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Cononbrig Partners

Cononbrig Partners is a boutique executive search and recruitment firm focused on finding great people for organizations that design, procure, build, and maintain critical assets and infrastructure and that distribute products and services. Founded in 2013, the firm operates from offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth, with partner coverage in London, San Francisco, and Houston, enabling delivery across Australia, New Zealand, and key international hubs. The team specializes in sourcing high potential technical and commercial specialists through to senior executives, using proactive networking, referrals, and headhunting to access proven performers who can add value from day one. Core sector expertise spans engineering, infrastructure, utilities, construction, commercial buildings, mining and resources, energy and oil and gas, renewables, consumer goods, manufacturing and industrial, technology, and transport and logistics. Typical appointments range from mid to senior management and executive leadership, including MD, COO, CFO, GM Engineering, GM Finance, Sales Director, Head of Supply Chain and Procurement, Head of IT, GM HR, Chief Risk Officer, and critical functional leaders in operations, projects, maintenance, and asset management. Services include retained executive search, targeted permanent recruitment campaigns, and project team development and build programs that assemble entire delivery teams for capital projects, programs, and operational scale ups; the firm also advises on HR and talent strategy to improve selection, assessment, and onboarding outcomes. Its methodology blends structured market mapping, discreet outreach, and evidence based assessment including behavioral interviewing and reference diligence, underpinned by a commitment to confidentiality and an equitable candidate experience. For clients ramping up for bids, shutdowns, or new product launches, Cononbrig Partners stands up integrated squads across engineering, project management, construction, commissioning, reliability, quality, and supply chain, ensuring the right mix of leadership and hands on expertise. Long term relationships with candidates, from specialists and team leaders to executives, mean faster access to passive talent and accurate insight into availability, mobility, and compensation. Clients value pragmatic advice on role design, employer branding, and offer strategy, helping secure acceptance and reduce time to productivity. Whether building a new facility, upgrading an asset, digitizing operations, or strengthening corporate functions, the firm provides a single point of accountability for talent outcomes.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseEnvironmental ServicesWater ManagementUtilities

HQJagüey Grande, Cuba

Smith Recruitment

Smith Recruitment, known as Smith & Co Recruitment, is a Brisbane, Queensland based boutique recruitment and consulting firm that delivers premium workforce solutions with a simple, service first approach. The team partners with leading local companies to provide labour hire and temps for peak periods, permanent recruitment for business critical roles, and practical HR consulting and workforce planning that remove friction from hiring. Centered on customer service, quality candidate screening, and transparent pricing, Smith & Co acts as a trusted extension of its clients talent functions, taking time to understand recruitment requirements and team dynamics before recommending shortlists. With an experienced team of around nine professionals, the agency supports both blue collar and white collar hiring across manufacturing, warehousing, construction, energy, rail, and broader transport and logistics, reliably supplying site ready operators and trades as well as supervisors, coordinators, and office based specialists. The firm has earned multiple accolades, including APAC Insider Best Boutique Partner Led Recruitment Agency 2024 Queensland and Sourcr Agency of the Year recognition in Manufacturing and Warehousing, alongside acknowledgments for candidate experience and workplace culture. As an RCSA corporate member, Smith & Co stays aligned to industry standards while contributing to the community through charity initiatives, local school engagement, and regular market insight articles. Clients value rapid response times often within 24 hours and a straightforward process that emphasizes candidate care and long term fit. From surge coverage through labour hire to targeted permanent search and outsourced HR advice, Smith & Co brings disciplined screening, transparent communication, and local market expertise that help Brisbane businesses scale safely and efficiently. Their guiding promise is to take the hard work out of placing employees, so hiring managers can focus on operations while receiving dependable, high quality talent and clear, predictable hiring outcomes.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTruckingWarehousingDistribution

HQBrisbane City, Australia

Recruitment 4 U

Recruitment 4 U is a Brisbane based recruitment partner that builds long term talent pipelines and delivers permanent recruitment, contracting solutions and executive search for technical, mid and senior management roles. The firm focuses on understanding each clients business, culture and performance goals, then translating that insight into targeted search strategies that reduce time to hire, lower turnover and decrease cost to hire. Working across manufacturing and engineering, building and construction, and fast moving consumer goods, Recruitment 4 U attracts passive talent, curates role aligned talent pools and manages an end to end process that includes sourcing with a focus on candidate motivations, rigorous screening and reference checks, and coordinated engagement through offer, onboarding and probation with retention support beyond start date. The methodology is clear and consistent: search and attract, source, screen, engage and guarantee, then retain, with open communication at every stage so no one is left in the dark. Not a traditional transactional agency, the team positions itself as a trusted advisor to clients and candidates, providing flexible services that include permanent, part time and fixed term contracting, and supporting assignments nationally and internationally. Typical appointments span operations, engineering, production, quality, supply chain, HSE, project delivery and commercial leadership critical to industrial and consumer goods environments. Candidates experience a transparent journey from application and interview through checks, offer and start, with timely feedback and long term career support. Clients benefit from market mapping, proactive talent pipelining and a single point of accountability dedicated to sustainable hiring outcomes. Headquartered in Brisbane, QLD 4165, Recruitment 4 U partners with organizations ranging from advanced manufacturers to construction contractors and FMCG producers, consistently matching professionals with opportunities and aligning every hire with business objectives and culture fit.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseArchitectureInterior DesignFashion & Apparel

HQBrisbane City, Australia

Yakr

Yakr is an Australian international recruitment partner that helps manufacturers, miners and automotive employers solve the skills shortage by securing world class talent from around the globe. Built for businesses that are tired of fishing from the same local pond, the firm combines proactive global headhunting with integrated migration services so clients can plan growth with confidence and fill critical roles quickly. Yakr recruits from every continent except Antarctica and operates a complete solution on one platform that covers search, selection, visa strategy, compliance, relocation coordination and post arrival support, eliminating handoffs, delays and confusion. The team does not rely on job ads; it actively hunts in a talent pool many times larger than Australias, and positions itself as an extension of the client team with clear communication, shared standards and full transparency throughout each engagement. Outcomes speak for themselves, with a 95 percent candidate retention rate, 91 percent client retention rate, an average client ROI of 187 percent, a 96 percent visa grant rate, and typical 482 visa processing timelines of about 75 days as part of its managed process. Deep domain focus spans shop floor and technical trades through engineering and supervisory roles across production, maintenance and field services, aligning to the needs of heavy industry, OEMs, tier one and tier two suppliers, workshops and fleet operators. Yakr also invests in market education, regularly publishing updates on migration policy, occupational classifications and Australias skills recognition reforms so employers and candidates can navigate change with confidence. By uniting quality, speed, transparency and communication in a single globally connected process, Yakr helps clients reduce the real cost of empty seats, raise the bar on talent quality and build resilient teams that keep critical assets running and projects on schedule.

Permanent RecruitmentRPOExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseRenewable EnergyMiningEnvironmental Services

HQBrisbane City, Australia

Awx

AWX is an Australia and New Zealand workforce solutions company specializing in labour hire and recruitment for industries that run on tight timelines and high safety standards. Founded in 2000 by operators who came out of construction and civil works, the business has grown from a hands on local crew into a multi location network while keeping a practical on site approach. Backed by PeopleIN, the largest ASX listed talent solutions company in Australia and New Zealand, AWX delivers flexible staffing models that help clients keep projects moving and support candidates in finding steady work, good pay, and reliable shifts. The company provides temporary labour hire for surge requirements and seasonal peaks, permanent recruitment for hard to fill roles and team growth, and international recruitment pathways including the PALM scheme and backpacker talent to address ongoing skills shortages. Its focus spans mining and resources, civil and construction, and food processing and manufacturing, with additional coverage in landscaping and related blue collar fields. AWX pairs clients with local account managers who understand regional conditions, visit sites to plan workforce needs, and prioritize compliance, safety, and reliability from day one. Screening emphasizes attitude, grit, and team fit so operators who arrive are job ready and the right people are invited back. Alongside technical and executive recruitment for supervision and specialist roles, AWX also runs First Nations recruitment programs and supports apprenticeships and traineeships to build sustainable talent pipelines. With 20 plus branches, deep candidate communities, and a no nonsense service ethic, AWX combines national scale with local delivery, helping employers reduce churn, fill last minute gaps, and meet deadlines while giving job seekers straightforward access to consistent work and genuine support.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningArchitectureInterior DesignFarming

HQBrisbane City, Australia

Migas

MIGAS Apprentices and Trainees is a registered Australian Group Training Organisation that hires apprentices and trainees directly and places them with host companies across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia. For more than 35 years, the team has focused on helping people start trade careers and supporting employers to build skilled, job ready workforces. MIGAS manages the full apprentice employment lifecycle, including recruitment and screening, host placement, weekly pay processing, safety and compliance, and coordination of nationally accredited training with Registered Training Organisations through to completion. Their trade pathways span engineering, electrical, automotive, construction and green or clean energy, complemented by traineeships in areas such as business administration and warehousing. Employers can partner with MIGAS through two clear service options: Group Training, where MIGAS is the legal employer of record and provides ongoing mentoring, performance tracking and pastoral care while the apprentice works on site with the host; and MiRecruit, a direct recruitment service designed to quickly source and place trade talent where the client employs directly. Candidates access a national jobs board, practical resources on how apprenticeships work, advice on eligibility and financial assistance, and ongoing guidance from experienced field officers and advisors. MIGAS also invests in industry and community initiatives including a Women in Trades podcast, the MiScholarship program, and a Reconciliation Action Plan, reflecting a commitment to inclusive participation in skilled trades. With strong relationships across leading Australian employers and a proven operating model that blends hands on learning with structured training, MIGAS helps apprentices get qualified and employers secure dependable trade talent aligned to their site needs, safety standards and productivity goals.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingPayrolling/EORAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & Aviation

HQMilton, Australia

Linked Industries

Linked Industries is a professional recruitment consultancy founded in 2018 that partners with organizations across the civil, construction, engineering, horizontal directional drilling (HDD), landscaping, manufacturing, mining, rail, and solar sectors to source suitably qualified talent nationally and internationally. The firm focuses on creating trusted, respected, and valued long term relationships with clients and candidates, taking the time to understand each projects technical demands, safety requirements, and operational timelines so that every placement aligns with business goals and site realities. With hands on industry experience, the team brings practical insight to every search, translating complex scopes of work into clear capability profiles and ensuring shortlists are both technically strong and culturally aligned. Krysta, who has worked directly in civil earthworks, pipelines, project management, HDD, rail and bridge, mining, and tunnelling or underground environments, applies this real world background to screening and selection, helping employers secure people who can deliver from day one. In addition to recruitment services, Linked Industries supports clients with workplace health, safety, and environmental services and consulting, complementing workforce solutions with programs that lift compliance, reduce risk, and improve site performance. Whether a company requires specialist professionals for a tight shutdown window, project teams for new infrastructure builds, or skilled staff for steady state operations, Linked Industries tailors search strategies, outreach, and assessment to the specific needs of each role and location. The firm is committed to connecting people with business and putting the right person in the right job at the right time and for the right cost, offering a responsive, transparent, and quality driven process that aims to build long term value for employers and meaningful career outcomes for candidates.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseArchitectureInterior DesignOil & Gas

HQBrisbane City, Australia

Boston Resourcing

Boston Resourcing is an Australian owned technical recruitment agency focused on the mining, construction, and engineering sectors. Based in Brisbane and active across Australia and abroad, the firm combines more than 15 years of specialist experience with a premium, relationship-led approach to deliver high quality permanent, contract, and executive appointments. Led by Director Jacob, who has developed deep domain expertise and long standing industry networks, Boston Resourcing leverages insights into live and upcoming projects, company culture, leadership styles, and market pay data to align the right people with the right roles. The team is known for proactive search and targeted introductions, with the majority of opportunities sourced directly through networks before they reach the open market, giving candidates first access while helping employers secure scarce skills quickly. Their track record includes connecting senior mining engineers, exploration and project geologists, construction project managers, estimators, planners, supervisors, and engineering professionals with leading operators and contractors. For employers, Boston Resourcing offers strategic recruitment solutions that reduce time to hire and elevate team capability by combining rigorous technical assessment with cultural alignment. For candidates, the firm delivers personalized guidance that considers role content, team dynamics, values, remuneration, and location to enable long term career moves. With more than 7000 industry relationships, approximately 50 placements each year, and a 100 percent Australian footprint, Boston Resourcing blends recruitment and practical advisory to support workforce planning, succession, and market benchmarking. Clients and candidates consistently reference the caliber of shortlists and the quality of fit, reflecting a commitment to accuracy, integrity, and sustained outcomes across mining, civil infrastructure, and engineering delivery environments.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningAutomotiveAerospaceDefense

HQBrisbane City, Australia

Gravity Resources

Gravity Resources is an Australian owned project workforce specialist founded in 2019 with offices in Brisbane and Gladstone. The firm supports capital projects and operations across mining, oil and gas, renewable energy and broader infrastructure, combining technical recruitment, shutdown services, trades and labour hire, and in house engineering support to give clients a single, accountable partner. Its recruiters deliver contract, secondment and permanent hires, drawing on a vetted network of more than 10,000 professionals and trades. Typical white collar appointments include project managers, project engineers across mechanical, piping, structural, civil and EI&C, superintendents and supervisors, commissioning and pipeline engineers, design engineers and drafters, QA and QC specialists, HSE advisors, estimators, cost engineers, planners and schedulers, commercial managers, contracts and procurement specialists, document controllers and project administrators. Blue collar delivery spans mechanical fitters, boilermakers and welders, electricians, instrumentation technicians, crane operators and riggers, scaffolders, operators and trades assistants, mobilised quickly and managed to site standards. For shutdowns, Gravity provides complete workforce delivery and onboarding, including pre employment checks and certification verification, medicals and police clearances, site inductions and compliance training, and seamless travel and mobilisation to remote locations, so critical outages and turnarounds finish safely, on time and within budget. The company also offers in house engineering, design and drafting capability across civil, mechanical and SMP for studies, detailed design and execution support, strengthening project controls and technical outcomes. Clients value its structured wellbeing program, commitment to diversity and inclusion, competitive pricing, transparent communication, and the use of modern tools and reporting that improve planning and cost and schedule control across Australia.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingTemporary StaffingOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningAutomotiveAerospaceDefense

HQBrisbane City, Australia

Minecon Recruitment

Minecon Recruitment is an Australian specialist staffing partner dedicated to the mining, civil construction, and electrical and building sectors, combining more than 40 years of collective industry and recruitment experience with a hands on, solution oriented approach. The firm connects employers and skilled professionals through three core offerings: labour hire for flexible short and long term project needs, permanent recruitment for critical full time roles, and targeted executive search for leadership and technical management appointments. Its labour hire model supplies vetted operators, trades, and site support personnel, and manages the full employment lifecycle including recruitment, pre employment screening, payroll, superannuation, WorkCover, and Fair Work compliance, enabling clients to scale quickly and safely while maintaining cost control. Drawing on deep sector knowledge and regular site engagement, the team understands roster patterns, mobilisation requirements, and safety expectations across mines, civil projects, and electrical programs, and can rapidly deploy talent such as production and rehabilitation operators, civil plant operators, electricians, carpenters, plumbers, boilermakers, diesel fitters, crane crews, landscapers, engineers, HR and recruitment staff, safety leads and advisors, as well as site and project leadership. For permanent mandates, Minecon delivers a structured process covering sourcing, screening, skills assessment, interviews, and references to secure high impact hires including OHS managers, project managers, site managers, and contract administrators. Its executive search capability focuses on identifying proven leaders who align to client strategy and culture through discreet headhunting and rigorous assessment. For candidates, the company offers access to industry leading opportunities with transparent guidance and support throughout the hiring journey. For employers, Minecon emphasizes speed to mobilise, safety, reliability, and a tailored fit across Tier 1 to Tier 3 contractors and subcontractors. Built on integrity, transparency, and long term relationships, Minecon Recruitment provides a responsive, high quality recruitment service for Australias mining and construction economy.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningAutomotiveAerospaceDefense

HQCanberra, Australia

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