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Careers AND Candidates

Careers and Candidates is a specialist boutique recruitment firm serving the Victorian market and dedicated to matching the right talent with the right opportunity across permanent, contract and temporary engagements. The firm focuses on accounting and finance functions as well as clerical and administrative roles, partnering with organisations of all sizes in both commercial and nonprofit sectors to secure hard to find technical skill sets and dependable support staff. With a consultative approach, its experienced consultants invest time to understand technical requirements, values, leadership expectations and team culture, then present targeted shortlists that balance capability and fit. Typical finance mandates range from CFO, Group Financial Controller and Commercial Manager through to Financial and Statutory Accounting, Management Accounting, Business Partnering, Internal Audit and Risk, Tax, BI and data analysis, systems accounting that bridges IT and finance, and interim change management and consulting. On the clerical and administration side, the practice recruits Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll specialists from officer to senior manager levels. Candidates can expect timely, respectful communication, including responses to applications within forty eight hours and returned calls or emails within twenty four hours, along with practical feedback on interviews and CVs so they can present their best selves. Clients benefit from market insight, transparent advice and a commitment to integrity, accountability and collaboration that underpins every assignment and drives long term relationships and repeat business. Whether a client needs an immediate interim resource to cover a skills gap or a strategically important permanent hire to lead a function, Careers and Candidates brings deep functional knowledge, a strong local network and a service ethic aimed at making hiring and job seeking straightforward, efficient and successful.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingTemporary StaffingManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)InsuranceInvestment ManagementFinTech

HQMelbourne, Australia

KeyMoves

KeyMoves is a boutique recruitment agency established in late 2019 that specializes exclusively in the Accounting and Legal professional services market across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, serving clients throughout Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. Co owned by Michael Phillips and James Dowdeswell, who bring more than 20 years of international recruitment experience across the UK and Australia, the firm focuses on building long term relationships with Big 4, Mid Tier and larger suburban accounting and legal practices, and recruits at every level from Graduate through to Partner. Reflecting its Search Smarter ethos, KeyMoves delivers a consultative, transparent process grounded in deep local market knowledge, open communication and trust. The team recruits across Business Services, Taxation, Audit and Risk (both Internal and External), Consulting and Advisory, Corporate Finance, Legal and Administration or Business Support, with recent opportunities spanning roles such as Senior Auditor, Business Advisory Senior Accountant, Business Advisory Manager, Business Services Manager and Senior Business Services Accountant. Candidates benefit from a high touch approach that values confidentiality above all else, with a clear commitment to never share details with a client without explicit approval, along with practical support in resume preparation, interview tips, interview attire and salary packaging. Clients gain access to specialist consultants who understand the nuances of professional services hiring and present only suitable shortlists, including access to unadvertised vacancies through strong market networks. The firm has been recognized with the Excellence in Customer Service Award at the CommBank Young Hero Awards, underscoring its focus on outcomes and service quality. With consultants who have hands on insight into accounting and legal markets, KeyMoves combines executive level search capability with day to day permanent hiring to help practices secure high calibre talent efficiently and ethically.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Project ManagementFinance & AccountingLegal & Compliance

HQMelbourne, Australia

Mercia Recruitment Ltd

Mercia Recruitment Ltd is referenced here as a recruitment company, but the publicly available information provided is extremely limited. The supplied website link resolves to a generic holding page stating that the website is closed, and the accompanying LinkedIn fields contain no description, industry, headcount, or founding year. As a result, specific details such as markets served, geographic coverage, leadership, and contact channels cannot be confirmed from these sources. Based on its name, the organization operated as a recruitment business focused on connecting employers with qualified talent and supporting job seekers through the hiring process. In the absence of verified statements, any characterizations of its services, sectors, or seniority levels should be treated as general functions common to recruitment agencies rather than confirmed attributes of this firm. Typically, agencies of this type deliver a mix of permanent hiring solutions, contract or interim placements that enable workforce flexibility, and executive search geared toward senior leadership roles, alongside candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer management. They generally work across client discovery, role definition, targeted outreach, shortlisting, and post placement support to help ensure retention and performance. Without an active website or populated LinkedIn profile, no authoritative company description, case studies, or sector specialisms are available, and no phone numbers or email addresses can be extracted. If more accurate profiling is required, additional corroborating sources such as an official registry filing, archived website snapshots, or verified social pages would be needed to confirm the firm's operational status and focus. The summary here therefore reflects a careful, non speculative synthesis of the limited material at hand.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAll industriesGeneralist - white collar professionalsSenior Executives

HQNottingham, United Kingdom

Hazel Executive & Boards

Hazel Executive & Boards is an Australian owned executive search and advisory firm focused on building effective leadership across the public sector and for purpose organisations. The firm partners with boards, CEOs, and senior executives to deliver CEO and board search, senior executive recruitment, interim executive appointments, succession planning, market mapping, and strategic advisory services. With deep sector knowledge gained from years of service to government departments and agencies, statutory authorities, non profits, educational institutions, health and community services, environment and justice portfolios, and membership based bodies, Hazel is trusted for critical leadership appointments where alignment to mission and values is essential. The team leads retained, research led searches that are discreet, thorough, and outcome focused, combining structured market mapping with targeted outreach to passive candidates and a rigorous assessment process. Hazel operates with a warm and human approach, listening first, tailoring strategies to each client’s culture and context, and treating every stakeholder with respect and empathy. The firm’s values emphasize collaboration, trust, purpose driven impact, courage, and consistently exceeding expectations, which translates into transparent communication, evidence based advice, and long term relationship building. Hazel is progressing toward B Corporation certification and embeds social and environmental purpose in its work; through the Hazel Fund it donates a portion of annual profit to causes aligned with its mission. Led by Founder and Managing Partner Jarrod McLauchlan, Hazel leverages a national network and decades of experience to help organisations appoint leaders who can shape culture, policy, and performance, and to help leaders find platforms where their impact can be realized. From succession planning and board renewal through to interim leadership during periods of change, Hazel brings integrity, sector insight, and a commitment to community outcomes to every engagement.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsGovernment AdministrationLaw EnforcementMilitary & DefensePharmaceuticalsBiotechnologyMedical Devices

HQMelbourne, Australia

New Beginnings Skills International

New Beginnings Skills International is an Australia based recruitment and sourcing services company dedicated to solving skills shortages by connecting employers with high quality local and overseas talent. Established in August 2022 by Managing Director Paul Birch, an Australian citizen and resident with more than 35 years of international corporate experience, the firm blends ethical, compliant hiring with deep market knowledge to support both employers and candidates. Its integrated offering spans domestic and overseas skills sourcing and placement, recruitment process outsourcing, offshoring employment of talent, visa application support, relocation and transition, training and skills upgrade, workforce consulting, and tailored services and support for skilled migrants and international students. The team serves core sectors including road transport and logistics, public transport, aviation, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, property services, and waste and circular economy, applying a rigorous screening process to ensure skills and safety standards are met. With recruiters in Australia, India, and the Philippines and strong partnerships across Southeast Asia, MENA, and Europe, New Beginnings Skills provides global reach and local expertise, sourcing from key talent markets such as India, China, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Nepal, and Thailand. Delivery models are flexible, covering permanent recruitment, interim and contract engagements, and end to end RPO programs that build sustainable talent pipelines. Candidates receive practical, people centered guidance including job search support, interview readiness, resume preparation, and tailored coaching, with additional assistance for accompanying family members to ease settlement and employment transitions. Guided by a strong commitment to ethics, compliance, professionalism, quality, innovation, collaboration, and community impact, the company partners with clients to meet immediate hiring needs and long term workforce strategies while helping skilled professionals and students begin a new life and career in Australia.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingRPOSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationIndustrial MachineryChemical ManufacturingElectrical Engineering

HQMelbourne, Australia

Bridge Staff Solutions

Bridge Staff Solutions is a Melbourne-based recruitment agency that bridges employers across Australia to pre-screened and pre-vetted staff for permanent and ongoing roles. Operating on a success-fee, non-labour hire model in which employers hire candidates directly, the firm structures each engagement around clear role-critical criteria and decision-ready shortlists. Consultants take time to understand the role, environment, and success factors beyond the job description, then run structured pre-screening focused on capability, availability, and workplace expectations, followed by pre-vetting that verifies work rights, role-relevant licences, and references. This disciplined approach reduces hiring risk, improves role alignment, and strengthens retention by grounding decisions in verified checks rather than volume of applicants. Employers receive straightforward communication, time-bound updates, and coordinated follow-up from first contact through to placement and commencement, while candidates benefit from transparent expectations, respectful feedback, and matching that prioritises fit over speed. With more than 250 successful placements and coverage that spans Melbourne and selected roles nationwide, Bridge Staff Solutions supports a broad range of industries and role types, from skilled to unskilled positions. According to its public profile, the company focuses on delivering swift, certain outcomes and cutting red tape to accelerate typical hiring timelines from months to weeks. In addition to core recruitment support, Bridge Staff Solutions provides integrated pathways for new Australians by aligning recruitment and job seeking with immigration and settlement considerations to enable fast, visa-compliant starts for skilled migrants. For both employers and job seekers, the agency replaces uncertainty with clarity, offering role-aligned shortlists, industry-relevant insight, and accountable follow-through that turns intent into results without unnecessary complexity.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtRPOAll industriesGeneralist - white collar professionalsGeneralist - blue collar professionals

HQMelbourne, Australia

Talentify Partners

Talentify Partners is an Australian recruitment agency based in Melbourne that believes recruitment is about more than filling roles; it is about connecting people with purpose. Built on purpose, shaped by experience, and guided by a values led approach, the firm brings over 30 years of combined industry expertise to every engagement. Talentify Partners focuses on four specialist practices: Accounting and Finance; Audit, Risk and Compliance; Business Support and Customer Service; and Technology. The team delivers permanent recruitment, contract solutions, and executive search across commercial and financial sectors and broader industry, covering needs from transactional hires to executive level leadership. Their process is deliberately people first and consultative, prioritising cultural alignment, capability, and long term impact. For critical or high volume campaigns, they design and facilitate tailored assessment centres to evaluate skills, behaviors, and potential, supporting graduate intakes, leadership selection, and project ramp ups. For contract and temporary needs, they act quickly and manage payroll, onboarding, and support to ensure a seamless experience. Candidates benefit from practical coaching, including resume guidance and interview preparation, while clients receive market insight, salary trends, and transparent communication throughout the search. Typical appointments include financial control, commercial finance, payroll, AP and AR, internal audit, operational and enterprise risk, regulatory compliance, reception and administration, office management, customer operations and team leadership, as well as technology roles across infrastructure, development, and support. By balancing pace with precision, Talentify Partners builds long term relationships and delivers outcomes that feel human and commercially sound. The firm stands for integrity, care, and clear communication, providing continued post placement support to help people thrive and businesses grow. In short, they simplify hiring and amplify outcomes so every hire adds real value.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceFinTechManagement ConsultingLegal

HQMelbourne, Australia

Chelgrave Contracting Australia

Founded in Melbourne in 1979, Chelgrave Contracting Australia is one of the countrys longest established labour hire specialists, delivering shutdown and maintenance workforce solutions across Australia. As a family run business, Chelgrave combines personal service with deep trade and technical expertise to supply qualified tradespeople and technical professionals for short and long term assignments, covering temporary, contract and permanent needs. The company provides nationwide coverage 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and operates with a rigorous focus on risk mitigation, ensuring wages, licensing and conditions comply with relevant awards, agreements and laws. Chelgrave supplies supplementary technical and trades labour and outsourced mechanical and electrical maintenance teams to sectors including food, beverage and other FMCG, steel, paper, packaging, water treatment and allied industries, as well as general manufacturing and engineering, rail, and oil and gas. Its Technical Professionals division delivers supervisors, engineers, drafting and scientific talent alongside experienced trades, ensuring clients receive people with the right tickets and capability to hit the ground running. Chelgrave is certified to ISO 9001 for quality, ISO 45001 for health and safety and ISO 14001 for environment, and holds Victorian labour hire licence VICLHL02148. A Zero Harm safety philosophy underpinned by initiatives such as Take 5, pre assignment site safety audits, regular site visits, and ongoing employee assessment helps drive strong WHS outcomes. Long standing client partnerships include major industrial and FMCG brands such as Bluescope Steel, Oceania Glass, Asahi Beverages, Lion Dairy and Drinks and BOC Gases. With over four decades of experience, Chelgrave provides tailored shutdown, maintenance and labour solutions that align workforce supply with operational demands, whether augmenting in house teams, filling critical technical roles or delivering full crews for planned outages and capital works.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingPermanent RecruitmentAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseUtilitiesSupply Chain ManagementFreight Forwarding

HQMelbourne, Australia

Rusher Rogers

Rusher Rogers is an Australian recruitment agency founded in 1996 that delivers permanent, temporary, and contract hiring solutions with a strong focus on quality, speed, and cultural fit. Headquartered in Victoria with operations in Queensland, the firm is known for placing high performing candidates across shared services, operations, and office support functions, and has built deep expertise serving the non profit sector, early stage startups, and professional services environments. Their approach begins with understanding the full context of each role, the pivotal working relationships it touches, and the behavioral indicators that signal a strong culture match, enabling the team to move quickly while maintaining rigor in shortlisting and selection. In addition to day to day hiring, Rusher Rogers conducts board and executive appointments for mission driven organizations and provides HR services that help clients optimize performance and navigate workforce challenges. The agency is a licenced Labour Hire Provider in Victoria and an RCSA Corporate Member, underscoring its commitment to compliance and industry best practice, and it has been recognized for excellence in office support and administration recruitment in Victoria. Rusher Rogers supports both clients and candidates with practical resources, including guidance for temps and working holiday visa holders, streamlined timesheets and payroll, and safety information for remote and hybrid work. Testimonials consistently highlight the firm’s honest communication, strategic advice, and hands on care, as well as its ability to understand an organization’s culture and deliver shortlists that translate into long term success. With more than two decades of market presence and a boutique, relationship led model, Rusher Rogers partners with businesses of all sizes to build teams that lift performance and extend positive culture.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingFundraisingSocial ServicesEnvironmental ConservationAccounting (Audit, Tax)Human ResourcesTechnical Writing

HQMelbourne, Australia

Lucida

Lucida is a values based technology recruitment consultancy that helps businesses hire and retain engaged, committed people by combining values led talent acquisition with the principles of behavioral science. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Melbourne, the firm goes beyond matching technical skills to roles, focusing on culture add, measurable outcomes, and long term retention. Lucida delivers three core solutions: executive search for leadership and scarce senior specialists, permanent recruitment across key technology and go to market functions, and recruitment process outsourcing where embedded teams scale hiring as an extension of in house talent. Its Define, Design, Deliver approach starts by decoding a clients values code and business priorities, then crafting a tailored blueprint and executing data informed, repeatable hiring processes. The firm specializes in high demand domains including software development, data and analytics, cloud and infrastructure, cybersecurity, telecommunications and SATCOM, product management, project delivery and transformation, CX, UX and service design, as well as select sales and commercial roles. Advisory led support improves workforce planning, succession strategy, employer branding, ATS and process efficiency, lifting productivity and retention. Lucida has helped build teams for industry leaders and fast growth companies such as Telstra, SEEK, NAB, Rubicon Water, MedAdvisor, and Xero, and has a strong track record placing Australian Government security cleared IT experts. Its network spans the UK, Europe, and Oceania, giving clients access to a global pool while maintaining local market insight. Beyond delivery, Lucida contributes to the ecosystem through mentoring with The Workplace Accelerator and Startupbootcamp, sponsoring Melbourne based Elixir and Rust meetups, and judging the TechDiversity Awards. Clients choose Lucida for outcome focus, speed, and accountability; candidates value transparent guidance and an empathetic process that aligns personal values with meaningful work to create enduring career relationships.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceInvestment ManagementFinTechGovernment Administration

HQMelbourne, Australia

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