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At Telstra, Darren Fewster leads a diverse portfolio that includes safety, security and wellbeing; employee relations; case management; and HR digital experience. The most enjoyable part of his role is working with a talented team that focuses on the wellbeing of employees, ensures that Telstra offers industry-leading terms and conditions of employment, and provides a great digital experience for everyone in the company.
In addition to leading a dedicated group of specialists, Darren is also responsible for overseeing Telstra’s Agile HR model. Over the last 18 months, the HR team has led one of the largest Agile implementations globally. At present, more than 10,000 employees work in Agile teams, and each quarter, Telstra allocates people, resources and funding to priorities across the company. This approach ensures a clear focus on the specific needs of Telstra’s employees and customers.
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the way people think about the world, and closed borders means it has been two years since Darren has visited his family’s home. Thanks to the flexible work arrangements at Telstra, he can choose to work in any location. In 2022, the first big step for him is to relocate to Perth to support his family.
242 Exhibition St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
04 0003 3626
darren.fewster@team.telstra.com
https://au.linkedin.com/in/darren-fewster-b5774a3
https://exchange.telstra.com.au
Darren Fewster
Executive – Transformation, Communications and People
Telstra
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At Telstra, Darren Fewster leads a diverse portfolio that includes safety, security and wellbeing; employee relations; case management; and HR digital experience. The most enjoyable part of his role is working with a talented team that focuses on the wellbeing of employees, ensures that Telstra offers industry-leading terms and conditions of employment, and provides a great digital experience for everyone in the company.
In addition to leading a dedicated group of specialists, Darren is also responsible for overseeing Telstra’s Agile HR model. Over the last 18 months, the HR team has led one of the largest Agile implementations globally. At present, more than 10,000 employees work in Agile teams, and each quarter, Telstra allocates people, resources and funding to priorities across the company. This approach ensures a clear focus on the specific needs of Telstra’s employees and customers.
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the way people think about the world, and closed borders means it has been two years since Darren has visited his family’s home. Thanks to the flexible work arrangements at Telstra, he can choose to work in any location. In 2022, the first big step for him is to relocate to Perth to support his family.
Milestones
2020
Insurance Business Magazine | Key Media
Receive an excellence award
2020
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2019
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
TeD Talk Speaker
2019
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2018
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2018
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2020-2021
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
Received Lexology Client Choice Award (Labour and Employment – Canada)
2020-2021
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2014-2022
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
Received Best Lawyer in Canada Award (Employment and Labour Law)
2014-2022
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2014-2022
2020-2021
2018
2019
2020
Darren Fewster
Executive – Transformation, Communications and People
Telstra
Read on
Special Report
Home
Bio
Milestones
Profile
At Telstra, Darren Fewster leads a diverse portfolio that includes safety, security and wellbeing; employee relations; case management; and HR digital experience. The most enjoyable part of his role is working with a talented team that focuses on the wellbeing of employees, ensures that Telstra offers industry-leading terms and conditions of employment, and provides a great digital experience for everyone in the company.
In addition to leading a dedicated group of specialists, Darren is also responsible for overseeing Telstra’s Agile HR model. Over the last 18 months, the HR team has led one of the largest Agile implementations globally. At present, more than 10,000 employees work in Agile teams, and each quarter, Telstra allocates people, resources and funding to priorities across the company. This approach ensures a clear focus on the specific needs of Telstra’s employees and customers.
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the way people think about the world, and closed borders means it has been two years since Darren has visited his family’s home. Thanks to the flexible work arrangements at Telstra, he can choose to work in any location. In 2022, the first big step for him is to relocate to Perth to support his family.
Milestones
2011-2022
Insurance Business Magazine | Key Media
Senior Executive at Telstra HR
Winner, HRD Best Technology and Innovation (2016)
Winner, Best Shared Services Team in Australasia (2018)
Finalist Best Health and Wellbeing Program (2021)
Winner (Telstra), HRD Workplace Flexibility (2021)
2011 to present
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2003-2010
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
Senior Lawyer and General Counsel at Telstra Employment Law Team
Finalist, Best Employment Law team globally (2008)
2003-2010
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2001-2003
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
Lawyer, Employee Relations
at Freehills
2001-2003
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1991-2000
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
Senior Intelligence Officer at National Crime Authority and WA Police
1991-2000
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1984-1998
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) and Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (Honours)
1984-1998
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1984-1998
1991-2000
2001-2003
2003-2010
2011 to present
Darren Fewster
Executive – Transformation, Communications and People
Telstra
Read on
Special Report
Home
Bio
Milestones
2020
2019
2018
2020-2021
2014-2022
2020
Insurance Business Magazine | Key Media
Received Best Lawyer in Canada Award (Employment and Labour Law)
2020
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2019
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
TeD Talk Speaker
2019
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2018
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
title of milestone
2018
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2020-2021
Human Resources Magazine | key media
Received Lexology Client Choice Award (Labour and Employment – Canada)
2020-2021
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2014-2022
human resources | key media
Received Best Lawyer in Canada Award (Employment and Labour Law)
2014-2022
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Milestones
Career Accolades
2011 to present
2003-2010
2001-2003
1991-2000
1984-1998
2014-2022
Insurance Business Magazine | Key Media
Senior Executive at Telstra HR
Winner, HRD Best Technology and Innovation (2016)
Winner, Best Shared Services Team in Australasia (2018)
Finalist Best Health and Wellbeing Program (2021)
Winner (Telstra), HRD Workplace Flexibility (2021)
2011 to present
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2003-2010
Human Resources Magazine | key media
Senior Lawyer and General Counsel at Telstra Employment Law Team
Finalist, Best Employment Law team globally (2008)
2003-2010
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2001-2003
Human Resources Magazine | key media
Lawyer, Employee Relations at Freehills
2001-2003
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1991-2000
Human Resources Magazine | key media
Senior Intelligence Officer at National Crime Authority and WA Police
1991-2000
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1984-1998
human resources | key media
Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) and Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (Honours)
1984-1998
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Career Highlights
2011 to present
2003-2010
2001-2003
1991-2000
1984-1998
2011-2022
Insurance Business Magazine | Key Media
Received Best Lawyer in Canada Award (Employment and Labour Law)
2011 to present
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2003-2010
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
Senior Lawyer and General Counsel at Telstra Employment Law Team
Finalist, Best Employment Law team globally (2008)
2003-2010
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2001-2003
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
Lawyer, Employee Relations at Freehills
2001-2003
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1991-2000
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
Senior Intelligence Officer at National Crime Authority and WA Police
1991-2000
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1984-1998
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) and Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (Honours)
1984-1998
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Career Accolades
2020
2019
2018
2020-2021
2014-2022
2020
Insurance Business Magazine | Key Media
Receive an excellence award
2020
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2019
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
TeD Talk Speaker
2019
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2018
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
title of milestone
2018
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2020-2021
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
Received Lexology
Client Choice Award
(Labour and Employment – Canada)
2020-2021
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2014-2022
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
Received Best Lawyer in
Canada Award
(Employment and Labour Law)
2014-2022
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