Jo Christie
Executive Manager People
Jo Christie
She/Her
Executive Manager People
Western Power
Jo joined Western Power in July 2023 as the Executive Manager of People, responsible for creating a strong, safe and diverse workforce leading our Human Resources, Safety, Property & Fleet, and Training functions.
Jo’s extensive Executive experience spans more than 10 years in a diverse range of industries including aged care, fast moving consumer goods and hospitality. Prior to this, Jo worked for 20 years in the Human Resources sector.
Jo is a confident, articulate and respected communicator who builds productive relationships with key stakeholders at all organisational levels throughout the employee lifecycle.
She is passionate about transforming organisations, creating an inclusive, respectful and compassionate culture that makes it safe for people to innovate and be their best self at work every day.
Jo holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology from Murdoch University and a Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Development from Curtin University.
SESSIONS
Day 1
2:00
“How-to Leadership Toolkit”
Personal Leadership
1. How to set and maintain boundaries to promote work satisfaction and lead according to your values
Liz Del Borrello, Certified Leadership Coach, Leaders Lobby
2. How to leverage mentorship and networking for continuous career growth
Jo Christie, Executive Manager People, Western Power
3. How to balance ambition and well-being to avoid burnout and sustain long-term success
Lynne Alldred, Organisational Solutions Lead, RAC
Team Leadership
1. How to lead teams through uncertainty and change, while maintaining team morale and focus during transitions
Abby Hunt, Director, Veraison
2. How to support and facilitate return to work
Ruth O'Neill, Gender Equity Lead, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Australia & Asia Pacific, Deloitte
3. How to enhance diversity and inclusion through cross-sector collaboration
Kathryn Laferla, Director - People & Culture, Anglicare WA
Anna Boschman, Diversity and Inclusion Lead, Anglicare WA