Katrina Lidbetter

Katrina Lidbetter is an experienced HR professional currently serving as an HR Business Partner at Lake Macquarie City Council since November 2017, having also held the role of People Support Advisor. In these positions, Katrina supports organizational effectiveness through business partnering, provides guidance on Human Resources policies, coordinates drug and alcohol testing, manages workplace conflicts, and oversees various employment processes. Prior to working at Lake Macquarie City Council, Katrina held HR-related roles at Rio Tinto, Catholic Care, Cessnock City Council, Newcastle Permanent Building Society, OneSteel, and Virgin Australia. Educational qualifications include diplomas in Business and Human Resources Management from First Choice College and Distance Learning Australia, respectively.