When you have the right team in place, you’re able to make the most of growth opportunities.

We know that as a small business, finding and keeping the right people can be hard, especially when you’re facing rising costs, a tight labour market and you’re competing for talent.

Join Business Chamber Queensland’s Workforce Evolve team and local HR experts and businesses for a FREE ‘recruitment’ masterclass.

We’ll share hints and tips to help you build the team you need and leave you with tools you can use in your own business right away:

· Find out how to maximise the reach of your job ads and attract the right candidates for your business needs

· Learn simple changes to position yourself as an employer of choice in a competitive market

· Hear how employers are seeing the benefits of changing their approach to recruitment and retention

· Be guided through a practical workshop on crafting job ads to put your skills into practice

· Round out the morning networking with like-minded local businesses

Event details

Date: Tuesday 22 July 2025

Time: 9:30am-11:30am (followed by networking)

Venue: MultiLink Community Services hub, 13-15 Garfield Road, Woodridge

Cost: Free

Light refreshments will be provided. Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking.

Please note: Please register with Business Chamber Queensland’s Workforce Evolve program before the masterclass to ensure you can access the tools and resources you’ll need. It’s free and takes just a few minutes.

Meet our panel:

Alexis Matthews-Frederick, Vice President, Logan Chamber of Commerce

Alexis Matthews-Frederick is a Australian-Vietnamese entrepreneur dedicated to fostering collaboration, and sustainable business growth.

As Director of Think Feel Thrive, ProfessioNails Logan, MyTime Accounting, and Co-Founder of ICT Innovations, TourTracked, and Women In Bloom, Alexis drives impact across industries. She sits on several boards and contributes to economic and community growth, advocating for women’s empowerment, leadership, and employment initiatives that create opportunities for the Logan community.

Liz Irvine, Chief Design Officer, Thriving Local

Liz Irvine is a respected advocate and ambassador for the City of Logan, known for her long-standing commitment to actively fostering economic participation and championing community-development.

With over a decade of experience spanning business development, employment, training, education, and public service, Liz brings a wealth of knowledge and trusted relationships to every initiative she leads within THRIVING Local.

Believing education is the epicentre of society, she is passionate about industry investing more into Logan High Schools - helping students reach their full potential and supporting increasing workforce demands to drive local + global outcomes.

Pursuing tertiary education, as a Social Scientist, Liz recently completed a Graduate Certificate in Human Services. She is deeply committed to advancing policy and practice in the areas of economic inclusion, education, equity, and equality.

Ellie Campbell, People & Pathways Coordinator, Civik People

Ellie Campbell is a People & Pathways Manager at Civik People, a non-profit social enterprise that supports refugees and humanitarian entrants to secure sustainable employment with Australian businesses. In her role, Ellie specialises in helping companies diversify their workforce by connecting them with skilled, job-ready candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds. She also works closely with jobseekers to build their confidence and navigate the path to meaningful employment. Ellie is passionate about creating inclusive, equitable pathways that benefit both individuals and organisations.

Sara Shams, Founder, Ethnobility Consultancy

Sara Shams is a pharmacist, founder, speaker, model, and award-winning advocate for disability rights, diversity, and inclusion. As a double above-knee amputee and proud woman of colour, Sara brings a powerful intersectional lens to her work – challenging outdated narratives around disability, gender, and culture.

She is the founder of Ethnobility Consultancy, where she advises businesses and organisations on how to build authentically inclusive workplaces – from recruitment and hiring practices to workplace culture and employee retention.

An IDPWD ambassador and recipient of the 2024 QLD Minister’s Multicultural Award, Sara is a sought-after speaker and board director whose lived expertise informs systemic change. She is especially passionate about amplifying the voices of people with disabilities from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

Workforce Evolve is proudly funded by the Queensland Government.

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