Claire Bateman

Claire Bateman serves as the General Manager of People & Culture at Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod since April 2022, where portfolio responsibilities include People & Culture, Payroll, Information Technology, and Uniting Education. Concurrently, Claire holds the role of People and Culture Manager at the Australian HR Institute and has been a convener and committee member for the International HR Network. Previous experience includes strategic roles at Churches of Christ in Queensland, Proven Safety Solutions, Altus Traffic Australia, and Fashion's Sweethart, among others. Claire's educational background includes a Master of Business Administration, a Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resources Management, and a Bachelor of Arts in History and Communications, complemented by ongoing professional development in governance.