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The votes are in, and what a result.
The RCSA Council Elections have ushered in a wave of fresh leadership, with strong nominations across every category, while also returning many of our experienced councillors to the table. We’re thrilled to welcome 20 new councillors alongside our continuing leaders, bringing an exciting blend of new ideas, continuity and hard-won expertise.
A huge thank you to every member who put their hand up to serve. Your willingness to step forward, contribute and lead is exactly what keeps this industry evolving and moving forward.
RCSA 2026 Board of Directors
- Catherine O’Mahony, On Q Recruitment, will be continuing as the Board representative for NSW/ACT.
- Matthew Iustini MRCSA, Technical Resources, will be continuing as the Board representative for WA.
- Natasha Olsson-Seeto FRCSA, OnTalent, will be continuing as the Board representative for QLD/NT.
- Jelena Giro MRCSA, Altaira, will be continuing as the Health & Medical Board representative for ANRA & AMRANZ.
- Jason Elias FRCSA, Elias Recruitment, will be continuing as the Board representative for Accredited Professional members.
RCSA 2026 Council Appointments
AMRANZ
Re-elected
- Ryan Kevelighan MRCSA, 1Medical
- Moana Bywater, Good Together Health
- Michael Fernandes MRCSA, BluePrint Medical
- Siobhan Mcdonald, Medrecruit
- Jamie Walsh, Global Medics
New to Council
- Paul Darby, Wavelength International
- Phoebe Bardsley, Go Locum – Next Gen Representative
ANRA
Re-elected
- Alex Wardlaw, Verus People
- Candice Thompson, Preferred Care
- Corrine Taylor FRCSA, Talent Quarter
- Paul Morrison, Connect Staffing Group
New to Council
- Paul Chiswick, Alliance Australia
- Michael Fernandes, BluePrint Nursing
NSW/ACT
Re-elected
- Rebecca Hartshorn, u&u. Recruitment Partners
- Bernadette Bentley, Hudson
- Danielle Johnson, Sirius.
- Ryan Kevelighan MRCSA, 1Medical
New to Council
- Rob Esposito, Nicriel Partners
- Paris Matin, Healthii People
- Rhonda Adams, Express Employment Professionals
- Olivia Evans, Peoplefusion – Next Gen Representative
QLD/NT
Re-elected
- Thomas Reardon, PeopleIN
- Natalie Stewart, Protech Group
- Eva Grabner FRCSA, Elite Executive
- James Foden MRCSA, Utility Leaders
New to Council
- Cassandra Manthey, Lime Recruitment
SA
Re-elected
- Matthew Dew, SMAART Recruitment
- Stephanie Powell, DFP Recruitment
- Joanna Thornton, Experis
New to Council
- Samantha Evitts, Randstad
VIC/TAS
Re-elected
- Adele Last MRCSA, Career Lasso
- Nick Gabrielidis, Chandler Macleod
New to Council
- Sarah Swiderski, PERSOL
- John Bougias MRCSA, Spencer Ogden
- Amanda Chisholm MRCSA, Kaizen Recruitment
- Blake Clark, Programmed – Next Gen Representative
WA
Re-elected
- Martyn Hill MRCSA, Chandler Macleod
New to Council
- Bronwyn Butcher, BB Recruitment & Consulting Services
- John Shaddick, Sundstrom Recruitment
- Thomas O’Connor, HSS Recruitment – Next Gen Representative
NZ
Re-elected
- Jonathan Greening, Archway Recruitment
- Carol Fraser MRCSA, Fraser People
New to Council
- Ian Scott MRCSA, The Scott Collective
- James Pomeroy MRCSA, Pomeroy Group
Like every year, we are saddened to say farewell to some of our valuable Council Members. RCSA extends a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you for the time, energy and insight you’ve poured into your councils and the broader RCSA community. Your contribution has left a real mark on our industry.
The retiring councillors are:
- Corrine Taylor FRCSA, Talent Quarter (AMRANZ)
- Max Drakeley, Wavelength International (AMRANZ)
- Chris Riley (AMRANZ)
- Tracy McClenaghan, Ochre Health (ANRA)
- Alan Claire MRCSA, Six Degrees Executive (NSW/ACT)
- Melinda Honeychurch, Hays (NSW/ACT)
- Carl Sagun, ACM Healthcare (NSW/ACT)
- Laura Paixao, Rarekind (NSW/ACT)
- Patrick Zimonczek MRCSA, Ministry of Social Development (NZ)
- Neil Elliott, Prospero Group (NZ)
- Sally Mlikota FRCSA, CBC Staff Selection (QLD/NT)
- Jane Lowney MRCSA, Robert Walters (QLD/NT)
- Darren Winmill, Omni Recruit (QLD/NT)
- Jessica Hickey MRCSA, Hudson RPO (VIC/TAS)
- Jamie Devitt, Chandler Macleod (WA)
- Mark Lawton, Protech Group (WA)
- Sarah Swiderski, PERSOL (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.
Corrine Taylor FRCSA - for serving 18 years on the AMRANZ council, 12 years as Chair of AMRANZ, including 4 years as the Health & Medical Board director.
Tracy McClenaghan – for serving 4 years on the ANRA Council, including 3 years as Chair, and 10 years on the AMRANZ Council.
Alan Claire MRCSA - for serving 10 years on the NSW/ACT Council, including the last term as Chair.
Sally Mlikota FRCSA – for serving 8 years on the QLD/NT Council, including 6 years as Vice Chair.
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, representatives can advocate for members in the most effective way.
Bring on 2026.