Lucy Ricanek: Finance Manager

Prior to joining Dixon Appointments in 2008, Lucy worked across a variety of industry sectors where she consolidated her experience in accounting and finance.  This background has proven crucial to the successful management of a Finance team which must respond effectively to the needs of clients and candidates.
Lucy has a vision to be more accountable so that candidates and clients have a positive experience in their financial dealings with Dixon Appointments.  She is passionate about two key objectives for herself and the Finance team. Firstly, candidates must be paid accurately and on time.  Secondly, clients need to receive accurate and timely invoices.
Statutory, taxation and legal compliance are key issues within Dixon Appointments’ approach to business management, and Lucy’s knowledge in these areas ensures that the trust placed in Dixon Appointments is in safe hands.
"If a candidate or client doesn’t have to call about their pay or invoice, I am saving them time and money.  It also means we have established trust and credibility. These are two very important values to me.” Lucy says.
Lucy’s team says: “She is focused, dedicated and always looking for opportunities to do better.”

Hilary Dixon: Managing Director

Before founding Dixon Appointments in 1998, Hilary spent 20 years in the recruitment industry gaining as much experience and knowledge as possible. This enabled the business now known as Dixon Appointments to find its way into the market place.
Hilary has nurtured and developed the team at Dixon Appointments and has overseen significant organic growth of the company through long-term, partnered client relationships. Hilary takes pride in these associations built through integrity, honesty and a commitment to hard work; values that are well entrenched in the business today.  A personalised culture, superior credibility and reputation in the marketplace all are a product of Hilary’s influence.
A dedication to fostering a sustainable workplace is a key element of Hilary’s commitment to the environment and to the community, which is supported throughout the organisation with community partnerships, sponsorships and donations.
"Everyone at Dixon Appointments works very hard to maintain our relationships and to build the business through honesty and integrity. We are proud of the relationships we have built and maintained over many years."

Kathryn FitzGerald: Commercial Manager

Kathryn first joined Dixon Appointments in 2005 and currently leads the Commercial Consulting team.  The consultants in her team specialise in various industries, working with clients and candidates encompassing public sector, education, not-for-profit, health and private sector. With a background in contractor and relationship management at a national level, Kathryn is well able to identify business solutions for her clients.
Driven by a desire to achieve success for her clients, her team and Dixon Appointments, Kathryn’s strengths in strategic account management and project delivery benefit her clients by providing solutions they may not have previously considered. 
Kathryn loves the fact that Dixon Appointments gives her the opportunity to add value at all stages of the engagement process.  She gets a kick out of taking recruitment problems and creating solutions for her clients.
Kathryn’s energy is evident and a positive influence on the Dixon team.  She is constantly on the go; she loves to renovate, participate in triathlons, entertain friends and is a very keen netballer.
"Kathryn adds value to our business.  As our consultant; she listens and she delivers”.

Charlotte Garner: General Manager

Charlotte has been an integral part of Dixon Appointments for over 5 years. With overall responsibility for the management of our recruitment divisions, Charlotte’s strong commitment drives the success of our team.
Charlotte's recruiting experience is extensive and has taken her Australia wide.  With more than 20 years in the Human Resources consulting, the diversity of her operational and technical experience includes supply of a broad range of workforce management solutions, across multiple skill levels.  Through her background of recruiting at almost every staffing level (from business support to executive) across both the private and public sectors, Charlotte has the commercial wisdom and know-how to offers clients a wealth of experience. 
With a hands-on approach, Charlotte has the passion, experience and leadership qualities to ensure both her team and her clients achieve outstanding results.
“Trends in recruitment, legislation and government policy continually impact on our industry.  It is critical to lead our people through these changes to ensure continuity of service, quality and standards for our clients, candidates and colleagues.”