Nicola Johnston is an experienced professional currently serving as a City Council Member for the City of Subiaco since October 2023. With a career spanning over a decade in talent acquisition, Johnston has held various roles, including Talent Acquisition Specialist for multiple organizations, and successfully led initiatives such as the Resume Revival Programme at Dress For Success Perth. Johnston's expertise includes reducing labor-hire costs and improving recruitment processes, notably achieving a 50% reduction in agency spend at the Autism Association of Western Australia. Previous positions include Senior Recruitment Consultant at Ora Banda Mining Limited and Director and Founder of NJ Petro Consulting, specializing in the upstream oil and gas sector. An educational background includes a CELTA from Curtin University and earlier schooling at St. Marks College and Penrhos College.