Human Resources, Trade and International Advisory
Supporting organisations with business solutions and international opportunities
Our Services
Human Resources and People Advisory
Real, in person human resources support that is tailored to organisations of all sizes. Talent Advisory assists with employee relations, leadership support, organisational development, performance management, workforce planning and outsourced HR solutions designed to support compliant and productive workplaces. From one off projects to ongoing HR support, no project is too big or too small.
Compliance, Safety and Workplace Risk
Talent Advisory provides practical support across workplace investigations, Fair Work matters, workplace mediation, payroll compliance and alcohol and other drug testing. Tailored advice and real support designed to help organisations reduce risk and operate with confidence, irrespective of business size, industry or location.
Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
With more than 20 years of recruitment experience, our practical recruitment and workforce solutions are tailored to the unique needs of each organisation. From permanent and executive recruitment through to broader workforce planning, support is affordable, realistic and backed by a genuine understanding of business operations, culture and long term success. Experience covers trades, labour, leadership, HR, NDIS, administration, finance and a broad range of specialist industries.
International Trade and Business Advisory
Are you looking to explore international trade opportunities for your business? Talent Advisory works with organisations of all sizes that are seeking to access global markets, build international partnerships and support strategic business growth across Australia, Asia Pacific and the United States.
Our advisors are strategically based across Australia, Japan, China, Singapore and the USA who provide genuine on the ground market knowledge, international business experience and established commercial networks. Supported by strong domestic relationships across government, industry and trade associations, we assist organisations looking to streamline manufacturing, strengthen supply chains and unlock new global opportunities. From early stage ideas through to broader international expansion, practical support is tailored to the unique goals of each organisation.
Our advisors are strategically based across Australia, Japan, China, Singapore and the USA who provide genuine on the ground market knowledge, international business experience and established commercial networks. Supported by strong domestic relationships across government, industry and trade associations, we assist organisations looking to streamline manufacturing, strengthen supply chains and unlock new global opportunities. From early stage ideas through to broader international expansion, practical support is tailored to the unique goals of each organisation.
Why Our Clients Choose Talent Advisory
Practical and Responsive
Real world support tailored to operational business needs, without unnecessary complexity or lock in arrangements.
Experienced Across Industries
Supporting clients across industries including government, professional services, construction, NDIS, manufacturing, logistics, hospitality and more.
Locally Connected, Globally Positioned
Strong Tasmanian relationships, which is supported by international advisors and commercial networks across Asia Pacific and the United States.
Meet Talent Advisory
Jason Reed
Managing Director, Hobart, Australia
Jason Reed is the Founder and Managing Director of Talent Advisory, bringing more than 20 years of experience across recruitment, workforce strategy, human resources and business advisory. Based in Hobart, Tasmania, Jason is known for delivering practical, in person HR and business support tailored to the real operational needs of organisations across government, private enterprise and industry.
Alongside Talent Advisory, Jason also owns an international food manufacturing business, providing genuine end to end business experience across operations, workforce management, manufacturing, trade and commercial growth. Jason also assists organisations exploring global manufacturing connections, trade opportunities and international business growth across Australia, Asia Pacific and the United States.
Passionate about supporting local business and community growth, Jason serves as Deputy Chair of Business Greater Hobart, volunteers across a number of boards and community organisations, and proudly supports junior sport throughout Tasmania.
Roy Wong
International Advisor, China
Roy Wong is an International Business Advisor based in Guangzhou China, supporting organisations exploring global manufacturing, sourcing and international trade opportunities across Asia Pacific. With extensive experience managing international projects and supply chains across multiple industries, Roy assists organisations looking to streamline manufacturing, strengthen supplier relationships and access broader global markets.
Roy brings practical experience across sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, business operations and international commercial engagement, with exposure spanning consumer products, electronics, fashion, food and beverage and broader manufacturing sectors. He also maintains strong business and government networks throughout China, supporting organisations navigating local markets, supply chains and cross cultural business environments.
Fluent in Cantonese, English and Mandarin, Roy is passionate about building strong international relationships and supporting organisations seeking practical, commercially focused global opportunities.
Roy brings practical experience across sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, business operations and international commercial engagement, with exposure spanning consumer products, electronics, fashion, food and beverage and broader manufacturing sectors. He also maintains strong business and government networks throughout China, supporting organisations navigating local markets, supply chains and cross cultural business environments.
Fluent in Cantonese, English and Mandarin, Roy is passionate about building strong international relationships and supporting organisations seeking practical, commercially focused global opportunities.
Robert Slavenburg
International Advisor, USA
Robert Slavenburg is an International Business Advisor based in Los Angeles, bringing more than a decade of experience across international business development, strategic stakeholder engagement and cross border commercial activity throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.
Robert has worked across multinational commercial and international engagement environments including Google and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, supporting executive stakeholder engagement, international relationship development, commercial market engagement and cross border business initiatives involving businesses, industry groups, investors and international stakeholders.
Based in Los Angeles, Robert maintains established networks across business, investment and international commercial environments throughout the United States and broader global markets. His experience spans strategic commercial engagement, market development, international partnerships and business relationship facilitation across multiple industries and jurisdictions.
Holding a Master of International Relations from the University of Queensland, Robert combines practical international commercial experience with strong understanding of global trade, investment environments and strategic international engagement.
Robert has worked across multinational commercial and international engagement environments including Google and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, supporting executive stakeholder engagement, international relationship development, commercial market engagement and cross border business initiatives involving businesses, industry groups, investors and international stakeholders.
Based in Los Angeles, Robert maintains established networks across business, investment and international commercial environments throughout the United States and broader global markets. His experience spans strategic commercial engagement, market development, international partnerships and business relationship facilitation across multiple industries and jurisdictions.
Holding a Master of International Relations from the University of Queensland, Robert combines practical international commercial experience with strong understanding of global trade, investment environments and strategic international engagement.
Steve Siauw
International Advisor, Japan
Steve Siauw is a Tokyo based international business development and commercial engagement specialist with more than a decade of experience operating across Japan, ASEAN and the United States.
Commencing his career with Accenture and Gartner in Tokyo, Steve has worked extensively across cross-border commercial engagement, stakeholder relationship development and international market expansion activities involving Japanese and international organisations.
Steve has supported commercial partnership development, market entry activities and international engagement initiatives across sectors including healthcare, sustainability, clean energy, advanced technology and international trade. His experience includes facilitating cross-border business relationships, coordinating strategic introductions and supporting commercial engagement activities involving government, industry and private sector stakeholders throughout Japan and broader Asia Pacific markets.
Operating directly within Japan, Steve maintains extensive business and stakeholder networks developed through long term in market engagement and ongoing relationship management across both metropolitan and regional Japan. His practical understanding of Japanese business culture, communication practices and relationship driven commercial environments supports effective engagement between Tasmanian businesses and Japanese stakeholders.
Steve’s role within Talent Advisory’s international engagement activities focuses on supporting practical commercial outcomes, relationship development and international market engagement opportunities for Tasmanian businesses.
Commencing his career with Accenture and Gartner in Tokyo, Steve has worked extensively across cross-border commercial engagement, stakeholder relationship development and international market expansion activities involving Japanese and international organisations.
Steve has supported commercial partnership development, market entry activities and international engagement initiatives across sectors including healthcare, sustainability, clean energy, advanced technology and international trade. His experience includes facilitating cross-border business relationships, coordinating strategic introductions and supporting commercial engagement activities involving government, industry and private sector stakeholders throughout Japan and broader Asia Pacific markets.
Operating directly within Japan, Steve maintains extensive business and stakeholder networks developed through long term in market engagement and ongoing relationship management across both metropolitan and regional Japan. His practical understanding of Japanese business culture, communication practices and relationship driven commercial environments supports effective engagement between Tasmanian businesses and Japanese stakeholders.
Steve’s role within Talent Advisory’s international engagement activities focuses on supporting practical commercial outcomes, relationship development and international market engagement opportunities for Tasmanian businesses.
Jerry Singh
International Consultant, Singapore
Jerry Singh is an International Business Advisor based in Singapore, bringing more than two decades of experience across international trade, commercial strategy, legal advisory and global business transformation throughout Asia Pacific. His experience spans major multinational organisations, venture building, global procurement, international sourcing and strategic commercial negotiations across industries including mining, FMCG, technology, telecommunications, supply chain and manufacturing.
Jerry previously held senior commercial and legal leadership roles with organisations including BHP and British Telecom, where he led large scale international transformation, sourcing and commercial programmes across multiple countries and jurisdictions. His experience includes overseeing a $3.4 billion transformation programme at BHP, managing global vendor and commercial networks, and delivering significant operational and contractual outcomes across international markets.
Based in Singapore with extensive networks throughout Asia Pacific, Jerry supports organisations exploring international trade opportunities, manufacturing partnerships, commercial growth and strategic expansion into global markets. Backed by extensive experience across legal, commercial and operational leadership, Jerry brings practical insight into international business, cross border engagement and long term strategic growth.