As Practice Lead \u2013 Regional Executive Search at Miller Leith, Zoe has built her career on connecting visionary leaders with opportunities that not only strengthen organisations but also create lasting impact in the regions they call home.<\/p>\n
Born and raised in Ballarat, with family still based there for more than 45 years, Zoe\u2019s deep local ties give her authenticity, credibility, and insight into the communities she serves. With 21 years of recruitment experience<\/strong>, and a career dedicated to supporting regional executives, boards, and councils, Zoe brings unmatched perspective to the leadership challenges and opportunities in Regional Victoria.<\/p>\n From the beginning of her career, Zoe has been drawn to regional communities. She\u2019s worked closely with organisations across health, education, not for profit, manufacturing, mining, and construction,<\/strong>\u00a0the sectors that underpin regional economic growth and community strength.<\/p>\n Her expertise lies in long-term capability planning<\/strong>. Zoe values executive search as more than filling an immediate vacancy, it\u2019s about ensuring leaders and communities grow together. She has helped organisations navigate critical moments such as succession planning and leadership transitions<\/strong>, where confidentiality and trust are essential in closely connected regional ecosystems.<\/p>\n Over the years, Zoe has successfully placed dozens of executives, from C-suite leaders to transformational change agents, with an impressive retention rate that reflects her ability to match leaders with organisations where they will thrive.<\/p>\n Zoe\u2019s approach goes well beyond recruitment. She\u2019s immersed in the regional ecosystem, staying close to industry needs through board positions, council engagement, community events, site visits, and local networks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Some of her recent contributions include:<\/p>\n Serving on the RDA Grampians Board<\/strong>, shaping strategies around industry growth, infrastructure, workforce, and collaborative leadership.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Partnering with Western District Health Service<\/strong>, leading searches for executive directors of People & Wellbeing and Aged Care, roles critical to regional health and community care.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Touring Gekko Mining Services<\/strong>, gaining insights into local innovation and talent needs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Celebrating at the Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards<\/strong> and engaging with leaders at the Herald Sun Bush Summit<\/strong>, where regional opportunities and challenges take centre stage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n This community immersion<\/strong> is also a key part of Zoe\u2019s candidate care. She partners with relocation agencies to support executives and their families as they transition into regional life, from schools and housing to spousal employment and community integration.<\/p>\n One of Zoe\u2019s biggest differentiators in regional executive search is her ability to reframe leadership roles<\/strong>. She helps boards and organisations articulate not just the functional requirements of a position, but the broader community impact and visibility<\/strong> of the role.<\/p>\n For regional leaders, the opportunity to influence both business outcomes and community wellbeing is a powerful drawcard \u2014 and Zoe has become known for positioning roles in a way that resonates with the very best talent.<\/p>\n The impact Zoe has is echoed in the voices of her clients and candidates.<\/p>\n One client recently shared:<\/p>\n \u201cI was genuinely impressed by Zoe\u2019s ability to source high-quality candidates purely through her network and referrals \u2013 no job boards, no ads. Her knowledge and responsiveness were exceptional. She kept us informed every step of the way, which made my job easier. Highly recommend Zoe!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n And from a candidate\u2019s perspective:<\/p>\n \u201cHer availability, even during early mornings and late nights, was immensely helpful. Zoe set me up for success. She stood out in a sea of recruiters because of her professionalism, energy, and insights.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n These testimonials highlight Zoe\u2019s reputation as both a trusted advisor and a genuine partner in leadership journeys.<\/p>\n At Miller Leith, we\u2019re proud to have Zoe leading our Regional Executive Search practice. Her ability to connect metro and regional leadership teams, combined with her passion for strengthening communities across health, education, not for profit, manufacturing, mining, and construction, ensures that organisations are not only finding talent but also building leadership capability that drives long-term growth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n As Zoe puts it:<\/p>\n \u201cRegional leadership isn\u2019t just about filling roles. It\u2019s about building capability for the future \u2014 ensuring that leaders, organisations, and communities grow together.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n As regional industries continue to evolve, the need for visionary leadership has never been greater. Zoe\u2019s work plays a vital role in ensuring organisations are ready for this future, and that leaders who choose regional Victoria can thrive both professionally and personally.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve spent time in Regional Victoria\u2019s business or community circles, chances are you\u2019ve crossed paths with Zoe Allan, or at least felt the impact of her work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":15099,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[65,64,66],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15094","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-employer-insights","category-employment-market-insights","category-life-at-miller-leith"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.millerleith.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15094","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.millerleith.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.millerleith.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.millerleith.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.millerleith.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15094"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.millerleith.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15094\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15108,"href":"https:\/\/www.millerleith.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15094\/revisions\/15108"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.millerleith.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/media\/15099"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.millerleith.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15094"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.millerleith.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15094"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.millerleith.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15094"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}A Career Dedicated to Regional Victoria<\/h2>\n
Connecting with Community and Industry<\/h2>\n
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Role Reframing: A Regional Differentiator<\/h2>\n
In Their Words: Zoe\u2019s Impact<\/h2>\n
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Building the Future of Regional Leadership<\/h2>\n
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If you\u2019re interested in understanding more about leadership salaries, workforce trends, and the state of the job market in Regional Victoria, explore our FY2026 Salary Guide.<\/a> And if you\u2019d like to get to know Zoe<\/a> and the rest of our specialists, you can meet them on our Meet the Team<\/a> page.<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"