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People and Culture News August 2025

Written by Ulton Team | Aug 7, 2025 3:07:47 AM

Welcome to your people and culture update.👋 Meet our newest team members, Will Brosnan, Nadeem Hoosen and Faith Harwood and learn more about them as they share three interesting facts about themselves.

Plus, check out our latest blog where we unpack our People and Culture strategy for the coming years.

We also have some current vacancies, so check out the exciting career opportunities at Ulton Careers. 🌟

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Welcome to the team...

Will Brosnan

Advisor Assistant,
Morgans Office

Values: Honesty, Integrity, Team Work, Fun, Family
  1. Do you have any pets? If so, what’s their name?
    I have a dog called Koda. He is a beagle, and he loves his food.
  2. Are you a sports fan? Who are your favourite teams?
    I watch a fair bit of soccer and football. My teams would be the Gold Coast Titans in the NRL and Manchester City in the Premier League.
  3. What’s your favourite thing to do on the weekends?

    If I can get out, I try to go camping or play soccer.

Nadeem Hoosen

Senior Accountant, Bundaberg Office

Values: Family, Integrity, Accountable, Leaving a Legacy, Fun
  1. What is your favourite animal and why?
    Cats, all of them! I love the curiosity & cuteness of kittens, and the cuddles & sassy personalities as they grow older. I also love the majestic nature of big cats; I have had the privilege of feeding Cheetahs, playing with Lion cubs, and seeing a fair few of the others in person.
  2. Are you a coffee or tea person, and what is your favourite order?
    Is this even a debate 😊 Coffee, coffee, coffee! A Cortado is the go-to order, with a Mocha every now and then (There’s nothing that a bit of Chocolate can’t fix).
  3. Do you play any sports?
    Golf – it’s more of an attempt to play and trying not to lose many golf balls. I miss playing Cricket and Soccer, which I grew up with predominantly.
  4. What’s your favourite movie?
    The Prestige; and pretty much any movie by Christopher Nolan or Quentin Tarantino.

Faith Harwood

Support Assistant,
Bundaberg Office

Values: Credibility, Consistency, Maintaining Balance, Commitment, Accountable
  1. What’s something you’re proud of?
    I raised a wild rat after accidentally disturbing a nest. He was only a Pinky, so we didn’t think he would survive, but after some research, I was able to hand raise him. He became really affectionate, couldn’t be released and lived to be 3.5 years old, which is above average for rats. His name was Teddy😊
  2. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
    I wanted to be a veterinarian. Coincidentally, before I was born, my older brother wanted to be a Dog.
  3. Do you have any phobias?

    Thalassophobia. A fear of deep, dark, and vast bodies of water.

 

To all our new starters, we hope you settle in nicely and wish you every success in your new role. If you’re an “old hand” and see these new faces around the office, introduce yourself and make them feel at home.

 

 

Movers and Shakers!

Recent role changes:

🎉 Following our recent PDPs, I’m thrilled to announce and celebrate the following team members who have stepped into new roles:

Haylea Lavaring | Senior Client Services Officer | Wealth Management, Bundaberg 

Nathan Short | Client Manager | Business Service, Bundaberg 

Tash Cook | Senior Corporate Compliance Officer | Corporate Compliance, Brisbane 

Helena Webb | Senior Bookkeeper | Bookkeeping, Bundaberg 

Recent position changes | Recent Team and Title Changes:

Kate Napper | Intermediate Accountant | Business Service, Bundaberg. Kate has moved into our BS3 team.

Sarah Rewald | Accounts Receivable Officer | Corporate Services, Bundaberg.  Sarah’s position title has been updated to reflect her responsibilities. 

Recent Certificate Achievements:

Jacqui Selby | Client Manager | Business Advisory, Bundaberg. Jacqui, congratulations on completing your Chartered Accountant studies.

👏 A special shout-out to several other team members who have levelled up within their role categories – your growth and contributions are truly appreciated! All team members should have received a letter from either acauchi@ulton.net or hmurchie@ulton.net to their personal email address. If you haven’t seen it yet, please check your junk or spam folders.

Congratulations again on your achievements over the past year — I’m excited to see everyone continue to grow and succeed in the year ahead!

 

 

What’s Next? – Our People and Culture Strategy      

We’re excited to share that Ulton’s People and Culture Strategy 2025–2027 has now been endorsed by the Partners. This strategy builds on the momentum of our EVP and outlines how we’ll continue to grow, support, and celebrate our team. 

At the heart of the strategy are five key priorities:

  1. Attracting Talent
  2. Developing Talent
  3. Retaining Talent
  4. Build Cohesive Leadership Team
  5. Recognition, Reward and Wellbeing



Please see a summary of the Projects, Key Events and Ongoing Initiatives across the next two financial years: 

2025 - 2027 Projects and Key Events 

  • EVP internal and external rollout 
  • Partner monthly recognition  
  • Performance development and incentives project 
  • Marketing Ulton Launchpad  
    • Cashy – school app funding  
    • ECOMAN 
    • Vacation programs  
    • Trainee Accountant recruitment 
  • Performance development plans (PDP’s)
  • Salary market analysis  
  • Dale Carnegie coaching 
  • Emerging leaders
  • Further Partner and Manager leadership development  
  • Engagement and culture survey 2027 
  • Annual awards (new awards for excellence) 
  • Social club review   
  • Onboarding project 
  • Stretch benefit reviews 
  • 360 feedback Partners and Managers  
  • Matrix reviews  
  • Etiquette and hospitality training  

Ongoing People and Culture initiatives:  

  • Recruitment  
  • Employee relations  
  • Psychosocial safety 
  • Health, safety and wellbeing  
  • Training and development  
  • DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) events and awareness days   

As Ulton’s People and Culture Manager, I’m thrilled to lead these initiatives and bring our strategy to life. It’s energising to be part of an organisation that genuinely invests in its people—supporting growth, celebrating achievements, and fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. With our 2025–2027 strategy now endorsed, we’re ready to take bold steps forward together. I can’t wait to see what we accomplish as a team. 

Ulton's New Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and Benefits  
Over the past few months, we’ve taken an exciting journey creating Ulton’s new EVP,  spotlighting our current benefits, our new benefits, and our stretch benefits. This is more than just a list of perks—it's about recognising that you are more than just a number here at Ulton.   

Our EVP Pillars

A few weeks ago, we proudly launched our EVP, built around four meaningful pillars: 

  • 🤝 Connection – fostering strong relationships and belonging 
  • 🌱 Growth – empowering personal and professional development 
  • ✨ Reward – recognising your contributions and impact 
  • 💚 Wellbeing – prioritising your holistic health  

These pillars reflect the feedback you gave through the EVP discovery process and highlight what matters most to our Ulton team. We identified areas that are strengths and ways that we can further stretch and develop our EVP in the future. 

Our New Benefits  

We’ve unveiled eight new benefits across all four pillars that make up our 32 benefits, all designed to better support you in the moments that matter most:  

  • Growth: Study leave boosted to 2 days per subject, and Ulton will now cover professional membership fees for eligible staff. 
  • Reward: A revamped recognition program with monthly shout-outs, annual awards, and competitive salary reviews backed by market analysis. Plus, access to Flare for retail discounts.
  • Wellbeing: A $300 annual wellness allowance (launching in October), flexible public holidays, and flu vaccine reimbursements. 
  • Connection: From monthly BBQs to celebration day catering and onboarding gifts—it's all about feeling part of something bigger. 

We're also working toward some inspiring ‘stretch’ initiatives in each category, including enhanced leadership development, performance-aligned incentives, and further wellbeing support. 

Find Out More 

  • Reach out to me directly with any questions or suggestions  

With the new endorsed People and Culture Strategy and our refreshed EVP, it's an exciting time! Through these initiatives, we will keep shaping a workplace that truly reflects our shared values and aspirations. 

Thanks for being part of this journey. Together, let’s keep creating a workplace where we all thrive. 

Hannah Murchie (Curran) | People & Culture Manager 

 

 

Wanted: Awesome people

We’re currently looking for talented, skilled and enthusiastic people to become part of the next chapter in Ulton’s success in the following roles:

  • Senior Accountant | Business Services | Bundaberg, Brisbane
  • Intermediate Accountant | Superannuation | Bundaberg
  • Graduate Accountant | Business Services | Brisbane
  • Client Service Officer | Wealth Management | Bundaberg
  • Bookkeeper | Bundaberg

Remember, internal applications are most welcome.

If you are interested personally or have an excellent recommendation, please contact me, Hannah, at hmurchie@ulton.net 

And don’t forget to check our Team Handbook for more information about our Team Member Referral Bonus policy. You may be eligible for a $7,500 bonus. 

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