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“When you cut out all the BS, it’s my job to support clients through murky employee issues and help them to understand the balance of employee care and the commercial needs of the business.”

Hi, I’m Susan, Founder and CEO of Red Wagon Workplace Solutions. I started Red Wagon in 2017 with the strong belief that employers should be emboldened to bring a better balance to the workplace. What I mean is that employees needed to be treated with respect and dignity, particularly during difficult situations, but also that employers had rights and the authority to manage the workforce and expect individuals to fulfill their obligations as employees.

Call it the ying and yang of the workplace dynamic, but it is my belief that there is a balance to be struck that results in a fairer work environment for everyone.

I’ve formed this view over 20 years of working in human resources in sectors that vary from defence and emergency services, to government, manufacturing, utilities and transport. I have developed a deep expertise in industrial relations and workplace investigations, underpinned by tertiary qualifications in law, psychology and human resources.

I’m delighted to introduce you to the team at Red Wagon and invite you to join us in striving to make a positive impact in the workplace.

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Janine has a rare ability to decipher the complex threads of legislation, policy, and practical reality to provide clients with a balanced and fair solution to their issues.

Janine joined Red Wagon after leaving her high-flying role at Qantas in London.

A strategic and operational HR expert, Janine embodies the Red Wagon values of balancing commercial outcomes with employee care.

We love Janine because of her balanced view, her laser focus and her sense of humour.

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There isn’t much about IR that Michael doesn’t know or hasn’t seen, and our clients value his depth of knowledge and expertise in the complex world of employment.

Michael is the industrial relations gun of Red Wagon, joining Red Wagon after being Susan’s IR mentor for many years.

Michael is an expert enterprise agreement strategist, delivering exceptional outcomes for many clients with his approach to productivity bargaining.

We love Michael for his directness, his practical approach and his generosity.

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At Red Wagon Workplace Solutions, I coordinate HR, safety, and compliance systems to support efficient and compliant operations. My work focuses on improving internal processes and maintaining accurate employee and safety data across platforms.

I collaborate with teams to enhance system integration, streamline workflows, and ensure consistency in reporting. I also manage vendor relationships and support digital tools that strengthen workplace performance.

Driven by continuous improvement, I use data insights and technology to create safer, smarter, and more effective organizational systems.

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I’m always interested to learn new skills and continue developing my knowledge in the HR field. My interests within the HR field are Strategic Workforce Development and workplace investigations. Ensuring an organisation has the best practice framework and structure to be successful is something I’m very passionate about.

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I am a purpose-driven and solutions-focused leader. My expertise includes change management, process improvement, and policy and program development, complemented by a solid understanding of employee and industrial relations.

As a qualified HR professional, I have worked in a range of sectors, and organisations of varying sizes, giving me valuable experience of different employment cultures and practices.

I have extensive experience managing a wide range of generalist HR matters, as well as being responsible for a number of large scale change management projects.

I am committed to driving process efficiencies and building a strong, positive team culture.

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Our People

Susan Sadler

Janine Muirhead

Michael Brown

Elysia De Maria

Carla Doherty

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