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Maxima Group

Founded in 1985, Maxima is a national, for purpose, not for profit employment services organisation operating on the ground in communities across every Australian state. The company partners with employers to help people into meaningful employment and lives its commitment to purpose over profit through customer focused, accredited and approved services that reframe what is possible for job seekers and businesses. For individuals, Maxima supports pathways into work through apprenticeships and traineeships, job matching across temporary and permanent roles, skills development, mentoring, and tailored assistance for people with disability, injury or a health condition, including delivery of Inclusive Employment Australia services in Western Australia and Southern Adelaide. The organisation also champions First Nations employment through dedicated programs and community engagement. For employers, Maxima streamlines hiring with a full recruitment service spanning temporary, seasonal and ongoing placements, access to apprentices and trainees via a host employer model, and disciplined compliance built around rigorous screening, reference checking, skills testing, security and working with children clearances, VEVO work rights verification, and proactive quality control. Industry coverage is broad and includes industrial and skilled trades such as horticulture, bricklaying, warehousing and general labour, as well as office administration, customer service, IT, hospitality and health administration support, enabling clients to hire across multiple functions with one partner. In the last 12 months the team filled over 1500 roles and supported 428 apprentices and trainees, and 11 percent of customers identify as First Nations, underscoring an enduring commitment to inclusion and reconciliation. With a national job board, employer support and mentoring, and nearly four decades of experience, Maxima helps people land first jobs, change careers, and build teams while handling the admin and on the job support so workforces can thrive.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingPayrolling/EORHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsAutomotiveAerospaceDefense

HQAdelaide, Australia

UKnighted Recruitment

UKnighted Recruitment is an Australian recruitment partner dedicated to the built environment, connecting visionary employers with top tier talent across commercial construction, architecture, and interior design. Combining deep sector knowledge with a fast, personal approach, the firm supports builders, developers, contractors, and design studios nationwide, delivering hires who are both culture aligned and project ready. From early concept to handover, UKnighted covers the full project lifecycle, recruiting architects, designers, documenters, BIM specialists, project and studio managers, client side and contractor side project managers, construction and site managers, contract administrators, project engineers, estimators and quantity surveyors, planners and schedulers, commercial and procurement leaders, HSEQ professionals, and business operations roles including communications and business development. Clients rely on UKnighted for permanent recruitment, targeted executive search for leaders such as principals, directors, and construction operations managers, and agile contract solutions to help teams scale for programs and peak delivery periods. Candidates benefit from transparent communication, market insight, and access to curated opportunities with respected employers across Australia. With a boutique team and a relationship led model, UKnighted moves quickly without sacrificing quality, using intelligent sourcing, rigorous shortlisting, and clear feedback loops to create placements that last. Testimonials reference responsive service, after hours support, and commitment to honoring guarantees, reflecting a straightforward, accountable way of working. Whether building a studio leadership bench, staffing a major commercial fit out, or adding specialist capability in sustainability, facade, or services engineering, UKnighted focuses on outcomes that lift project performance and advance careers. The result is a recruitment experience that is easy to engage, precise in delivery, and aligned to the pace and standards of the Australian built environment.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionAccounting (Audit, Tax)Human ResourcesTechnical Writing

HQMelbourne, Australia

OCC Services

Founded in 1995, OCC Services is an Australian labour hire and recruitment company that deploys skilled blue collar and white collar talent across construction, mining, and infrastructure projects nationwide. Headquartered in North Melbourne with operations in Queensland and Western Australia, the business supports local, metro, and FIFO workforces and is trusted by leading contractors and builders. OCC specialises in construction labour hire and dedicated traffic management services, complemented by general recruitment capabilities that scale for both small and large projects. The companys delivery model focuses on superior account management, transparent pricing, and responsive service to provide cost effective staffing solutions that improve safety, productivity, and efficiency on site. Safety and compliance sit at the core of its operations, with strong emphasis on OH and S, site readiness, and ongoing workforce support. In Western Australia, OCC actively supplies personnel into both metro and FIFO roles and provides branded PPE, rapid mobilization, and consistent pay cycles to ensure workers are job ready and clients can maintain program certainty. The firm champions inclusion and mental wellbeing, with initiatives that promote mental health and women in construction. Through Moorditj Danjoo, an alliance network Employment Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Western Australia, OCC provides ongoing mentoring and support so candidates are work, job, and life ready, creating sustainable pathways in construction, mining, hospitality, and business. OCC also partners with A2B Personnel to strengthen Indigenous recruitment outcomes. Longstanding relationships with tier one and mid tier clients reflect the companys values of integrity, reliability, safety, relationships, and family. Whether supplying traffic controllers, site crews, or skilled specialists for short term, ongoing, or permanent needs, OCC Services aligns talent to project demand so that Opportunity Creates Careers for the people and businesses it serves.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationMaritime

HQMelbourne, Australia

Ironside Resources

Ironside Resources is an Australian, veteran owned recruitment and workforce solutions firm dedicated to connecting ADF veterans and their families with civilian careers across the country. Founded in 2012 by Army veteran Glen Ferrarotto, the business blends tailored support for candidates with pragmatic services for employers, operating as a certified social enterprise through Social Traders and reinvesting the majority of profits into veteran impact programs. Built on traditional recruitment best practice, Ironside delivers permanent placement, labour hire and contractor workforce solutions, and consulting support that helps organizations design veteran hiring pathways and translate military skills into role ready capability. The team is made up of veterans, spouses, and industry professionals who understand the language of defense service and the needs of business, acting as a bridge that de risks hiring and improves retention. Ironside partners with employers nationwide in sectors such as mining and resources, civil construction and infrastructure, manufacturing and the defense industry, logistics, healthcare, and financial services, with case studies and client logos that include FMG, Thiess, Multiplex, Linfox, Boeing, BAE Systems, Westpac, Sonic Healthcare, and the Australian Taxation Office. For veterans, the firm provides resume writing, coaching, veteran transition resources, and a clear pathway from job discovery through to onboarding, including options to join the Ironside contractor workforce and trucking assignments for those seeking site based work. For employers, Ironside offers a values aligned talent channel informed by the Ironside veteran community, shortlisting that focuses on purpose and cultural fit, and workforce augmentation to close skill gaps quickly and safely. Since inception, the company has helped more than 1000 veterans move into sustainable, purpose aligned roles and continues to build a national community where the value of service is matched with meaningful work.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingTemporary StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationSupply Chain Management

HQCanberra, Australia

ESE Recruitment

Founded in 2002, ESE Recruitment is a boutique Australian recruitment agency headquartered in Ivanhoe, Victoria, that partners with employers and jobseekers across Australia and New Zealand. The firm positions itself as professionals recruiting professionals and is known for simplifying and humanising recruitment through tailored, high touch delivery. ESE Recruitment provides end to end recruitment solutions spanning permanent recruitment, executive search, and temporary and contract staffing, supported by robust HR and payroll capabilities including contractor payrolling, timesheet administration, compliance reporting, and cross border hiring for interstate and New Zealand needs. Clients benefit from consultants who bring real domain backgrounds in science, sales, human resources, construction, and engineering, enabling deeper role understanding and credible engagement with hiring managers and candidates. Beyond core sourcing and selection, the team offers value added services such as salary benchmarking, structured reference checking, psychometric appraisals, interview training, and post placement follow up to ensure retention and performance. ESE Recruitment serves a broad mix of industries with particular traction in construction and engineering as well as professional services functions, and is trusted for supplying both office based professionals and field based casual staff on short and long term assignments. For jobseekers, the agency provides a responsive experience with an active job board, resume upload to a curated talent bank, and career support designed to improve search efficiency and outcomes. The firm embraces diversity, equity and inclusion and promotes a safe, respectful environment where every individual has equal opportunity to succeed. With strong systems, an extensive network, and a values led ethos of integrity, professionalism, and getting the job done with little fuss, ESE Recruitment delivers dependable results and long term relationships for clients and candidates alike.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Chemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQSouthbank, Australia

CMR Personnel

CMR Personnel is a workforce solutions provider serving the Administration and Office support, Call Centre, Construction, Civil, Rail, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mining and Quarrying sectors with over 15 years of experience. Now a part of the APG Workforce group of companies, CMR combines local expertise with national scale to deliver fast, reliable labour hire and recruitment services across Australia. With offices in Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland, the business supports clients operating across multiple sites and states, supplying both skilled and unskilled workers for short term, long term and permanent needs. As part of APG Workforce, an Australian owned company established in 1998, CMR aligns to a people first, safety led operating model that emphasizes accredited processes, risk reduction and engaged account management. Beyond sourcing talent, CMR strengthens workforce capability through training delivered by accredited providers, including workplace OHS compliance and call centre training, as well as nationally recognized qualifications in civil construction, rail infrastructure, warehousing operations and frontline management. Its consultants understand the operating environments of civil and rail projects, industrial and food and beverage manufacturing plants, and broader essential industry settings, focusing on the right mix of skills and attitude to lift productivity and ensure safe operations. CMR supports organizations of all sizes, from SMBs to government and large enterprises, and can rapidly mobilize immediate labour hire to meet surge, seasonal and project based demand while also delivering permanent recruitment for critical roles. The company is committed to cultural diversity, continuous improvement and transparent communication with candidates and hiring teams. Integration with APG Workforce extends CMRs reach, systems and compliance framework, enabling consistent national service standards, workforce management support and meaningful, well supported opportunities for job seekers.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseArchitectureInterior DesignOil & Gas

HQHawthorn East, Australia

Transcend Managed Services

Transcend Managed Services is the recruitment and labour hire arm of Transcend Group, working alongside Transcend Consulting Group Pty Ltd, which specializes in reinforcement drafting, digital engineering and 3D modelling for complex civil and infrastructure projects. As Transcend Managed Services Pty Ltd, the team provides labour hire and recruitment services across construction and infrastructure, heavy manufacturing, engineering and steel markets, aligning every engagement to a clear focus on quality, safety and efficiency. Clients rely on Transcend for flexible workforce solutions that scale with project demands, including temporary labour hire, permanent recruitment and managed service outsourcing. The company also delivers vendor management solutions, offering master and neutral vendor models, direct sourcing programs and structured resource management to improve visibility, compliance and cost control across multi-supplier environments. Whether mobilising skilled trades for site-based works or placing technical and professional talent into plant, fabrication and engineering teams, Transcend operates with a partnership mindset grounded in dependable delivery, transparent communication and practical, deliverable strategies. Their consultants bring a deep understanding of the unique demands of manufacturing, civil and environmental projects, enabling precise matching of capability, certifications and culture. Underpinned by a commitment to high quality outcomes, continual improvement and a win-win approach for customers, staff and suppliers, the business balances speed with diligence, prioritising safe work practices and workforce wellbeing. This values-led approach extends across change management and resource planning support, helping clients adapt to shifting scopes, tighten controls and keep critical milestones on track. From single role fills to multi-site programs under an MSP framework, Transcend Managed Services strives to exceed expectations by uniting disciplined process, market insight and a hands-on service ethos that earns long-term trust.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingMSPAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstruction

HQMelbourne, Australia

Rec People

Rec People is an Australian recruitment partner dedicated to the recreation, sport, aquatics and open space sectors, with a core focus on local government. Founded in 2018 after a decade operating as Rec Relief, the business was created by managing director Mandy Nolton to deliver a mobile, flexible and skilled workforce that can step into council teams and add value from day one. While temporary staffing remains central, Rec People now provides permanent recruitment and project based resourcing options, complemented by mentoring, graduate programs, and targeted recruitment that help new talent enter the sector and support experienced professionals to progress their careers. Based in Port Melbourne, Victoria, the team supports more than 40 councils across the state and is expanding services nationally. Their client base spans local, state and federal government, peak bodies such as VicHealth and VicSport, leisure contract management providers including YMCA, Belgravia and Aligned Leisure, private fitness operators, state and national sporting associations, professional sport, community clubs, consulting firms, community health and sporting event management. Rec People covers a wide range of job families: aquatics and leisure facility operations, lifeguards, swim school, membership sales and customer service, childcare and cafe attendants, through to parks and open space maintenance, turf and playgrounds, sport and recreation development, participation and activation, recreation and open space planning, strategic and urban planning, capital works, project management, facility leadership and contract management. Clients value the firm for fast response, cultural fit, and practical industry know how, supported by an in house mobile workforce of experienced practitioners and advisors who understand how council services operate. For jobseekers, Rec Connect job alerts, coaching and access to temporary assignments provide pathways to stable employment. For hiring managers, flexible staffing models and tailored permanent search processes ensure continuity of community programs and safe, well run facilities.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsGovernment AdministrationLaw EnforcementMilitary & DefensePerforming Arts (Music, Theatre)Visual ArtsMuseums & Galleries

HQPort Melbourne, Australia

Whitcombe

Whitcombe is an Australian owned recruitment and staffing agency headquartered in Melbourne and dedicated to powering the renewable energy transition across Australia, Asia and the Pacific. The firm focuses on the solar, wind and battery energy storage sectors and supports clients across finance, commercial and technical functions, providing tailored solutions for both permanent hiring and contract resourcing needs. With close to 15 years of sector experience and a deep network built across APAC, the Americas and Europe, Whitcombe combines global reach with local market insight to help developers, independent power producers, EPC contractors, engineering consultancies and investors secure the people they need from greenfield development through construction, commissioning and operations. Typical mandates span executive and leadership appointments, project development and delivery, grid connection and electrical engineering, energy market modeling, policy and regulatory expertise, project controls, commercial and PPA strategy, and project finance, including CFA qualified analysts and lenders advisors. The firm offers executive search with dedicated account management and rigorous market mapping, permanent recruitment with clear and timely communication, and agile contract staffing underpinned by a full contracting service that covers hiring, insurances and payroll to mobilize site and office based personnel at short notice. Whitcombe also provides in house consulting for clients seeking embedded recruitment capability and outsourced business development to connect renewable energy businesses across the value chain. Whitcombe supports projects from early site identification and feasibility, resource assessment and development approvals, through detailed design, procurement, construction management, commissioning and handover. Its contracting bench includes construction and project managers, HV supervisors, electrical site engineers and HSE professionals who can be deployed rapidly to meet schedule and compliance milestones aligned with Australian standards and network requirements. On the commercial side the team places analysts, originators and managers across project finance, investment and PPA origination, connecting capital with bankable projects. For technical leadership, Whitcombe recruits principal and discipline leads in electrical, civil and grid, as well as delivery directors capable of steering large scale solar and BESS programs. Guided by an ethical approach, the team does not send unsolicited CVs, only accepts work it can deliver with focus, and prioritizes outcomes that benefit both client and candidate. Led by founder and lead consultant Jack Ensor, Whitcombe is committed to an honest, innovative staffing solution that accelerates the journey to a net zero future.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningAerospaceDefenseConsumer Goods Manufacturing

HQMelbourne, Australia

TMR Recruitment

TMR Recruitment is an Australian recruitment agency specialising in building services, manufacturing, and energy, known for a pragmatic, no nonsense approach to matching talent with opportunity. Established in 2007 by Trudi Hedley and operating with a remote team, the firm partners with clients nationwide and brings more than two decades of on the tools recruiting experience across both agency and client side environments. TMR blends agile resource planning with hands on headhunting, actively pursuing talent rather than waiting for applicants, and focuses on roles spanning HVAC design and construct (project managers, estimators, drafters, engineers), HVAC service (account managers, sales engineers, service technicians, coordinators), refrigeration (service support, refrigeration mechanics, sales engineers), energy (R&D, control systems, mechanical and electrical engineers, energy specialists), manufacturing (application and mechanical engineers, production planners, general management, quality control), and distribution (sales and marketing, support engineers, executive assistants, branch managers). Clients from sectors such as industrial machinery, HVACR, and building services rely on TMR for transparent processes, diligent due diligence, and a targeted hunt for best in market candidates. The teams mission centric culture is reflected in a no mission impossible mindset and a focus on removing headaches and friction from the hiring journey for both employers and candidates. Headquartered out of Melbourne with experience gained locally and internationally, TMR supports growth, transformation, and operational continuity for SMEs and larger enterprises alike, delivering results through permanent search, senior appointments, and flexible talent solutions. With thought leadership across HVACR, construction, and manufacturing and a strong emphasis on long term relationships, TMR positions itself as a specialist partner for companies needing credible, time efficient recruitment that balances technical capability, cultural fit, and future potential.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseArchitectureInterior DesignOil & Gas

HQMelbourne, Australia

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