Our Team

Our team is second to none


Not only are we passionate about recruiting the right candidate for the job each and every time, we’re also thought leaders for our industry.

Ross Thompson, Managing Director


Ross has led Health Staffing Australia for the past eight years. He brings significant experience in both recruitment and healthcare.


Ross and his team understand patient care comes first for their clients and deliver specialist recruitment expertise to secure quality staff members who are able to provide exceptional care.


Ross holds a variety of formal and informal leadership roles within the recruitment industry. As a recruitment specialist and Recruitment, Consulting and Staffing Association of Australia (NSW/ACT) Council Member, Ross received the 2019 RCSA Outstanding Contribution Award.

Ross was nominated again in 2020, this time for his work in providing emergency staffing to bushfire-affected facilities during the Black Summer bushfire crisis. Ross also delivers perspectives on topical issues within the industry and beyond while Health Staffing Australia plays a key role with Aged Care & Community Services Australia (ACSA) as a national partner.

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Chelsea Wilding, Business Manager


Chelsea brings a positive outlook and excellent customer service to her role.


As Business Manager, Chelsea oversees many operational aspects of Health Staffing Australia including working with new and existing clients and ensuring all clients and staff members are happy and supported in the workplace.


She consistently introduces new strategies and procedures to help the team find the right person for the right job.


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Shannon Wilding, Recruitment Consultant


As one of our superstar Recruitment Consultants, Shannon finds the most suitable candidates for our clients while securing fantastic opportunities in aged care and disability for job seekers to grab with both hands and excel.


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Madison Senior, Recruitment Consultant


Madi is an amazing member of our Recruitment team, going above & beyond to help onboard the right person for the right job. As a Recruiter, Madi is responsible for assessing the skills and experience of job applicants to grow our team of quality nursing staff.




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Sharon Acebedo, Allocations Officer


Sharon works around the clock as part of our allocations team to efficiently roster our staff and respond to shift requests. She is a great asset to our team and ensures the roster runs smoothly.


Sharon is the bright and bubbly voice our clients and staff come across in allocations.


Ashleigh Crawford, Allocations Officer


As one of our expert allocators, Ashleigh ensures the right person is matched with the right shift. She is the main contact for our clients and staff alike to sort your staffing needs and provide assistance where possible.


Ashleigh works closely with the team to support requests and offer solutions.


Mel Borbe, Allocations Officer


Mel is one of the many friendly voices you'll hear when you call Health Staffing Australia. She liaises with clients to help support their staffing requests and find the most suitable workers for their rostering needs.


Mia De Los Reyes, Allocations Consultant


For after hours requests and support, Mia is typically the welcoming voice you'll hear to help you. Mia ensures that concerns are managed no matter the time of day and that all shifts are actioned throughout the night to prepare for the coming day.


Rose Clyde Dela Torre, Allocations Consultant


Rose is one of our helpful allocators making sure that our resources match client demand and that all systems are running efficiently. Rose manages the roster to pre-book shifts and keep the schedule up-to-date.


Faye Maria Fe Aguilar, Allocations Consultant


Faye is part of our after-hours support team assisting with any urgent requests that require actioning.  She works overnight to prepare the schedule for the coming day and ensure support is provided to our clients and staff within a timely manner.