Intro

Meet Amanda

Amanda works with organisations to navigate complex workplace issues with confidence and clarity. With over 20 years’ experience in employment and industrial relations, including senior roles in private legal practice, she brings deep expertise across workplace law, people management, investigations and dispute resolution.

Clients value Amanda’s commercial, people-focused approach and her ability to deliver timely, practical outcomes. She takes the time to understand each organisation’s objectives, culture and challenges, ensuring advice is not only legally sound but workable in practice.

Specialisation

Amanda leads workplace relations and HR advisory engagements, supporting organisations through both proactive people management and complex, sensitive matters.

Leadership & Contribution

As an Associate Director within Perks People Solutions, Amanda brings a rare combination of legal expertise and organisational psychology to her work with clients. She supports leaders to manage risk, resolve issues and strengthen workplace practices, while keeping people and outcomes at the centre of decision‑making.

Amanda is known for her collaborative style and her ability to work alongside clients in a proactive way, including developing and delivering training that builds capability and confidence across teams.

Qualifications & Professional Associations

  • Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors)
  • Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
  • Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
  • Accredited Mediator, Australian Disputes Centre
  • Accredited, Law Practice Management Course
  • Saville Accredited Assessor
  • Certificate IV Training and Assessment

Areas of Expertise

  • Federal and state employment law and workplace relations
  • Employment documentation, including enterprise agreements, contracts and policies
  • Performance management and disciplinary matters