Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, May 2025 – Kate Luckman has stepped into the role of Head of People & Culture at TasPorts, bringing over a decade of multifaceted experience in HR leadership, industrial relations, and employment law. Her appointment marks a new chapter in strengthening TasPorts’ people strategies to support its critical logistics infrastructure across Tasmania.
Kate has been with TasPorts since early 2021, where she previously served as HR Manager for over four years. In that role, she helped steer significant people-focused initiatives, championing employee engagement and supporting organisational effectiveness during a time of rapid change in Tasmania’s port operations.
Before joining TasPorts, Kate worked at TasWater for over four years in progressive roles, including Employee Relations Manager, Industrial Relations Specialist, and HR Business Partner. Her expertise spanned strategic employee relations, enterprise bargaining, and complex case management—all crucial for fostering constructive workplace environments in essential service sectors.
Kate also brings a strong background in employment and industrial law, having worked as a Lawyer at Page Seager Lawyers, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, and within leading unions such as UnitingCare NSW.ACT, the Health Services Union, and the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union. Earlier in her career, she contributed to cross-cultural exchange and education through the JET Programme in Japan.
In addition to her professional roles, Kate served as a Board Member and Secretary at Richmond Fellowship Tasmania Inc., demonstrating her continued commitment to community mental health and social wellbeing.
About TasPorts:
TasPorts is a state-owned company that manages eleven ports and Devonport Airport across Tasmania, providing 24/7 maritime and logistics services. Handling 99% of the state’s freight, TasPorts is critical to Tasmania’s economic and community connectivity. The organization operates Tasmania’s four major ports—Bell Bay, Burnie, Hobart, and Devonport—and several smaller community ports. TasPorts’ vision is to connect people, products, and solutions for the benefit of all Tasmanians.
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