Laura Barnes

Laura Barnes is a seasoned professional in human resources and talent management with extensive experience across various industries. Currently serving as the People, Culture & Leadership Manager at Bankstown City Aged Care since April 2019, Laura leads the team in enhancing employee engagement and aligning workforce efforts with organizational goals. Prior to this role, Laura held the position of Human Resource Manager at Fluidra, focusing on the people agenda for the ANZ region, and was also the HR Manager at Gibraltar Hotel Bowral. Additional experience includes roles at Johnson & Johnson and AccorHotels, where Laura contributed to learning and development initiatives and held various managerial positions. Laura's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Bachelor of Education from Macquarie University, an Advanced Diploma in Hospitality (Human Resources), and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.