{"id":31529,"date":"2025-09-02T07:36:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T07:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pipeline-talent.ap.applyflow.com\/?page_id=31529"},"modified":"2025-09-15T04:26:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T04:26:53","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pipelinetalent.com.au\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section>\n                              <h1>About Us<\/h1>\n                                            <p>Proudly 100% Indigenous-owned, Pipeline Talent is a small team with a big commitment: connecting First Nations professionals to leadership opportunities across Australia. Our work is built on cultural integrity, trust, and a deep dedication to lasting change.<\/p>\n<\/section><!-- Image + Text Block Start -->\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/pipeline-talent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Image-Container_updated.jpg\" alt=\"Section Image\" \/>\n                              <p>Our Story<\/p>\n                                            <h2>A Pipeline of Talent, Built on Purpose<\/h2>\n                                            <h6>Pipeline Talent was founded by Rachelle Towart OAM, a proud Aboriginal woman, to transform the way Indigenous leadership is recognised, recruited, and retained across the country.<\/h6>\n                <p>After years of seeing culturally unsafe recruitment processes and a lack of support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, Rachelle created Pipeline Talent &#8211; not just as an agency, but as a movement.<\/p>\n<p>Today, we&#8217;re Australia&#8217;s only 100% Aboriginal-owned executive recruitment firm specialising in Indigenous appointments. From a single desk to a national team, we&#8217;ve grown by walking alongside clients and candidates who share our vision for equity, leadership, and real system change.<\/p>\n                                  <a href=\"\/team-member\/rachelle-towart\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                    Meet Our Founder                                                                  \n                                                            <\/a>\n<!-- Image + Text Block End --><!-- Image + Text Block Start -->\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/pipeline-talent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pipeline_AboutUs_02-1.png\" alt=\"Section Image\" \/>\n                              <p>What Makes Us Different<\/p>\n                                            <h2>Pipeline Talent is proudly Aboriginal-led, and every part of our work reflects that.<\/h2>\n                                            <h6>We bring a unique blend of lived experience, professional expertise, and cultural authority to every engagement.<\/h6>\n                <ul>\n<li>100% Aboriginal-owned and operated<\/li>\n<li>Proven success in $130K+ executive and board-level placements<\/li>\n<li>Deep understanding of Indigenous leadership and \u2028community expectations<\/li>\n<li>Experience recruiting across metro, regional, remote, \u2028and international roles<\/li>\n<li>Trusted by government, corporate, university, and community sectors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- Image + Text Block End --><!-- 3-Column Text Block + Icon Cards Start -->\n                              <p>VALUES<\/p>\n                                            <h2>What We Stand For<\/h2>\n                                <p>At Pipeline Talent, our values are more than words &#8211; they&#8217;re the foundation of how we work, who we work with, and the legacy we aim to leave. Grounded in First Nations ways of knowing, being, and leading, we honour the strength of culture and community in everything we do.<\/p>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/pipeline-talent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Values-Icon-1.svg\" alt=\"Card Icon\" \/>\n                                                      <h5>Integrity<\/h5>\n                                                                                <p>We keep our word and operate with transparency, building trust through every step of the recruitment journey.<\/p>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/pipeline-talent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Values-Icon-1.svg\" alt=\"Card Icon\" \/>\n                                                      <h5>Respect<\/h5>\n                                                                                <p>We listen deeply and act with care, \u2028respecting culture, Country and community in all that we do.<\/p>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/pipeline-talent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Values-Icon-1.svg\" alt=\"Card Icon\" \/>\n                                                      <h5>Excellence<\/h5>\n                                                                                <p>We don&#8217;t just fill roles &#8211; we create opportunities, nurture talent and build futures with purpose.<\/p>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/pipeline-talent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Values-Icon-1.svg\" alt=\"Card Icon\" \/>\n                                                      <h5>Cultural Safety<\/h5>\n                                                                                <p>Cultural safety is embedded in every interaction, ensuring inclusive, respectful and empowering experiences.<\/p>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/pipeline-talent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Values-Icon-1.svg\" alt=\"Card Icon\" \/>\n                                                      <h5>Truth-telling<\/h5>\n                                                                                <p>We speak honestly, centre lived experience and act with purpose to drive meaningful change.<\/p>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/pipeline-talent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Values-Icon-1.svg\" alt=\"Card Icon\" \/>\n                                                      <h5>Giving Back<\/h5>\n                                                                                <p>We invest in community, elevate First Nations voices and support future generations through every placement.<\/p>\n<!-- 3-Column Text Block + Icon Cards End --><!-- Image + Text Block Start -->\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/pipeline-talent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Image-Container-2.png\" alt=\"Section Image\" \/>\n                                            <h2>Rachelle Towart OAM<\/h2>\n                                            <h6>Founder and Managing Director <\/h6>\n                <p>Rachelle Towart is a nationally recognised Aboriginal leader and changemaker. With over 25 years&#8217; experience in Indigenous governance, leadership development and public service, Rachelle founded Pipeline Talent to create culturally safe, values-aligned pathways to leadership.<br \/>She was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her service to the Indigenous community and is known for her straight-talking, values-led approach. Under her leadership, Pipeline Talent has become a trusted name in First Nations executive recruitment.<\/p>\n                                  <a href=\"\/team-member\/rachelle-towart\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                    Learn More                                                                  \n                                                            <\/a>\n                                  <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                    Contact Us                                                                  \n                                                            <\/a>\n<!-- Image + Text Block End -->\n<section id=\"afc-team-overview-\" data-category=\"\" data-industry=\"\" data-per-page=\"6\">\n                          <p>Team Members<\/p>\n                                      <h2>Meet the team<\/h2>\n                                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pipelinetalent.com.au\/team-member\/rachelle-towart\/\"><\/a>\n                    <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pipelinetalent.com.au\/team-member\/rachelle-towart\/\">Rachelle Towart<\/a><\/h3>\n                                          <h5>Founder and Managing Director<\/h5>\n                      <p>Rachelle Towart OAM is a nationally recognised leader dedicated to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through education, governance, and leadership development.<\/p>\n                                          <a href=\"tel:0431 772 377\">\n                      <\/a>\n                                                                                  <a href=\"mailto:rachelle@pipelinetalent.com.au\">\n                      <\/a>\n                                                              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rachelle-towart-oam-851982122\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                      <\/a>\n                                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pipelinetalent.com.au\/team-member\/lesina-gibbs-manuatu\/\"><\/a>\n                    <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pipelinetalent.com.au\/team-member\/lesina-gibbs-manuatu\/\">Lesina Gibbs-Manuatu<\/a><\/h3>\n                                          <h5>Chief Operations Officer<\/h5>\n                      <p>Lesina is a dynamic leader and communicator. She is passionate about social justice with strong intercultural skills and a commitment to First Nations advancement.<\/p>\n                                          <a href=\"tel:0408 027 880\">\n                      <\/a>\n                                                                                  <a href=\"mailto:lesina@pipelinetalent.com.au\">\n                      <\/a>\n                                                              <a href=\"https:\/\/au.linkedin.com\/in\/lesina-gibbs-manuatu-b41a961b3\" target=\"_blank\">\n                      <\/a>\n                                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pipelinetalent.com.au\/team-member\/tiana-callaughan\/\"><\/a>\n                    <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pipelinetalent.com.au\/team-member\/tiana-callaughan\/\">Tiana Callaughan<\/a><\/h3>\n                                          <h5>Head of Recruitment<\/h5>\n                      <p>Tiana is an experienced recruitment leader with expertise in executive hiring, business operations, and a strong commitment to advancing Indigenous leadership across all sectors.<\/p>\n                                          <a href=\"tel:0476 538 307\">\n                      <\/a>\n                                                                                  <a href=\"mailto:tiana@pipelinetalent.com.au\">\n                      <\/a>\n                                                              <a href=\"https:\/\/au.linkedin.com\/in\/tiana-callaughan\" target=\"_blank\">\n                      <\/a>\n                                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pipelinetalent.com.au\/team-member\/brianna-meddemmen\/\"><\/a>\n                    <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pipelinetalent.com.au\/team-member\/brianna-meddemmen\/\">Brianna Meddemmen<\/a><\/h3>\n                                          <h5>Marketing and Communications Lead<\/h5>\n                      <p>Brianna is a passionate professional committed to improving outcomes for First Nations communities, using her psychology and marketing expertise to drive positive change.<\/p>\n                                          <a href=\"tel:0439 033 775\">\n                      <\/a>\n                                                                                  <a href=\"mailto:brianna@pipelinetalent.com.au\">\n                      <\/a>\n                                                              <a href=\"https:\/\/au.linkedin.com\/in\/brianna-meddemmen-54a3401b7\" target=\"_blank\">\n                      <\/a>\n                                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pipelinetalent.com.au\/team-member\/richard-allan\/\"><\/a>\n                    <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pipelinetalent.com.au\/team-member\/richard-allan\/\">Richard Allan<\/a><\/h3>\n                                          <h5>Senior Recruitment Consultant<\/h5>\n                      <p>Richard Allan, a proud Ngunnawal and Gamillaray man, shares culture through art, storytelling and education, driving meaningful change and empowering First Nations leadership and voices.<\/p>\n                                          <a href=\"tel:0473 806 812\">\n                      <\/a>\n                                                                                  <a href=\"mailto:Richard@pipelinetalent.com.au\">\n                      <\/a>\n                                                              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/richard-allan-666833220\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                      <\/a>\n                                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pipelinetalent.com.au\/team-member\/amanda-bond\/\"><\/a>\n                    <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pipelinetalent.com.au\/team-member\/amanda-bond\/\">Amanda Bond<\/a><\/h3>\n                                          <h5>Candidate Care Coordinator<\/h5>\n                      <p>Amanda is an experienced manager passionate about fostering diversity and inclusion, excelling in change management and ensuring positive candidate experiences at Pipeline Talent.<\/p>\n                                          <a href=\"tel:0408 771 133\">\n                      <\/a>\n                                                                                  <a href=\"mailto:amanda@pipelinetalent.com.au\">\n                      <\/a>\n                                                              <a href=\"\u2028https:\/\/au.linkedin.com\/in\/amanda-bond-0aa025242\" target=\"_blank\">\n                      <\/a>\n<\/section><!-- Call To Action Start -->\n            <h2>Join the Pipeline community<br \/>\nBe the first to hear about opportunities and insights that matter.<\/h2>\n                          <h5>Subscribe for updates supporting First Nations talent &#8211; 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