Louise Thornton

Louise Thornton has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Louise currently works at AFL - Australian Football League as a Capability Development & Wellbeing Manager since December 2022. Prior to this role, they worked as a People Business Partner at AFL from September 2019 to December 2022.

Before joining the AFL, Louise worked at David Jones as a People Manager - Queensland from November 2011 to October 2019.

Louise'sprevious experience includes working at Lorna Jane as a National Human Resource Manager from September 2008 to September 2011. In this role, they managed a team of 6 HR professionals and was responsible for recruitment, training, performance improvement, industrial relations, and occupational health and safety. Louise also worked at Lorna Jane as a National Training Manager / HR Advisor from January 2010 to June 2010, and as a National Recruitment & Training Coordinator from September 2008 to December 2009.

Prior to their time at Lorna Jane, Louise gained experience as a Recruitment Consultant at Hudson from January 2008 to September 2008. Louise also worked at Ellis Fairbank as a Recruitment Business Resource Assistant from July 2006 to November 2006.

At the beginning of their career, Louise worked at Sportsgirl as a Full Time Sales / Store Manager from October 2003 to July 2006.

Louise Thornton attended the University of Tasmania from 2001 to 2005, where they obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree with a focus on Business Management and Human Resources. Prior to their university studies, they attended St Michaels Collegiate School in Hobart, Tasmania, but no information is provided regarding the specific years or fields of study during that time.