GAP RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - Key Persons


Andrew Dawson

Job Titles:
  • Director
As a Director, Andrew has almost 20 years experience in executive management roles and mentoring in high performance environments. His previous experience working with a national and international sporting organisation offered the opportunity to perform in multiple capacities within his role. During this time, Andrew was responsible for talent identification & recruitment, stakeholder management, interaction with the International Cricket Council with development and management of key personnel. Specialising in programme and logistics management, Andrew performed as the Operations Manager for the 2015 Cricket World Cup which encompassed the role of both media and security liaison (Canberra based). Andrew has gained a diverse range of experience in dynamic and evolving business environments that enables him to engage with a broad range of clients in both a business and personal capacity, allowing development of strong relationships. Pivotal in the future direction of the business is Andrew's skill in identifying and implementing key factors of success within a team. After joining the business in 2016, Andrew now heads the private recruiting arm of the business, offering an expanded network.

Ben Gisik

Ben Gisik Recruitment and Human Resources Professional, with a background in Hospitality and Commerce, I am always ready for a new challenge, love learning new things and want to help others achieve their best. A bachelor's degree in Commerce from the Australian National University enabled me to deepen my knowledge of the business world, whilst exploring this passion for people and relationships through a variety of Human Resources and Management focused subjects - the business of people. I have deepened my passion for meeting new people, hearing their stories, where they have come from and what they want to achieve. With a commitment to building relationships and listening to the needs of others, I have been able to meet, interact with and work with some incredible people from diverse backgrounds and make several important connections within the industry all of which enable me to deliver the best service possible. As a HR and Recruitment Consultant, it is my goal to develop my skills and knowledge of the industry and combine this with my passion for people as well as the knowledge gained through my studies, and love for sport (Go Queanbeyan Tigers), tailor my approach to the needs of specific people and help them realise their full potential.

Bronwyn Dawson

Job Titles:
  • Director
Bronwyn Archer-Dawson has more than 30 years domestic and international experience in human resources, conference and event management, and sales and marketing. She was appointed to the role of International Affairs Specialist for the US Government's Department of Agriculture, developing and coordinating regional strategies, and managing international research and programs. With over 17 years' experience in the Canberra Construction and Property Industry, Bronwyn has worked for one of Canberra's leading Project and Construction Management companies in the capacity of Human Resource Manager. Bronwyn also worked as a Senior Consultant and Business Manager with a multinational recruitment company; both roles serviced the Building, Construction and Design disciplines along with Finance and Administration. As GAP Resource Management's (GAPRM) founding Director and Business Manager of 18fifty3 GAPRM Recruitment, Bronwyn is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the business. This includes planning, financial and risk management as well as taking an active role leading numerous specialised profile projects. Bronwyn is also responsible for the company's quality assurance systems and the training and induction of all our staff and contractors. Bronwyn's wide experience and depth of knowledge has been pivotal, over the last two years, to the successful partnership with DHS in managing the ICT Pathway Entry Level Program.

Casey Allen

Job Titles:
  • Recruitment and Relationship Manager
Casey is a proud Indigenous woman of the Tharawal Nation, whose country takes in South-Western Sydney. Casey has played an integral part of the scribing and bulk recruitment environment at GAP Resource Management. Her involvement with contract and client management of large scribing jobs, business development and tender submissions and coordinated campaigns across multiple levels and job specialisations, and in large national campaigns such as graduate recruitment. Casey is currently completing a Bachelor of Business to gain further understanding of how to move her skills and knowledge to the next level. Casey has a positive attitude that permits her to proactively take on new challenges, which gives her the edge to efficiently perform her tasks and thrives on meeting set KPIs, deadlines and targets for our clients. As GAP Resource Management's Recruitment and Relationship Manager, Casey is constantly looking for creative and innovative solutions for our clients. Casey is the teams eRecruit Specialist and has led the delivery of several successful Graduate Recruitment Programs for several Government Departments including most recently the Department of Defence.

Douglas Grierson

Job Titles:
  • Director
As a Director across all businesses, Doug's skills also extend into 18fifty3 GAPRM's Recruitment, Bulk Recruitment and Campaigns team, drawing on his experience as a HR Manager and Senior Recruitment Practitioner in both the public and private sectors, Doug is highly skilled in the end-to-end management of large recruitment campaigns - particularly those relating to graduate, trainee and specialist recruitment. Doug specialises in finding the ideal candidates for senior project management, ICT, training, and management roles. GAP Resource Management and Living Recruitment are brands which have survived and created successful opportunities for many people over the past nine years. GAP Resource Management succeeded into New Zealand back in 2012 and moved onto Asia a few years after. Doug has an Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management and has held a position on the NSW/ACT RCSA Council for the past 5 years and assisting with the Pearl Mentor Program and the SME Gateway Advisory Board. He believes in staying current, up to date and relevant by way of events, memberships, affiliations and "keeping close to the street". Doug has an intimate knowledge of Government recruitment at both Federal and State level, having spent 13 years consulting for the NSW Government and working closely with numerous commonwealth departments and agencies. Doug has established extensive networks in the Building, Construction, Security, Cyber, ICT and Technology Industries and this experience has been the bedrock to the quality of candidates provided to DHS during the 2 year ICT Pathway Entry Level Program. Doug also manages our Cyber Logistics company, assisting industry with its Cyber Security needs and requirements, keeping pace with Government and Private sector requirements and cyber safety.

Georgia Conway

Georgia Conway I currently manage the Marketing Space through the development, design and sharing of our creative content, while working within the Executive Scribing and Bulk Recruitment, and Public and Private Sector Recruitment spaces. While I have worked to understand the in's and out's of Marketing Functions and Processes, I also have a passion for building interpersonal relationships and helping other people discover new and exciting career opportunities. I am currently studying a Bachelor of Business majoring in Marketing at the University of South Australia and am part of the team at GAP Resource Management as HR Administration and Business Support. After working in the Child Care industry for over 5 years, I gained both administrative experience and enjoyed interacting with different personalities on a daily basis. This, combined with my current studies has led me to have a keen interest in all things Marketing, Social and Digital Media, Administration and Human Resources which I now applies to my current position within the team.

Grace Tosic

Performing a pivotal role within all private sector end-to-end recruitment, Grace brings a logical and intuitive approach to service delivery providing for a relatable platform which is well-received by clients. Prior to finding her professional home in recruitment, Grace spent seven years within the General Insurance industry as a Broker. Drawing from her insurance expertise and knowledge, Grace oversees contractor welfare, payroll issues and manages any return to work related matters. With an empathetic approach to guidance and advice, Grace has helped many clients through difficult circumstances, drawing on her thorough understanding of the Workplace, Health and Safety environment and case management skills. Grace also brings with her valuable knowledge within the design and media space, through her time as a freelance Graphic Designer.