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People and Culture News March 2026

Written by Ulton Team | Mar 12, 2026 3:51:20 AM

Welcome to your people and culture update.đź‘‹ Meet our newest team members, Brianna Kluver, Sarah Boulton, Amy Henderson, Emily Olsen, Shari Heidke, Jade Galt, Deanne Wolff, Benjamin Blake, Jayde Smith and Allan De Sousa and learn more about them as they share three interesting facts about themselves.

Plus, check out our latest blog where we chat about the Ulton Performance Project, to Leadership Development and nurturing our talent pipeline. 

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

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Welcome to the team...


Brianna Kluver

Bookkeeper,
Bundaberg Office

Values: Integrity, Fairness, Competence, Quality, Lifelong Learning
  1. What’s the best concert you've been to
    Lookout Festival 2024 – I got to see Eskimo Joe, Birds of Tokyo, Incubus (personal favourite) & Live! It was a great concert!
  2. Do you have any pets, if so, what’s their name?
     I have 2 cats, named Delilah & Ralph.
  3. Are you a sports fan? Who are your favourite teams?

    I love footy, both AFL & NRL, massive Cronulla Sharks fan, and Gold Coast Suns for AFL. Up Up Cronulla!!

Sarah Boulton

Client Service Assistant and Receptionist
Gladstone Office

Values: Loyalty, Honesty, Respect for Individual, Credibility, Competence
  1. What kind of music do you like?  
    It’s a mix of country, pop & rock. I have over 10,000 songs on my playlist.
  2. What’s your favourite thing to do on the weekends?
    Exploring new scenic places and going four-wheel driving.
  3. Do you have any phobias?  
    I’m afraid of birds – anything with wings.

Amy Henderson

Receptionist,
Brisbane Office

Values: Honesty, Competence, Quality, Accountable, Health
  1. What is your favourite animal and why?
    My favourite animal is a dog! I’ve had dogs my whole life and currently have three dachshunds.
  2. What’s your favourite thing to do on the weekends?
    My favourite things to do on the weekends are either going to the races on a Saturday and go out to a eat.
  3. What three items would you take to a
    deserted island?

    I would take my three dogs!

     

 

Emily Olsen

Support Assistant,
Bundaberg Office

Values: Respect for Individual, Maintaining Balance, Passion, Lifelong Learning, Career Development
  1. Do you have any vacations planned, if so where to?
    In January, I’m going to Vanuatu on a Girl’s Trip!
  2. What’s your favourite movie?
    My favourite movie is Love Actually.
  3. What’s your favourite season, and why?
    My favourite season is Spring, because of flowers, rain, and perfect weather. 

Shari Heidke

Client Service Assistant,
Bundaberg Office

Values: Quality, Effectiveness, Recognition, Maintaining Balance, Lifelong Learning
  1. What’s the best concert you’ve been to?
    The best concert I’ve been to is Twenty One Pilots in 2024. 
  2. Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies?  
    I dance and I am pretty good at Sudoku puzzles.
  3. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? 
    When is was a kid, I wanted to be an Architect when I grew up. 

Jade Galt

Audit Services,
Bundaberg Office

Values: Honesty, Respect for Individual, Fairness, Maintaining Balance, Open
  1. If you could play an instrument, what would it be? 
    Throughout school I was a percussionist in both the senior ensemble and drum line, I played a vast range of different instruments including mallet percussion. Though I also play electric bass, my favourite would have to be the marimba! 
  2. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
    When I was little, I wanted to be an author. 
  3. What’s your favourite season, and why?  
    My favourite season is Winter; I love the cooler weather as it’s a nice excuse to cozy up with a cup of tea. 

Deanne Wolff

Superannuation Accountant,
Bundaberg Office

Values: Honesty, Integrity, Maintaining Balance, Credibility, Accountable
  1. Do you have any vacations planned, if so where to?
    None planned at this time however we are currently working on a custom-built caravan and can’t wait to be able to spend weekends away in the van again.
  2. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
    I thought being a paleontologist would be great. My son has now taken on this aspiration, and we live and breathe dinosaurs at this point in time.
  3. Do you have any phobias?
    Absolutely. Underground is a BIG no no for me. We attempted an underground tour in the Gem Fields near Emerald. The kids loved it, me not so much (I exited part way through!)

Benjamin Blake

Tax Advisor,
Bundaberg Office

Values: Respect for Individual, Consistency, Integrity, Lifelong Learning
  1. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
    I loved Fireman Sam and always thought I would become a firefighter. Growing up I realised accounting is the better choice for me though.
  2. What’s your most-used productivity hack?
    If you press Windows + V, you can access a clipboard. It’s one of the handiest keyboard shortcuts I’ve found and allows you to paste from a history of things you’ve copied recently.
  3. Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies?
    I like programming, I know Python, JavaScript, and a few others. In my free time I like to work on a small assortment of programming projects.
 

Jayde Smith

Receptionist,
Fraser Coast Office

Values: Trust, Respect, Family, Fairness, Quality

  
  1. What is your Favourite food?
    My Favourite food is pasta, because it absolutely delicious and versatile.
  2. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
    I wanted to be a teacher when I was child, because I enjoyed learning new things and teaching people new things.
  3. What’s your favourite thing to do on the weekends?
    Baking sweets, muffins, cupcakes and cookies.
 

Allan De Sousa

Senior Superannuation Accountant,
Fraser Coast Office

Values: Maintaining Balance, Effectiveness, Loyalty, Competence, Credibility

  
  1. What is your favourite animal and why?
    The eagle. Eagles are powerful and majestic birds known for their exceptional vision, remarkable strength, skilled and graceful flight, precise hunting ability, sharp intelligence, strong independence and territorial nature, and loyalty - often mating for life and devotedly raising their young.
  2. Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies?
    I love to make desserts. Especially my Portuguese Tarts and Toblerone Cheesecake. I also make a mean roast dinner.
  3. Can you speak more than one language?
    I can speak both Portuguese and Spanish. I only started speaking English once I started school, before that we only spoke Portuguese at home. 
 

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 Position changes: 

Casey Wagner | Team Manager | Business Services, Bundaberg  

Janet Candy | Client Manager | Business Services, Remote 

Kate Napper | Senior Accountant | Business Services, Bundaberg

Ben Flanders |  Senior Accountant | Business Services, Bundaberg  

Saba Siddiqui | Senior Accountant | Business Services, Fraser Coast

Tiffany Atkinson | Senior Bookkeeper | Bookkeeping, Bundaberg  

Sarah Roberts | Senior Payroll Accounts Officer | Finance (Corporate Services), Bundaberg 

Congratulations to everyone on your recent role changes! It’s great to see your hard work and dedication recognised. Wishing you all the best as you settle into your new positions over the next few months and continue kicking goals. 

 

 

People & Culture Update       

There’s been a lot happening across People & Culture over the past few months, from the Performance Project, to Leadership Development and nurturing our talent pipeline.  

Performance Project Update   

Our Performance Project continues to progress. We’ve been working closely with People Co., who have now completed initial sessions with Partners and Managers across all teams. These sessions focused on defining performance objectives and identifying the success signals that demonstrate what excellence looks like.  

The next phase will involve Partners and Managers: 

  • Reviewing the draft performance objectives and success signals
  • Providing feedback to help refine and strengthen the framework 

From there, we’ll continue refining the overall process, explore how it can be built into ELMO, and work toward a planned rollout in the next financial year. 

Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far — your input is critical in shaping a performance framework that is meaningful, clear and aligned with how we work at Ulton. 

Launch Pad – Launch Your Career at Ulton 

Our Ulton Launch Pad initiatives continue to go from strength to strength. 

Our connections with local Bundaberg schools remain strong, with several schools supported through our sponsorship of the Cashy app, which helps students build essential financial skills early. 

Schools are currently applying for our ECOMAN Business Simulation, which will run from 15–17 July, and we’re also excited to welcome our first round of vacation students during the upcoming Easter school holidays. 

With two of our new team members, Benjamin Blake and Jade Galt, having come through both the ECOMAN and vacation program, it is clear the importance of these initiatives on attracting high potential talent to the firm.  

A huge thank you to the team members who invest their time, knowledge and energy into mentoring and supporting these students — your contribution plays a vital role in shaping the next generation of Ulton talent. 

Dale Carnegie Leadership Team   

In February, our Partners and Managers came together at the Bargara Surf Club for a two-day Dale Carnegie leadership session, facilitated by Annemarie Sage Wood. 

The session provided valuable space to step away from day-to-day operations and focus on alignment across the leadership group. Over the two days, we worked through a series of problem and opportunity statements, exploring ideas and practical solutions.  

Importantly, the session wasn’t just about discussion — we came away with clear, actionable tasks that the leadership group will continue to work through together. We also revisited the Dale Carnegie Principles, explored resilience, and reflected on our ways of working as a collective leadership team. 

To round out the first day, Mark and Jane kindly hosted dinner, which is always an incredibly enjoyable evening and a great opportunity to continue to connect with the team. 

Thank you to everyone involved for their openness, energy and commitment to strengthening leadership alignment across Ulton. 

If you have any questions about People and Culture initiatives please always feel free to reach out to Hannah Murchie.  

Hannah Murchie | 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 Tax Advisor | Bundaberg | Brisbane
  • Senior Accountant | Business Services | Bundaberg | Fraser Coast
  • Intermediate Accountant |  Business Services | Bundaberg
  • Client Service Assistant | Business Insights and Advisory | Bundaberg
  • Senior Accountant | Business Insights and Advisory | 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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