16th APS Industrial and Organisational Psychology Conference
JOIN US IN MELBOURNE
Hosted by the Australian Psychological Society and the APS College of Organisational Psychologists, this flagship biennial event unites professionals, academics, and industry leaders to explore the future of work psychology.
Across three days of keynotes, presentations, and workshops, you’ll gain fresh insights, build valuable connections, and be inspired by the latest research and innovations shaping our field.
ADVANCE WORKPLACE PSYCHOLOGY
Discover the latest research and practical strategies in organisational psychology to boost wellbeing, performance, and impact across workplaces.
CONNECT & COLLABORATE
Join organisational psychologists, academics and industry leaders to share insights, exchange ideas and strengthen professional networks that shape the future of work.
EXPERIENCE MELBOURNE
Immerse yourself in Melbourne’s vibrant food and arts culture while taking part in a program designed to inspire and challenge your thinking.
Psychologists and students across all practice and research areas are invited to submit research papers, workshops, or panels aligned with the conference theme: Thriving in complexity: Redefining the world of work
This is your chance to share new research, showcase practical innovations, and connect with peers shaping the future of psychological care in Australia. Accepted presentations will be part of a vibrant program of scientific and practical sessions celebrating the evolving role of psychology.
Submissions are welcome from both APS members and non-members.
Submissions close Sunday, 29 March 2026
We invite you to present within one of the following three topic areas:
Join us in Melbourne to exchange ideas, foster collaborations, and help guide our profession through change and into new opportunities.
Conference Program Planning Committee
This committee brings together leaders in organisational psychology, academia, and practice to shape a rigorous, evidence‑based conference programme. Members contribute expertise across leadership, culture, assessment, learning and development, psychological health and safety, and organisational design.
Committee Co-chair
Committee Co-chair
Jeromy Anglim is an Associate Professor in Psychology at Deakin University, Australia. His research focuses on personality, cognitive ability, individual differences, and well-being, with an emphasis on psychometric theory, longitudinal modelling, and applied prediction in organisational and real-world contexts.
Areas of Expertise
Committee Member
Committee Member
Madeleine Buhagiar is an Organisational Psychologist passionate about creating meaningful, evidence based solutions that enable individuals, teams and organisations to thrive. At Nous Group, she partners with public, private and not for profit organisations to solve complex people challenges and build capability at all levels.
Madeleine's work spans leadership assessment and development, change management, strategic workforce planning, culture transformation, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Her approach is grounded in behavioural science and shaped by curiosity, empathy, and a practical understanding of how people learn, adapt and perform.
She is the current Chair of the Victorian College of Organisational Psychologists and has recently completed the APS-accredited supervisor training to support and give back to early career psychologists. Madeleine is thrilled to be joining the committee for the APS 16th Industrial and Organisational Psychology Conference and looks forward to contributing to an inspiring and impactful program.
Areas of Expertise
Committee Member
Committee Member
Diya is an experienced senior leader and organisational psychologist with deep expertise in building healthy, high performing workplaces. She has consulted across diverse sectors on leadership, culture, organisational reviews, psychological risk, vicarious trauma and workload management.
Diya is the Director of Health, Safety and Capability at Court Services Victoria, where she leads the organisation's health and safety, learning and development, and diversity, equity and inclusion functions. Her work focuses on evidence based strategies that enhance capability, wellbeing and organisational culture across the Victorian Courts.
A longstanding member of the College of Organisational Psychologists, Diya has served in several leadership roles, advocating for psychologically healthy and inclusive workplaces and the sustainability of the profession. She is also a Board approved Supervisor, passionate about developing students and early career psychologists and strengthening the next generation of the profession.
Areas of Expertise
Committee Member
Committee Member
Hayden started his career as a professional tennis player and later moved on to work in the area of Sport Psychology. He also worked as a Drug and Alcohol Counsellor and provided counselling services for people with mental illness. He followed this with a mixture of internal HR, Organisational Development and General Management roles.
Hayden established Steople in 2009 and has been a key driver in growing the Steople business for the last 16 years, which now has offices throughout Australia and New Zealand. Its success is due to strong foundations Hayden has built through a combination of an evidence-based approach, a pragmatic and commercial mindset and a highly engaging and authentic style.
Hayden's key focus has been on driving behaviour change that sticks at individual, team and organisational levels.
He still plays tennis regularly, has recently added pickleball to his repertoire and is father to 3 incredible young adults.
Areas of Expertise
Committee Member
Committee Member
Angela is an experienced Organisational Psychologist with a career spanning approximately 20 years in the industry.
Angela is the Chair of the National College of Organisational Psychologists, and has been an active member of the Committee since 2022. Previously she has also held the role of Chair and Treasurer for the College of Organisational Psychologists South Australia.
Currently, Angela leads the Organisational Development team at the Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT. Through this role she drives leader and employee development, as well as organisational culture, to enhance organisational performance.
Her prior roles include contributions to the local government, health and manufacturing industries as well as consultancy - where she started her career.
Angela is passionate about the organisational psychology profession and working with leaders to apply psychological research and best practice to rethink how businesses operate in order to optimise performance.
Areas of Expertise
Committee Co-Chair
Committee Co-Chair
Vicki Kavadas is an endorsed organisational psychologist and an Ahpra Board Approved Supervisor with over 10 years of experience in both practice and academia. Her practice areas focus on leadership and team development, as well as workplace wellbeing.
Areas of Expertise
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