Gillian McKenzie

LL.B.

Senior Consultant

  • 20+ years’ experience in ADR and employment law.

  • Licensed investigator and experienced mediator.

ABOUT Gillian McKenzie

Gillian works closely with Wise Workplace Solutions’ clients across a wide range of industries including government, finance, higher education, health, transport and logistics. She takes a forensic approach to evidence and has successfully undertaken a range of workplace investigations and reviews involving the analysis of large volumes of complex data.

She is also highly regarded for her understanding and respectful approach during the course of investigations, reviews and mediations, ensuring that they are always conducted sensitively, fairly and in a timely manner.

Professional Background

Gillian has more than 20 years of legal and non-legal workplace relations experience. While practicing law, she worked as an Employment Lawyer with leading law firms, including as a Senior Associate with Herbert Smith Freehills. She also undertook a number of secondments, providing practical and strategic in-house employment and legal advice to clients in the financial services and investment management space.

Experience

Gillian’s work includes:

  • Initial assessments and workplace reviews
  • Workplace investigations
  • Reportable conduct investigations
  • Cultural reviews and health checks
  • Review of actions
  • Whistle-blower complaints
  • Workplace mediations
  • Developing workplace policies and Employment Agreements

Gillian holds a Bachelor of Laws (LaTrobe University) and a Bachelor of Applied Science (RMIT).

  • Licensed Investigator