Lara Murphy

Lara Murphy is a Talent Acquisition Partner at Coles Group, where they lead end-to-end talent acquisition for diverse portfolios, collaborating with senior leadership to achieve strategic hiring outcomes. With over 18 years of experience in talent acquisition across corporate, agency, and business ownership settings, Lara has supported notable Australian brands in retail, tech, and creative sectors. Previously, they owned and led talent initiatives at Beckon and served as a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Tenth House. Lara was recognized as part of Coles' award-winning Talent Acquisition Team of the Year at the SEEK STAR Awards in 2022. They also hold multiple educational qualifications, including a Graduate Certificate of Food Science and Technology from TAFE NSW Sydney Institute.