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Enterprise HR Leaders

The HR Retreat is back for a second year.

RACV, Cape Schanck
,

18

hours of meticulously
designed networking

As demanded by HR leaders,
welcome to the HR Retreat.

Following the huge success of Ashton Media’s HR Symposium in the Hunter Valley, we’re excited to announce the return of the two-day and two-night retreat-style networking event designed specifically for the Victorian HR Community – the HR Retreat – which made its debut in the beautiful Mornington Peninsula last year.

Following in the footsteps of the unique and highly respected HR Symposium in the Hunter Valley, the HR Retreat will host 80 of Victoria’s most senior HR and people leaders for two days of intimate networking and idea sharing. The agenda is carefully curated to deliver the best international and local case studies, thought-provoking panel discussions and insightful Think Tank discussions, all interspersed with the time and space you need to have real and meaningful conversations with your peers.

This is an unrivalled opportunity to step outside of the routine, away from the to-do list, and spend two days fully immersed in what matters most: tackling your challenges with peers, exploring opportunities with prospective partners, and strengthening your HR strategy. There’s no other event like it.

Details

HR Retreat 2026
WHERE

RACV Cape Schanck Resort,
Trent Jones Dr, Cape Schanck VIC 3939

WHEN

Tue 27 – Wed 28 October 2026

WHO:

Chief HR Officers
Chief Learning Officers
Chief People Officers
Heads of Organisational Development
HR Directors
Head of People and Culture
GMs of Culture, Talent and Leadership

ATTEND:

Apply for your place.

SPONSOR:

Sponsorship info here.

LET’S GET SOCIAL

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HR Retreat Advisory Board 2026Driving the HR Retreat agenda…

Brett Reid
Brett Reid

Chief People Officer

YMCA Victoria

Tom Richards
Tom Richards

Chief People Officer

News Corp Aus

Fella Sharp
Fella Sharp

Chief People Officer

Lovisa

Tash Reeve
Tash Reeve

Dollarama Australia

SVP, People & Culture

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Paul Stratford

Ventia

General Manager, Leadership, Talent and Capability

Amy Richards

Yarra Valley Water

GM People and Performance

Camille McMahon
Camille McMahon

Vicinity Centres

General Manager, Talent and Organisational Development

Shannon Psaila
Shannon Psaila

David Jones

GM People Experience & Transformation

Kasey Zun
Kasey Zun

Jetstar

Head of Organisational Development

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Andy Godfrey

Medibank

Head of People Strategy and Insights

Bree Robinson

Mars Wrigley

HR Director


Here’s what you can expect

INSPIRING SPEAKERS

Speakers have been hand selected by an experienced Advisory Board of your peers

THE INDUSTRY’S ELITE

An invitation-only event attracting most influential HR Leaders

OPEN FORUM FOR IDEAS

A rare opportunity to share ideas and challenges openly with peers, far away from the office

COMPLIMENTARY PASS

Qualifying client-side leaders may have the opportunity to attend as our guest

A SPOT OF GOLF

What better way have deep conversations in a relaxed environment

A LITTLE WINE TASTING

Set in the beautiful Hunter Valley, far from the distractions of the office

TRUE VALUE

Gain a new perspective on how to keep winning in our changing landscape

The HR Retreat

2026

You asked, we delivered.

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GATHERING

THE

rightsmartestmost influential

PEOPLE

The retreat is enhanced by the incredible people you meet, each bringing unique ideas, energy, and perspectives that make every conversation more meaningful. To create the best possible experience, we carefully curate a diverse and inspiring group of senior people leaders to attend.

Platinum Partners
Gold Partners
Dayforce
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Deel logo
Eightfold AI
Flare HR Logo
Maxxia
Gallagher
Silver Partners
Randstad (1)
Navigo
Event Partners
ipsos
Payroll Standard
George Weston Foods
Bolton Clarke
Bega Group
Forever New
Kmart

Interested?

Jamie Carroll
Jamie Carroll

Partnerships Director, Ashton Media

Ph: +61 425 138 250

jamie@ashtonmedia.com.au