Who’s Speaking at HR Retail Australia 2026

Joshua Bamford

Joshua Bamford is the Human Resources Director at M&H Ward Group, a multi-award-winning McDonald's franchise employing over 700 people across seven restaurants in Queensland.

An award-winning HR leader, Joshua specialises in workforce strategy, frontline leadership, and innovative recruitment approaches that help businesses attract, engage, and retain talent in today's evolving labour market. He is recognised for developing practical employment pathways that improve workforce sustainability while delivering measurable business outcomes.

Beyond his role at M&H Ward Group, Joshua serves as Chair of the Darling Downs Disability Employment Taskforce and actively contributes to regional workforce initiatives. He is passionate about helping organisations build resilient, inclusive, and high-performing workforces through practical, commercially focused HR strategies.