Hi, I'm Anna. 

In the corporate world I’ve previously led teams in HR, Recruitment, and Talent Management across a range of industries including agency and in-house roles at Jetstar, Carlton & United Breweries, Cricket World Cup 2015 and Newcrest Mining. I’ve also focused on transformation projects, including leadership development and capability. 

Those who have worked with me will tell you that I bring an enthusiastic and pragmatic approach in partnering with all levels of the business, from coaching senior leaders at executive level, to  supporting and developing front line leaders and individuals. I strongly believe that the majority of people have the right intentions and motivations, and we need to empower people with the tools, techniques, structure and processes to reach their potential, and drive a high performing culture. 

I’m passionate about helping individuals become the best versions of themselves. And I’m passionate about helping companies understand the key link between the acquisition, development and engagement of talented people, and the success of an organisation. 

Level Up Collective was born out of a desire to bring passionate consultants and subject matter experts to companies looking for flexible, practical and tangible solutions. I'm excited to be working with a collective of such great humans and our extended networks, to help great businesses transform. 

In my other colliding worlds, I’m a wife, mum slash wrangler of three boisterous boys, and I’m also an Authorised Marriage Celebrant! I love bringing people together. In the new Covid-normal times, it’s now more important than ever to connect, grow and support each other. 

Hi, I'm Natalie. 

I have had an exciting 15-year career consulting in agency, leading in-house talent teams and founding and growing a successful business. My business, HR and recruitment experience give me a unique mix of skills that places me well to help growing and transforming companies.

The world around us is changing and more and more companies are trying to streamline recruitment and build internal capability. I have often felt like I was swimming against the tide when working in a traditional recruitment model before it dawned on me – why not swim with the tide? Level Up Collective was born out of a desire to bring the best consultants and subject matter experts in market to companies looking for flexible, practical and tangible solutions.

In 2014 and pregnant with my second child, I took a big risk, left my senior role at Cricket Australia and co-founded a boutique recruitment agency that I successfully grew over 6 years. I was living a busy corporate life, and then Covid-19 hit. Like many, I was thrust off the corporate hamster wheel. For the first time in years, I had time to stop and reflect and suddenly had a bird’s eye view of what was important to me. I realised I had lost my passion for traditional recruitment, so I took my second big risk, sold my shares in my business and took time out to reassess. And that’s when the earliest version of Level Up Collective was created. I teamed up with Anna Blackett and we developed our idea that we are excited to bring to market.

I'm passionate about helping companies make the right people decisions to support their journey, by offering flexible solutions across the talent lifecycle. And I’m passionate about helping people find their purpose and become the best versions of themselves.

In my spare time I love spending time with my husband and daughters. Our favourite activities are bike riding around beautiful Bayside and family games night! I am also currently running for council as I am passionate about giving back to my community. 

Hi, I’m Maryke

I am a talent acquisition, executive search, HR and recruitment professional with more than 20 years experience. Having successfully placed hundreds of people and worked both in agency and in-house, hiring for my own teams, I understand the intangible parts of a recruitment process. Numerous executive search assignments at the most senior level across industry have been successfully completed – from financial services to mining.

I have also been a Managing Director and CEO and understand the unique set of requirements needed to be successful at the senior level in both small business and large global organisations. Leading and developing HR systems and processes and subsequently embedding, executing and managing these has been a large part of my career.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in French, German and Japanese from the University of Sydney and a Graduate Diploma in Human Resources from the University of Western Sydney. I am passionate about working with clients to identify solutions to assist to meet their organisational objectives. 

In my other world I am a qualified Yoga Teacher. I love spending time with family, walking my dog and watching movies. 

Hi, I’m Jane

I love working with people, helping them explore different perspectives to grow their impact, beyond what they may have otherwise achieved. Clients say they appreciate my considered approach and ability to help them address challenges in a different way.

Utilising my blend of experience gathered from over 20 years in the corporate environment together with my qualifications in Business, Coaching and Social Permaculture, I work in partnership with leaders delivering enhanced clarity, renewed focus and a clear pathway forward. 

A Human Resources professional, I have held senior roles in Australian and multi-national organisation including Nab, REA Group, Nike, Tabcorp, O-I and AMP. This, coupled with in depth understanding of organisational culture, leadership and capability development ensure I deliver pragmatic strategies and measurable results.

A thoughtful and engaging collaborator, I specialize in developing organizational capability, regenerating leaders and nurturing inclusive, high-performance cultures. My approach is always practical and pragmatic, ensuring people are equipped, confident and motivated to apply new ways of working.

Outside of work, I am regenerating our 100 acre property, at High Camp in regional Victoria. Together with my partner we are rebuilding the native pasture, nurturing our heritage orchard and delighting in observing our industrious bees hard at work in their hives. 

Hi, I'm Dimitra. I’m an experienced Marketing leader and talent partner who brings people together and makes things happen. I have an ongoing zest for Marketing and a passion in helping businesses and people realise their potential.  

I’m dynamic by nature, customer led and outcomes driven.  My time at NAB provided me with breadth and depth of experience across Consumer and Business Marketing, Brand and Sponsorships, Product and Analytics.  Purpose led and people focused I enjoy leading, coaching and mentoring.   

This collective specialisation has equally made me a better partner for my clients.     

I’m passionate about living our purpose, fulfilling our potential and in helping businesses grow and transform.  I’m known to be a connector of people – in work and in life.  

I’m also a mum to two gorgeous kids, a wife, a daughter, a sister and a friend.  I have a love for cooking and entertaining. It brings family and friends together. I also love the water.  It’s my happy place.   

Hi, I'm Juhi. I'm an experienced HR Generalist and Change Specialist/Consultant who has worked across several industries including professional services, sport and recreation, healthcare and FMCG. 

I have executed numerous strategic HR projects across diversity & inclusion, continuous improvement, wellbeing, coaching of management, technology implementation, change management, and initiatives that transform the employee lifecycle to make it engaging and seamless. I have a proven ability to create positive change and growth in both people and organisations I partner with. 

I am passionate about helping individuals lead with authenticity and cultivating an environment where people present their true self. Put simply – I am driven to make a difference.

I began my career in Operations and got to be a part of the 'engine room'. My path naturally led to becoming an expert in Diversity & Inclusion where I was the first ever Diversity Manager at Cricket Australia. As a naturally curious individual, I became interested in the nuances of different industries. This eventually led me down a generalist HR path with experience within a number of different industries.

Outside of work, I love getting out and about, whether it's enjoying some Bikram Yoga, boxing, enjoying an Australian Pinot Noir or simply catching up with friends and family. 

 Hi, I'm Karen. 

In the corporate world I’ve previously led teams in HR, Recruitment, and Talent Management across a range of industries including Emerging Technology, Blockchain, Insurance and Professional services. I started my journey working with Accenture and McKinsey and recently joined the start up community. I’m an HR allrounder who can work strategically and operationally.

I enjoy partnering with clients to grow their talent and leadership management. I particularly enjoy working with emerging leaders and new managers. I have handled difficult performance issues and have helped clients navigate re-structures.

I’m passionate about Diversity and recently won the Diversity Leader Award from YBF Ventures for my work with Women in Emerging Tech and Women in Blockchain. 

In my other worlds, I’m a wife, mum of a teenage and twenty something year old boys, I love connecting people and building communities. My zoom room has been open during lockdown for wonderful connections and chats.

Hi, I’m Melanie, 

I’m an innovative and strategic business operations and people leader of 17 years, with a niche specialisation in Web3 (DeFi, DAO, NFT), working with early stage, high growth start-ups and globally distributed teams. Most recently, I’ve designed a scalable incubator-like model, coaching startup founders (Seed, Series A) in a quasi-COO capacity by working 1:1 to create, implement and achieve strategy and goals. 

My areas of expertise include; coaching, business strategy, risk mitigation & due diligence (audit), building process from scratch to ensure readiness to raise and/or scale, organisational design, leadership development, hiring global talent, systems implementation, compensation philosophy, business planning (budgeting & forecasting). With current US & APAC and European experience, I operate with a strong global lens and am well versed across Australian & US legislation and labour laws. 

As a professional business coach, I’m passionate about women in tech, especially senior leadership roles.

Hi, I’m Brien. I'm an experienced business owner and leader with a background in recruitment, human resources and management consulting.  Collaborating with Level Up Collective allows us to support businesses looking to expand on both sides of the Tasman.  

I’ve previously held country leadership and APAC positions within the largest recruitment and HR solutions provider in the world, having led teams in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, as well as working in Canada.  In recent times I have been focused on building “Sprout NZ” - a startup that disrupts traditional thinking around recruitment and HR.  

I love working with high growth businesses and get inspired everyday by the business owners I work with.  I myself have been involved in five start-up and scale-ups (three of which I’ve co-founded).  I truly believe that growth businesses add so much value to the community, create prosperity and are a vital incubator for innovation.   

I’m passionate about helping early stage businesses gain clarity in their direction and then linking that back to their people plan.  I truly believe in the power of connections. Through extending my network and connections, be it through finding great talent, a new board member or an external partner we have seen a huge impact on the businesses we work with.   

Outside of work, I am proud of our awesome family. My wife and I have three kids, a dog and live on 5 acres outside of the city of Auckland.  I love sport and am currently learning how to surf, play golf, enjoy running and supporting my son’s in their pursuit to be international footballers!   

Hi, I’m Tracey. I'm an experienced business owner and leader with a background in recruitment and technology. I'm excited to collaborate with Level Up Collective in sourcing the best talent to support with organisational change management.

Starting my career in technology 30 years ago enabled me to see how quickly a company can grow and flourish, but it also made me see how hiring the wrong people can kill a culture and destroy a company from within.  So 22 years ago I shifted into recruitment and found my calling.  I absolutely have loved working in both Australia and New Zealand with forward thinking clients who want to progress their business by putting their clients and staff at the centre of everything they do.  

In mid 2019 I was delighted to start up my own company and continue to work in the niche field of recruiting Change Management practitoners for clients here in Australia.  

I’m passionate about helping people connect with like minded people.  I am still connected to clients and candidates that I have placed 20 years ago and love seeing where their career choices and opportunities have taken them.  Having an in depth knowledge of the change candidate market is one thing, but really getting an understanding of a persons personality, drive and vision is key I feel.

Outside of work, I am a single mum to a 9 year old boy who loves animals and therefore acquired a rescue dog and 2 rescue cats.  When not bike riding around gorgeous Port Melbourne, I am trying my hand at camping and trying to overcome my fear of spiders and snakes!

Hi, I'm Laura. I'm excited to collaborate with Level Up Collective to help connect the best talent in Project Services, Process Improvement, Customer Experience (CX) and Business Transformation.  

Born and raised in Northern Ireland, I started my career in Financial Fraud and FX investigations with leading British Banks before shifting my unique skill set and eye for detail to recruitment. I relocated to Australia in 2008 and have built a successful reputation as the go-to executive recruiter. 

I’m highly responsive, with an infectious disposition driven by positivity, growth, and out-performance. I lead from the front in client and candidate engagement with integrity, curiosity, insight, and thoughtfulness.

And it was my desire to bring true authenticity, deep domain expertise and a customer-centric approach to recruitment, which drove me to start Frazer Tremble at the start of 2020. 

I’m passionate about helping my clients meet their business strategy requirements by sourcing the kind of exceptional talent required to transform businesses. And equally providing the candidate experience, talent of today truly deserves with a focus on diversity and inclusion.  

My mantra in life is “Don’t look back, you’re not going that way”, and outside of work, you will find me relaxing at Lake Eildon, with a wine in my hand and my husband, one-year-old and rescue pup in tow. 

Hi, I’m Trent. For the last 20 years I have worked with large organisations, leading teams to help build capability, drive change, and deliver sustained and improved performance.

I've worked for awesome organisations like Foxtel, Sportsbet and SalesForce, and had the privilege of leading (and becoming friends) with some amazing people. I’ve always had strong entrepreneurial tendencies, starting my own watch brand a few years back, Crisp Watches. 

More recently though, having had time to pause, reflect, and really think about the next 20 years, I’ve realised that my real passion lies within creating. Designing brand identities, driving engagement, creating online experiences through web design and simplicity for the customer. The freedom to be creative, and the tangible and tactile nature of this work and seeing something unique delivered and released into the world is where I have found my niche. 

I’m Passionate about working with, and helping clients achieve amazing creative outcomes, that authentically reflect their brand, business, or idea. I’m an advocate for being a good human, and firmly believe that having some fun and a good laugh is an essential part of life. 

I have an amazing wife and two beautiful daughters, and my purpose is to make them proud, be happy, healthy and creative, and that in whatever small way I can , ensure the world I leave for them is better than it is today.

Hi, I’m Victoria. 

I’m a talent acquisition professional with 15+ years of operational and strategic recruitment experience, initially gained agency-side before transitioning in-house, working with fast-paced, heavily-acquisitive, complex global organisations. 

I have a demonstrated track record of delivering volume hiring programmes through to executive search across different geographies.

My wide range of industry experience includes Consulting; Engineering; FMCG; Pharma; Production and Manufacturing; Logistics; Transportation; Mining; Construction; Technology and Design.