Carly Durward
About Carly Durward
Carly Durward serves as the Head of Talent at QBE Insurance, bringing extensive experience in talent acquisition and recruitment across various industries. Previously, she held significant roles at Qantas, Suncorp Group, and Macquarie Group, where she implemented recruitment best practices and led teams to enhance recruitment outcomes.
Current Role at QBE Insurance Group
Carly Durward serves as the Head of Talent at QBE Insurance Group, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing talent acquisition strategies and initiatives within the organization. Her focus includes enhancing recruitment processes and improving overall candidate experience. Carly's leadership in this capacity aims to align talent acquisition with the company's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience at Qantas
Carly Durward has extensive experience at Qantas, where she held multiple roles. From 2018 to 2020, she worked as the Talent Acquisition Manager, serving as the second-in-command to the Head of Qantas Group Talent Acquisition. Prior to this, she was the Talent Acquisition Lead for Airline Operations, Early & Indigenous Careers from 2017 to 2018, and held various other positions within the company, focusing on corporate and campaign recruitment.
Career Background in Recruitment
Carly has built a diverse career in recruitment across several organizations. She worked as a Specialist Recruitment Consultant at Suncorp Group from 2011 to 2013 and as a Resourcing Specialist at Macquarie Group from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, she served as a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Hays in both Sydney and London. Her experience spans various sectors, including financial services and aviation.
Education and Professional Development
Carly Durward studied at the Australian College of Commerce & Management, where she earned a Double Diploma in Human Resources Management and Services from 2012 to 2013. She also completed a course on Leading Through Change at the Australian HR Institute in 2017. This educational background supports her expertise in talent acquisition and human resources.
Expertise in Recruitment Strategies
Carly has implemented best practices and strategies in recruitment across multiple industries, including insurance, financial services, and aviation. She focuses on driving process and system enhancements to improve recruitment outcomes both nationally and internationally. Her experience includes leading sizeable teams in various recruitment models, emphasizing a strong candidate and business experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.