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As 2026 unfolds, Australian employers are operating in a workplace law environment where poor process is harder to defend. Increasing complexity across payroll compliance, employee entitlements and day-to-day workplace d…
“Be comfortable with discomfort.” That’s the note Chantelle Williams leaves us with in her conversation with Jonathan Mamaril. In a profession filled with tough conversations — performance, complaints, investigations, ch…
More policies = fewer problems? Not necessarily. In episode 27 of the HR Engage Podcast, Chantelle Williams shares with Jonathan Mamaril why she’s shifted her thinking on policies — and why adding more rules can sometime…
Growth is exciting. It’s also hard. How do you scale fast without losing the culture that made you successful in the first place? That’s what Chantelle Williams and Jonathan Mamaril explore in Episode 27 of the HR Engage…
HR isn’t just work — it’s emotional work. Senior HR professionals often feel it: the heaviness, the sense of “is this making a difference?”, and the quiet exhaustion that comes from carrying so much for others. In the ne…
What happens when HR starts thinking like the business engine, not just the support crew? In Episode 27 of the HR Engage Podcast, Chantelle Williams shares with Jonathan Mamaril how commercial awareness reshaped her appr…
How closely should learning & development sit with HR? For Chantelle Williams, development and capability are inseparable from people strategy — ideas she explores with Jonathan Mamaril in a conversation about what reall…
How does a classical vocalist become a Head of People & Culture? Chantelle Williams, Head of People & Culture at LSKD, shares with Jonathan Mamaril how her unique journey from musician and teacher to HR leader was built …
Do businesses still need in-house HR specialists—or is the future all about generalists? Jay Ramanah shares with Jonathan Mamaril why the best leaders stay close to people decisions—and how specialist support is increasi…
Some of the best talent isn’t “from your industry.” Jay Ramanah and Jonathan Mamaril explore why businesses sometimes overlook people with transferable skills—and how breaking out of the “like-for-like” hiring mindset ca…
HR is at a crossroads. In the next episode of the HR Engage Podcast, Jay Ramanah and Jonathan Mamaril unpack the three biggest challenges reshaping HR today: The global skills shortage forcing companies to rethink how th…
What does the future of HR really look like? In Episode 26 of the HR Engage Podcast, Jay Ramanah challenges the old way of thinking: HR isn’t just a support function anymore—it’s becoming embedded in the business itself.…
Leadership isn’t just a title—it’s action. In the next episode of the HR Engage Podcast, Jay Ramanah explains why CEOs and GMs can’t leave people strategy entirely to HR. From recruitment to reward and recognition, he ma…
Jay Ramanah, Chief Executive Officer at Maxstaff.co, brings a rare depth of thinking to leadership and people performance. With an educational background spanning physics, education, and business, he has built a career s…
What really makes staff stay? It’s rarely just the money. In Episode 23 of the HR Engage Podcast, Simon Lever and Jonathan Mamaril discuss the smart, human-focused ways businesses can retain people — from creating a welc…
Ever feel like you’re just trying to keep up in a fast-moving HR world? In Episode 23 of the HR Engage Podcast, Simon Lever joins Jonathan Mamaril to share the advice he wishes he could give his younger self — and what e…
HR and Safety aren’t meant to sit in separate silos—they’re a tag team. 💪 In this episode of the HR Engage Podcast, Simon Lever joins Jonathan Mamaril to explore how working side by side turns compliance headaches into s…
HR shows up, people panic. But there’s more to the story. In Episode 23 of the HR Engage Podcast, Simon Lever and Jonathan Mamaril talk about why HR isn’t always the “ogre,” and how honest, human conversations can open n…
Sometimes, just asking “what do you think?” changes everything. In Episode 23 of the HR Engage Podcast, Simon Lever shares with Jonathan Mamaril how a lunchtime conversation led to a $50K win, safer work, and zero pollut…
Could AI ever tell hundreds of people that their project has ended… and still earn their trust? Simon Lever has done exactly that. As Managing Director at CROSS Asia Pacific Pty Ltd, he’s worked across mining, constructi…
Building the dream HR team isn’t about doing everything yourself. In this episode, Rae Headey, General Manager of People & Development at Carers Queensland, joins Jonathan Mamaril to share why it’s all about the mix. Her…
How do you make HR shine — no matter your experience level? Rae Headey joins Jonathan Mamaril to break it down. She says it all starts with communication: if you’re new to HR, learn a style that works for both you and yo…
Sometimes the biggest HR upgrade isn’t new tech — it’s having the right experts in your corner. In Episode 22 of the HR Engage Podcast, Rae Headey, General Manager of People and Development at Carers Queensland, joins Jo…
“Nothing’s happening.” If you’ve ever said that about HR…this one’s for you. 😅 In this Episode, Rae Headey tells Jonathan Mamaril, behind every “nothing’s happening” moment in performance management is usually a mountain…
When it comes to leading change, Rae Headey says it’s all about planning clearly, communicating often, and keeping the conversation open. But one lesson from her early HR days still stands out — don’t take it personally.…
“How do you feel about dancing?” That’s the question Rae Headey ends every interview with — and how candidates react says a lot. As General Manager of People and Development at Carers Queensland Inc., Rae has built and l…
Ever felt like workplace change drags on forever? Join Jonathan Mamaril and Holly McBride as they explore how HR can keep people engaged, adapt faster, and co-design change that actually sticks. 🎧 The full episode is com…
Jonathan Mamaril and Holly McBride unpack a truth many HR professionals know but rarely say — sometimes, we get it wrong. And that’s okay. What matters is how we own it, fix it, and rebuild trust. A candid take on vulner…
Attracting the right people is hard. Keeping them engaged is even harder. In episode 21 of the HR Engage Podcast, Jonathan Mamaril speaks with Holly McBride about the real challenges facing today’s workforce — from talen…
Do what you do best every day. Holly McBride shares how a strengths-based approach can transform HR and life. 🎧 The full episode is coming soon! You’ll be able to watch or listen on your favourite platform: YouTube Spoti…
Policies don’t drive culture. Experiences do. Holly McBride explains why HR must design workplaces where people thrive. 🎧 The full episode is coming soon! You’ll be able to watch or listen on your favourite platform: You…
We’re living through rapid shifts — AI, offshoring, outsourcing, and new ways of working. HR is no longer on the sidelines; it’s at the centre. In Episode 20 of the HR Engage Podcast, Jonathan Mamaril sits down with Paul…
AI is reshaping work, but strategy and tech mean nothing if people don’t want to show up. In the 20th episode of the HR Engage Podcast, Jonathan Mamaril and Paul Dunn unpack why HR sits at the heart of innovation, cultur…
In Episode 20 of the HR Engage Podcast, Jonathan Mamaril sits down with Paul Dunn to discuss how giving employees personal ownership of impact creates deeper meaning, stronger engagement, and a culture that thrives. When…
🌎COVID changed more than where we work — it changed how HR works. Global teams, shifting laws, endless systems… the role has never been tougher. In episode 20 of the HR Engage Podcast, Jonathan Mamaril and Paul Dunn expl…
What if most of your team weren’t really with you, and a few were even pulling in the opposite direction? The 20th episode of the HR Engage Podcast is a milestone conversation. Host Jonathan Mamaril and guest Paul Dunn, …
One person can spark change…but one person alone can’t sustain it. In this episode, Jonathan Mamaril and Josh Campbell explore why true change in HR isn’t about being the lone voice, but about building trust, relationshi…
Data can inform. Tech can impress. But nothing beats the power of a story. In this episode, Jonathan Mamaril and Josh Campbell unpack why stories matter more than AI, data, or dashboards when it comes to influencing lead…
For many in HR, AI brings both anticipation and dread. But what if it’s not about replacing us—what if it’s about unlocking us? In this episode, Jonathan Mamaril and Josh Campbell explore how AI is already transforming H…
From retail floors to high-tech boardrooms—how do you reinvent your career without losing your craft? In episode 19 of the HR Engage Podcast, Jonathan Mamaril sits down with Josh Campbell, Head of People & Capability at …
Why choose HR — a role that’s emotionally demanding and often overlooked? In Episode 18, Jonathan Mamaril asks Candice Eaton Gaul what fuels her passion for a field that sits at the centre of people, strategy, and change…
Late nights, early mornings, and global impact. In episode 18, Jonathan Mamaril and Candice Eaton Gaul unpack the real demands of leading HR across continents, and the personal boundaries needed to make it work. From jug…
In this episode, Jonathan Mamaril sits down with Candice Eaton Gaul for a powerful conversation about courage, clarity, and asking the right questions. Candice shares how approaching decision-makers with well-prepared id…
Can humour have a place in high-stakes HR? In episode 18 of the HR Engage Podcast, Jonathan Mamaril and Candice Eaton Gaul explore how lightness, empathy, and a sense of humour can transform tense boardroom moments, buil…
In Episode 18 of the HR Engage Podcast, Jonathan Mamaril sits down with Candice Eaton Gaul, Chief People Officer of Atlantic Digital, for a dynamic conversation on how data, analytics, and AI are reshaping leadership, de…
In episode 17 of the HR Engage Podcast, Jonathan Mamaril and Matt McFarlane discuss what it’s really like navigating redundancies across borders—balancing legal obligations, cultural expectations, and business values. Fr…
What if HR borrowed a page from lawyers and accountants? In episode 17 of the HR Engage Podcast, Jonathan chats with Matt McFarlane about how time tracking can help people teams gain clarity, focus, and better align thei…
In the next episode of the HR Engage Podcast, Jonathan Mamaril speaks with Matt McFarlane about how early compensation decisions can quietly snowball. They dig into how introducing structure early can uncover overpayment…
In the next episode of the HR Engage Podcast, Jonathan chats with Matt McFarlane about how people teams can break free from the reactive cycle and create real space for strategy, innovation, and impact. From carving out …
Gen Z is asking bold questions. Are you ready with answers? In episode 17 of the HR Engage Podcast, Matt McFarlane joins Jonathan Mamaril to explore the pay transparency wave sweeping Australia and the world. From new la…
In the next episode of the HR Engage Podcast, Jonathan Mamaril sits down with the brilliant Matt McFarlane, Director at FNDN, to unpack the myths around compensation frameworks and why best practice isn’t always best for…
Ever had that moment when a candidate walks away from an interview feeling genuinely seen—and excited? That’s no accident. In the next episode of the HR Engage Podcast, Claudia Faulkner joins Jonathan Mamaril to talk abo…
In the next episode of the HR Engage Podcast, Jonathan Mamaril, Director at South Geldard Lawyers, and Claudia Faulkner, People and Culture Manager at BSE Australia, discuss the challenges of remote work and what it real…
Many work issues start small—but what happens if they’re not addressed quickly and openly? In episode 16 of the HR Engage Podcast, Claudia Faulkner joins Jonathan Mamaril to discuss why fostering honest conversations and…
In the next episode of the HR Engage Podcast, Jonathan Mamaril speaks with Claudia Faulkner, People and Culture Manager at BSE Australia, about what it means to be a generalist, why staying nimble matters, and how she ha…
Employment law is set for major changes across Australia and New Zealand in 2025, including the Right to Disconnect, new limits on fixed-term contracts, tougher wage theft penalties, and the growing role of AI in HR. In …
In this people2people event, Jonathan Mamaril joins Leanne Lazarus to discuss the critical legal implications of workforce reductions during times of crisis. Jonathan shares insights on employer obligations, common misst…
Major workplace law changes are on the way. In this presentation for the Capricornia Chamber of Commerce, South Geldard Director, Jonathan Mamaril, explains:• The Right to Disconnect, giving employees more control over a…
What does a strong safety culture really look like—and why does it matter legally? In this interview, Jonathan Mamaril joins people2people’s Leanne Lazarus to unpack how culture, compliance, and new workplace laws are re…
In the next episode of the HR Engage Podcast, South Geldard’s Director and head of Employment Law, Jonathan Mamaril, talks with Rod Francisco, Human Resources Consultant & Mackay Man of the Year! A fascinating chat with …
Workplace sexual harassment can have serious consequences. Are you prepared to respond effectively? In this episode of people2people’s HR series, Jonathan Mamaril joins Leanne Lazarus to explore workplace harassment. The…
For the upcoming episode of the HR Engage Podcast, Jonathan Mamaril sits down with Paula Holden, a seasoned HR leader with executive experience in the not-for-profit sector. From her inspiring journey to the future of HR…
In this interview, Jonathan Mamaril joins people2people Specialist Recruitment Manager, Leanne Lazarus, to unpack why swift, correct action after a sexual harassment claim matters most. Watch the video here.
South Geldard Lawyers, Director, Jonathan Mamaril, joins Jay Ramanah on The Talent Channel to discuss his journey into law, the skills lawyers need in 2025, and the legal challenges ahead for Australian businesses. Watch…
In this upcoming episode of the HR Engage Podcast, we’re excited to have Samantha Pickering, our first guest to win a 40 Under 40 award! Hear about her incredible career journey—from car yards to childcare to IT—and how …
In Episode 5 of the HR Engage Podcast, host Jonathan Mamaril is joined by Roseta Jacobs, a respected HR leader known for her people-first approach to organisational culture and change. In this teaser, Roseta shares her i…
In this episode of the podcast series, Jonathan talks with Natasha Hydon. For those who work in government, whether local or state, Natasha probably needs no introduction. Her career spans decades and industries, with a …
Join Jonathan Mamaril, Director at South Geldard Lawyers, as he sits down with Dave Madeley, an accomplished HR Manager and People & Culture Leader, for an insightful discussion that challenges traditional HR perspective…
Join Jonathan Mamaril, Director at South Geldard Lawyers, and HR expert Dave Madeley, Senior People and Culture Partner, as they explore the latest HR trends, leadership strategies, and practical insights every business …
In the second episode of HR Engage, Jonathan Mamaril, Director at South Geldard Lawyers, engages with HR consultant Nicole Hall on the impact of AI, industrial relations, and workplace investigations. Nicole offers valua…
In this debut episode, South Geldard Lawyers, Director, Jonathan Mamaril is joined by Kerine Nightingale, a highly experienced HR professional with a remarkable consulting background. Kerine discusses her career journey,…
Tune in to the 𝗛𝗥 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 with South Geldard Director, Jonathan Mamaril. If you’re a business owner, manager or someone working in HR, this podcast is for you! Loads of stories and practical advice from amazing pe…
If you’re a business owner, or someone working in HR, you’re not going to want to miss this! The HR Engage Podcast with our Director and Head of Employment Law, Jonathan Mamaril. HR Engage is all about hearing from excep…
