Originally from England, Jess’s journey has taken her across continents and councils. Now serving as Senior Officer of Human Resources at Brighton Council, Jess is helping shape a workplace culture that values flexibility, community, and connection.

Jess’s early years were spent moving between Australia and the UK before settling in Tasmania, where she now lives with her family. Her career in local government began in 2007 at Kingborough Council, starting in community services and evolving into organisational development. She later joined Glenorchy City Council, continuing to grow in HR roles while completing a Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resources.

At Brighton Council, she leads recruitment, onboarding, policy development, and provides guidance and support to staff across the organisation. There are lots of things Jess enjoys about her role, including the variety of work, the people she works with, and the worklife balance, or as she likes to call it “life-work balance”. Jess is most proud of the work she has done at Brighton to onboard passionate staff who are committed to serving the community. Jess brings heart to human resources, making Brighton Council not just a place to work, but a place to thrive.