VIC Event: Panel Discussion & Networking

This event is for senior HR & HSE leaders and Heads of Department in Victoria.

As workplace dynamics continue to transform, HR and HSE leaders face increasingly complex challenges in managing people, safety, and performance.

How are successful organisations breaking down traditional silos between functions? What emerging trends are reshaping priorities and collaborative practices? Which capabilities are becoming essential for navigating this changing horizon?

Join senior HR and HSE leaders for valuable insights on these critical questions at our Melbourne event. Network with peers facing similar challenges and hear our distinguished panel share practical experiences and forward-thinking strategies that are proving effective in today's dynamic environment.

Why Attend:

• Explore practical approaches to HR & safety integration that drive success
• Understand evolving regulatory expectations and compliance frameworks in 2025
• Discover leadership strategies that effectively balance performance and wellbeing
• Learn how organisations are addressing psychosocial safety alongside physical risks
• Identify essential skills needed for next-generation HR and HSE leaders
• Connect with peers facing similar challenges across Victoria

Event Details:

• Where: 500 Bourke Street, Melbourne - The Next Step & The Safe Step
• Date: Thursday 29th May
• Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Format: Informal Networking & Panel Discussion
• Drinks & light refreshments included

Co-hosted by The Safe Step and MinterEllison.

Who you'll meet:

This event brings together People & Culture and Safety executives from Melbourne and surrounds. It is designed for Directors and Heads of function responsible for navigating people and safety challenges in today's evolving workplace environment.

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Featured Speakers

Robert Tanti       

Chief People Officer at Opal - MAICD

Robert Tanti shares his broad experience gained across a variety of industries including FMCG, logistics, professional services, retail and utilities. Robert is a business leader who achieves results in driving organisational success by helping people bring and express the best version of themselves in their work.

Josef Brennan 

People, Risk, Safety & Sustainability - V/Line

As head of People, Risk, Safety & Sustainability for V/Line, Josef's safety remit supports Australia’s largest regional public transport operator to deliver more than 17 million train and coach trips each year. Beyond safe journeys, Josef's role covers more than 2200 staff across more than 700 different positions working at 74 locations across the V/Line network.

Caitlin Ible 

Partner Minter Ellison - Melbourne

Caitlin's expertise is critical in delivering specialist advice to public and private sector clients in relation to work health and safety, workplace investigations, discrimination law and criminal and regulatory matters. Her experience covers all aspects of safety regulation including responding to serious workplace incidents, prosecutions and the development of best practice safety and contractor management systems.

Dr Angie Montgomery

Chief Executive Officer - InCheq.co

Dr Angie Montgomery is the co-founder and CEO of InCheq, as well as a registered Health Psychologist and Workplace Psychological Health and Safety expert. Angie bridges the gap between mental illness prevention, workplace mental health and Work, Health and Safety legislation to create meaningful and impactful change for people and organisations.

Aaron Neilson

Chief Executive Officer - The Next Group

Aaron offers his experience and perspective as a trusted advisor to many of Australia's leading organisations and senior professionals in the HR and HSE communities. His insights, guidance and advice help to shape careers, deliver business impact and influence more broadly across the profession.