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Aktrapid

Aktrapid is a specialist healthcare and nursing recruitment agency based in Melbourne, dedicated to recruiting, training, and placing inspiring nurses and support staff where care matters most. Founded in 1987, the agency has provided quality nursing and support personnel to aged care facilities, hospitals, and other healthcare providers across Metropolitan Melbourne, Regional Victoria, and South Australia for nearly four decades. Aktrapid delivers flexible staffing solutions across aged care, hospital settings, home and community care, disability support, and immunisation programs, combining rapid response temporary coverage with contract assignments and permanent placement services. Clients benefit from a 24/7 rostering and allocation model, the ability to request staff by phone at any time, and a streamlined weekly consolidated invoice. For candidates, Aktrapid offers a straightforward hiring process with free induction and training, an easy-to-use app to set availability and manage shifts across 500+ locations, consistent consultant support, and competitive pay with bonuses and rewards. The agency emphasizes comprehensive screening and compliance so facilities receive reliable, fully credentialed professionals ready to deliver safe, person centered care across specialties including general medical, surgical, theatre, anaesthetics, recovery, oncology, urgent care, mental health, and ICU. Aktrapid partners closely with clients to address immediate roster gaps and longer term workforce needs, handling end to end recruitment for sustainable permanent solutions. Community impact is integral to the brand, reflected in the Care in Action podcast and the Akt of Kindness initiative that bring connection and joy to aged care residents. As part of the Chandler holdings, Aktrapid blends the agility of a dedicated nursing agency with the stability of a broader recruitment group, maintaining a concierge level service ethos that builds long lasting relationships with both members and healthcare providers.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingHospital & Health Care (Nursing)Healthcare AdministrationMental Health CareHealthcare & Life SciencesHospitality & RetailGeneralist - blue collar professionals

HQMelbourne, Australia

Platinum Staffing

Platinum Staffing is an Australian staffing specialist focused on hospitality, events, exhibitions, and promotional activations, trusted by leading venues and organizers since 2014. Headquartered in Melbourne with teams in Sydney and Brisbane, the company delivers end to end labour hire solutions that cover high volume temporary rosters, temp to perm pathways, and targeted permanent recruitment. Clients rely on Platinum Staffing for meticulously presented front of house and event personnel, including waitstaff, bar and beverage teams, supervisors, concierge and VIP hosts, brand ambassadors, registration and crowd teams, as well as behind the scenes event crew, site labourers, and licensed forklift drivers to support bump in, operations, and logistics. Known for a family owned, people first culture, Platinum Staffing invests heavily in training, onboarding, and presentation standards so each team member represents the client brand with confidence and consistency. A strong compliance framework underpins delivery, including labour hire licensing where required, right to work checks, workplace safety, and accurate payroll, supported by digital scheduling, timesheets, and transparent reporting. The agency curates the right team rather than simply filling shifts, combining a deep casual talent network with proactive account management and 24x7 responsiveness to meet demand spikes across race days, festivals, conferences, retail pop ups, and large venue service. Their track record spans premium experiences such as the Melbourne Cup Carnival, major arena and convention centre programs, and marquee events like the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, alongside brand activations and retail campaigns. For employers, Platinum Staffing offers flexible resourcing to scale operations, improve service quality, and control costs, plus permanent search for venue management, operations, and head office roles. For candidates, it provides varied assignments, fair pay, supportive coaching, and clear progression. The result is a reliable, polished, and agile workforce that elevates guest experiences and helps businesses perform at their best.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentPayrolling/EORHotel ManagementCulinary ArtsTravel & Tourism OperationsBroadcastingPublishingOnline Media

HQMelbourne, Australia

Advance Thinking

Advance Thinking is a boutique Australian IT recruitment agency dedicated to sourcing extraordinary technology talent and delivery teams for organizations across Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. Founded in 2009, the firm blends deep business and technology experience with laser targeted sourcing to identify both active and hard to find passive candidates, from software engineers and data scientists to scrum masters, business analysts, project, program and portfolio managers, cybersecurity specialists, and technology leaders. Its approach is deliberately personalized, rejecting one size fits all solutions in favor of tailored search strategies aligned to each client’s goals, culture, and operating DNA. Clients rely on Advance Thinking for flexible engagement models that range from transactional assignments to full service support, including permanent recruitment, contractor augmentation, and short term staffing to strengthen existing teams. With a strong emphasis on cultural alignment, confidentiality, and speed, consultants curate shortlists that enable new hires to hit the ground running while protecting sensitive information and saving valuable time for hiring leaders. The firm’s delivery ethos focuses on building the right team composition, ensuring the fusion of skills, passion, and team fit that powers consistent outcomes and accelerates digital transformation. From SMEs to multinationals in regulated sectors like banking and insurance, clients commend the quality of connections, responsiveness, and ongoing support for contractors throughout their assignments. Advance Thinking maintains long term relationships with candidates and managers alike, offering clear communication, honest feedback, and diligent post placement care to sustain performance over the life of an engagement. Whether the brief involves a single specialist or an entire delivery capability, the team applies pragmatic, outcome oriented recruitment methods to uncover high caliber professionals and assemble the right mix of talent that drives innovation, enhances agility, and delivers measurable business impact.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingTemporary StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceBankingInsuranceInvestment Management

HQMelbourne, Australia

Momentum Search and Selection

Momentum Search and Selection is a full service talent acquisition specialist founded in 2013 and focused on Digital, Technology, and Business Transformation across Australia and the wider APAC region. Founded by Director Alan Herrity, who brings over 20 years of recruitment and consulting experience across the UK, Europe, and Australia, the firm blends executive search rigor with agile delivery to solve complex hiring challenges. Momentum delivers executive search, permanent recruitment, and contract solutions through a networked solution that combines technology, deep research, and long standing candidate relationships to identify and engage passive talent with precision and discretion. By uncovering motivations before introducing opportunities, the team presents curated shortlists aligned to skills, leadership capability, personality, and cultural fit, helping clients hire the right person the first time. Acting as a bridge between traditional recruitment agencies and consulting firms, Momentum manages risk end to end, takes accountability for project outcomes, and delivers defined pieces of work where needed. Clients benefit from transparent process, market insight, and disciplined assessment, while candidates experience attentive engagement supported by a dedicated candidate care program. The firm is a member of the RCSA and operates to recognized industry standards and codes of professional conduct. Typical mandates span senior technology leadership and specialist roles across software engineering, digital product, data and analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, architecture, infrastructure, and delivery management, with coverage across permanent, interim, and contract needs. Whether building leadership benches, scaling delivery teams, or resourcing time critical initiatives, Momentum partners closely with employers to reduce time to hire, lift quality, and secure hard to find talent that advances transformation outcomes.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceCloud ComputingTelecomTechnology & Digital

HQMelbourne, Australia

Axiom Talent

Axiom Talent is a specialist recruitment partner focused on industrial automation, intralogistics, warehouse solutions, and manufacturing across Australia. Founded in 2024 and operating from Melbourne, the firm connects companies with high impact talent across sales, engineering, service, and projects, including technical sales leaders, sales engineers, control systems and electrical engineers, mechanical design engineers, field service and maintenance technicians, and project managers. Axiom Talent supports organizations that design, manufacture, integrate, and maintain automation and material handling technologies, from pallet racking and automated storage solutions to conveyors, ASRS, CNC machinery, and industrial robotics. Known for a transparent and accountable approach, the team runs structured, data led recruitment campaigns that begin with a comprehensive requirements brief, align hiring stakeholders, and set clear timelines. Clients typically receive a qualified shortlist within seven days, accompanied by a campaign report detailing market coverage and candidate progress. Axiom Talent manages interviews, provides references on request, and supports offer negotiation to ensure an efficient and successful close. The firm delivers permanent recruitment and executive headhunting on a retained basis, and also conducts targeted market mapping, talent pooling, and forward pipeline building to de risk critical hiring for growth and projects. Combining AI powered search with extensive local networks, Axiom Talent covers all Australian states and territories and is committed to timely feedback for every candidate engaged in a process. Clients value the extended six month replacement guarantee that underscores the companys commitment to long term hiring outcomes, while candidates appreciate the honest communication and guidance provided throughout their career journeys. In every engagement, Axiom Talent aims to live its promise of Where Talent Meets Opportunity by aligning precise skill sets with mission critical roles across automation enabled operations and modern manufacturing environments.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseAirlines & AviationMaritimeRailroad

HQMelbourne, Australia

Corm

Founded in 2021, Corm is an executive, board and specialist search partner focused on advancing commercially successful, environmentally positive, and sustainability aligned outcomes for its clients. The firm supports investors, asset managers, public and private corporates, NGOs, and public sector organizations operating across sustainable forestry and agriculture, renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure and utilities, impact and real asset investment, environmental markets, responsible minerals development, sustainability and ESG, and technology. Corm delivers three core solutions tailored to leadership, governance, and senior specialist needs: Executive and Board Search, Specialist Search, and Contract and Interim Recruitment. Its approach combines targeted and confidential market mapping with rigorous assessment to identify impactful executives, non executive directors, and senior professionals who can drive strategy, transformation, and measurable ESG performance. Led by founders Dean Barr and Vicki Woodcock, who bring over 50 years of combined search and senior specialist recruitment experience, the team connects purpose driven leaders and technical experts across responsible minerals development, renewable energy, infrastructure and utilities development, impact and real asset investment, environmental markets, forestry and agriculture, sustainability and ESG, technology, and local and state government. Corm emphasizes long term partnerships, transparent communication, and careful alignment of skills, values, and governance requirements to ensure enduring placements. Clients can engage flexible search and recruitment models to support strategic projects, leadership transitions, and organizational change, including interim executives and fixed term specialists. With a mission to collaborate with executive, board, and talent acquisition leaders committed to sustainable business practices, Corm helps organizations secure the talent required to meet economic objectives while advancing environmental impact and sustainability goals. The firm provides a streamlined experience for employers and candidates through dedicated portals for submitting vacancies and resumes, and it is committed to responsible and inclusive practices that reflect its focus on building influential teams for a sustainable future.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningFinTechGovernment AdministrationLaw Enforcement

HQMelbourne, Australia

Smart recruitment services

Smart Recruitment Services is a recruitment firm founded in 2013 that specializes in remote hiring across Australia, Canada, the United States, and Europe while also supporting on site roles when the nature of the job requires physical presence. The company enables employers to build international teams by handling the full hiring lifecycle and the operational responsibilities that follow a successful offer. When a candidate is based in another country, Smart Recruitment Services can act as an employer of record and manage payroll, taxes, benefits, and compliance so clients can onboard quickly and operate within local regulations without standing up their own entities. Its experienced recruiters focus on efficiency and quality, drawing on a strong pipeline of applicants to shorten time to shortlist and time to hire, and maintaining a rigorous screening process to ensure the right fit. The firm primarily delivers permanent recruitment on a success based model, invoicing only after a candidate is hired and remains employed beyond a defined guarantee period, giving clients a low risk, outcome oriented partnership. For organizations that need broader support, the team can run an outsourced recruitment process covering sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer management to scale internal capability during peak demand. Smart Recruitment Services works with local businesses, large national enterprises, and multinational companies, applying practical know how in global mobility and remote work to every engagement. By combining sourcing reach, structured process, and compliance expertise, the firm helps employers access talent across time zones and jurisdictions without adding administrative burden. Its lean team emphasizes transparent communication and candidate care to protect employer brand while partnering closely with hiring managers to calibrate requirements, refine selection criteria, and secure acceptance, ensuring each placement supports long term success.

Permanent RecruitmentRPOPayrolling/EORAll industriesGeneralist - white collar professionals

HQAdelaide, Australia

Utova

Utova is a partner led executive search and recruitment firm focused on building and scaling technology go to market teams across the Asia Pacific region. Headquartered in Melbourne and founded in 2021, the firm helps software vendors and technology enabled services companies establish and expand their footprint in ANZ and wider APAC by delivering high caliber leadership and commercial talent. Utova operates at the intersection of enterprise software, cloud and SaaS, big data and AI, cyber security, IT infrastructure, consumer internet, and related technology domains, drawing on deep knowledge of regional market dynamics and a curated network of sales, marketing, pre sales, solution architecture, customer success, professional services, and solution consulting professionals. Its consultants take a hands on, partner led approach to market mapping, targeted outreach, and assessment, producing calibrated shortlists that balance capability, cultural alignment, and speed to hire. The team supports clients ranging from venture backed startups to global software leaders entering new markets, frequently assembling first on the ground country teams, building channel and alliances functions, and upgrading revenue leadership with experienced general managers and sales executives. Utova delivers executive search for senior and leadership roles, permanent recruitment for key GTM contributors, and selective contract and interim solutions where flexible capacity or immediate coverage is needed. The firm emphasizes a transparent process, rigorous referencing, and a strong candidate experience that reflects well on clients employer brands, while maintaining confidentiality and an inclusive approach to talent. By pairing sector depth with regional reach, Utova enables technology companies to accelerate market entry, scale recurring revenue, and improve customer outcomes through well constructed GTM organizations that are ready to perform from day one.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceCloud ComputingTelecomSales & Business Development

HQMelbourne, Australia

Sharp People

Sharp People is an Australia and New Zealand focused recruitment and talent acquisition consultancy founded in 2019 by industry practitioner Lauren Sharp. The firm specializes in innovative tech recruitment and executive search, combining hands-on delivery with advisory expertise to help organizations build high performing teams with longevity and purposeful culture. With more than 18 years of ICT market experience embedded in its network, Sharp People recruits across core technology domains including software and digital, data analytics and business intelligence, cybersecurity, SAP and ERP, solution and enterprise architecture, project and program management, business analysis, networking, and technical support. Complementing its technology depth, the firm also delivers commercial hiring in sales, from business development and account management to channel, inside sales, and senior sales leadership. For executive mandates, Sharp People conducts searches for C suite and functional leaders such as CEO, CIO, CTO, CDO, Managing Director, General Manager, Head of Department, Country Manager, Professional Services Director, and Program and Transformation Director. Services span permanent and contract recruitment, talent acquisition consulting, and embedded resourcing solutions tailored to client maturity and hiring velocity. Known for a relationship driven approach, the team immerses in role specifics and company culture, centering ethical practice, candidate experience, and diversity, equity and inclusion to reduce bias and improve retention. Operating across Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide and New Zealand, Sharp People partners with startups, scale ups, and enterprise clients in technology, professional services and adjacent sectors, aligning process design, market mapping, and assessment with business outcomes. The firm also contributes to industry thought leadership through the TaPod podcast, reinforcing current insights and community engagement, while maintaining a simple promise to clients and candidates alike: consistent communication, respect, and delivery that turns todays candidates into tomorrows clients.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceHuman ResourcesTechnical WritingProject Management

HQMelbourne, Australia

Middleton Executive

Middleton Executive is a boutique recruitment partner dedicated to digital product, technology, and executive hiring, helping rapidly growing technology companies secure the best product and tech talent globally. Founded in 2017 and based in Australia, the firm was created from a passion for recruitment and the desire to deliver a superior experience for both clients and candidates. Its model blends a rigorous, signature search and selection process with lean, collaborative ways of working to consistently deliver results. The team focuses on scaling world class product and technology organizations, supporting venture backed startups, high growth scale ups, and established enterprises undergoing digital transformation. Acting as brand ambassadors, they invest time to understand each client’s culture, value proposition, and hiring goals, then craft compelling narratives to attract top performers and ensure an exceptional candidate experience. With deep domain expertise across the product lifecycle, Middleton Executive hires for leadership and hands on roles spanning ideation, discovery, delivery, and launch, including product management, product design, engineering, data, and delivery management, as well as executive appointments across product and technology. Their global networks and trusted relationships enable access to passive talent pools and difficult to reach specialists, while transparent communication, structured feedback loops, and evidence based shortlists accelerate decision making and improve hiring outcomes. The firm partners closely with candidates, offering guidance through every stage of the process and advocating for long term career success. Beyond day to day hiring, Middleton Executive contributes to the product community through insights and content, including The Product Edge podcast and a regular blog focused on leadership, product strategy, and career development. Whether building an entire team or making a single critical hire, Middleton Executive combines market intelligence, meticulous search, and compelling employer storytelling to help clients secure the talent that drives innovation and growth.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceCloud ComputingTelecomTechnology & Digital

HQMelbourne, Australia

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