
I’m an independent People & Culture Consultant helping businesses build strong, compliant, high-performing teams. I deliver expert advice and practical solutions to ensure legal compliance, boost organisational effectiveness, and protect your brand. Partnering with me positions your business as an employer of choice.

Take the stress out of HR! I provide ongoing support, expert advice, and practical solutions that keep your business compliant, your team engaged, and your workplace thriving. From everyday HR challenges to strategic guidance, I help you focus on growth while I handle the people side.

I handle sensitive workplace issues with professionalism and care. I conduct workplace investigations, provide mediation, and support dispute resolution—helping you resolve conflicts quickly and maintain a positive, compliant workplace.

I take the complexity out of compliance. I develop and implement core HR policies and procedures, review and update employment contracts and onboarding documents, and ensure alignment with the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards, WHS legislation, privacy obligations, and industry requirements.

I provide practical advice on performance management, conduct issues, and dispute resolution to keep your workplace running smoothly. I support restructuring, role changes, and consultation processes, and offer coaching for Managers—helping leaders handle challenges with confidence and care.

Attract top talent and set them up for success! I manage the entire process—from position descriptions and advertising strategies to interview support—so you hire with confidence. The coordinated onboarding and induction programs, plus structured probation reviews, ensure new hires hit the ground running and stay engaged.

I help businesses build strong cultures and confident leaders. I offer leadership development, HR coaching for Managers, and support for staff engagement and communication. My services include performance management, conflict resolution, business coaching, and leadership training—giving your team the tools to thrive.

I have over twenty years of practical Human Resource Management, Learning and Development and Operational experience in: retail, pharmacy, not-for-profit, manufacturing, waste management, event management and disability services.

My absolute passion is in people, I strive to provide positive influence for my clients and my colleagues in their day to day purpose. My passion for people extends to my community work as a Surf Life Saver, where I proudly wear the red and yellow, and enjoy mentoring young people to be the best they can be.

✔ Tailored HR solutions
✔ Compliance with Fair Work & industry standards
✔ Practical, hands-on support
✔ Affordable and scalable services


The Venue Management Association has been utilising the services of Des Kerr over the past year and he has delivered a significant improvement in our HR management during that short time. As an independent and professional consultant he has brought to the Association the skills and experience we were lacking as a SME and delivered amazing results across all the projects.
Des’s ability to engage with staff at all levels, manage projects in an efficient and comprehensive manner and deliver value added outcomes has resulted in both an improved framework we needed in this important area and the confidence we are meeting and exceeding both our IR obligations and support for our staff members.
Through his extensive skills and considerable experience Des has been able to professionalise our HR management structure, implement the process and policy documents we needed and improved both our retention and recruitment outcomes.
I would thoroughly endorse any SME looking for specialist HR outcomes and support to talk to Des and explore how he can also assist your business.
Michael Brierley, Chief Executive
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