Finalists revealed for the 2025 SEEK Talent Acquisition Recognition Awards
SEEK has today revealed the finalists for its 2025 SEEK Talent Acquisition Recognition (STAR) Awards, honouring the innovation and excellence of talent acquisition professionals across Australia.
The STAR Awards recognise outstanding achievement in talent acquisition and celebrate the vital role that individuals and teams play in driving organisational success.
SEEK's Head of Corporate Sales, Ann Baldwin, said it's a privilege to shine a light on talent acquisition professionals once again this year.
"The STAR Awards celebrate talent acquisition professionals and teams who achieve exceptional outcomes, champion candidate-centric practices, and create meaningful impact across their organisations and communities. We're incredibly proud to recognise the innovation, expertise and commitment demonstrated by this year's finalists," Ann said.
The winners of the 2025 STAR Awards will be announced at a gala event on Thursday 26th March, 2026 in Melbourne.
Visit the STAR Awards website to view the full list of finalists.
FINALISTS
Talent Acquisition Team of the Year (over 1000 employees)
Capgemini Australia
Delaware North Australia
Deloitte
IAG
NAB
Talent Acquisition Team of the Year (under 1000 employees)
hipages Group
KARL STORZ Endoscopy Australia
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Early Years Education (MACSEYE)
Nextt
Questas Group
Public Sector Team of the Year
Department of Justice and Community Safety
Energy Queensland
TAFE NSW
Victorian Legal Services Board + Commissioner
V/Line
Best Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative
Capgemini Australia
Jarrah Integrated Services
Jemena/Zinfra
Melbourne Airport
The Salvation Army Australia
Best Employer Brand Initiative
BHP
Deloitte
GHD Pty Ltd
NAB
Westpac
Best Candidate Experience Initiative
hipages Group
HSBC Australia
Optus
Rio Tinto
Webb Financial
Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year
Andy Steeds, Capgemini Australia
Belinda Willis, Deloitte
Maisie Farmer, Downer Group
Craig Williams, IAG
David Pytko, Scope
Talent Acquisition Rising Star of the Year
Rosa Van Kuyk, Australian Financial Complaints Authority
Sarah Henderson, AGL
Sam Deal, Deloitte
Natalie Sikoski, Jemena/Zinfra
Nicole Castelino, Southern Cross Austereo