Chief People Officer

Bridgid Connors is the Chief People Officer.

Bridgid commenced as Chief People Officer (CPO) at RMIT University in October 2022.

Bridgid is a passionate human resource executive and values-driven leader, with extensive experience creating high performing organisations through culture and leadership aligned to strategy and managing change in complex organisations.

Bridgid has held several senior executive roles across health, government, education and regulatory bodies including positions with Epworth Healthcare, Monash University, Melbourne Health and the Department of Justice and Regulation Victoria.

Bridgid has a strong interest in organisational and individual wellbeing and holds a Master Applied Positive Psychology in addition to Executive Master Public Administration qualifications.

As Chief People Officer, Bridgid leads the People portfolio and is responsible for RMIT's people strategy, including growing people capability for the changing world of work, and shaping a culture that fosters wellbeing, care and community.

Groups

  • Strategy, Performance & Reward
  • Talent, Culture & Capability
  • Health, Safety & Wellbeing
  • Policy & Workplace Relations
  • People Services
  • People Partnering 

Contact

Sharon Critchlow
Executive Assistant
sharon.critchlow@rmit.edu.au

Bridgid Connors, Chief People Officer.
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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.