About Workplace Plus

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Trusted HR and Workplace Relations Specialists

Workplace Plus provides independent workplace investigations, HR consulting and outsourced HR support for employers across Australia.

Since 2013, our experienced team has built a strong reputation for delivering practical HR solutions to businesses and organisations across a broad range of industries, using a communication and compliance centred approach. 

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Our Purpose

Helping Employers Build Better Workplaces

  • Greater leadership confidence

  • Sustainable organisational performance

  • Improved compliance and reduced risk

  • Stronger, safer workplaces

Workplace Plus supports employers to navigate workplace matters with confidence.

We understand that workplace issues are rarely just HR issues. Behind every process,  concern, or compliance challenge are people, reputations, risks and organisational outcomes. Our role is to help employers make informed decisions, manage risk appropriately, and strengthen the workplace culture.

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Our People

When You Need HR Expertise, Our People Are Your People

Workplace matters are complex because they involve people, competing interests, organisational risk and business outcomes.

That's why our clients value having access to experienced workplace investigators, mediators and HR advisors who can provide independent, practical and commercially grounded support.

Our consultants bring extensive experience across workplace investigations, mediation, HR management, employee relations, industrial relations, Fair Work compliance and organisational development. 

We are discreet, unbiased, and independent of your organisation’s internal issues.

When complaints and allegations arise, organisations often need specialist support.

Five reasons employers outsource their workplace investigations to Workplace Plus:

● Expertise — Specialist investigative knowledge, procedural fairness and legislative understanding.

● Objectivity — Independent, unbiased assessment of workplace concerns.

● Risk Management — Reducing legal, financial and reputational risk.

● Efficiency — Allowing internal teams to remain focused on day-to-day operations.

● Credibility — Strengthening employee confidence and stakeholder trust in the process.

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Experienced Consultants. Practical Advice.

Our Team

Our consultants are highly experienced HR professionals with specialised skills and capacity tailored to the unique requirements of each project.

The Workplace Plus team includes accredited workplace investigators, experienced mediators, senior HR consultants, leadership coaches, payroll auditors, EAP counsellors, and workplace relations specialists who are committed to delivering practical solutions and positive outcomes for employers.

Senior HR expertise:

● Workplace investigations

● Mediation and dispute resolution

● HR consulting and outsourced HR support

● Workplace relations and industrial relations

● Workplace compliance and risk management

● Leadership development and coaching

● Organisational development and workplace culture

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Senior HR Consultants

Carmen Hurwitz

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Suzanne Stephanou

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Specialist Services

Connie Juross
Employee Assistance (EAP)

Melissa Schroeder
Marketing Comms

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Alejandra Visser
Office Administrator

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Leadership & Operations

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Sarah Parkinson
CEO

Emma Stringfellow
Acting General Manager

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Kathryn Woolridge
Client Services Manager

Anna Pannuzzo
Strategic Advisor

Our Values

Passion
We love what we do, and this shines through in our work. We genuinely care about supporting our clients.

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Integrity
We are honest, reliable, and legally compliant. We’re committed to delivering practical advice that reflects ethical, regulatory and best-practice standards.

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Loyalty
We foster long-term relationships built on trust, responsiveness, clear communication and high quality outcomes.

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Team
We work collaboratively with our colleagues and clients to achieve positive, sustainable results.

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What Our Clients Say

  • Aspex Consulting

    "Highly impressed by working with WorkPlacePLUS who partnered with our company directors in a very engaging and professional manner, providing us with insights and support, allowing for a planned approach to the resolution of a complex staffing problem."

  • Eucalypt

    "Workplace Plus is our go to place for all HR related queries and assistance. With ever changing awards and legislation, it's nice to know we have knowledgable consultants available to assist us."

  • Inclusion Melbourne

    "We engaged Workplace Plus for outsourced HR services. The consultant was very knowledgeable and approachable, our staff immediately warmed to her. She's been such a breath of fresh air for our organisation at a time when it was critically needed."

  • Zoos Victoria

    "The team at Workplace Plus are extremely professional. I highly recommend them for independent workplace investigations."

  • OC Connections

    "Workplace Plus has provided OC Connections with accurate and relevant advice and recommendations that have been critical to our ongoing operations, and facilitated improvement in supporting and managing our workforce. Their service has been invaluable."

  • Participant feedback — Respect & Responsibility training program delivered by Workplace Plus

    "I've been at this organisation for over 20 years and this was by far the best bullying and harassment training I've ever attended."

  • Speech Pathology Australia

    "Since 2015, we have engaged Workplace Plus to advise and support our 14,000+ members on HR management, industrial relations and employment matters."

  • Headway Gippsland Inc.

    "Workplace Plus delivered training on understanding our Award for all rostering, finance and management personnel. The training was informative and tailored to items we chose to focus on. I would highly recommend this training to other organisations to ensure correct interpretation of your Award conditions."

  • Suncoast Psychology

    "Our Workplace Plus consultant was very patient and the overall service was excellent."

  • Great Ocean Road Health

    "Workplace Plus delivered a very practical and insightful training program for our senior leadership team."

  • National Disability Services (NDS)

    "Workplace Plus provides an invaluable HR/IR advisory service to our 1200+ members. Their best practice support helps NDS members to mitigate risk, handle complex staff issues, navigate the SCHADS Award and improve the work culture. It's always a pleasure collaborating with the WPP team."

  • Odyssey Victoria

    "Workplace Plus is a great consultancy to lean on for ongoing support. They have come to really understand the needs and quirks of our organisation."

  • Participant feedback — Outplacement Program delivered by Workplace Plus

    "Thank you so much for your help, there is no way I would have got through that gruelling interview panel without the skills you taught me in your Outplacement Program. I will always appreciate your kindness and support."

  • Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative Ltd

    "You helped us immensely with risk mitigation and complex HR issues. Thanks Workplace Plus!”

  • Riverlink

    "Workplace Plus delivered a great Communication Mastery program with clear content and facilitation, giving us valuable insights to adopt in our workplace. Our team really enjoyed this training program!"

  • Sen8es Therapy

    "Workplace Plus developed an employment agreement that was tailored to our business needs. They had also provided professional HR advice in accordance with our concerns at the time. Our consultant's knowledge, efficiency and clear communication was outstanding. We would highly recommend WorkPlacePLUS to other health practices."

  • Shepparton Villages

    "Workplace Plus was very helpful to work through our issues. The consultant conducting the investigation was easy to work with, very professional and considerate in her approach. Staff who were interviewed felt heard and treated with utmost respect."

  • Tobruk Centre

    "The EAP delivered by Workplace Plus has been a very valuable tool for our team. We have seen growth in confidence, creativity, capability and having the strength to live our values and take steps towards our goals. Thanks Workplace Plus, we will definitely be continuing with this program!"

  • ithrive Health

    "Workplace Plus have always been very reliable to our HR needs. From understanding pay rates, to contract creation and amendments, we have always been really happy with the support they provide. We will continue to use Workplace Plus and highly recommend them to anyone."

  • GP Training

    "I have received great feedback and appreciation for the coaching that our Workplace Plus consultant provided in the Outplacement Program, with many staff securing a position. Thank you for the professional and personable interaction you have had with our organisation."

  • Mac Psych

    "I highly recommend Workplace Plus to any psychologist who needs a contract. They do know our business and it was so hassle free to get what I needed. My consultant was fantastic - thank you so much!"

  • Interchange Inner East

    "The EAP support we've received through Workplace Plus has been quite outstanding, particularly in comparison to my experiences in past workplaces. You'll get an 11 out of 10 recommendation from me!"

  • Spectrum Speech Pathology

    "We highly recommend Workplace Plus to all allied health private practice owners."

  • Albury Wodonga Health

    "The Workplace Plus team is extremely personable, knowledgeable and professional. They consistently deliver prompt, thorough, high-quality outcomes. We will continue to engage Workplace Plus without hesitation. Thank you Workplace Plus for your great support over the years!"

  • Lyons Construction

    "Workplace Plus gives practical advice on how to proceed with difficult workplace relations issues."

  • TOC Psychology & Behaviour Support

    "With all the changes to workplace laws around independent contracting and sham contracting, I was concerned we were not meeting legislative requirements. Workplace Plus made the whole process easy and stress free. Our consultant took us through the changes and processes step by step and explained them in an easy-to-understand way. Highly recommend!"

  • Participant feedback — Outplacement Program delivered by Workplace Plus

    "Looks like I've got a job! Thank you for your efforts in preparing me for the job market, and particularly for your encouragement."

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Partner With Workplace Plus

Whether you need support with a workplace investigation, workplace compliance matter, employee relations issue, everyday HR protocols, or an HR advisory service for your association, our team is here to help.

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