Winners & Finalists 2021

Congratulations to the 2021 SARA Awards winners and finalists!

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2021 STAR Awards Winners and Finalists

Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year

⁠Winner: Allison O'Connor, Telstra

⁠Finalists: Pam Stroud, REA Group ⁠Ben Whitfield, Marsh McLennan ⁠Rachael Jamieson, BHP ⁠Adam Buxton, Westpac Group

Talent Acquisition Team of the Year (under 1000 employees)

⁠Winner: Gilbert + Tobin

Finalists:  SilverChef ⁠Cenitex ⁠Shine Lawyers ⁠Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority

Talent Acquisition Team of the Year (over 1000 employees)

⁠Winner: REA Group

⁠Finalists: TSA Group ⁠Linfox Logistics ⁠Torrens University Australia ⁠Transport for NSW

Public Sector Team of the Year

⁠Winner: Transport for NSW

⁠Finalists:  Department of Justice and Community Safety ⁠Gold Coast Health ⁠Eastern Health ⁠Health Support Queensland – Queensland Health

Best Employer Brand Initiative

⁠Winner: Westpac Group

⁠Finalists: Flight Centre Travel Group ⁠Transport for NSW ⁠BGIS ⁠Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Best Candidate Experience Initiative

⁠Winner: Lifestyle Solutions

Finalists:  Westpac Group ⁠The STAR Entertainment Group ⁠Shine Lawyers ⁠BHP

Best Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative

⁠Winner: BHP

⁠Finalists:  RMIT ⁠ISS Facility Services ⁠MetLife ⁠Commonwealth Bank of Australia