About Us

Dealing with people and managing risks within an organisation can be complex. WorkPlacePLUS provides independent workplace investigations and integrated human resource services, so you can focus on the everyday needs of your business.

Since 2013, our experienced team have developed a sound reputation for providing practical solutions for our clients, across a diverse range of sectors, including Health, Aged Care, Disability, Community, Public, Not For Profit, Education, Financial and Small to Medium Business.

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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.

Our Team

Anna Pannuzzo

Principal | HR Consultant

With 20+ 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.

AHRI Professional Member
IRSV Professional Member
ACHSE Associate Fellow
Accredited Private Investigator
BBus HR & IR, Grad Dip Edu
Dip Nursing

Carmen Hurwitz

HR Consultant

Carmen is equipped with specialised mediation skills and 15+ 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.

AWI Professional Member
Accredited Private Investigator
Accredited Mediator
Grad Dip HR

Suzanne Stephanou

HR Consultant

Suzanne is passionate about delivering best practice and operational HR management, with 15+ 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.

Certified Professional Trainer
Leadership Coach
AHRI Professional Member
BSc Psychology

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.

Workplace Investigator
Organisational change agent
GradDipBus HR Mgmt
BA (Psychology & Philosophy)

Karrie Bowe

HR Consultant

As a business-savvy HR professional, Karrie has a thorough understanding of business processes and is passionate about supporting clients to resolve their people issues. With a strong trade union background and extensive corporate experience, Karrie brings in-depth knowledge of Australia’s industrial relations and OHS systems to her role with WorkPlacePLUS.

MBA Business Management
Project Mgmt PRINCE 2 Practitioner
Awards & EBAs Specialist
Experienced Investigator
Trained Mediator
Trained Health & Safety Officer (HSR)

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.

Fellow CPA Australia
Member of Australian Institute of Company Directors
BBus Accounting
Accredited Private Investigator

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.

BArts, BSoc Work
Post Grad Personality Disorders
Certified Master NLP Practitioner
Accredited member EAP Assn
Accredited Mediator

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.

Office Administration Specialist
Diversity & Inclusion
CertOcSV Social & Com. Services
Hospital/Pharma Background

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.