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J AND R Synergy

J&R Synergy is a labour hire and recruitment partner founded in 2024 that specializes in collaborative workforce solutions for organizations that need reliable, skilled talent to deliver complex projects. The company focuses on sectors such as power and utilities, renewables, commercial construction, data and communications, mining and oil and gas, and broader industrial environments, with particular strength in electrical and related trades. Positioned as a one stop shop for workforce needs, J&R Synergy provides flexible and short term staffing to cover surge demand and project peaks, long term talent solutions to build loyal and dependable teams, and a pathway to permanent placements that allows both clients and candidates to confirm mutual fit before committing. Its model is built on transparency, fairness, and worker wellbeing, emphasizing open communication, recognition, and clear pathways for progression. Clients engage J&R Synergy for ongoing casual and permanent workforce requirements, benefiting from responsive support, dedicated account management, and continuous communication that reduces downtime and keeps programs on track. A rigorous screening and vetting process, combined with deep industry knowledge, ensures that specialized talent is aligned to the right roles and site requirements. The team invests in in depth consultation to understand business goals, scope, timelines, and operational conditions, then designs tailored resourcing plans that integrate seamlessly with client operations. By acting as an extension of the client team and prioritizing trust and consistency, J&R Synergy aims to build enduring partnerships and deliver measurable performance over time. Whether the need is short notice coverage, multi week project crews, or converting proven contractors to permanent hires, the company brings industry leading advice, adaptable staffing models, and a commitment to service that turns staffing into sustained outcomes.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningAutomotiveAerospaceDefense

HQMelbourne, Australia

Rsg

RSG (Recruit Search Grow) is an Australian recruitment agency that partners with people and businesses to make hiring and career moves simple, human and effective. Headquartered in Richmond, Victoria, the firm focuses on relationship driven service rather than transactions, taking time to understand goals, culture and technical requirements before it searches and matches talent. RSG concentrates on sectors where it has deep networks, notably Building and Construction, Civil Engineering and major Infrastructure, as well as Financial Services niches including Wealth Management, Insurance, Mortgage Broking and Accounting. Its consultants support both permanent and contract hiring and also manage confidential executive mandates when leadership and hard to find expertise are required. Candidates value a step by step approach that begins with clarifying ambitions, continues with targeted opportunities across professional services, finance and infrastructure, and culminates in preparation that gets a CV in front of the right decision makers. Employers appreciate the Understand, Match, Manage process that covers sourcing, shortlisting, interviewing and onboarding through first weeks and probation. The team has linked talent to landmark Australian projects such as the West Gate Tunnel, Snowy Hydro 2.0 and the North East Link, while also placing specialists across underwriting, claims, financial planning and advisory support. With a 4.99 Sourcr rating and hundreds of successful placements, RSG is known for its collaborative, friendly and proactive style, and for moving quickly without compromise on fit. Founded in 2024, the boutique agency blends the agility of a startup with the rigor of experienced recruiters, leveraging an extensive local network and modern tools to deliver lasting hires. Open roles regularly span project engineers, estimators, supervisors, contract administrators, state managers and business services coordinators, reflecting a blend of site based blue collar leadership and office based white collar expertise. RSG supports career progression across entry, mid and senior levels, offers market insight on salaries and skills in demand, and provides honest, frequent communication so candidates always know where they stand. For hiring teams, the firm tailors campaigns to the realities of each market segment, from high end residential and commercial builds to civil works, renewables transitions and major road and land projects, as well as wealth and insurance operations that require compliance minded professionals who can engage customers with care. Based in Melbourne and serving clients nationwide, RSG acts as a long term partner, measuring success by repeat engagements and referrals rather than one off wins.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionOil & GasRenewable EnergyMining

HQMelbourne, Australia

Stratacon Professional Recruitment

Stratacon Professional Recruitment is an Australian executive recruitment firm dedicated to the construction and property sectors, partnering with developers, builders, owners and consultancies to appoint senior and executive level talent across project delivery, commercial and corporate functions. Founded in 2008 by Director Paul Murphy, who brings more than 25 years of industry experience across Melbourne, Brisbane and London, the business was established to deliver a quality driven, people first alternative to KPI led multinational models. Stratacon specializes in executive search and selection, permanent appointments and contract placements, complemented by talent mapping and tailored consulting support for clients and career management services for candidates. The team recruits for leadership and senior specialist roles spanning general management, development and project management, construction management, estimating and preconstruction, site leadership, commercial management, and functional heads in finance and human resources. Their deep knowledge of the local market enables support for clients delivering a wide mix of projects, including apartments, industrial developments, health facilities and government related work, while advising on organizational strategy and workforce planning as growth pipelines evolve. Operating primarily from Melbourne, the firm supports clients across Australia and maintains competitive insights across contractor, client side and consultancy environments. Stratacon engages with both established enterprises and high growth newcomers, tailoring campaigns per assignment, conducting targeted market outreach, reference led networking and structured interviews to ensure shortlists balance technical capability, cultural alignment and track record. For candidates, Stratacon offers discreet market guidance, access to unadvertised opportunities and practical support throughout the hiring process. For employers, the firm delivers responsive service on urgent contract needs, such as site and fit out leaders for fast track assignments, as well as confidential director and C suite searches, with an approach grounded in integrity, transparency and results.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionInterior DesignConstruction & Skilled TradesFinance & Accounting

HQMelbourne, Australia

Engineering People

Engineering People is an Australian specialist recruitment firm dedicated to engineering, trades and technical talent, trusted by clients since 2003 for its rigorous, hands on assessment approach and industry bred consulting team. Built to solve the common problem of candidates lacking practical skills, the business operates a purpose built workshop, electronics station and engineering suite where every candidate completes real world skills tests before shortlist, delivering immediate productivity, reduced training time and lower safety risk through structured health and safety checks. Engineers are evaluated with tools such as SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD and Revit to validate design, drafting and engineering competencies, while trades professionals are put through welding and fabrication tasks, diagnostic assessments on motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, valves and instrumentation, and interpretation of workshop drawings and schematics. The firm provides permanent recruitment, temporary labour hire and contracting solutions, complemented by consulting and flexible student placements where Engineering People recruits, payrolls and manages part time engineering students to build future pipelines. With consultants who have worked in boilermaking, electrical, fitting and turning, engineering and HR, the team brings practical insight across manufacturing, automotive, service, maintenance, construction and viticulture, as well as broader sectors including power generation, water and utilities, medical, pharmaceutical, mining, food and telecommunications. Coverage spans roles from trades and technicians and process staff through engineers, sales people and management. Operating through offices in Nunawading and Keilor East, the firm partners closely with employers, visiting worksites to scope requirements at a technical level and presenting only ready to work employees rather than stacks of CVs. Clients from SMEs to multinationals value the direct, ethical and technically focused approach, with testimonials highlighting consistent quality in labour hire and confidence in consultant judgment. The result is a recruitment experience that is faster, safer and more reliable for both clients and candidates.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseUtilitiesHospital & Health Care (Nursing)Physicians

HQMelbourne, Australia

Impact Apprentices

Impact Apprentices Pty Ltd is a Melbourne based Group Training Organisation founded in 2014 that makes hiring electrical apprentices simple, compliant, and reliable for businesses across Victoria. Headquartered in Collingwood, the team draws on more than 90 years of combined industry experience to directly employ apprentices and place them with carefully matched host employers on residential, commercial, and industrial job sites throughout metro and regional areas. Acting as the legal employer, Impact manages recruitment and onboarding, pre vetting and safety readiness, and all employment obligations, including payroll, tax, superannuation, PPE, and insurance, delivering a single straightforward invoice for hosts while ensuring compliance with Fair Work and industry regulations. The company coordinates training contracts with Registered Training Organisations and supports progression throughout the apprenticeship, underpinned by a dedicated mentoring program that keeps apprentices on track with skills development and trade school requirements. Its purpose built Skills and Development Centre, led by accredited trainers with deep electrical experience, delivers intensive, hands on job readiness training that covers wiring and circuits, lighting and power, terminations, lock out and tag out safety, tool use, site processes, and workplace communication, helping candidates build confidence and stand out to employers. With a 98 percent completion rate, Impact has established a strong track record of retention, quality, and safety, supplying industry ready apprentices for short or long term needs and scaling workforce capacity quickly when project demands shift. Guided by values of respect, integrity, and reliability, the firm partners closely with contractors to understand specific site requirements, from white card and EWP to working at heights, and then sources the right apprentice for each environment. Whether supporting a single site or a growing pipeline of projects, Impact Apprentices provides a stress free, people first solution that powers the electrical industry while shaping the next generation of trades talent.

Temporary StaffingPayrolling/EORRPOResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionConsumer Goods ManufacturingIndustrial MachineryChemical Manufacturing

HQMelbourne, Australia

Mackey Consulting

Mackey Consulting is an Australian recruitment firm specializing in permanent construction recruitment, headquartered in Elsternwick, VIC. Founded in 2021 and led by director Brian Mackey, the business draws on more than a decade of construction specific experience to connect proven professionals with leading builders and contractors nationwide. The firm focuses exclusively on the construction sector across commercial, domestic, and insurance projects, recruiting for the full project lifecycle. Typical appointments include estimators, contracts administrators, project managers, site managers, construction managers, operations managers, draftspersons, assessors and site supervisors, and service and warranty supervisors, along with various other pre construction, construction, post construction staff, and senior management. Mackey Consulting combines deep market knowledge with a practical, relationship driven approach built over years of partnering with top tier and mid tier construction companies. Its process is transparent and efficient: discovery to understand business and project needs; targeted sourcing through a trusted industry network; rigorous screening to verify capability and cultural fit; interview coordination with thorough pre briefing; offer management and onboarding to ensure a smooth transition from acceptance to first day on site; and post placement support to drive long term success. For employers, this delivers shortlists fast without sacrificing quality, saving time on critical hires while reducing risk. For candidates, it provides access to roles that are not always advertised, clear communication, and tailored interview preparation that helps them present their best selves. Beyond core permanent hiring, the firm conducts targeted executive search for leadership roles, leveraging its network and market insight to secure high impact talent. With a singular focus on construction and a commitment to reliability, speed, and fit, Mackey Consulting serves as a trusted partner for building high performing teams across Australia.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtRPOResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionInterior DesignConstruction & Skilled TradesEngineering

HQAdelaide, Australia

Talent 1st

Talent 1st is an Australian recruitment partner based in Melbourne that builds trust through relationships and delivers talent across Information Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing, Science, and Construction. The firm supports clients with permanent and contract recruitment for both individual hires and large scale staffing campaigns, combining retained and contingency search models to fit each mandate. Its consultants deploy targeted strategies including talent mapping to benchmark skills against workforce plans, discreet headhunting for executive and hard to find profiles, and bespoke solutions that scale from small specialist teams to programs hiring dozens of skilled professionals. Leveraging a network of local and global recruitment specialists, Talent 1st applies proprietary tools to source, assess, develop, and deploy candidates, giving clients broader market coverage and faster access to qualified shortlists. The company aligns closely with hiring leaders on selection criteria, culture, and delivery timelines, and provides transparent market insights that help organizations navigate competitive hiring landscapes in areas such as software development, cybersecurity, data, cloud, telecommunications, electrical and mechanical engineering, industrial automation, advanced manufacturing, and construction project delivery. For candidates, Talent 1st emphasizes care, communication, and fit, engaging deeply on career aspirations, ambitions, and skills to match people with roles that support long term success. Whether the need is a single specialist, multiple concurrent hires, or a surge campaign to ramp a project, Talent 1st delivers consistent outcomes through disciplined process, rigorous assessment, and responsive service. With a presence at Exchange Tower on Little Collins Street in Melbourne, the firm partners with employers seeking reliable recruitment outcomes and with professionals pursuing their next step, acting as the first stop for finding the best talent and a long term advisor throughout the hiring lifecycle.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQMelbourne, Australia

Labourly

Labourly is an Australian labour hire and recruitment firm focused on delivering fast, reliable workforce solutions across construction, mining, warehousing, and related field services. Founded in 2023, the company combines experienced leadership from construction and mining with a customer centric approach that tailors each engagement to the unique needs of the site and scope of work. Through its online portal and one click hire process, clients gain instant access to vetted tradespeople and general labor, enabling them to scale crews up or down without the overhead of running ads, screening candidates, or managing short term contracts. Labourly supplies bricklayers, plumbers, roofers, riggers, dogmen, traffic controllers, drillers offsiders, warehouse pickers, and site cleaners, as well as landscaping and events support, with coverage across key hubs such as Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and Mornington and the ability to service projects nationwide. The business delivers temporary staffing, contract placements, and permanent recruitment, always prioritizing safety, compliance, and readiness to work. Its team holds the required insurances and operates in line with labour hire obligations in Victoria and Queensland, and emphasizes safe worksites, PPE, and well maintained equipment in line with current industry guidance. Clients credit Labourly for responsiveness, price competitiveness, and workers who are punctual and productive, while candidates highlight clear communication and on time pay. Transparent market aligned pricing and a simple request process make it easy for employers to secure skilled labor for residential, commercial, civil, and landscape construction, exploration and geotechnical mining, and warehouse operations. Behind the scenes, consultants handle compliance checks, right to work verification, tickets and licences, and shift confirmations, supported by a digital workflow for timesheets and invoicing. This blend of hands on industry knowledge and technology reduces downtime, improves workforce visibility, and gives both clients and workers a consistent, professional experience.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationMaritime

HQMelbourne, Australia

Australia Wide Labour Hire

Australia Wide Labour Hire is a specialist division of the Australia Wide Personnel Group that has supplied industrial, warehousing and trades talent since 1979. Headquartered in Melbourne with offices in Mount Waverley and Altona, the business focuses on the manufacturing and distribution and logistics sectors and supports customers across engineering, resources, electronics and the food industry. The team provides a flexible mix of casual on hire staff for short notice peaks, as well as recruitment for permanent roles, underpinned by a rigorous process that includes comprehensive interviews, targeted skills testing and thorough reference checks. Typical blue collar and technical roles delivered include machine operators, process workers, mechanical and electronics assemblers, general labourers, storespeople, forklift drivers, pickers and packers, mechanical fitters for maintenance and machining, technicians across mechanical, instrumentation, test and electronics, boilermakers, welders, pipefitters, electricians, CNC programmers and operators, diesel mechanics and sheetmetal workers. The company emphasizes quality over lowest hourly rate, believing that reliable, productive people create better outcomes and total cost advantages for clients running on tight budgets. Customers benefit from rapid access to a carefully vetted candidate pool, consistent compliance and safety practices, streamlined timesheet and payroll processes, and staffing models that scale with seasonal and project demands. Long tenured consultants, with an average service of around 11 years, build enduring client and candidate partnerships so the consultant you work with today is likely to support you well into the future. Australia Wide Labour Hire operates with industry certifications and memberships such as RCSA and StaffSure, reflecting its commitment to ethical conduct, workforce governance and risk management. Whether a manufacturer ramping up a production line or a distribution center scaling for peak volumes, the firm delivers dependable people, responsive service and measurable workforce value.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseRailroadTruckingWarehousing

HQMelbourne, Australia

Zoom Recruitment

Zoom Recruitment is an Australian recruitment and workforce solutions partner established in 2004, supporting employers and jobseekers across casual, permanent and executive roles. With close to two decades of experience, the company focuses on industries that make, move and build Australia, including warehouse and storage, transport and logistics, post and parcel, manufacturing and FMCG, heavy industrial, construction, civil and rail, mining and resources, power and utilities, and commercial and administration. Its integrated model combines permanent recruitment, a scalable casual workforce solution for peak periods and shift coverage, and recruitment process outsourcing to improve speed, quality and compliance across the hiring lifecycle. Leveraging a national candidate database, world class technology and automated workflows, Zoom Recruitment delivers sourcing, screening, right to work checks, skills and safety assessments, interview coordination and onboarding that reduce time to hire and lift retention. The firm is equally adept at high volume site rollouts and specialist appointments, placing storepersons, forklift operators, drivers, production workers, trades and maintenance crews, team leaders and supervisors alongside white collar roles in HR, finance, operations, supply chain, procurement and engineering, and it also conducts executive search for senior leaders. A safety first and compliance led approach underpins every assignment, with attention to industrial relations obligations, rostering integrity and workforce reporting for contingent programs. Clients range from SMEs to large national enterprises that require reliable shift coverage, seasonal surge capacity and niche capability, while candidates value transparent communication, prompt feedback and access to steady work across multiple locations. Guided by the principle to make people matter, Zoom Recruitment acts as an extension of each client, owning their staffing challenges and delivering the right person at the right time for operational continuity and long term performance.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingRPOSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationIndustrial MachineryChemical ManufacturingElectrical Engineering

HQMelbourne, Australia

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