Helen Passmore – Executive Director

Helen established LO-GO Appointments WA in 1995 and within a few years the Group commenced operations in Queensland and New South Wales. Helen is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the Recruitment and Consulting Services Association of Australia & NZ. Her Local Government experience includes nine years as an elected member, five of those years as Mayor of the City of Subiaco. Helen brings to our company her extensive knowledge and working experience in business and human resources. Her expertise is invaluable when recruiting for Local Government roles.

After more than 26 years of managing the LO-GO Appointments business, Helen has now limited the days she spends in the office. Helen is still very involved in the operations of the branch and continues to act as a mentor to the team, sharing her many years of knowledge and experience with them.

Laura Russo – Manager WA

Laura is the Manager for LO-GO Appointments WA. Laura has extensive experience in Recruitment and Account Management with over ten years of industry and local government experience. Her professionalism is second to none. Coupled with her superior client account management skills, Laura will ensure that all aspects of your business needs are taken care of.

Laura holds a Diploma in Human Resource Management, Diploma in Business and a Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training. Having worked in the banking and finance industry for over 15 years, Laura brings with her a wealth of knowledge, professionalism and privacy to the role, an understanding of compliance and correct process surrounding local government requirements

Geraldine Kistnasing – Executive Recruitment Consultant

Geraldine has a BSc in Human Resources Management and an MBA (International). She has been a Recruitment Consultant with our WA team since April 2019 and moved into a Senior Recruitment role in early 2021. As well as her current recruitment responsibilities, Geraldine also manages our Executive recruitment, contract and permanent placements including Director and CEO Recruitment Services.

Prior to joining LO-GO Appointments Geraldine completed an internship with Local Government Professionals WA where she gained extensive experience in developing HR policies and procedures as well as position descriptions for Local Government. With her enthusiasm and resourcefulness Geraldine is very able to assist your Council in providing the best solutions for both permanent and temporary recruitment.

Heta Shah – Recruitment Consultant

Heta holds an MBA and has broad experience in recruitment in addition to a background in business development. She is also very experienced in customer service and has excellent relationship building skills.

Heta is very customer focused and looks forward to assisting your Council in finding the perfect candidate.

Priscille Lagand – Recruitment Support Officer

Priscille has recently joined our team as the Recruitment Support Officer. She holds a Master’s degree in HR and Communication and is currently studying towards an MBA in International Leadership.

In addition, Priscille has had extensive experience in administration and recruitment, which makes her highly qualified to assist our Consultant’s to find the perfect candidate.

Piper McDougall – Reception & Administration Officer

Piper has commenced in the Reception & Administration role and is responsible for all administration tasks for the office including the delivery and management of payroll services for our candidates. Piper offers recruitment support to the consultants as well as providing exceptional customer service with everyone she deals with.

Piper holds a Bachelor’s degree in Primary Education and recently moved to Perth from New Zealand. Prior coming to Perth she worked in Kalgoorlie gaining valuable experience in administration and customer service. Her background in teaching is demonstrated in the way she operates. She is structured in her work, is extremely organised and demonstrates high attention to detail that is critical in this role.

Piper looks forward to being able to assist you when you call and visit the office.

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