Meet the Team

Mark founded Leading Roles in 2012 to provide specialist assistance in recruitment and human resource related projects for councils, and he is a passionate advocate for the development and performance of the local government sector. Mark has been working with councils for over 20 years, holding senior roles in companies that provide cost savings, business process improvement and service improvement to councils. These roles have included working for the local government technology services provider Civica, and the LGAQ’s local government procurement service Local Buy. He started his career in environmental services, and moved from there into leadership roles in waste and facilities management companies providing complex services to councils in the UK. Mark leads all our client engagement...

Eleanor Ogston provides leadership and oversight of Leading Roles' operations. She has 17 years’ experience in working with the Queensland local government sector and has strong relationships with many council CEOs and Executive Managers. Eleanor has significant experience in assisting local government clients with both their corporate service and infrastructure programs. Prior to joining Leading Roles, Eleanor was a Principal Consultant with AECOM and the Local Government Market Leader in their business. Eleanor was also the CEO of Local Buy, an LGAQ organisation with a turnover of $250M, delivering procurement services to councils. Eleanor has a strong understanding of operations and challenges faced by local government sector and has worked closely with councils to address issues of ...

Belinda is a senior recruitment specialist with over 15 years’ experience working in the UK, ACT, and Brisbane. She has recruited executive, senior management and specialist roles across both the public and private sectors while working for leading international, national and boutique recruitment firms. Belinda also has experience as a communications professional within the Corporate Affairs teams of respected not-for-profit and professional services organisations in the UK and Australia; such as Burson-Marsteller, the Queensland Cancer Council, UnitingCare Queensland and a leading national law firm. Belinda prides herself on her stakeholder engagement skills, her client and candidate care, and her collaborative communication style to ensure a quality and professional level of service i...

Rob Maxwell is a senior recruitment specialist, whose experience spans over 20 years. Rob has held senior roles in the private and public sectors and he has most recently worked in the resources sector. Rob has extensive experience in recruiting for all levels of roles to executive level and has considerable expertise in developing and delivering project campaigns. In addition to Rob’s extensive recruitment leadership experience, he has a strong experience in Human Resources, and excellent understanding of the HR/ IR operating environment. Rob takes pride in delivering a quality service that is founded on honesty, reliability and a high customer focus.

Gemma has over 15 years’ experience in the recruitment industry in both the UK and Australia as a senior recruitment practitioner recruiting Executive, Senior Management and specialist sector positions. She also has extensive experience as a Major Account Manager for a range of clients, including Sky, National Australia Bank, EDS, Scottish Power and JP Morgan. She prides herself on the professional service she provides to both clients and candidates to ensure their needs and expectations are achieved.

Jeanette is a highly experienced human resources and recruitment practioner. Her work history includes eight years as an HR generalist within a large metro local government as well as senior HR and recruitment roles within the IT, Banking and Agency Recruitment sectors. Jeanette brings this wealth of experience to Leading Roles in her position as Talent Acquitions Specialist, providing research and support to our executive and specialist technical recruitment projects.

Sarah is a an experienced HR and Recruitment specialist with a demonstrated history of working with both blue and white collar businesses. She has placed candidates into a range of sectors and roles in Healthcare, Education, Finance as well as in Technical, Engineering and Trades professions. Sarah has a passion for the public sector and communities; having formerly worked as a primary school teacher with practice in child development and Education, in addition to working within talent sourcing in the public sector in the UK. ​ Sarah has held previous roles as a HR Advisor and Resourcing Specialist, most recently within the resources sector in Australis. She has strong knowledge, and practice of, conducting quality high volume recruitment, with a precise and professional demeanour. Sara...

Lyndall has over 20-years experience in Administration and has worked in the recruitment industry for seven years. Lyndall is passionate about providing expert administrative support to our Recruitment Consultants. Lyndall has previously run her own business as well as working in the Health & Fitness, Hospitality and Travel industries. She is passionate about systemising, planning and organising and strives to provide a professional and efficient administrative service for Clients, Candidates and the Leading Roles Team.