Leadership team

Paul Chiswick – General Manager

Paul holds an MBA from UNSW and brings over 25 years of global leadership experience to the business. He has deep expertise in talent acquisition, contingent workforce management, and HR outsourcing. Since 2011, he has helped grow national nursing, home care, and industrial agency services.

Paul’s strengths include contract management, client service, candidate care, and Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S). His focus on strategy helps the business meet complex workforce needs and stay competitive in a dynamic labour market.

Kate Gormley - National Manager Strategic Sourcing

Kate is a respected leader in healthcare recruitment with over 22 years experience in the sector. She plays a key role in identifying workforce needs and aligning talent supply with client goals across public and private health sectors. Kate has built strong partnerships with hospitals, government departments, and international sourcing networks to support high-demand staffing areas. 

She also leads the development of candidate pipelines - both locally and offshore - ensuring a steady, qualified workforce to meet client staffing requirements.

Lisa Alizzi – National Client Services Manager

Lisa brings over 17 years of experience in the nursing sector, with a strong focus on operations and client services. She spent eight years managing operations in Victoria before moving into her current national role.

Lisa has strong expertise in managing large government and private contracts and is focused on building trusted relationships with healthcare clients and facilities.

As National Client Services Manager, she leads our strategic direction and operations nationwide, driving growth and innovation in a competitive market.

Jeremy Alexander – Business Operations Manager

Jeremy brings over 21 years of recruitment experience, including more than 16 years in the healthcare sector. With a career built on driving operational excellence, he has a strong track record in transforming systems and processes to deliver measurable improvements in business performance.

As National Business Operations Manager, Jeremy partners with teams across Australia to strengthen compliance, service delivery, and financial outcomes. Known for his collaborative approach, he empowers staff to embrace innovation and adopt best practice, ensuring Alliance remains agile, efficient, and client-focused in an evolving healthcare staffing landscape.

Courtney Laffin – National Clinical Education and Quality Manager

Courtney is an experienced nursing professional with over 20 years in clinical and educational roles across hospitals and registered training organisations. As the National Clinical Education and Quality Manager she leads the education and professional development of on-hire clinical staff, ensuring they maintain best practice and meet national healthcare standards (NSQHS/ACQS). 

Courtney drives quality improvement initiatives, manages clinical governance processes, and supports staff to deliver safe, high-quality care. Her  expertise in training, compliance, and incident management  strengthens workforce capability and underpins our commitment to excellence and continuous learning.

Whitney Hunt – Regional Operations Manager, NSW/ACT/VIC

Whitney brings over 16 years of experience in the healthcare sector and a deep understanding of our nursing business. As Regional Operations Manager for NSW, the ACT and VIC she oversees performance, service delivery, compliance, and workforce strategy to ensure we meet the evolving needs of clients and candidates. 

Drawing on her prior leadership experience, Whitney takes a strategic yet people-centred approach, empowering teams, strengthening frontline capability, and ensuring our services are delivered to the highest standards.

Danny Moran – Regional Operations Manager, QLD

Danny Moran brings over 20 years of personnel and business management experience across diverse industries in Australia and the UK. As Regional Operations Manager, Danny oversees service delivery, compliance, and operational performance across Queensland, ensuring clients and candidates receive the highest standards of support. He is a results-oriented leader with excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills, accomplished in guiding teams at both state and national levels. 

Danny takes a strategic yet people-focused approach to empowering teams and strengthening frontline capability to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare sector.

Greg Hearne - Regional Operations Manager, SA/WA

Greg has a proven track record in healthcare workforce management, overseeing our operations in SA and WA. Drawing on senior leadership roles and an MBA from Torrens University, he combines his commercial experience with a practical understanding of workforce needs. Greg focuses on building capable teams, strengthening branch performance, and maintaining service excellence across multiple regions. 

His emphasis on collaboration and client partnerships ensures we continue to deliver reliable staffing solutions while supporting career pathways for healthcare professionals.