Leisa Wass

Leisa Wass has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Leisa began their career in 1998 as a Human Resources Manager at Jupiters Townsville, where they provided leadership for the HR function and was part of the senior executive team. Leisa then moved on to Star City as a Human Resources Operations Manager, focusing on employee relations/IR, performance management, and generalist HR.

In 2006, Leisa Wass joined Tabcorp as a Human Resources Manager, overseeing HR advisory support for various business divisions. Leisa successfully embedded the Total Reward Review Process and led a major relocation initiative. Leisa was selected for the role as part of the Tabcorp Talent Program.

Leisa Wass subsequently worked as a Senior Human Resources Consultant, providing strategic and operational support in their own consulting business. Leisa built successful strategic relationships with company directors and influenced outcomes as a result.

In 2008, Leisa Wass joined Bankwest as a Human Resource Business Partner, working in various lines of business and focusing on engagement strategies, leadership capability, organization design, talent management, and transformation change. Leisa created and implemented successful people plans aligned with business strategy.

From 2012 to 2014, Leisa Wass took a parental leave before joining BT as a Human Resources Business Partner. Leisa supported the national Financial Planning Business within Wealth and had a strategic focus on senior stakeholder engagement.

Most recently, Leisa Wass worked at Westpac Group as a Program Director. Leisa held several roles, including leading HR enterprise programs, directing CORE HR workstreams, and serving as a business manager to the General Manager of Executive Talent, Governance & Programs.

Overall, Leisa Wass has a strong background in human resources, with experience in strategic leadership, employee engagement, talent management, and organizational transformation.

Leisa Wass completed their education at Sydney University, where they obtained a Masters of Industrial Relations & Human Resources Management degree from 2007 to 2010. Prior to that, they attended James Cook University from 1993 to 1996, earning a Bachelor of Administration (Honours) degree with a focus on Business Administration and Management. No additional information is available regarding their education history.