Ros Macfarlane
Chief People Officer
Before joining Eskleigh, I worked in the not-for-profit sector with another provider. My background includes HR consulting, executive recruitment, sales, and business development, focusing on improving staffing solutions for various businesses.
What I love most about working at Eskleigh is the opportunity to work together across the organisation to improve processes and drive positive change. I thrive on the energy that comes from identifying issues, consulting with others, and understanding the impacts of our decisions, especially regarding job security and the quality of support we provide to our clients.
My primary goal since joining has been to foster a strong organisational culture. We’re currently engaging in 5 conversations with staff to cultivate the right mindset for our strategic growth and diversity initiatives. We've already begun workshops across different regions, including the North West Coast and North with Hobart to follow in December, bringing together support workers and administrative staff to ensure comprehensive involvement. These sessions focus on our strategic direction and individual expectations from the organisation. We aim to identify shared values and understand how they translate into actions that reflect our desired culture. Our discussions will continue into next year, emphasising recognition of positive contributions and addressing behaviours that don’t align with our values.
Outside of work, I cherish spending time with my family, whether it’s at home, on holidays, or simply enjoying day trips. We have been fortunate enough to travel to places like Greece, Italy, Paris, and the English countryside where I once lived. This Christmas, we’ll gather at my home for traditional celebrations, starting Christmas Eve. Our family enjoys spending Boxing Day in pyjamas, playing with new gifts (a tradition from when my girls were small), and enjoying toasted ham sandwiches (there’s always so much ham to eat). Originally from Tasmania, I’ve lived in Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney, England, and had a brief stay in South Africa. I also enjoy Pilates, which helps me discover muscles I never knew I had!
I’m excited about the journey ahead at Eskleigh and the positive changes we’re making together!
