Kaylee Hipwell
First Nations Employee Journey Expert
ANZ
Kaylee is a proud Wiradjuri woman living on Dharawal Country in South West Sydney. Kaylee currentlys work as a First Nations Employee Journey Expert within the Career Programs team at ANZ, where Kaylee has been for over 16 years. Kaylee began her journey as a school-based trainee in a local ANZ branch and has since held a variety of roles across the organisation.
Since 2021, she has been supporting First Nations candidates through the recruitment process, providing guidance on assessments, timelines, and interview preparation, as well as offering feedback to recruiters to help ensure a culturally safe and supportive experience.
Recently, Kaylee’s remit has expanded as she has moved into a new team. In addition to recruitment support, Kaylee now contributes to broader Talent & Culture initiatives for First Nations employees, including Cultural Capability, Cultural Safety, Employee Experience, and Workforce Enablement.
SESSIONS
Day 2
2:00
Emerging Leaders Spotlight : Leading with Vision, Voice, and Shaping the Road Ahead
Hear from emerging First Nations women leaders who are challenging systems, navigating cultural responsibility, and stepping into their power. As they share their leadership journeys, you’ll gain insights into how they’re creating impact in their communities, the support needed to help them thrive, and their hopes for the future —for themselves and the next seven generations.
Moderator: Belinda Cashman PSM, Director Aboriginal Health Strategy, Western Sydney Local Health District
Chloe Gunning, Consultant, Cox Inall Ridgeway
Kaylee Hipwell, First Nations Employee Journey Expert, ANZ