Leanne Lawrence Gaicd Cahri

Leanne Lawrence is an accomplished Chief People Officer with extensive experience in human resources and organizational leadership. Currently holding the position at Burnet Institute since October 2023, Lawrence previously served as Chief People Officer at Arts Centre Melbourne from October 2017 to September 2023, where responsibilities included executive leadership in a premier cultural institution. Prior roles include Human Resources Manager at Benetas and Manager of Workforce at the Fair Work Commission, with a focus on HR services and organizational change. Lawrence also held an Executive role at Fair Work Commission overseeing corporate services and worked in the Department of Premier and Cabinet providing strategic HR advice. Academic qualifications include a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Business specializing in Human Resources and Industrial Relations, both earned from the University of Tasmania.