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Narelle Farmer

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Head of Human Resources at Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation
📍 Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

Narelle Farmer is the Head of Human Resources at the Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation, bringing experience from the tech, education, and social impact sectors. A graduate of RMIT University with an MBA and a Certified EX Designer, she focuses on workforce strategy and building inclusive cultures. People who have worked with her describe her as strategic, pragmatic, and effective.

Narelle is passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences that lead to positive outcomes. She has a strong interest in neurodiversity in the workplace, stemming from her time at Xceptional, and is a vocal supporter of creating respectful and safe work environments, particularly for women.

She believes that when employees feel connected and supported, it directly shapes the impact an organization can have on the community.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Head of Human Resources
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia
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Employee Experience
As a Certified EX Designer, she is passionate about designing experiences that empower staff and align with organizational values to drive impact.
Workplace Culture
Focuses on building inclusive, values-driven, and high-performing cultures. She previously celebrated the special culture and passion at Teach Starter.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Head of Human Resources
Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation
10-2023 - 3-2025
Employee Experience Manager
ARKANCE ANZ
11-2022 - 7-2023
People & Culture Manager (Mat Leave Contract)
Teach Starter
4-2022 - 11-2022
Chief People Officer
Roubler
3-2019 - 4-2022
Head of Talent
Xceptional
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Education
4-2024 - 4-2026
Master of Human Resouce Management
RMIT University
2009 - 2010
MBA
RMIT University
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