Lara Burgess is a Talent Manager at Taylor | Australia, based in Sydney, where she specializes in construction talent acquisition across New South Wales. She focuses on connecting critical talent with projects in the commercial, health, education, residential, and mixed-use sectors. Prior to joining Taylor in 2025, Lara served as a Talent Manager at Quinton Anthony, an executive search and leadership advisory firm specializing in construction and natural resources. Her extensive recruitment background also includes a tenure as Talent Manager for NSW, VIC, and WA at Roberts Co, a tier-one construction firm. Earlier in her career, she held senior recruitment and business development roles at STREAM Recruitment, Assign Recruitment, and BriX Projects, as well as a consultant role focusing on NSW Government recruitment at Charterhouse Partnership. Lara’s expertise spans the full talent lifecycle, from strategic sourcing and talent mapping to leadership assessment and onboarding.