Cooper Hardiman

A former employment lawyer, Gavan is also a trained mediator and workplace investigator. Gavan has been advising managers of people for over 25 years, having held various specialist Employee Relations and HR Consulting roles with nationally and internationally respected organisations including ANZ and the University of Melbourne. Prior to forming Cooper Hardiman, his most recent role was on the Executive Team of a Credit Union leading the People, Culture and Strategy function.

In addition to his strong technical expertise in interpreting and applying industrial instruments and relevant legislation, Gavan has particular expertise in the areas of conflict resolution, having conducted dozens of successful workplace mediations. He is extremely experienced in workplace investigations and case management and is particularly passionate about working with leaders to improve workplace culture, team dynamics and their people management skills. Gavan has developed a reputation for developing innovative training content and being an inispiring and engaged workshop facilitator. In the last seven years he has delivered over 300 workshops to organisations Australia-wide.

Gavan and wife Diana have two daughters, Talia and Jessica. Outside of work, Gavan enjoys camping, running, kayaking and competing in triathlons. A little known fact about Gavan is that he and Diana are excellent salsa dancers.

0427 973 306
gavan@cooperhardiman.com.au

Ed is a specialist Workplace Relations professional with almost 20 years of experience across the public and private sector. Ed has held various roles including Workplace Relations Advisor at the Office of the Employment Advocate and Workplace Agreements Advisor at the Workplace Authority, with a particular expertise in workplace investigations, interpreting and applying industrial instruments and relevant legislation and conflict resolution. Prior to commencing at Cooper Hardiman, Ed was a Fair Work Inspector at the Fair Work Ombudsman. Ed consults to SMEs on a wide range of workplace relations issues, with a particular passion for supporting businesses to be compliant, innovative, productive and harmonious workplaces.

Ed is involved in the local community as a board member and school council member and happily volunteers with local sporting clubs and community groups. Ed and wife Carley both enjoy an active lifestyle, mainly because they are running around after three busy young children. Ed is also a keen runner, swimmer and coffee consumer.

0417 331 160
ed@cooperhardiman.com.au

With over two decades of experience working within the Victorian health and human services sector, Neralie holds a Bachelor of Arts (psychology major) and Bachelor of Social Work (hons) from Melbourne University. She has performed a range of senior management, clinical supervision, quality and continuous improvement, individualised support and planning, and case management roles within Victorian public and community-based health, aged and disability services.

Neralie has specialist skills in group facilitation, organisational review and redesign, systems auditing and continuous quality improvement, risk management, developing performance systems, policy and procedure development and strategic planning.

Neralie is able to engage with stakeholders at all levels to achieve positive long-term solutions to complex individual and organisational challenges. She is the founder and sole Director of Cadusch Consulting Pty Ltd, a successful Melbourne-based consultancy practice specialising in delivering quality and executive consultancy services to a range of Public Health, Not-for-Profit, Educational Institutes and Local Government Authorities.

Neralie and her husband Tim live in Melbourne with their four active children, and together enjoy camping and spending time in their urban backyard farm. Neralie is closely connected with her local community and enjoys volunteering across a variety of sporting, performing arts and educational committees, clubs and activities.

Neralie is a skilled communicator. She prides herself on her ability to actively listen in order to genuinely get to the heart of matters. Her favorite quote? Presidential Advisor Bernard Barugh - "Most of the successful people I've known are the ones who do more listening than talking".

0412 551 430
neralie@cooperhardiman.com.au

Our Business and Consultancy Support Coordinator, Claire, provides our team with essential support and administrative assistance in our day to day operations. Claire has experience in business management, HR administration and finance, having worked for many years as a Business Manager for an accounting firm as well as a Financial Planning Assistant and is aformersmall business owner.

Claire provides our team with support in the coordination of internal and external training programs, recruitment engagements, workplace investigations and policy development, as well as managing the business administration and management aspect of Cooper Hardiman.

Outside of work, Claire enjoys spending time with her husband Greg and young daughter Isabelle. She is passionate about health and fitness – running, swimming and hiking in particular – and always starts the working day with a cup of coffee in hand.

Claire has a long affiliation with the Warrnambool Triathlon Club and is a proud life member.

0419 138 085
claire@cooperhardiman.com.au

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