Cara Philpott
Cara Philpott has built more than 25 years of experience shaping workforce strategy, organisational development, and leadership capability across the resources, government, and healthcare sectors. With experience spanning Australia, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom, Cara has led HR and organisational development functions for global organisations including Perenti, Western Power, AngloGold Ashanti, and WorleyParsons, as well as holding senior roles in the Australian Government and not-for-profit sectors.
A senior HR and organisational development leader, Cara specialises in helping businesses align culture, structure, and leadership capability with strategic goals. Her expertise spans organisational design, workforce planning, leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and culture transformation. She is passionate about creating psychologically safe workplaces and building environments where people feel a strong sense of belonging and purpose.
Cara is known for her ability to bridge strategy and delivery, translating complex organisational objectives into practical, people-focused solutions.
Cara's capabilities include:
- Organisational Design & Workforce Planning
- Leadership Development & Culture Transformation
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy
- Strategic HR & Organisational Development
- Change Management & Capability Building
- Board & Executive HR Advisory
Holding dual degrees in Psychology and Commerce from Murdoch University, Cara also holds a Master of Applied Finance and Master of Health Economics at Deakin University.
As Vice Chair of Neuromuscular WA, Cara is deeply committed to inclusion and community wellbeing, contributing her expertise across several advisory and health boards. She brings strategic insight, empathy, and integrity to her work, taking a holistic and values driven approach to people and culture.
Cara has recently joined Fuse HR, bringing her wealth of experience and organisational development capability.
