About Us
Dealing with people and managing risks within an organisation can be complex. WorkPlacePLUS provides independent workplace investigations and outsourced HR support - when you need it. Our services are flexible and tailored to the specific needs of your organisation.
Since 2013, our experienced team have developed a sound reputation for delivering strategic and practical solutions to our clients in the healthcare, disability, aged care, community, public, not for profit (NFP), education and financial sectors + small to medium enterprises (SMEs).
Our team of consultants are skilled, experienced and accredited workplace investigators, mediators and HR generalists. We are discreet, unbiased, and independent of your organisation’s internal issues.
Our Team
Anna Pannuzzo
Principal | HR Consultant
With 30+ years of senior HR management experience in aged care, health and community services, local government and education, Anna brings dynamic energy and distinct value across performance management, training and restructuring. Anna’s nursing background provides a unique insight into the HR challenges facing many employers.
Carmen Hurwitz
HR Consultant
Carmen is equipped with specialised mediation skills and 20 years’ experience in HR Management. Carmen partners with organisations to provide support and advice on HR, ER and IR challenges. Her strength-based approach helps organisations to build on its current HR functions and further develop a committed, high performing employee culture.
Suzanne Stephanou
HR Consultant
Suzanne is passionate about delivering best practice and operational HR management, with nearly 20 years’ experience across multiple industries. Specialising in grievances, performance management, employee engagement, policies and workplace investigations, Suzanne brings energy and authenticity to her work, along with a dedication to excellence, innovation and empowerment.
Laini Shaw
HR Consultant
Laini brings a wealth of knowledge to WorkPlacePLUS, gained across a range of corporate, NFP and government settings. Her expertise spans business partnering, talent acquisition, employee engagement and leadership development. Laini is passionate about people and takes an engaging and collaborative approach to unlocking individual and organisational potential.
Kathryn Woolridge
HR Consultant
Kathryn is passionate about building the capability of teams through business culture, leadership and employee engagement. An HR professional with extensive strategic and operational experience, Kathryn specialises in leadership and talent management, succession planning, behavioural profiling, training, coaching, performance management, and cultural change programs.
Connie Juross
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
WorkPlacePLUS EAP's are facilitated by Connie Juross, an organisational consultant who is passionate about workplace health and wellbeing. Drawing from her extensive experience in coaching and counselling, Connie provides support and practical strategies to managers, teams and individuals who are experiencing stress and conflict.
Joe Pannuzzo
Director Business Services
Joe is a highly commercial Senior Executive with 30+ years' experience including a proven track record of implementing transformational change in some of Australia’s leading and most dynamic organisations. Joe's extensive expertise includes strategy, governance, finance, risk and compliance, change management and conducting independent workplace investigations.
Melissa Schroeder
Marketing Communications & Education
As a copywriter with a flair for desktop publishing and design, Melissa takes a creative yet systematic approach to developing and implementing WorkPlacePLUS’s marketing strategy. Melissa is passionate about communicating our brand consistently across all platforms and producing quality educational resources for our valued partners and clients.
Alejandra Visser
HR Office Administrator
Alex plays an important role in supporting the business operations of WorkPlacePLUS, including accounts and HR administration, client relations, and assistance to the Director. Alex enjoys working with a diverse range of people and brings a positive attitude to every challenge.
Our Values
PASSION: We love what we do and this is reflected in our commitment and performance.
INTEGRITY: We are self-aware, reliable and honest. We pride ourselves on being compliant with legislative, ethical and best practice standards.
TEAM: We are positive and supportive. We work collaboratively with our colleagues and clients.
LOYALTY: We foster long term, trusting relationships through being responsive to the specific needs of our clients and colleagues.
WorkPlacePLUS acknowledges the Traditional Owners and custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to the land, sea and community. We pay our respect First Nations people and cultures; and to Elders past and present.
WorkPlacePLUS embraces respect, equity, inclusion, diversity and accessibility.
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Professional Memberships & Partnerships
WorkPlacePLUS is the preferred national HR and ER provider for Speech Pathology Australia and their members
WorkPlacePLUS is the HR/IR partner for Occupational Therapy Australia and their members
WorkPlacePLUS is the IR/HR partner to National Disability Services and their members
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WorkPlacePLUS is the HR/IR partner to the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc and their members
WorkPlacePLUS is a member of Brimbank City Council's panel of mediators
