Rikki Hendon was trained as a social worker.
She was appointed as branch secretary of the CPSU/CSA in 2018, following six years as branch assistant secretary. Over a 13-year career at the Union, her major achievements include securing reclassifications for dental health workers, paid cultural and ceremonial leave, and a permanency process which delivered secure jobs to over 10,000 Western Australians. In her first two years as secretary, Ms Hendon has overseen a major strategic review and implemented reforms to bring union support closer to workplace members.