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Skills AND Jobs Australia

Skills & Jobs Australia is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO ID 45334) that integrates employability skills training with practical job placement support for Jobactive registered job seekers nationwide. Established in 2014, the team combines trainers, coaches, and reverse marketers who work with job seekers and employers to create sustainable employment outcomes. Its flagship Job Ready Program, approved by the Department of Employment, is delivered in classroom or online formats and blends short, focused skills development with active job matching. Participants complete a pre training review and a language, literacy and numeracy assessment to confirm suitability, and can access Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer options where applicable. For those seeking a formal pathway, the 22523VIC Certificate I in Employment Pathways builds core capabilities such as teamwork, communication, reliability, digital literacy and personal effectiveness, and includes units like VU22787 Prepare for employment, VU22788 Develop an action plan for career planning, BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others, BSBWHS201 Contribute to the health and safety of self and others, and BSBTEC101 Operate digital devices. Program delivery typically runs in two phases: intensive training in a simulated workplace environment followed by ongoing skills development, assessment and employer engagement. During the job matching phase, reverse marketers collaborate with Jobactive providers and local employers, using personal profiles to align candidate interests with available roles and to support interviews and placement. Short courses such as BSBTEC101 Operate digital devices further strengthen work readiness for entry level roles across multiple industries. The organisation emphasizes confidence building, goal setting, and practical tools that help candidates reengage with learning and transition into work, while providing employers with job ready candidates and a responsive sourcing partner that understands local labor market needs.

Permanent RecruitmentPayrolling/EORTotal Talent MgmtCorporate Training & CoachingE-Learning & Online EducationGovernment AdministrationGeneralist - white collar professionalsGeneralist - blue collar professionals

HQMelbourne, Australia

Burgess Paluch Legal Recruitment

Founded in 2005, Burgess Paluch Legal Recruitment is a boutique specialist agency focused exclusively on the legal profession, partnering with law firms, corporates, and government to deliver permanent, contract, and executive appointments across Australia and key international markets. With offices in Melbourne and Sydney and reach across all Australian capitals, the firm supports lawyers at every career stage, from articled clerks and junior solicitors through senior associates, partners and equity partners, as well as in house counsel and company secretaries. Its team is comprised of former lawyers who bring first hand insight into practice demands, culture and career paths, enabling rigorous assessment and nuanced advice that leads to lasting placements. Burgess Paluch manages assignments that span private practice, in house legal teams for listed companies and large corporations, and public sector legal departments, and is adept at confidential partner and team moves, launching new practice areas and offices, and sourcing contract lawyers and paralegals for short term and project needs. Beyond search and selection, the business offers law firm HR consulting, graduate recruitment projects, salary guidance and benchmarking, CV resources, interview preparation and expert reporting, helping employers and candidates make well informed decisions. Internationally, the consultancy assists Australian and New Zealand lawyers to move between markets including the United Kingdom and London, Asia such as Singapore, Tokyo and Hong Kong, the Middle East, the Channel Islands and Cayman Islands, and the United States, and provides advice on requalifying and working abroad or returning to Australia. A strategic, relationship driven approach underpins its model, emphasizing deep understanding of client needs, direct and proactive engagement with talent, and transparent communication. Recognized as one of Australia's most experienced and successful legal recruitment consultancies, Burgess Paluch focuses on fit, performance and long term outcomes, freeing clients and candidates to focus on what matters.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Government AdministrationLaw EnforcementMilitary & Defense

HQMelbourne, Australia

Recruitment Ready

Recruitment Ready is an Australian recruitment advisory and candidate services firm dedicated to helping employers hire with confidence and job seekers present their best selves. Founded in 2020 and based in Melbourne, the company is led by Founder and Managing Director Jessica Airs, who brings a decade of senior executive recruitment experience, and supported by Principal, Advisory Services Kathy Townsend, a long-standing executive search leader with deep exposure across government, corporate, and not for profit sectors. The firm partners with organisations to clarify role requirements, shape compelling briefs, and run fit for purpose processes that can include shortlisting support, interview preparation, and reference checks, leveraging insight gained from hundreds of assignments. For candidates, Recruitment Ready delivers structured, practical programs and on demand services that improve market readiness, all delivered online or by phone for speed and accessibility. Offerings include Changing Gears for career transition or promotion planning with strategy, sector targeting, networking support, and ongoing coaching; Job Fit for candidates ready to enter or re enter the job market with resume building, social media review, application letters, and interview skills; as well as standalone professional resume building, tailored application letter writing aligned to job descriptions, and focused interview coaching available remotely or in person at the Melbourne office. The team prides itself on being easy to work with, efficient, and honest in its advice, providing affordable, timely support while respecting that clients are time poor. All work is completed in Australia by experienced consultants, and delivery is flexible, including after hours by appointment via Zoom, Teams, phone, and email. Drawing on experience across commercial, government, and not for profit environments, Recruitment Ready translates what candidates can do into how they will impact an organisation, and helps employers articulate what they need so the right people land in the right roles.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtSOW/ProjectsGovernment AdministrationLaw EnforcementMilitary & DefenseLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Human Resources

HQAdelaide, Australia

Horner Recruitment

Founded in 1975, Horner Recruitment is an Australian owned recruitment and HR partner that connects people and shapes futures for organisations across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart and Darwin. Backed by 50 years of industry experience, the firm delivers tailored solutions spanning temporary staffing, permanent recruitment and executive search, complemented by payroll services, modular recruitment, HR consulting, WHS and OHS consulting, outplacement and labour hire. Serving both blue collar and white collar talent markets as well as government, Horner supports hundreds of organisations daily with a proven blend of speed, care and compliance. Its areas of expertise include Business Support, Warehousing and Logistics, Government, Accounting and Finance, Manufacturing, Not for Profit, Customer Service, Engineering, Community Services, Human Resources, Healthcare, Sales and Marketing, and Events and Exhibitions. With offices in Melbourne CBD, Mulgrave, Tullamarine, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart and a presence in Darwin, the team is positioned to scale multi site and multi state projects, handle surge hiring, and manage temp to perm conversions with minimal disruption. Horner operates robust candidate and client portals, streamlined timesheet workflows and stringent safety and legislative compliance, giving clients dependable access to qualified staff and giving candidates prompt, transparent support throughout every assignment. Recognised for service excellence, Horner has received multiple industry accolades including 2025 RCSA Outstanding Medium Agency and Excellence in Candidate Care, 2024 RCSA Excellence in Client Service, and APSCo awards for client service and workplace culture, reflecting the companys steadfast commitment to quality outcomes. Guided by the purpose Connecting people, Shaping futures and values grounded in respect, trust and dynamism, Horner partners with enterprises from SMEs to government departments to deliver reliable workforce solutions, from production operators and forklift drivers to accountants, HR specialists, engineers and senior leaders.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseRailroadTruckingWarehousing

HQMelbourne, Australia

Work Solutions Melbourne

Work Solutions Melbourne is a Melbourne based recruitment agency founded in 1998 that specialises in supplying casual, temporary, contract, and permanent staff to local councils and related organisations across the metropolitan area. Known as a casual employment specialist, the firm supports both blue and white collar functions within government operations, from field crews maintaining roads, drainage, waste, arboriculture, horticulture, turf, and natural resource management, to office based teams in administration, customer service, accounting, facilities support, community services, human resources, engineering, call centre, and project coordination. Clients value the companys ability to respond quickly with reliable talent for full time hours on a casual basis as well as longer term contracts and direct permanent hires, helping departments maintain service continuity and meet seasonal peaks. A rigorous compliance process underpins every placement, including thorough interviews, reference checks, police checks, and safety focused onboarding aligned to council standards and relevant certifications such as traffic management cards, machinery or plant competencies, and current licences. Work Solutions Melbourne emphasizes wellbeing, health and safety, and provides ongoing support to placed staff, which is reflected in consistent positive feedback from candidates. The agency is proud of its professional affiliations and quality credentials, including recognition through RCSA and StaffSure, and works within established procurement and vendor frameworks that are familiar to public sector buyers. Whether supplying general labourers, skilled operators, parks and gardens staff, or professional officers in engineering, HR, and finance, the team combines local knowledge with attentive service, positioning itself as big enough to meet complex workforce needs and small enough to care. With more than two decades of experience focused on Victorias local government landscape, Work Solutions Melbourne offers a dependable blend of permanent recruitment, temporary staffing, and contract project resourcing tailored to council environments.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingGovernment AdministrationLaw EnforcementMilitary & DefenseManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)

HQMelbourne, Australia

Sport Executive

Sport Executive is a specialist executive search and coaching firm dedicated to building winning leadership teams in sport across Australia. Led by CEO Stuart Carruthers, a 1996 Atlanta Olympic bronze medalist in hockey, the firm blends Olympian discipline with board and corporate experience to deliver transformational talent outcomes for national sporting organisations, government bodies, sports retailers, and sports manufacturers. Operating from Melbourne, Sport Executive focuses on executive and management appointments, recruiting roles such as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and High Performance Director, alongside functional leaders in sales and commercial, marketing and communication, participation and membership, high performance and coaching, HR and culture, finance, competition, sponsorship, operations, and diversity and integrity. Its proprietary Athletes Edge candidate assessment methodology combines ontological coaching with robust psychometric and personality tools, including SHL, Hogan, and Birkman, to add rigor and science to the search process and mitigate bias. This framework assesses cultural, emotional, personality, and intellectual fit to ensure best fit top talent for each unique environment. The firm leverages an extensive network built over decades in local and international clubs, 12 years on a national sporting organisation board, and 25 years in corporate roles, supported by deep search expertise and collaboration with sister company Carruthers Executive. Guided by values of high performance, trust, integrity, knowledge, and diversity, Sport Executive partners directly with senior leadership to run thorough, confidential processes and provide clear communication and feedback to both clients and candidates. The result is a proven track record of first class service and successful leadership placements that drive organisational performance in sport.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsGamingPerforming Arts (Music, Theatre)Visual ArtsEducation AdministrationFashion & ApparelFood & Beverage

HQMelbourne, Australia

Small Target Consulting

Small Target Consulting is a boutique executive search and advisory firm serving Australia and the broader ANZ region, built for businesses that need humans, not CVs. Founded in 2023 by Brendon Booth, a leader with two decades of search experience across multiple industries, the firm focuses on hard to find, high value, and mission critical appointments. Small Target delivers end to end executive search, from rigorous briefing and market mapping to world class longlists, assessments, and careful stewardship through offer and onboarding, staying close to celebrate milestones such as a new CEOs first anniversary. The team also provides interim executive, consulting, and contract solutions, drawing on a broad C level and specialist network to ensure leadership continuity in times of transition, augment Big 4 and Tier 1 consulting teams on select engagements, and deploy Strategy, Supply Chain, and Procurement professionals for defined project needs. Practice coverage spans Consumer and FMCG (including Retail, Consumer Durables, Sourcing and Distribution, and Entertainment and Leisure), Professional Services (Tier 1 Strategy, Big 4, and boutique firms with global search capability), Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Procurement (appointing leaders such as CPOs, Heads of Supply Chain, and GMs of Business Improvement and Change), Strategy, Digital, Change and Transformation, Defence and Defence Industry, and the Startup, VC, and PE ecosystem where leadership diligence and talent evaluation increasingly determine deal outcomes. Track record includes Board and C level placements as well as Partners, Directors, and critical specialist hires. The firm operates with an artisanal engagement model that tailors process to each client, underpinned by practical collaboration, transparency, fearless honesty, and careful guardianship of client brands. Small Target brings deep sector insight, creative problem solving, and persistence to solve briefs others consider impossible, ensuring every appointment measurably advances organizational performance.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Chemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQMelbourne, Australia

Legal Network

Legal Network is a specialist legal recruitment company founded in 2011 and driven by a team with more than 40 years of combined experience in the legal industry. The firm recruits positions at all levels, spanning lawyers, company secretaries, compliance professionals, paralegals, legal secretaries and assistants, and associated support staff, serving both in-house legal teams and private practice law firms. Its client base reflects the breadth of modern legal work, from sole practitioners and boutique practices through to mid and top tier firms, multinational corporations, leading financial institutions, and federal government departments. With deep roots in both legal practice and recruitment, Legal Network brings a nuanced understanding of role requirements, stakeholder expectations, risk, governance, and regulatory context, enabling precise shortlisting and a rigorous, transparent hiring process. The team prioritizes structure and clarity in every engagement, from initial needs analysis and targeted search to competency based screening, referencing, and offer management, while maintaining strict confidentiality. They cover a wide spectrum of practice areas including corporate and commercial, litigation and dispute resolution, employment, property, intellectual property, regulatory, and banking and finance, as well as the full range of legal operations and support functions. For in house legal and corporate governance teams, Legal Network identifies talent for roles such as general counsel, head of legal, company secretary, head of compliance, legal operations, and specialist counsel, aligning candidate profiles with business strategy and culture. For private practice, the firm supports associate through partner level mandates and the recruitment of paralegals and legal administrative professionals who underpin efficient client delivery. Clients and candidates value the firm for its integrity, professionalism, and commitment, a tailored approach that balances speed with diligence, and clear communication on market trends, compensation, and career pathways, resulting in durable matches and long term relationships.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)FinTechGovernment AdministrationLaw Enforcement

HQMelbourne, Australia

ICare Staffing

ICare Staffing is an Australian recruitment and staffing partner dedicated to supporting young people across Victoria through reliable, trauma informed workforce solutions for residential, out-of-home care and schools. Established in November 2019 as Integrated Therapeutic Care and now operating as iCare Staffing, the company was founded by sector practitioners Ty Lehmann and Rod Payne to lift service quality in a market long underserved by inconsistent providers. From its head office in Collingwood, iCare coordinates a 24/7 allocations function and a head office team that supports more than 300 experienced, DFFH compliant staff in the field. iCare delivers rapid, fit for purpose cover including residential and home based care shifts, circuit breakers and contingency staffing during critical incidents, respite care, transport services, 24 hour shift coverage, and court ordered supervision and access. In education, the business provides staffing support within schools and permanent recruitment for teachers, youth workers, wellbeing and learning support professionals, aligning talent with the needs of education leaders seeking trauma informed capability. Every worker is screened for the qualifications and checks required in Victoria, including Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or approved equivalents, Residential Care skill set units, Working with Children and NDIS Worker Screening checks, police clearance, first aid and right to work, ensuring safe, compliant and effective placements. Clients across community service, non profit and government settings trust iCare for a service that is reliable, responsive and agile, with a clear focus on quality over quantity. Guided by a caring, passionate and experienced leadership team, iCare continues to change the face of out of home care by placing people who genuinely want to help vulnerable young people thrive, while building long term partnerships with agencies, schools and community organisations across Victoria.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingPermanent RecruitmentHigher Education (Faculty, Administration)Corporate Training & CoachingE-Learning & Online EducationGovernment AdministrationLaw EnforcementMilitary & Defense

HQMelbourne, Australia

Echo

Echo Australia Inc. is a local not for profit employment services organization founded in 1991 in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Today it operates 14 offices across South East, East, and inner metro Melbourne, partnering with job seekers and employers to unlock possibilities and achieve sustainable employment outcomes. As a specialist provider supporting people living with disability, illness, injury, and other barriers to work, Echo delivers Inclusive Employment Australia services, Workforce Australia programs, NDIS related supports, tailored assistance for school leavers, mental health aware coaching, and Work Assist to help people keep their jobs. For employers, Echo acts as a practical recruitment partner focused on building inclusive teams. Consultants take time to understand workforce needs, source, shortlist, and select candidates, and manage a structured four week National Work Experience Program of up to 25 hours per week that lets businesses assess skills and fit in real settings. Echo provides on the job training and supervision during placements, advises on workplace adjustments and accessible practices, and helps eligible employers access incentives and wage subsidies. The team also offers training and strategic planning to strengthen inclusive hiring, retention, and culture, backed by a library of resources and active community engagement through careers expos and local partnerships. Echo works across cohort groups including people with disabilities, culturally diverse communities, mature age workers, Indigenous Australians, youth and school leavers, and people managing mental health conditions. Services continue after placement with tailored post placement support for both the employee and employer to stabilize performance and build confidence. With a community first ethos, interpreter access, and a focus on quality and information security aligned to recognized standards, Echo combines empathetic coaching with disciplined recruitment process to create brighter futures across Melbourne, helping employers diversify talent pipelines while individuals secure meaningful, long term work.

Permanent RecruitmentRPOTotal Talent MgmtManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Environmental ConservationPhilanthropyGovernment Administration

HQMelbourne, Australia

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