Liza Faraguna
@lizafaraguna
Experienced people and talent professional driving strategic engagement and recruitment.
What I'm looking for
I am a people and business professional with strong experience in talent acquisition, stakeholder engagement, and business coordination across NSW government agencies. I deliver end-to-end recruitment, develop engagement and communication plans, and produce strategic content that drives candidate and stakeholder outcomes.
In my current role I provide financial and compliance analysis, procurement support, project planning and performance management, and prepare briefings and reports to inform decision-making. I mentor staff, embed people-centred culture, and lead continuous improvement in work health and safety.
I have a track record of building collaborative relationships with community, government and non-government stakeholders, delivering DEI initiatives, high-volume recruitment campaigns, and creating marketing and engagement materials that support organisational priorities.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
People and Business Coordinator
NSW Rural Fire Service
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Provide guidance across business services, HR, finance and programs; deliver financial and performance reporting to inform planning, policy and risk management. Lead procurement support, project planning controls, staff mentoring and continuous improvement of WHS to drive member engagement and service delivery.
Senior Engagement Advisor
Department of Customer Service
Jun 2023 - Jan 2024 (7 months)
Led development and delivery of multi-channel engagement and communications, stakeholder feedback activities and events informed by employee survey data, and provided strategic advice on emerging issues to senior management. Created guidance and content to align engagement techniques with industry best practice.
Talent Acquisition Advisor
Department of Customer Service
Apr 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 1 month)
Developed and implemented talent attraction strategies, managed high-volume and specialist recruitment end-to-end, and led DE&I initiatives and recruitment marketing campaigns. Provided hiring manager advice, candidate engagement and mentorship to team members.
Recruitment Advisor
Life Without Barriers
Dec 2021 - Apr 2022 (4 months)
Coordinated end-to-end recruitment including advertising, sourcing, screening, probity and reference checks; created social media campaigns and trained new team members while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.
Talent Acquisition Administrator
University of Newcastle
Jul 2021 - Dec 2021 (5 months)
Provided administrative support for talent acquisition processes and coordinated recruitment activities to support university hiring needs.
Recruitment Officer
NSW Health
Sep 2017 - Jul 2021 (3 years 10 months)
Managed recruitment and attraction activities and delivered marketing and engagement initiatives to support workforce needs across the health service.
Customer Service Representative
NSW Health
Aug 2017 - Sep 2017 (1 month)
Delivered front-line customer service and support for NSW Health customers, handling enquiries and administrative tasks to maintain service standards.
HR Officer
NSW Health
Aug 2016 - Jun 2017 (10 months)
Supported HR and executive assistance functions within the Director Workforce team, including HR processes, reporting and administrative support to workforce initiatives.
Customer Service Representative
Service NSW
Aug 2014 - Jul 2015 (11 months)
Provided customer-facing service delivery at Service NSW, handling enquiries, transactions and service information to the public.
Customer Service Representative
AAMI
Jan 2012 - May 2014 (2 years 4 months)
Handled customer enquiries and claims support, maintaining service level targets and providing clear communication to policyholders.
Business Administration Trainee
Roads & Maritime Services
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011 (11 months)
Completed business administration traineeship supporting agency administrative and customer service functions.
Sales Assistant
First Choice Liquor
Jan 2009 - Dec 2010 (1 year 11 months)
Provided sales floor assistance, cashiering and customer service to support store operations.
Customer Service Representative
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Jan 2008 - Jul 2008 (6 months)
Delivered customer service and transaction support for bank customers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with procedures.
Cashier
Woolworths
Mar 2005 - Dec 2007 (2 years 9 months)
Operated point-of-sale, handled cash and card transactions and provided frontline customer service on the shop floor.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Western Sydney Ad School
Copywriting Course, Copywriting / Advertising
2024 -
Enrolled in Copywriting Course (enrolled February 2024) to develop advertising copywriting skills.
TAFE
Certificate IV in Human Resources, Human Resources
2019 - 2019
Grade: Outstanding Achievement Award
Completed Certificate IV in Human Resources in 2019 and awarded Outstanding Achievement Award.
TAFE
Certificate III in Business Administration, Business Administration
2011 - 2011
Completed Certificate III in Business Administration in 2011.
Plain English Foundation
Plain English Writing Course, Writing / Communication
2011 - 2011
Completed Plain English Writing Course in 2011 to improve clear written communication.
Kotara High School
Higher School Certificate (HSC), Secondary Education
2007 - 2007
Completed Higher School Certificate (HSC) in 2007.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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