Chapter Calendar

Steve Tompkins.

Head of Government, NSW Talent.

Join Steve Tompkins as he discusses what the current market is like for Project Practitioners, what rates are doing and how can you best position yourself for your next opportunity. 

Steve has over 20 years’ experience in the Recruitment Industry in Sydney and the UK, nearly a decade of which spent in leadership positions. He takes pride in developing strong relationships with his clients and works closely with them to gain a strong understanding of their business and the challenges they face.

His of specialisation in recruitment is in the sourcing, delivery and support of Project Managers, delivery teams and Project resources. He has placed over 400 Project practitioners in Australia and has been an ambassador of the PMI for over a decade. 

James Nutt, 

Regional Account Director – Global Accounts, LinkedIn.

Learn how to use LinkedIn when searching for your next role and how to make your LinkedIn profile stand out for all the right reasons with speaker James Nutt.

James from LinkedIn will be returning and always gives great insights into how to keep a top LinkedIn profile and use LinkedIn for an effective job search. James is a skilled HR Tech and recruiting professional with over 15 years of experience across the UK, NZ, and now in Australia. With a proven track record of success, he has worked for the likes of Glassdoor as they set up in Europe, and now with LinkedIn here in Australia. Prior to this he worked in recruitment for Hays and Kelly Services as it was then known.

At LinkedIn he is a Regional Account Director delivering innovative solutions to global staffing companies within ANZ. With extensive knowledge of HR Tech and recruiting, he is uniquely positioned to help clients navigate the complexities of the industry and make data-driven decisions that drive business success. This experience has given him a deep understanding of the talent acquisition landscape and the critical role technology plays in transforming the recruitment process.

James Bennett,

Account Director, SEEK

Learn job market insights and job trends with James Bennett from seek.com.au.

As a specialist in strategic sourcing solutions, James has been instrumental in helping staffing agencies attract top-tier talent for their clients. James will take us through what trends they have seen in the market over the last year.  

Throughout his 20-year career at SEEK, James has held Leadership and Senior Account Management roles, where he has successfully managed c-suite relationships for SEEK's largest clients.

With a passion for driving innovation in the recruitment space, James has been at the forefront of implementing cutting-edge strategies that enable staffing agencies to stay ahead of the competition. His deep industry knowledge and extensive network make him a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the field.

 Mike Ducie

CEO of Legacy Club Services

Michael Ducie is a seasoned senior executive again with over 2 decades of experience in leading operations and service teams across various sectors and regions.  Mike is extremely well versed in hiring PMs but will also share insights into how Legacy currently approaches projects and how this translates into what qualities he looks for in good PMs.

Alastair Bor

Deputy Head, Reserve Bank of Australia.

Alastair Bor has over 20 years of experience in technology management, program management, and innovation development.  He has a wealth of experience hiring Project practitioners over his impressive career and has some of the best industry war tales I’ve heard!