholder engagement.
• PROACTIVE & CONFIDENTIAL: Renowned for meticulous attention to detail and a disciplined approach to confidentiality, consistently delivering accurate results in fast-paced environments.

Grounded in a commitment to efficiency and "on-the-ground" diligence, this candidate holds all current relevant clearances and is available immediately for temporary or permanent opportunities ($35–$40 per hour). They are perfectly suited for South Australian organisations seeking a reliable, high-calibre professional who can add value from day one.

Portfolio Manager & Investment Specialist

Candidate Reference: DS-CS-26-002

Posted: 12/02/2026

Davies Stewart is proud to feature an exceptional Portfolio Manager and Investment Specialist with a proven track record across the global wealth management sector, including high-profile leadership roles in London.



This technical powerhouse combines deep commercial acumen with a disciplined, high-performance mindset, specialising in the strategic management of multi-asset portfolios and innovative financial automation:

• ASSET MANAGEMENT & STRATEGY: Highly adept at managing and analysing model portfolios with a combined AUM of over £500m, acting as lead trader for strategic fund offerings.
• TECHNICAL INNOVATION: Expert-level VBA automation skills; designed proprietary tools that have significantly reduced operational costs and improved firm-wide efficiency.
• ELITE CREDENTIALS: Holds CFA Level 1, the Investment Advice Diploma (IAD), and the Investment Management Certificate (IMC), paired with high-level academic excellence (1st Class Honours).
• GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE: Extensive experience in high-stakes international markets, bilingual in English and Spanish, and possesses the competitive drive of a national-standard athlete.

Grounded in discipline and a vision for delivering measurable client impact, this professional is a trusted advisor for senior investment or portfolio management opportunities. They are perfectly suited for South Australian organisations requiring deep operational expertise and a results-oriented approach.

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At Davies Stewart Consulting, we believe finding the right talent should be intentional, not incidental.

Our reputation as a leading South Australian Recruitment Consulting Firm is built on our rigorous, people-first approach. The candidates featured here represent the best of the best—highly qualified professionals who have been recently pre-interviewed and expertly assessed by our team for specific roles or general market fit.

We understand that timing is critical in talent acquisition. This exclusive selection allows your business to bypass lengthy sourcing and initial screening stages. Every individual highlighted possesses the skills, experience, and cultural alignment necessary to make an immediate impact on your organisation, whether you need Executive, Permanent, or Contract support in Adelaide or across the state.

This service is conducted with the utmost discretion and confidentiality. To respect their privacy, personal details and previous employer names are never disclosed here. We simply present the profile and proven expertise.

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