QLD Event - HR & Safety: Speaking to the Board
Page Published Date:
March 2, 2026
HR & Safety Speaking to the Board
Wednesday 25th March | 04:30pm to 06:30pm
Event Details:
- Address: MinterEllison | Level 22/1 Eagle St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
- Hosted alongside The Next Step and MinterEllison
- Panel Discussion and Networking
- Arrival & Networking from 4:30pm
- Panel Discussion from 5:00pm to 6:00pm
- Networking from 6:00pm to 6:30pm
The regulatory landscape is shifting, but many boards still aren't getting the people and safety intelligence they need to stay ahead. While HR and Safety generate extensive data, boards often receive disjointed intelligence that fails to reveal the full picture of interconnected workforce risks.
What intelligence do directors actually need to make informed decisions? How do you translate complex people and safety risks into the language boards understand and act on? Which capabilities separate operational managers from boardroom-ready leaders?
Join senior HR and HSE leaders at our upcoming Brisbane event for a panel discussion and networking. Hear from our expert panel sharing real-world experiences on communicating critical people and safety intelligence in ways boards understand — and act on.
Why Attend:
- Learn what critical intelligence boards need but aren't getting
- Master how to translate people and safety risks into board language that drives decisions
- Understand regulatory expectations around Respect@Work and psychosocial safety
- Build communication capabilities that separate operational managers from strategic leaders
- Discover how successful organisations are bridging the board intelligence gap
This is a unique opportunity to connect with peers, reflect on your own boardroom influence and walk away with practical insights you can apply immediately.
Facilitated by Katie Johnson - Director, The Safe Step
With 18+ years' experience across Australia and the UK, Katie is a trusted and well-connected member of the HSE community. She is passionate about building genuine, long-lasting relationships and is known as a go-to partner for organisations and professionals navigating the HSE market.
Hosted by Geraldine Doyle - Director QLD, The Next Step
With 24+ years' experience across London, Sydney, and Queensland, Geraldine is deeply connected to the Queensland HR community. Known for her authenticity and genuine care for the people she works with, she is passionate about helping individuals and organisations find the right fit — not just professionally, but in the context of their broader lives.
This event has now concluded.
Our Panel of Speakers:
Wade Needham - Head of ESG & EHS, Natural Resources
At one of the world’s largest pension funds, Wade oversees a CAD $17.9 billion portfolio. Wade drives sustainable and safe practices across the agricultural supply chain to deliver positive environmental and social outcomes.
Jane Keating - Board Director, Brisbane Sustainability Agency & Opera Queensland
As a Non-Executive Director and Executive Coach, Jane brings decades of executive leadership spanning HR, finance, governance, and culture transformation. Jane partners with organisations and leaders to drive meaningful change and build capable, engaged workplaces.
Deanna McMaster - Partner, MinterEllison
As a Partner at MinterEllison, Deanna advises leading organisations across construction, energy, and resources on work health and safety compliance and industrial relations. Deanna helps employers navigate complex workplace laws to build safer, more resilient organisations.
