Pro Bono Australia

27/08/2026

The role required fluency in both Vietnamese and English, as the successful appointment would oversee a significant Vietnamese-speaking client cohort. This required not only language capability, but also a genuine understanding of cultural expectations, communication styles, family dynamics, and community engagement within aged care service delivery.

This article was authored by the team at Be Executive. Our client, a community-focused aged care provider, engaged us to appoint a bilingual Service Manager to support the delivery of Home Care Package (HCP) and Support at Home services across a culturally diverse client base. The role required flue...

26/08/2026

For more than five decades, Ron Finkel AM has combined business leadership with a lifelong commitment to community service. From student activism and venture capital to founding international health organisations, his career has been guided by a belief that meaningful change comes through building relationships and creating opportunities for collaboration.

26/08/2026

For more than five decades, Ron Finkel AM has combined business leadership with a lifelong commitment to community service. From student activism and venture capital to founding international health organisations, his career has been guided by a belief that meaningful change comes through building relationships and creating opportunities for collaboration.

https://probonoaustralia.com.au/blogs/changemakers/building-bridges-through-the-universal-language-of-health

20/08/2026

This weeks PBA Changemaker, Kalows Abdalla is passionate about creating opportunities for others. Alongside a career in banking, he has dedicated himself to building organisations that strengthen, celebrate and empower African Australian communities.

Kalows Abdalla is passionate about creating opportunities for others. Alongside a career in banking, he has dedicated himself to building organisations that strengthen, celebrate and empower African Australian communities. As co-founder of the African Youth Alliance (AYA) and Amari Gala, Kalows has....

19/08/2026

In an interview, when talking about your history, it is worth mentioning you had a brief stint at XYZ company that isn’t listed on your resume, but then move on to talking about a role you had where you did succeed.

This article was authored by the team at Talent Propeller Jobs. “I didn’t make it out of probation” Probation periods are designed to allow and your new boss to get to know each other and it won’t always be a match made in heaven. If you are let go within the first 90 days, you could argue t...

13/08/2026

After more than two decades working on construction sites across Australia, including major infrastructure projects such as the West Gate Tunnel and North East Link, Wellness4Workers founder Grant Jones understands the pressures faced by workers in physically demanding industries.

A former professional Muay Thai champion, gym owner and now registered charity founder, he has transformed his own experiences of addiction, mental health challenges and recovery into a movement supporting workers, veterans and first responders. Through Wellness4Workers, he is creating spaces where fitness, connection and early intervention help people find support before they reach crisis point.

We spoke with him about the experiences that shaped his journey, the importance of community and why no one should have to struggle alone.

After more than two decades working on construction sites across Australia, including major infrastructure projects such as the West Gate Tunnel and North East Link, Wellness4Workers founder Grant Jones understands the pressures faced by workers in physically demanding industries. A former professio...

12/08/2026

Here are some useful tips for how to demonstrate your potential once you’ve defined your career objective, read on!

This article was authored by the team at Talent Propeller Jobs. So here are our tips for how to demonstrate your potential once you’ve defined your career objective: Prove your worth, show your potential Skills tests are the best way to showcase what you CAN do, vs what you SAY you can do. Any sav...

05/08/2026

This weeks PBA Change Maker, Charlie Spendlove has recently been appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria, taking the helm of one of the state's largest community service organisations at a time of growing social need.

Charlie Spendlove has recently been appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria, taking the helm of one of the state's largest community service organisations at a time of growing social need. As Group CEO, Charlie leads St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria, Vincent...

04/08/2026

The role of digital marketing in talent discovery has become increasingly critical. As organisations look to fill executive positions, they need innovative strategies to identify and attract the most qualified candidates. By combining the power of digital marketing with traditional talent discovery methods, companies can gain a competitive edge and secure the top talent they need to drive success. In this blog, we will explore the role of digital marketing in talent discovery and the advantages it provides in executive search.

This article was authored by the team at Meritos. The role of digital marketing in talent discovery has become increasingly critical. As organisations look to fill executive positions, they need innovative strategies to identify and attract the most qualified candidates. By combining the power of di...

30/07/2026

If you are talking to a seasoned recruiter or interviewing for a mid/senior-level position expect that this sentence will invite further questioning. Be prepared to elaborate by considering exactly what a suitable ‘new’ challenge looks like for you. For example, are you looking for an opportunity to step up to lead or manage a bigger team? Does a ’new challenge’ mean exposure to a different or more complex customer base? How does the role you’re applying for to get ‘a new challenge’ fit with your longer-term career goals?

This article was authored by the team at Talent Propeller Jobs. This is one of the most common responses recruiters hear and whilst valid, it can be viewed as a generic and vague ‘safe’ answer. If you are talking to a seasoned recruiter or interviewing for a mid/senior-level position expect that...