QLD Team

Ross Hollands – QLD Manager

Our QLD Manager, Ross Hollands, brings over 18 years of senior management experience in Local Government, including 13 years as a CEO, along with 26 years of Local Government recruitment experience. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Graduate Diploma of Management.

Ross’ extensive experience includes an in-depth knowledge of Councils’:

• General management and operational management
• Human resources and industrial relations
• Political and community issues
• Knowledge of Queensland Cities and Regional areas.

With Ross’ experience and knowledge of Local Government, he can assist you in your Executive recruitment needs.

Faith Della Sabina – Recruitment Manager

Our Recruitment Manager, Faith Della Sabina, brings over 23 years of experience in human resources and business management, including more than two decades dedicated to supporting Queensland Councils with the recruitment of temporary, permanent, and executive talent.

As a Local Government recruitment specialist, Faith has extensive expertise in council operations, employment legislation, awards, payroll, employee benefits, work health and safety, and contemporary recruitment practices.

Faith leads our team with a commitment to excellence, ensuring our recruitment services are informed, responsive, and aligned with the unique needs of Local Government. Her leadership ensures we consistently identify candidates who are both highly capable and the right fit for each organisation.

She holds a Bachelor of Business (Management and Human Resource Management), a Certificate in Work Health and Safety, and is our appointed Work Health and Safety Representative.

Jeni Codner –  Recruitment Consultant

Jeni specialises in sourcing high-quality candidates across a diverse range of Local Government roles throughout Queensland’s regional, remote, and metropolitan areas.

With more than 20 years of experience in Healthcare, State and Local Government across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, Jeni offers a strong foundation in recruitment, workforce planning, and HR systems implementation. Jeni is an active member of the Australian Human Resources Institute and is dedicated to maintaining best practice and staying at the forefront of industry developments..

Jeni takes pride in finding candidates who not only meet the technical requirements of a role, but who will represent your Council with professionalism, integrity, and community focus.

Desiree Syamsuddin –  Recruitment Consultant

With over 19 years of recruitment experience across government, healthcare, education, not-for-profit and private sectors, Desiree brings a proven track record in delivering high-quality, end-to-end recruitment solutions for both temporary and permanent placements.

Desiree is passionate about connecting the right people with the right opportunities and delivering recruitment experiences that are not only efficient, but meaningful and engaging for both candidates and employers.

Kylie Carney - Payroll Officer

Kylie is an experienced Payroll Systems and HRIS professional with more than 15 years’ expertise in payroll operations, HRIS administration, systems implementation, workforce management, and payroll transformation across national organisations.

Kylie oversees payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, bringing extensive knowledge and a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and process efficiency. Kylie works Monday to Wednesday and is always happy to assist with any payroll or invoicing enquiries.

Isabella Ellingsen - Recruitment Support Officer

Isabella is in her first year of a Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Behavioural Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

As the first point of contact for our clients and candidates, Isabella provides essential recruitment and administrative support to our Manager and Consultants. With a background in administration and customer service, Isabella brings a professional, approachable, and supportive manner to her role and looks forward to assisting you when you contact the QLD team.