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Building Environs Recruitment

Building Environs Recruitment is a specialist agency dedicated to the built environment, connecting construction, property, and engineering organizations with high performing talent across Melbourne and South East Queensland. The firm delivers permanent, contract, and executive search solutions for head contractors, residential and commercial builders, property developers, consulting engineering firms, client side project management and quantity surveying consultancies, as well as facilities and property management businesses. With nearly two decades of recruitment experience behind its leadership, the team combines targeted headhunting, deep market networks, and data driven assessment to secure professionals who are both technically capable and culturally aligned. Their approach includes soft skills capability assessments and Extended DiSC profiling to give clients a rounded view of candidate fit, along with Recruitment Process Consulting to help employers improve attraction, engagement, and onboarding. Service options span retained executive search with a strong track record of success, contingent permanent recruitment, temporary and contract hiring, in situ onsite recruitment embedded within client teams, visa assistance limited to 400, 407, and 482 categories, and flexible commercial models such as recruit now, pay later. Publicly shared indicators of scale include a database of more than 37,000 construction and property professionals and over 10,000 engaged followers, reflecting sustained community reach and candidate access. Building Environs supports both employers and job seekers through curated candidate shortlists, a transparent jobs board, and market intelligence including an annual salary and insights report and the Building Talks podcast. Sector coverage spans commercial and residential construction, client side project management, quantity surveying, and consulting engineering disciplines tied to building projects. The firm emphasizes long term relationships, retained assignment delivery credibility, and consultative problem solving to give clients a competitive advantage in hiring and to help candidates build enduring careers with top tier businesses across the built environment.
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Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionAccounting (Audit, Tax)Human ResourcesTechnical Writing
HQMelbourne, Australia
2020
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Sammen

Sammen is an Australian recruitment agency built on Danish values of transparency, collaboration, and ethical practice, with a mission to change how businesses and HR teams experience hiring. The name itself means Together in Danish, and that spirit guides how the firm integrates with internal teams to deliver results without the friction often associated with traditional agency models. Rather than relying solely on large percentage-based fees, Sammen offers flexible engagement options including subscription models for ongoing needs, flat fees for predictability, and traditional fee for service when appropriate. The company focuses on roles across civil construction and infrastructure, reflecting deep familiarity with site operations, safety, and quality standards. Recent briefs and open roles highlight hiring for Supervisors and Foremen, Project Engineers, and Estimators tied to earthworks, drainage, road construction, and utilities, with projects that span Victoria and Queensland and exposure to sectors such as Defence. Sammen is committed to understanding each client’s culture and objectives, then aligning recruitment delivery to those realities, whether for a single critical hire or a steady pipeline of talent. Its consultants partner closely with HR leaders, complementing internal capability with market reach, networks, and speed, so clients can manage budgets while still accessing specialist recruiting expertise. The firm delivers permanent recruitment alongside embedded and project-based solutions that give clients choice and control, and it is known for a personable, grounded approach that values accountability, fairness, and clear communication at every step. By working side by side with clients and candidates and prioritizing trust, quality, and consistency, Sammen aims to build long term relationships and help businesses secure the right people for sustainable growth.
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Permanent RecruitmentRPOContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionConsumer Goods ManufacturingIndustrial MachineryChemical Manufacturing
2-10
HQMelbourne, Australia
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Southbound Recruitment

Southbound Recruitment is an Australian recruitment firm that specialises in sourcing skilled international talent for employers across the country. Founded in 2021 and led by directors Richard Riordan and Brendan Halliday, who bring more than 30 years of collective experience, the company focuses on solving local skill shortages by accessing deep overseas networks across more than 15 countries. Southbound operates a visa-ready recruitment model: candidates are pre-qualified with the required documentation, testing, and skills assessments in place before presentation, reducing risk and accelerating deployment. For employers, this means a smoother pathway to hiring sponsored staff, with migration partners managing nomination and visa applications to streamline compliance, timelines, and effort. Southbound has placed hundreds of experienced trades and hospitality professionals into Australian businesses, from chefs and pastry specialists to mechanics and technicians supporting sectors such as hospitality, agriculture, mining, and broader engineering and industrial operations. The firm prioritises long-term fit and retention, noting that many international applicants are motivated by stable roles and the opportunity to build a life in Australia, which translates to commitment, reliability, and lower turnover for clients. Services span end-to-end recruitment for permanent roles, shortlist delivery, interview coordination, and offer management, underpinned by transparent communication and diligent candidate preparation. Employers benefit from a consultative approach that aligns workforce plans with immigration pathways and regional skills needs, while job seekers receive practical guidance on roles, relocation, and interview readiness. Headquartered in Collingwood, VIC, Southbound Recruitment partners with businesses nationwide, combining boutique responsiveness with rigorous process discipline to deliver skilled people quickly and compliantly. By connecting global talent with Australian opportunity, Southbound provides a dependable source of hard-to-find skills and a straightforward hiring experience.
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Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingHotel ManagementCulinary ArtsTravel & Tourism OperationsIndustrial AutomationOil & GasRenewable Energy
2-10
HQMelbourne, Australia
2021
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Pronto Search

Pronto Search is a specialist recruitment partner focused on delivering hard to find HVAC, electrical, and plumbing talent across Australia and New Zealand, while also supporting high growth technology and SaaS companies with commercial and leadership hires. Built around a simple, transparent process, the firm commits to shortlisting in 7 days or less, filling vacancies in 30 days or less, and presenting no more than 5 high quality candidates per shortlist. Acting as an extension of each clients brand, Pronto Search blends advanced AI enabled sourcing, targeted headhunting, and strong personal branding to reach top performers who are not actively on the market. The team manages end to end search delivery, including discovery and role scoping, market positioning, proactive outreach, structured screening, interview scheduling, real time feedback loops, offer negotiation, and post placement follow up to ensure smooth onboarding. For trade and building services employers, Pronto Search partners with contractors, service providers, facilities managers, and equipment manufacturers to place technicians, estimators, supervisors, project managers, operations leaders, and service management talent. For technology clients, the firm builds GTM teams spanning sales leadership, enterprise and commercial account executives, business development, channel and alliances, presales, and customer success, with experience across software, cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure, data and analytics, and managed services. Clients choose Pronto Search for its speed, clarity on process, cost effective engagement options, and the ability to elevate employer reputation in the market through precise messaging and candidate care. Testimonials highlight the agencys patience, professionalism, and commitment to fit on skills, personality, and mindset, as well as its ability to scale hiring across time zones and growth phases. The result is a pragmatic, quality first approach that helps employers spend less time recruiting and more time building.
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Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtRPOResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionAutomotiveAerospaceDefense
2-10
HQMelbourne, Australia
2020
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MelRec Trades AND Labour Hire

Founded in 2018, MelRec Trades and Labour Hire is a Melbourne based staffing specialist serving the construction, civil infrastructure, trades, and transport and logistics sectors across Victoria and, where required, nationally. The firm provides fast, affordable and fully compliant on hire labour supported by a 24/7 recruitment team that can mobilise crews at short notice for both short term and long term assignments. Typical roles include qualified tradespeople, general and skilled labourers, formwork and concrete crews, steel fixers, traffic controllers, dogmen and riggers, electrical spotters and first aiders, leading hands, supervisors and site managers. In civil works, MelRec supplies experienced civil labourers, plant and machinery operators, drivers, survey assistants and asphalters, while its transport and logistics practice covers forklift and truck drivers, warehouse staff, administrators, team leaders, transport allocators, customer service staff, and managers up to branch and state level. MelRec is Labour Hire Authority approved and code compliant, and every candidate is screened, interviewed and reference checked before placement. Workers are employed under above award conditions with superannuation, WorkCover and appropriate insurances in place, including Coinvest where applicable, to protect clients and candidates alike. The company leverages more than 30 years of collective industry experience to curate talent from an active database and targeted recruitment drives, matching skills and site requirements precisely to reduce downtime and rework. For clients seeking permanent appointments, MelRec partners with a dedicated permanent recruitment brand to deliver end to end hiring, creating a single point of contact across contingent and permanent needs. For candidates, the team offers straightforward onboarding, reliable pay and access to reputable, compliant employers. Focused on quality service, trusted relationships and reliable candidates, MelRec has become a go to partner for builders, subcontractors, civil contractors and logistics operators who need dependable people who turn up ready to work and get the job done safely and right the first time.
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Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionRailroadTruckingWarehousing
2-10
HQMelbourne, Australia
2018
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MAG Apprenticeships

Founded in 2018, MAG Apprenticeships is a specialist workforce partner to the Australian construction sector, dedicated to building futures for apprentices and delivering flexible staffing solutions for employers. The company employs apprentices and trainees directly and places them with vetted host employers across civil and building projects, giving businesses a simple, compliant, and scalable way to add capability while developing the next generation of tradespeople. MAG focuses on key trades including electrical, carpentry and formwork, plumbing, civil construction, and shopfitting and joinery, and supports assignments from one week to the full duration of a project and beyond. For employers, MAG manages the end to end recruitment and employment lifecycle, including advertising, screening, skills assessment, reference checks, onboarding, payroll, insurance, and ongoing performance management, supported by OHS collaboration and regular site audits. Host employers enter clear agreements outlining obligations such as providing a safe workplace free from bullying and harassment, delivering comprehensive site introductions, offering continuous supervision, ensuring tasks match the trade, and creating opportunities to build competency. MAG coordinates training plans, registers training contracts with the relevant State Training Authority, and enrolls apprentices with RTOs and TAFE for formal off the job training. Apprentices gain secure full time employment, PPE and uniform provision, regular site visits, dedicated mentoring, and consistent feedback, with aptitude and psychometric testing and trade skills assessments used to guide matching and development. Operating nationally with a presence in Victoria and Queensland, MAG partners with construction and civil companies of all sizes and sectors, providing cost effective and low risk ways to scale crews without long term employment commitments. For candidates, structured support accelerates exposure across industrial, commercial, and residential environments, from maintenance and solar in electrical, to framing, fixing, and finishing in carpentry, to sanitary, roofing, mechanical services, drainage, and fire in plumbing, as well as plant operation and road, path, and subdivision works in civil. The result is practical learning backed by formal qualifications, improved retention, safer sites, and job ready trades on completion.
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Temporary StaffingContract StaffingPayrolling/EORResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionInterior DesignConstruction & Skilled TradesGeneralist - blue collar professionals
11-50
HQMelbourne, Australia
2018
Global Talent Connect logo

Global Talent Connect

Global Talent Connect is an international recruitment agency serving employers across Australia and Fiji with a comprehensive blend of permanent, executive, and flexible hiring solutions. The firm specializes in talent acquisition that aligns with business strategy, combining rigorous screening, structured interviews, and reference checks with market insight to deliver candidates who drive long term value. Its services span permanent and skilled placements, executive search for senior leadership roles, international talent sourcing, bulk recruitment campaigns when hiring at scale, and temporary and project based staffing for seasonal or urgent needs. Beyond filling roles, Global Talent Connect supports workforce planning, compliance with employment laws and workplace safety standards, and end to end documentation, from compliant job offers through to work permit guidance and onboarding for overseas hires. The team manages clear, efficient, and compliant hiring steps, including candidate identification and selection, job offer administration, visa and work permit support where required, and seamless onboarding so talent is ready to contribute from day one. With sector experience across automotive, construction, energy, food and beverage, healthcare, logistics and transport, manufacturing, public services and administration, retail, and technology, the agency understands the unique hiring dynamics of both trade and professional roles. Testimonials highlight success resolving skills shortages and improving productivity through ethical, transparent, and results driven international recruitment, including sourcing specialized technicians and coordinating full mobilization for employers. Operating from offices in Australia and Fiji, Global Talent Connect combines local presence with global reach to give organizations access to pre qualified talent, faster time to hire, and scalable workforce solutions. Its commitment to ethical practices, compliance, and transparent communication underpins lasting partnerships with employers and job seekers, making it a trusted choice for overcoming skill shortages and building high performing teams.
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Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseMedical DevicesHealthcare AdministrationMental Health Care
2-10
HQMelbourne, Australia
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Sector Personnel Services logo

Sector Personnel Services

Sector Personnel Services is an Australian owned boutique recruitment and executive search firm founded in 2002 with its head office in South Yarra, Melbourne. Acting as a strategic partner to clients, the firm advises on leadership and project recruitment needs, conducts targeted search, assesses core capability, and identifies and secures executive talent across specialized markets. Its service offering spans recruitment for permanent and contract appointments, executive search, and talent mapping, complemented by career counseling and succession planning, staff retention services, and executive and business coaching. The team operates with a partnership mindset, taking time to understand each clients organizational structure, culture, values, and strategic direction so that hiring strategies directly support business goals and competitive advantage. Sector Personnel Services focuses on disciplines where deep domain knowledge matters, including construction and project management, residential development, property development and real estate, engineering, architecture and drafting, accounting and financial services, as well as business support, sales, and marketing. Typical mandates range from mid to senior white collar specialists and leaders through to executive appointments, with delivery that blends rigorous search methodologies, proactive market mapping, and careful candidate evaluation. As a boutique, the firm emphasizes responsiveness, discretion, and continuity of consultant ownership from brief to placement and beyond. Clients value its realistic market guidance on role design, salary benchmarking, succession risks, and retention levers, while candidates appreciate transparent communication and coaching that supports long term career outcomes. Backed by experienced consultants and a compact team structure, Sector Personnel Services brings agility without sacrificing thoroughness, aligning talent strategies to project timelines and enterprise priorities across Australia.
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Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationManagement Consulting
2-10
HQMelbourne, Australia
2002
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Link Talent

Link Talent is an Australia based recruitment partner focused on delivering reliable, innovative staffing solutions for employers across manufacturing, engineering, logistics, trade, and real estate. Founded in 2024 and led by Founder and Managing Director Michael Robert, the firm blends national reach with hands on sector expertise. Michael has worked in industrial recruitment since 2009 and brings a background in senior level HR, warehousing, and sales, along with a strong track record of placing thousands of candidates into roles that advance both careers and business performance. Link Talent provides permanent recruitment, contract hiring, and executive search, building talent pipelines that match the pace and standards of operational environments. In manufacturing, the firm supplies skilled professionals experienced in diverse production processes and continuous improvement. In engineering, it sources multidisciplinary talent able to move projects from concept to completion, optimize systems, and deliver practical solutions. Logistics coverage includes freight forwarding, import and export operations, customs clearance, warehousing, and distribution specialists who align with dynamic supply chain needs. Trade hiring includes general laborers, cleaners, facility managers, and technicians who keep assets safe, efficient, and compliant. For real estate, the team places administration staff, property managers, and sales talent who elevate service standards and revenue generation. Link Talent manages the full recruitment process, from targeted sourcing and structured interviewing to reference and background checks, ensuring quality, compliance, and speed. Its end to end approach extends into workforce management support so clients can focus on core operations while maintaining the right talent at each stage of growth. The firm works with businesses of all sizes, emphasizing transparent communication, performance, and long term relationships with clients and candidates. This people first philosophy, coupled with a deep understanding of operational roles and leadership needs, enables Link Talent to deliver consistent results across Australia.
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Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTruckingWarehousingDistribution
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HQMelbourne, Australia
2024
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My Career Angels

My Career Angels is an Australia based career coaching practice dedicated to helping job and career seekers gain clarity, confidence, and momentum in their search for meaningful work. Founded in 2020, the team brings more than 25 years of combined Human Resources and recruitment experience to every engagement, translating insider employer expectations into practical, easy to apply strategies for candidates. The firm focuses on resume writing and cover letters, LinkedIn optimization, interview coaching, and career change support, offering flexible one to one coaching and bundled packages that adapt to each clients goals, background, and timeline. With a particular strength across Business, Logistics, and Construction, My Career Angels supports professionals at all stages, from first job seekers to mid career changers and those looking to advance into leadership, and works with clients in Sydney and Melbourne, including virtual delivery for nationwide access. Their approach is holistic and personalized, beginning with an external lens on a clients achievements, strengths, and preferences, then building employer centric positioning that aligns to job criteria and market demand. Services include crafting ATS aware resumes, tailoring profiles with the right keywords, developing compelling accomplishment stories, and training candidates to master behavioral interview formats with structured answers that clearly show impact. The team complements coaching with practical resources such as ebooks, blogs, and the Career Reshaped podcast, creating a continuous learning ecosystem that reinforces coaching outcomes. Clients value the transparent guidance, market insights, and accountability that help them shorten their job search, translate experience into results focused narratives, and approach interviews with measurable confidence. My Career Angels operates as an advocate for individuals rather than an agency recruiting on behalf of employers, blending HR rigor with empathetic coaching to empower people to navigate transitions, stand out on paper and in person, and take the next step in their careers with a clear plan.
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Permanent RecruitmentTotal Talent MgmtSOW/ProjectsSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationArchitectureInterior DesignManagement Consulting
2-10
HQAdelaide, Australia
2020

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