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Esther White Kuiters - CEO, ASENTA
Esther White Kuiters is the founder and CEO of ASENTA, a strategic advisory partnering with leaders in tech, energy, infrastructure and government to design inclusive, AI-empowered workplaces where people thrive.
Her health and safety leadership started on the industrial floors of ANI Ruwolt in Ipswich, Queensland, and now spans 25+ years and 26 countries - from underground mining systems in QLD/NSW to global mega-projects including Chevron’s Gorgon Gas, Marinus Link, INPEX, Downer Group, CIMIC and major Tasmanian programs. As Senior Vice President—Global HR & Field Operations at SNC-Lavalin (USA), Esther oversaw safety, well-being and workforce operations for 24,000 people across high-risk engineering and resources projects worldwide.
Esther works with values-led founders, executives and directors who ask sharper questions:
• How do we lead when AI is reshaping work but safety still demands human judgment?
• How do we build cultures that make people stay - and keep them safe, seen and supported?
• How do we evolve when leadership no longer comes with a playbook?
A published author in mining safety and gas monitoring systems with a Behavioural Science degree from Griffith University with majors in Occupational Health and Safety and Organisational Psychology degree. She has post graduate qualifications in HR and Industrial Relations from Cornell University, Psychological Methods of Executive Coaching from Cambridge University and a Master of Service Innovation (Service Design and Artificial Intelligence) from the University of Queensland. Esther brings emotionally intelligent, commercially grounded insight - on conference panels, keynotes, as an advisor, in the boardroom and on remote project sites.
At the intersection of safety, leadership and intelligent transformation, her message is clear: tech may run systems, but only human leaders set the standard - and shape the future.
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Dr. John Chan - Managing Director, Infinite Potential
Dr. John Chan is the Managing Director of Infinite Potential, an independent think tank focused on developing rigorous, practical research and strategic insights to help organisations build healthier, more sustainable workplaces. As an Industrial/Organisational psychologist with over 20 years of global experience, John has led people strategy and transformation across diverse sectors—from Silicon Valley tech startups and ASX 100 companies to NGOs and public sector institutions.
John is a leading voice on burnout, workplace wellbeing, productivity, and the future of work. His mission is to reimagine work not to just improve productivity, but as a platform for human flourishing—believing that thriving workplaces are fundamental to thriving societies.
Through Infinite Potential, he authors the annual State of Workplace Burnout report and advises organisations on creating sustainable workplaces through systemic shifts in leadership, culture, organisational and job design. John is an Honorary Industry Fellow at the University of Technology, Sydney and a sought-after speaker and media contributor on topics related to workplace mental health, burnout, and organisational sustainability.
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Scott McMillan - Director of Safety, Melbourne Park
Scott McMillan is the Director of Safety at Melbourne Park and an Honorary Fellow at Deakin University, recognised for his leadership in applying emerging technologies to enhance safety training and performance.
With a trade background as an Electrician and Instrumentation Technician, Scott has built a diverse career across heavy industries and complex operating environments, including remote locations such as Antarctica. His experience spans engineering, operations, and safety, bringing a practical, systems-focused perspective to safety management.
Today, Scott focuses on designing safety systems that are simple, engaging, and aligned with how work is actually done, ensuring they support people to do their best work while maintaining high standards of safety.
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Tammy Bowman - Safety and Quality Manager ,Searson Buck Pty Ltd
Tammy Bowman is an experienced Safety & Quality Manager based in Hobart, Tasmania, with over 20 years of expertise in driving operational excellence and embedding a strong safety culture across diverse industries. She is highly skilled in developing and implementing integrated safety and quality management systems, conducting thorough risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards and regulatory frameworks.
Tammy’s leadership style is collaborative and solutions-focused. She empowers teams to take ownership of safety and quality outcomes, fostering a proactive culture of continuous improvement. Her work has led to successful audit outcomes, streamlined reporting processes, and measurable improvements in both workplace safety and product integrity.
Tammy is also a certified internal auditor and has led cross-functional initiatives to enhance incident investigation protocols, training programs, and corrective action systems. Her ability to translate complex compliance requirements into practical, team-driven solutions makes her a trusted advisor and respected leader.
Outside of work, Tammy is a passionate Zumba instructor and proud grandmother to nine grandchildren, with a love for travel and community connection. |
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Adam Nebbs - Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Consultant, Menzies Institute for Medical Research/PRIME Workplace Strategies
Adam Nebbs is a workplace mental health and psychosocial risk specialist who helps organisations create safer, healthier ways of working. A Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research, his PhD (under examination) advances psychosocial risk management, implementation science, and realist evaluation. With nine years of frontline leadership experience in the banking industry and novel research expertise, Adam bridges practice and science. He has worked with six medium-to-large Tasmanian organisations to implement ISO 45003, the world’s first international standard for psychological health and safety at work. Through his consulting practice, Adam supports organisations to strengthen governance and reduce risks via psychosocial risk assessments, audits, HSR training, and programs on burnout and vicarious trauma, delivering evidence-based, actionable solutions. |
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Conrad Wansbrough - Safety Consultant, Safety Achievements Pty Ltd
Conrad Wansbrough is the Director of Safety Achievements Pty Ltd and a committee member of the AIHS Tasmania Branch. His career spans from offshore oil and gas in the North Sea and the Middle East, construction projects across the globe, and sailing and climbing expeditions in many parts of the world. These experiences shaped his progression from frontline trade, safety supervision to senior leadership in complex organisations and business consulting.
A graduate of Griffith University’s Safety Science Innovation Lab, Conrad combines practical experience with contemporary safety leadership knowledge. He has worked across construction, heavy industry, mining, marine, infrastructure, tourism, government, and consulting, giving him a broad perspective on what makes work safe outcomes in the real world.
Conrad is recognised for communicating safety in a way that engages people at every level of business, helping organisations steer towards high performing and care driven safety cultures.
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Samuel Bones - Tasmanian Chair Branch, AIHS , Work Health and Safety Business Partner, Federal Group- Hospitality.
Samuel is a well-respected member of the AIHS in Tasmania, and Chair of the Tasmanian Branch. He currently works with Federal Group Hospitality as a Work Health & Safety Business Partner. His commitment to health & safety was formed since working in high-risk industries and the military. Complementing his first-hand operational background with his health & safety knowledge, Samuel has built a career around empowerment, proactive engagement and continuous improvement. His approach combines with technical expertise with a people-first mindset, making him a trusted voice in both strategic planning and day-to-day safety management.
Samuel has acquired a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by organisations in Tasmania. He is a passionate advocate for the profession and aspires to help bring forth the latest information, education, innovation, resources and networking experiences, to help make a difference to all Tasmanians in health & safety.
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Ryan Brunton - Senior Design Lead. Utas
Ryan Brunton leads the Digital Futures team at the University of Tasmania, where he delivers transformative projects in digital education, curriculum design, and workforce development. With a background in turning strategy into action, Ryan is at the forefront of how emerging technologies—and particularly AI—are reshaping the world of work.
In his work, Ryan explores how rapid digital change is influencing job design, workforce capability, and most critically, the safety of workers in everyday roles. His insights cut through the hype to examine the real-time impacts of AI and automation, and what they mean for the future of safe, sustainable work. |
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Mike Larkin - Managing Director / CEO of the Fulcrum Group of companies.
Mike is a proven leader and innovator in robotics and engineering, as well as a successful entrepreneur and director. He is the Managing Director and CEO of the Fulcrum Group of companies, which provide commercial consultancy, robotics solutions, and industrial robotics sales to clients across Australia. Mike brings a fresh look at how technological advances and innovations are shaping the future of work and the future of safety at work with practical demonstrations of drone technology and remotely operated robotics. |