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Pattison AND Walker

Founded in 2016, Pattison & Walker is a Melbourne based recruitment consultancy that specializes in connecting organizations with high caliber finance and accounting professionals. Operating across all industries, the firm covers the full spectrum of roles from accounting support through qualified accounting to senior management and professional services, enabling clients to staff critical functions with confidence. With a relationship led approach, Pattison & Walker invests time upfront to understand each client mandate, team culture, and performance objectives, then builds targeted search strategies that surface both active and passive candidates. Its consultants maintain deep knowledge of the Melbourne finance talent market and curated networks that span accounts payable and receivable, payroll, assistant accountants, management and financial accountants, analysts, business services and tax accountants, audit professionals, finance managers, commercial managers, financial controllers, and senior leaders. Delivery blends permanent recruitment with temporary and contract solutions, giving clients flexibility to address growth, project demands, and leave coverage. Processes are structured around thorough role scoping, market mapping, competency based and technical screening, shortlisting with clear evidence, and diligent reference checks to ensure fit and readiness. Candidates benefit from straightforward guidance, market insight, and transparent feedback to support informed career decisions. Whether partnering with fast growing private companies, established professional services firms, or larger enterprises, the consultancy focuses on building long term partnerships rooted in integrity, responsiveness, and measurable outcomes. By aligning business needs with the right capability at the right time, Pattison & Walker helps finance teams perform at their best and enables leaders to meet commercial goals with greater certainty.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingBankingInsuranceInvestment ManagementHuman ResourcesTechnical WritingProject Management

HQMelbourne, Australia

Team Executive Consultants

Team Executive Consultants is a full scale recruitment consultancy established in 1989 and based in South Yarra, Victoria, dedicated to matching exceptional people with exceptional businesses across permanent, temporary, and contract engagements. With over three decades of experience, the firm operates with a clear focus on detail, professionalism, honesty, and integrity, aligning candidate skills, attributes, and behavioral strengths with the culture and expectations of employers while keeping the long term goals of both parties in view. Their core practice areas span accounting and finance, engineering specialties such as civil, structural, electrical, and environmental, construction and property including commercial, industrial, and residential builders and developers as well as commercial agency and advisory, legal professionals and support staff, and sales and marketing roles. For clients, Team Executive Consultants provides tailored search, market insight, and efficient shortlisting supported by a robust network and salary guides, delivering candidates who fit quickly and effectively; for flexible workforces they manage compliant processes and timesheets that support smooth temporary and contract assignments. For candidates, the consultancy offers practical support through job search access, resume writing guidance, interview techniques coaching, and confidential advice aimed at lifting careers to the next level. Their nimble, relationship led approach has earned repeat business and recognition over many years, with testimonials citing strong communication, fast turnaround, and genuine care for candidates. Combining local market knowledge with a consultative methodology, Team Executive Consultants serves SMEs through to larger professional services and construction led organizations, partnering closely with hiring managers to secure talent across white collar and executive levels. The result is a dependable recruitment partner known for consistency, accountability, and results across Victoria and beyond.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)AutomotiveAerospaceDefense

HQMelbourne, Australia

FS Recruitment Solutions

FS Recruitment Solutions is a boutique Australian recruitment agency dedicated to the financial services sector, partnering with employers and job seekers to deliver outstanding results across permanent and senior appointments. The firm was founded to provide the best talent for an organization and secure roles that accelerate candidates career progression. Based in Melbourne and working nationally, the team combines specialist market knowledge with a flexible, ethical and transparent approach, tailoring each assignment to the unique needs of financial planning practices, funds managers, superannuation providers, investment banks and business banks. Drawing on deep industry networks, FS Recruitment Solutions follows a rigorous process to attract, engage, assess and select high quality professionals, balancing technical capability with cultural fit to ensure long term success. Services span end to end permanent recruitment, targeted executive search, and proactive talent pipeline and mapping solutions that help clients plan workforce needs ahead of demand. For candidates, the consultancy provides honest advice, interview preparation and market insight, taking time to understand aspirations and strengths before presenting well matched opportunities. For clients, it invests in understanding business models, service offerings and team dynamics to define the right profile and build a compelling value proposition that connects with top performers. Testimonials from leaders across Australian private wealth and financial planning highlight the firms integrity, responsiveness and commitment to delivering on promises, focusing on the right fit rather than a quick placement. Known for building enduring relationships, FS Recruitment Solutions operates as a trusted advisor that aligns hiring strategy with business outcomes, enabling financial services organizations to grow through talent investment and retention while giving professionals a clear pathway to advance their careers.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtTotal Talent MgmtBankingInsuranceInvestment ManagementFinance & AccountingSenior ExecutivesGeneralist - white collar professionals

HQMelbourne, Australia

The Search Firm

The Search Firm is an Australian boutique recruitment practice known for its leadership in executive search and professional recruitment across multiple industry sectors. Founded in 2019, the firm operates from Sydney and Melbourne with a senior team that appoints talent from early career through to board and C suite. Their practice is organized around four markets referenced in their public materials and activity: legal, professional practice, commerce and industry, and not for profit and government. The team brings deep functional expertise spanning C suite leadership, law, accounting, marketing, sales, digital, procurement and supply chain, and people and culture, and delivers tailored solutions that include executive search, permanent recruitment, and contract appointments. Clients engage The Search Firm for rigorous market mapping, proactive headhunting, and thorough assessment designed to identify high impact leaders and specialist professionals for critical roles, while candidates value their transparent guidance, interview preparation, and discreet career advice. The firm partners with professional services firms and in house legal teams on complex legal and regulatory mandates, supports corporate functions across finance, HR, marketing, sales, digital and procurement, and works closely with government and not for profit organizations to secure leaders who can navigate public accountability and mission driven outcomes. Their consultants emphasize a collaborative, data informed approach, combining sector insight, structured search methodology, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion to widen pools and reduce bias. With an active jobs platform and thought leadership on the future of work and the role of AI in recruitment, The Search Firm provides current market intelligence and pragmatic hiring advice. Whether building an executive bench, scaling specialist teams, or securing interim leadership, they focus on long term relationships and measurable results, delivering shortlists that align capability, culture, and strategic objectives.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Education AdministrationFundraisingSocial Services

HQMelbourne, Australia

Lambda Recruitment

Lambda Recruitment is an Australian recruitment agency focused exclusively on Public Practice Accounting, partnering with firms from boutique practices to the Big 4 across the country. Founded in 2023, the firm positions itself as a trusted, specialist advisor for both employers and candidates, offering a tailored, high-touch experience grounded in ongoing communication, honest feedback, and real market insight. Its consultants, including Director Louie Betikas and recruiter Liliana Phoenix, emphasize understanding each individual’s goals and aligning aspirations with the right teams, culture, and progression pathways, from graduate through to Partner level. Lambda’s process is transparent and structured, moving from identifying client needs and clear planning through rigorous talent evaluation, personalized presentation of shortlists, interview coordination and evaluation, and dedicated onboarding care to support long term retention. The agency’s niche specialization enables priority access to opportunities and a strong pool of quality talent in audit, tax, business services, SMSF, and bookkeeping within public practice environments. Clients benefit from a seamless Start Hiring platform that streamlines submissions and role requirements across full time, part time, hybrid, office based, and work from home models, while candidates gain access to industry specific insights that generalist agencies may not provide. Testimonials consistently highlight responsive communication, preparation for interviews, transparent guidance, and post placement follow up, underscoring Lambda’s commitment to service and outcomes. Headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria and operating by appointment, the firm complements delivery with practical toolkits and market guidance to help both sides make confident, informed decisions. By combining specialist domain knowledge with a bespoke approach and a retention focused mindset, Lambda Recruitment creates career connections that endure for candidates and deliver measurable value for public practice accounting firms nationwide.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtTemporary StaffingManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Project ManagementFinance & AccountingSenior Executives

HQBrisbane City, Australia

Numbers Executive Search and Recruitment

Numbers Executive Search and Recruitment is a specialist search firm focused on appointing high calibre professionals across investment banking, funds management, corporate development, and group corporate finance. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Melbourne with national reach across Australia, the firm partners with listed corporates, private equity funds, infrastructure investors, and advisory firms to deliver precise, research led hiring solutions. The team brings decades of combined experience across accounting, corporate finance, and executive recruitment, applying targeted market mapping, direct access to passive talent, and deep intelligence to build strong shortlists and secure exceptional outcomes. Known for a straightforward, informed, and discreet style, Numbers Executive emphasizes long term relationships over transactional recruitment and operates as a trusted adviser to clients and candidates who value honesty and precision. Their mandate execution focuses on front office and commercially oriented roles, including M&A, capital markets, corporate strategy, corporate development, portfolio value creation, and funds management investment teams. The firm supports the market with original insights through remuneration benchmarking studies for investment banking and corporate finance, as well as practical candidate resources such as interview advice guides. Clients engage Numbers Executive for executive search, permanent recruitment, and interim management solutions when speed, rigor, and confidentiality are paramount, while candidates rely on the firm for clear guidance, market perspective, and access to opportunities that are often not advertised. With a strong track record across Australia, the firm combines specialist domain knowledge, disciplined search methodology, and a network developed over decades in finance to consistently deliver hires who are both analytically strong and commercially impactful.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingBankingInsuranceInvestment ManagementHuman ResourcesTechnical WritingProject Management

HQMelbourne, Australia

Australia Wide Office Staffing

Australia Wide Office Staffing is a specialist office support recruitment division of Australia Wide Personnel, a 100 percent Australian owned firm established in 1979. Recruiting across Australia, the team supplies skilled permanent employees and fully trained, instantly productive temps to cover peak workloads, backfill staff absences, and support special projects. Their focus spans office administration, data entry, reception, customer service, inbound and outbound call centres, accounting support, payroll, and medical administration. Clients benefit from a rigorous, quality assured process that includes thorough interviews, customised skills testing and comprehensive reference checks, ensuring each shortlist features job ready talent that fits both capability and culture. The division is known for quick response and continuity of service, reflected in the long average tenure of its consultants of around 11 years and in consistently high candidate and client feedback, including a strong Google rating. Australia Wide Office Staffing partners with key sectors such as education and healthcare, as well as a broad range of corporate and public environments that depend on reliable office support to keep operations running smoothly. Services cover permanent recruitment, temporary and contract assignments, and temp to perm solutions, all supported by streamlined payroll and timesheet processes and a responsive post placement follow up. As part of the Australia Wide Personnel Group, the division connects clients to an extended network and complementary specialisations while maintaining a dedicated focus on office support. The business operates transparently under an ethics charter, privacy policy and industry best practice, and is aligned with recognized compliance standards, giving hiring managers confidence in both speed and governance. With a national job board and job alert capability, Australia Wide Office Staffing helps employers build high performing teams and enables candidates to secure rewarding permanent and temporary opportunities across Australia.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingHigher Education (Faculty, Administration)Corporate Training & CoachingE-Learning & Online EducationMedical DevicesHealthcare AdministrationMental Health Care

HQMelbourne, Australia

Emu Search - Executive Search AND Advisory

Emu Search is an Australian executive search and advisory firm founded in 2019 and based in Melbourne, delivering executive search, board appointments, and talent intelligence solutions that help organizations move forward with confidence. The firm combines a transparent, customer centric approach with agile project delivery across every mandate, producing shortlists worth pondering through deep market mapping, adjacent industry exploration, and high touch communication to accelerate outcomes. Emu partners have cultivated relationships over 20 years with remarkable leaders, enabling access to diverse, networthy talent and industry insights that reduce risk and improve long term fit. Its Talent Intelligence practice supports succession planning, benchmarking, risk mitigation for key roles, pre deal due diligence, stage gating a search, and clarifying emerging role profiles, bringing robust external market data to leadership decisions. Emu operates across Private Equity backed environments and iconic consumer brands, as well as technology, industrials, energy, healthcare, finance, property, and retail, appointing leaders across Board, CEO, CIO, CFO, CSO, COO, CRO, CMO, CHRO, GM, Director, and Head Of roles. The firm emphasizes measurable performance and inclusion, citing a 100 percent placement rate, 64 percent of engagements resulting in a female leader hire, and a 4.9 out of 5 client satisfaction rating, with case work such as Simplot Australia demonstrating fast time to hire and multi role execution. Emu maintains a conversation to conversion rhythm with weekly progress updates, ensuring alignment, momentum, and certainty from briefing to acceptance. Its balanced representation ethos targets 50 50 diversity and focuses on cognitive and cultural fit as much as capability, creating durable leadership impact. Whether guiding a board search, appointing a transformation ready executive, or delivering external talent mapping and market intelligence for a transaction or succession plan, Emu applies uncommon thinking, forward focus, and network mastery to unlock untapped potential for its clients.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtSOW/ProjectsPermanent RecruitmentSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceAutomotiveAerospaceDefense

HQMelbourne, Australia

Payroll Talent

Payroll Talent is an independently owned Melbourne based recruitment consultancy dedicated to payroll and HRIS talent across temporary, contract and permanent hiring. Founded in 2011 and positioned as Melbournes only full service Payroll and HRIS recruitment specialist, the firm partners with organisations ranging from fast moving consumer goods and retail to health and wellbeing, construction, utilities and not for profits. Clients value a boutique model that delivers tangible cost and time savings, an always on community of available talent, and a consistent, transparent methodology from briefing to placement. The team recruits at all levels, from junior processors and standalone payroll officers to managers, systems analysts and project specialists, with proven capability across enterprise and SME environments. Their market immersion includes deep familiarity with platforms such as Chris21 and iChris, SAP, ADP Payforce, PayGlobal, UKG, Preceda, Kronos, HR3 and more, enabling precise shortlists when software exposure, volume, complexity or award and EBA interpretation are critical. Quality and compliance are built in; showcased candidates are reference checked, skills verified by tenured consultants and supported by a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. For exclusive permanent engagements the firm offers a 6 Month Replacement Guarantee, reinforcing confidence in delivery and cultural fit. Holding Labour Hire Licence VICLHL02433, Payroll Talent operates with the governance expected of a specialist agency serving regulated sectors. Beyond filling roles, they support professionals with practical guidance through interview tips, career progression advice and insights on payroll systems, while candidates can update their profile and availability in real time to stay front of mind for new opportunities. Headquartered in the Melbourne CBD, Payroll Talent is known for going above and beyond, building long term relationships that align business needs with specialist payroll capability.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingFashion & ApparelFood & BeverageConsumer ElectronicsOil & GasRenewable EnergyMining

HQMelbourne, Australia

Prosearch Partners

Prosearch Partners is an Australian executive search and leadership advisory firm that delivers mission critical leadership hires across Australia and the broader APAC region. Founded in 2013, the firm operates from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, combining deep sector expertise with a rigorous, transparent process to secure board, C suite and senior functional leaders. Its core offerings span retained executive search, interim management for agile leadership needs, and leadership solutions that include assessment, coaching and advisory to strengthen succession and onboarding. Prosearch Partners focuses on six industry practices Technology and Communications, Financial Services, Energy and Renewables, Consumer Markets, Industrial and Manufacturing, and Property and Construction, bringing market intelligence and networks that shorten time to slate and improve hiring outcomes. Functionally, the team appoints Board and CEO, Corporate Affairs, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Sales, Marketing and Digital, and Operations leaders for ASX listed, PE backed, founder led and multinational organizations. Clients value fixed fee retainers calibrated to mandate complexity rather than percentage of salary, alongside a 12 month placement guarantee that extends to 18 months on C suite searches and structured onboarding support. Prosearch reports more than 750 leadership appointments across Australia and APAC since 2013, typical shortlists in 3 to 4 weeks, and a research led approach that engages 92 percent passive market leaders and drives 70 percent repeat client rates. Its methodology blends discovery led briefs, market mapping across Australia and New Zealand and APAC hubs, targeted outreach, competency based interviewing, rigorous referencing and leadership assessment to de risk appointments. The firm promotes inclusive hiring and transparent communication with both clients and candidates, maintaining momentum without compromising diligence. From early stage builds to scale up inflection points, enterprise transformation, and IPO or M and A, Prosearch Partners aligns leadership to strategy and culture to deliver performance, innovation and resilience.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceAutomotiveAerospaceDefense

HQMelbourne, Australia

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