
Gemma Wheeler-Carver
Special Counsel
Kennedy Vinciullo
Gemma Wheeler Carver is a Special Counsel at Kennedy Vinciullo and an experienced employment and workplace relations lawyer. She is passionate about helping businesses understand their obligations and build proactive, compliant workplace practices that minimise risk and foster positive employee relations.
Gemma advises on the full spectrum of employment law, including HR compliance, disciplinary processes, performance management, enterprise agreements, terminations, workplace investigations, and Fair Work matters. She also practises in commercial and litigation, providing clients with strategic, commercially focused guidance when disputes arise.
Having worked with a broad range of small to medium sized businesses across multiple industries as well as advising individual employees, Gemma brings a balanced, practical, and grounded approach to workplace issues. She is skilled at identifying potential risks before they escalate and supporting clients to resolve matters efficiently and confidently.
Gemma is committed to empowering organisations through education and clear communication, ensuring they understand not only their legal requirements but also how to implement sustainable, people focused practices in the modern workplace
SESSIONS
3:50
Interactive Scenario: Social media & Employee Conduct — Top Risks and Practical Tips for Employers
This session explores the most common issues arising in workplaces today, including employee misconduct, freedom of expression, workplace investigations, policy gaps, and reputational risk. Delegates will gain practical tips on managing social media issues confidently, reducing legal exposure, and ensuring workplace policies remain fit for purpose in 2026.
• Understand key social media and misconduct risks
• Learn practical investigation and response strategies
• Ensure policies remain fit for purpose in 2026
Gemma Wheeler-Carver, Special Counsel, Kennedy Vinciullo
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