Vanessa Petch is a seasoned HR professional with over 20 years of experience across various industries, including manufacturing, retail, and professional services. She holds a Bachelor of Business in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations from Victoria University, complemented by a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
Throughout her career, Vanessa has demonstrated expertise in managing complex HR functions such as recruitment, employee relations, and performance management. Notably, she has led significant projects involving enterprise bargaining agreements and union negotiations, ensuring compliance with relevant industrial awards.
Vanessa’s hands-on approach and strategic mindset have enabled her to align HR initiatives with organizational objectives effectively. She is passionate about fostering positive workplace cultures and enhancing employee engagement, believing that streamlined HR processes are pivotal to business success.
As the Principal Consultant at HR Maximised, Vanessa is dedicated to making HR accessible and efficient for her clients, ensuring compliance and promoting growth.
Based in Brisbane, Vanessa is The Save Group’s trusted HR professional for Queensland, providing local expertise with a national perspective.
With 20+ years of HR experience, Vanessa brings clarity, structure, and compliance to every engagement.
Vanessa ensures businesses stay aligned with industrial awards, leading compliance with confidence and clarity across all HR functions.
With extensive experience in enterprise bargaining and union negotiations, Vanessa helps resolve complex workplace issues with balance and fairness.
Vanessa supports businesses in securing the right people, guiding the hiring process with experience and precision.
Vanessa develops structured performance strategies that align employee growth with business success.
Vanessa streamlines HR through robust processes and policies that bring consistency, clarity, and compliance to daily operations.
Holding a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, Vanessa delivers practical training and leadership coaching tailored to diverse business needs.
Vanessa builds HR frameworks that drive meaningful engagement and long-term employee retention.
Vanessa works closely with leadership to align HR priorities with organisational objectives, ensuring people strategies support business growth.
