Jo Turner

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Jo Turner

Divisional Manager - Business Support, Operations and Life Sciences

I focus on Life Sciences; specifically Scientific, Quality Assurance and Quality Control along with Regulatory affairs

The roles I work on include:

Regulatory Affairs Managers
Senior Regulatory Associates
Regulatory Affairs Associate
Quality Assurance Associate (+QA Managers and senior associates)
Quality Control associates
Scientists (Formulation, R&D, Senior Scientists)

With over a decade of experience navigating the intricacies of the healthcare and recruitment industries, I am motivated by supporting candidates transitioning careers or stepping into their first industry roles. Armed with an extensive recruitment background and healthcare knowledge, I bring expertise and dedication to every assignment I work on. I have a passion for healthcare recruitment and the countless opportunities it presents to positively impact the lives of patients. I relish the chance to stay updated with the latest developments in healthcare technologies and therapy areas, finding deep satisfaction in witnessing the results of my hard work in action.

Holding a Bachelor of Applied Science, I find my expertise useful when analysing statistics and discussing scientific knowledge with clients and candidates alike. Additionally, my Diploma of Health Practice Management equips me with skills to implement policies and procedures, recruit healthcare-specific talent, manage personal and professional development, budgeting and forecasting, and oversee Occupational Health and Safety.

Over the years, I have honed my expertise in the biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries, building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Committed to delivering results on every assignment, I take a consultative approach with both clients and candidates, ensuring all bases are covered.

Specialising in

Jobs by Jo Turner.

Administration and Business Support

Technical Support Co-ordinator

Canning Vale
$38 - $40 per hour

If you’re an organised, people-focused administrator who enjoys keeping things running smoothly — this is a chance to be the central link in a busy technical service team supporting hospitals and healthcare facilities across WA. Join a business with purpose — where your coordination, attention to detail, and customer care help keep essential equipment safe, reliable, and ready for use. About the Role You’ll play a key part in ensuring every service job — from routine maintenance to urgent repairs — runs on time and to standard. Your day will include: Scheduling and coordinating field service technicians across planned and reactive jobs Logging service requests, raising work orders, and updating job progress Managing spare part orders, quotes, and invoices using ERP systems (SAP highly regarded) Acting as the first point of contact for client queries and updates Following up on completed work to confirm satisfaction and close the loop Supporting reporting, compliance, and audit documentation About You You’ll thrive in this role if you’re: Experienced in administration, scheduling, or service coordination (ideally within technical, facilities, or healthcare services) Confident with Microsoft Office and ERP systems (SAP experience a plus) Highly organised, detail-focused, and calm under pressure A strong communicator who builds rapport easily with technicians, customers, and internal teams Someone who takes pride in doing things right the first time What’s in It for You Work with a supportive and collaborative team Modern, friendly work environment with purpose Be part of a team that keeps critical healthcare services running safely and efficiently If you enjoy variety, people interaction, and a sense of purpose — this role will tick all the boxes. Apply today and take the next step in your coordination career within the growing healthcare services industry. Click apply or contact Jo Turner 0488 807 377 for further information.

Senior Payroll Officer

Melbourne
$74 - $75 per hour

Join a highly respected global organisation as a Senior Payroll Officer, where you’ll act as a Payroll SME across the APAC region. If you enjoy solving complex payroll challenges, driving process improvement, and being the “go-to” expert for redundancy and termination matters — this role offers both impact and visibility. About the Company This organisation is an established global leader with a strong presence across APAC. Their culture is built on collaboration, integrity, and innovation, with a genuine commitment to employee wellbeing and continuous improvement. The Role As the Senior Payroll Officer, you will play a key SME role in delivering accurate, compliant and efficient payroll operations. You’ll partner closely with HR, Finance, Systems and Payroll Vendors to support APAC payroll processes and ensure exceptional service delivery. Key Responsibilities • Lead all redundancy and termination calculations across multiple Enterprise Agreements and Individual Agreements • Reconcile leave balances between Workday and the payroll system • Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to streamline payroll operations • Validate payroll compliance across federal and state regulatory requirements • Support month-end payroll reconciliations and reporting • Collaborate with internal teams on payroll workflows, systems optimisation and upcoming legislative changes • Maintain accurate payroll records, calendars and process documentation About You You’re a confident Payroll SME who enjoys taking ownership of complex work. You bring strong analytical capability, a solutions mindset and the ability to work with integrity and precision. What You’ll Bring • 3–5 years’ experience delivering end-to-end payroll for large employee groups (1500+) • Strong redundancy, termination and compliance knowledge • Experience with Enterprise Agreements and payroll governance • Exposure to Workday and/or Kronos highly regarded • Excellent stakeholder communication and problem-solving skills • Ability to identify process enhancements and drive continuous improvement Why This Role Stands Out Global organisation with APAC exposure SME-level influence on process, compliance and system optimisation Supportive, collaborative HR & Finance environment CBD location with hybrid flexibility Opportunity to lead critical payroll initiatives How to Apply If you're an experienced Payroll Specialist or SME looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply now online , or reach out to Jo Turner (Divisional Manager) on 0488 807 377for a confidential discussion.

COMBINED EXPERIENCE

At HPG, we pride ourselves on bringing together a diverse group of professionals with extensive backgrounds in the healthcare recruitment industry. Our combined years of experience and specialised knowledge ensure that we deliver unparalleled service to our clients and candidates. By working collaboratively, we harness our collective expertise to meet and exceed your goals and expectations, providing tailored solutions and exceptional support every step of the way. Discover how our unified team effort drives success in every project we undertake.