Emmah O’Connell is the founder and director of EOC Group, a South Australian-based consultancy delivering tailored HR and recruitment solutions to businesses across Australia. With over 15 years of experience across civil construction, renewable energy, and HR leadership, Emmah works with companies that lack internal HR teams or need flexible, scalable support to thrive.
Emmah’s journey is one of resilience and determination. She became a mother at 18 while completing Year 12, balancing study, parenthood, and work. Every achievement since has been earned through hard work, grit, and a deep commitment to creating a better life – for herself, her family, and her clients.
At the heart of EOC Group is a consultative, relationship-driven approach. Unlike others, Emmah and her team truly integrate with their client partners, taking the time to understand their businesses, their people, and their unique goals. It’s this personalised, hands-on style that sets EOC Group apart – delivering practical, people-focused solutions that drive real results.
Emmah is also the proud co-founder of Gundilya, an Indigenous-owned business focused on mentoring and supporting individuals and communities through culturally inclusive pathways to employment and business. This initiative reflects her wider mission to empower others and create meaningful change.
A proud mum of three and local netball enthusiast, Emmah leads with heart, authenticity, and vision. Her story proves that success doesn’t come from circumstance, but from character, connection, and the courage to do things differently.
