Rachael Cleary

Rachael Cleary is a seasoned senior human resources leader with over two decades of experience driving high-impact people and culture strategies across public and private sectors. With deep expertise in organisational design, change leadership, and ethical HR practice, Rachael has consistently shaped adaptive workforce models in complex environments. Her tenure includes pivotal roles at Ambulance Victoria, Victoria Police, and Intercontinental Hotel Group, where she led large-scale restructures, work value reforms, and capability uplift initiatives. Rachael is highly regarded for her strategic foresight, ability to translate business imperatives into fit-for-purpose people solutions, and commitment to creating equitable, high-performing workplaces.

At the intersection of operational pragmatism and transformational HR leadership, Rachael has designed and executed workforce strategies that respond to evolving organisational needs, from government reforms to corporate acquisitions. She has successfully led enterprise agreement negotiations, embedded contemporary job classification frameworks, and established enduring internal brands and employee value propositions. A critical thinker and trusted executive partner, Rachael brings a values-driven lens to human capital performance, empowering leaders to navigate complexity and shape future-fit organisations with confidence and clarity.