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The votes are in!
The 2025 RCSA Council Elections brought in a wave of fresh faces, with nominations strong across all categories. We’re thrilled to welcome 20 new councillors alongside returning leaders, bringing an exciting mix of fresh ideas and seasoned expertise. A big thank you to each member who put their hand up, your dedication to our industry is what keeps us moving forward.
RCSA 2025 Board of Directors
Jon Ives MRCSA, OneStaff, will be commencing as the Board representative for New Zealand.
Jelena Giro MRCSA, Altaira, will be commencing as the Health & Medical Board representative for ANRA & AMRANZ.
Matthew Sampson MRCSA, Aspect Personnel, will be continuing as the Board representative for VIC/TAS.
Tara Staritski MRCSA, SWITCH Education, will be continuing as the Board representative for SA.
RCSA 2025 Council Appointments
AMRANZ
Re-elected
Chris Riley, Wavelength International
Martina Stanley, Alecto Australia Medical Recruitment
Nichole Fitzgerald MRCSA, Aussie Locums
New to Council
Richard Spenceley, Verus People
Bronwyn Murphy, AHP Medical
ANRA
Re-elected
Jelena Giro MRCSA, Altaira
New to Council
Janine Johnson, Cornerstone Medical Recruitment
Elim Douglas, Blueprint Medical
Kelly Taylor MRCSA, Connect Staffing Group
NSW/ACT
Re-elected
Simon Cox, HorizonOne Recruitment
Nick Bacon MRCSA, Charterhouse Medical
New to Council
Eva Wilson, Elias Recruitment
QLD/NT
New to Council
Angela Smith, Smith & Co Recruitment
Michael Burgess, Intro Recruitment
Mark Medelis, Concentis
Sally Desch, HRM Contracting & Consulting
SA
Re-elected
Jelena Giro MRCSA, Altaira
Megan Nicholson, Entrée Recruitment
New to Council
Kelliann Yates MRCSA, Davies Stewart
Shaun Butterworth, Volley Recruit
Megan Williams, Perks People Solutions
Stacy Thomas, Maxima Training Group
VIC/TAS
Re-elected
Maria Cenic, Slade Group
James Witcombe, SMAART Recruitment
Nick Prokopiec, Searson Buck Group
Tamara Ryf, Clicks IT
New to Council
Laura Frazer, Frazer Tremble Executive
WA
Re-elected
Michael Jones MRCSA, Michael Jones Recruitment Training
David Gray, DRD Group Australia
New to Council
Angelina Crisdale, Crisdale Recruitment Group
NZ
Re-elected
Ryan Densem MRCSA, Advanced Personnel
Nivana Johnson MRCSA, NJ Consulting
Fiona Harland FRCA, ERG Recruitment Group
New to Council
Apulu Alo Aliitaeao (TJay) Asiata, Alignz Recruitment
Victoria Jack MRCSA, Maslow Limited
Kymberly Jones, Stellar Recruitment
Guy Day, Potentia
Like every year, we are saddened to say farewell to some of our valuable Council Members. This year, fifteen Council members will be stepping down and RCSA thanks each and every one of you for your contribution to your individual councils and the RCSA overall.
The retiring councillors are:
Lawrence Eadie, Verus People (AMRANZ)
Amanda Blight FRCSA, HenderCare (ANRA)
David Stewart FRCSA, Alliance Australia (ANRA)
Carl Sagun, ACM Healthcare (ANRA)
Hayley Clarke, Heather Hill Group (ANRA)
Felila Asiata-Feausi, Alignz Recruitment (NZ)
Ian McPherson FRCSA (life), Enterprise Recruitment (NZ)
Rob Woodward MRCSA, Find Recruitment (NZ)
Dani Dickinson, DFP Recruitment (QLD/NT)
Brent Russell, Resourceful Recruitment (QLD/NT)
Kellie Horton MRCSA, CTC (SA)
Andrew Ashcroft, Health & Fitness Recruitment (SA)
John Camm FRCSA, Rainy Day Recruitment (SA)
Matt Gowan MRCSA, Affirmative Recruitment (VIC/TAS)
Paul Morrison, Connect Staffing Group (WA)
Special mentions:
RCSA would also like to make special mention to the following members for their insights and dedication during their time with Council.
David Stewart FRCSA - for serving 9 years on the ANRA Council, including 3 years as Chair and this last year as the Health & Medical Board director.
Ian McPherson FRCSA (life) - for serving 17 years on the NZ Council, including the last 10 years on the RCSA Board of Directors and 6 years as Vice President.
Amanda Blight FRCSA – for serving 9 years on the ANRA Council.
The input council members make to RCSA strategy development is invaluable. By providing real industry feedback to the Board on both local and wider issues, the organisation can represent and advocate for its members in the most effective way.
Bring on 2025.