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NexGen Recruiters

NexGen Recruiters is a Melbourne based recruitment partner dedicated to early childhood education, helping childcare centres, kindergartens, and early learning services across Australia hire qualified educators quickly and affordably. Founded by Jovana, a hands on sector professional with more than a decade of experience and leadership across 60 plus centres, the firm was created to remove the stress, inflated fees, and transactional feel that too often define hiring in childcare. NexGen delivers permanent, casual, temporary, and contract placements for roles including Certificate III and Diploma Educators, Early Childhood Teachers, Room Leaders, Educational Leaders, Assistant and Centre Directors, Area Managers, as well as centre Cooks, Admin, and Support staff. The team focuses on quality over quantity, personally pre screening every candidate for qualifications, references, availability, cultural fit, and readiness to support ratio and compliance needs, then sharing concise profiles so clients can decide quickly without sifting resumes. The process is simple and fast: a quick briefing call, targeted outreach to a trusted educator network, curated introductions, coordinated interviews, and post placement follow up to ensure a smooth start. Pricing is transparent and fair, with a one off referral fee payable only on hire, no retainers or lock in contracts, and a 4 week replacement guarantee for peace of mind. For educators, NexGen provides free support that respects their time and goals, from resume guidance and interview preparation to tailored role matching and ongoing check ins after placement. Known for responsive communication and results delivered in days rather than weeks, the agency serves metro and regional locations including Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo, Sydney, Dubbo, Orange, Tamworth, Nowra, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Townsville, Darwin, and Alice Springs. With a people first approach and real sector insight, NexGen Recruiters connects values aligned teams and educators so centres run smoothly and careers thrive.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingHigher Education (Faculty, Administration)Corporate Training & CoachingE-Learning & Online EducationGeneralist - white collar professionalsSenior ExecutivesHospitality & Retail

HQMelbourne, Australia

Frontline Recruitment Group - Hospitality Melbourne West

Frontline Recruitment Group - Hospitality Melbourne West is a specialist recruiting partner dedicated to the hospitality sector across Melbournes western suburbs and the broader metropolitan area. As part of Frontline Recruitment Group, which for the past 25 years has delivered staffing solutions across Australia and New Zealand, the Melbourne West hospitality team focuses on sourcing and placing talent for venues, restaurants, cafes, bars, hotels, clubs, and tourism operators. The team supports both candidates seeking a new opportunity and employers needing to fill a role, delivering a consultative service that balances speed with long term fit. Their remit spans front and back of house positions, including venue and restaurant managers, duty managers, head and sous chefs, cooks, kitchen leaders, bar and floor supervisors, baristas, FOH staff, reception and reservations, events coordination, and corporate hospitality roles. For clients, they provide market insight, salary benchmarking, targeted advertising, proactive talent search, screening and shortlisting, interview coordination, reference checks, and offer management, with transparent communication throughout the process. For candidates, they offer confidential career advice, resume feedback, interview preparation, and access to a steady pipeline of permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities. With a compact, high touch team, Frontline Hospitality Melbourne West leverages local networks and on the ground knowledge to build reliable talent pipelines for seasonal peaks as well as steady state growth, helping single site operators and multi venue groups alike. Backed by Frontlines national systems, tools, and community of sector specialists, the office combines local focus with group scale to reduce hiring risk and improve retention. The result is a recruitment experience that is straightforward, timely, and hospitality specific, connecting the right people with the right venues so service standards stay high and teams perform at their best.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingHotel ManagementCulinary ArtsTravel & Tourism OperationsHospitality & RetailGeneralist - blue collar professionalsGeneralist - white collar professionals

HQFrankston, Australia

Frontline Recruitment Group - Retail Melbourne

Frontline Recruitment Group - Retail Melbourne is a specialist recruiting team dedicated to the retail industry in Melbourne, backed by the 25 year track record of Frontline Recruitment Group delivering staffing solutions across Australia and New Zealand. Whether a candidate is searching for a new opportunity or a retailer needs to fill a role, the team is committed to providing the best choice through a responsive, relationship driven service. Focusing exclusively on retail, they partner with independent boutiques, specialty retailers, and national chains to deliver permanent recruitment, contract staffing, and temporary staffing solutions tailored to store and head office environments. Their consultants combine local market insight with the reach of a wider ANZ network, building targeted talent pipelines and producing curated shortlists that balance speed and fit. Typical assignments span frontline sales and customer service, keyholding and supervisory roles, store and multi site leadership, and head office support functions, across segments such as fashion and apparel, consumer goods and electronics, food and beverage, and e commerce. For clients, the approach emphasizes clear briefing, transparent process management, market feedback, and diligent candidate care from first outreach through to offer and onboarding. For candidates, it means honest guidance, interview preparation, timely updates, and advocacy to ensure each move supports long term career goals. The team is equipped to scale for seasonal peaks, promotional events, and new store openings while also managing confidential searches for business critical positions, maintaining compliance and best practice throughout. By leveraging proven assessment methods, current salary and market data, and an active retail talent community, Frontline Retail Melbourne helps organizations hire with confidence and helps professionals access meaningful opportunities. Centered on service, speed, and fit, the office stands as a trusted partner for retail hiring in Melbourne and a seamless gateway to roles across the broader ANZ retail landscape.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingFashion & ApparelFood & BeverageConsumer ElectronicsLuxury GoodsHospitality & RetailSales & Business Development

HQMelbourne, Australia

Job Prospects

Job Prospects is a leading Australian employment services provider and a division of SYC, the national not for profit focused on helping people build wellbeing, independence and opportunity. For more than six decades SYC has supported communities across South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, and Job Prospects brings that mission to life in the world of work by helping people gain and sustain employment while assisting employers to recruit and retain a productive, inclusive workforce. As a long standing provider of government funded employment programs, including Disability Employment Services Employment Support Service and the successor frameworks to jobactive, Job Prospects delivers tailored coaching, job search assistance, employability skills training, work readiness preparation, and intensive post placement support. The team has specialist capability working with young people, people with disability, First Nations job seekers, and individuals experiencing homelessness or disadvantage, providing culturally informed mentoring, workplace adjustments advice and connections to wraparound supports. Leveraging SYC Registered Training Organisation programs and Apprenticeship Support Services, Job Prospects helps candidates access accredited training, pre employment programs and apprenticeship pathways, and helps businesses navigate incentives and wage subsidies to accelerate hiring. For employers, Job Prospects offers end to end recruitment support that combines proactive sourcing, screening and shortlisting with coordinated onboarding, retention check ins and workplace inclusion guidance, operating as a flexible partner that can fill permanent roles, casual and seasonal openings, and short term assignments in sectors such as construction, hospitality, retail and business support. The organization works with enterprises of all sizes, from local small businesses to large national employers, and emphasizes measurable outcomes, compliance, and safeguarding. By uniting social purpose with practical recruitment delivery, Job Prospects creates sustainable matches that lift workforce participation and strengthen communities.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingRPOHotel ManagementCulinary ArtsTravel & Tourism OperationsResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstruction

HQAdelaide, Australia

Rec People

Rec People is an Australian recruitment partner dedicated to the recreation, sport, aquatics and open space sectors, with a core focus on local government. Founded in 2018 after a decade operating as Rec Relief, the business was created by managing director Mandy Nolton to deliver a mobile, flexible and skilled workforce that can step into council teams and add value from day one. While temporary staffing remains central, Rec People now provides permanent recruitment and project based resourcing options, complemented by mentoring, graduate programs, and targeted recruitment that help new talent enter the sector and support experienced professionals to progress their careers. Based in Port Melbourne, Victoria, the team supports more than 40 councils across the state and is expanding services nationally. Their client base spans local, state and federal government, peak bodies such as VicHealth and VicSport, leisure contract management providers including YMCA, Belgravia and Aligned Leisure, private fitness operators, state and national sporting associations, professional sport, community clubs, consulting firms, community health and sporting event management. Rec People covers a wide range of job families: aquatics and leisure facility operations, lifeguards, swim school, membership sales and customer service, childcare and cafe attendants, through to parks and open space maintenance, turf and playgrounds, sport and recreation development, participation and activation, recreation and open space planning, strategic and urban planning, capital works, project management, facility leadership and contract management. Clients value the firm for fast response, cultural fit, and practical industry know how, supported by an in house mobile workforce of experienced practitioners and advisors who understand how council services operate. For jobseekers, Rec Connect job alerts, coaching and access to temporary assignments provide pathways to stable employment. For hiring managers, flexible staffing models and tailored permanent search processes ensure continuity of community programs and safe, well run facilities.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsGovernment AdministrationLaw EnforcementMilitary & DefensePerforming Arts (Music, Theatre)Visual ArtsMuseums & Galleries

HQPort Melbourne, Australia

Platinum Staffing

Platinum Staffing is an Australian staffing specialist focused on hospitality, events, exhibitions, and promotional activations, trusted by leading venues and organizers since 2014. Headquartered in Melbourne with teams in Sydney and Brisbane, the company delivers end to end labour hire solutions that cover high volume temporary rosters, temp to perm pathways, and targeted permanent recruitment. Clients rely on Platinum Staffing for meticulously presented front of house and event personnel, including waitstaff, bar and beverage teams, supervisors, concierge and VIP hosts, brand ambassadors, registration and crowd teams, as well as behind the scenes event crew, site labourers, and licensed forklift drivers to support bump in, operations, and logistics. Known for a family owned, people first culture, Platinum Staffing invests heavily in training, onboarding, and presentation standards so each team member represents the client brand with confidence and consistency. A strong compliance framework underpins delivery, including labour hire licensing where required, right to work checks, workplace safety, and accurate payroll, supported by digital scheduling, timesheets, and transparent reporting. The agency curates the right team rather than simply filling shifts, combining a deep casual talent network with proactive account management and 24x7 responsiveness to meet demand spikes across race days, festivals, conferences, retail pop ups, and large venue service. Their track record spans premium experiences such as the Melbourne Cup Carnival, major arena and convention centre programs, and marquee events like the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, alongside brand activations and retail campaigns. For employers, Platinum Staffing offers flexible resourcing to scale operations, improve service quality, and control costs, plus permanent search for venue management, operations, and head office roles. For candidates, it provides varied assignments, fair pay, supportive coaching, and clear progression. The result is a reliable, polished, and agile workforce that elevates guest experiences and helps businesses perform at their best.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentPayrolling/EORHotel ManagementCulinary ArtsTravel & Tourism OperationsBroadcastingPublishingOnline Media

HQMelbourne, Australia

Alliance Extra Staff

Alliance Extra Staff is an Australian specialist in non clinical workforce solutions for the healthcare and aged care sectors, trusted for over 60 years to keep hospitals, residential aged care and community care services running smoothly. Operating as part of the Alliance Australia network, the business focuses on supplying reliable, fully vetted casual, temporary and contract staff who step in seamlessly to cover surge demand, seasonal peaks, project needs and unplanned leave. Their talent community includes chefs, cooks, catering assistants and kitchen hands who support therapeutic nutrition and safe meal service; cleaners, housekeepers and laundry attendants who uphold infection control and hygiene standards; and grounds and maintenance workers who help facilities stay safe, compliant and welcoming. For employers, Alliance Extra Staff delivers fast placements, fair priced solutions and responsive service hours, with teams available from 4am to 10pm on weekdays and from 5am to 10pm on weekends to meet the real time nature of healthcare operations. Clients benefit from rigorous candidate screening, safety and compliance processes and a consultative approach that aligns rosters, skill sets and site specific requirements so shifts are filled with the right people at the right time. For job seekers, the company offers flexible, supportive work with the freedom to choose when and where to work, from a few hours to a full week, close to home or across Australia, backed by respectful treatment, reliable pay and opportunities to build experience in leading healthcare environments. With decades of sector knowledge and a practical, can do ethos, Alliance Extra Staff provides the hidden talents that keep healthcare working, combining scale, speed and care to deliver essential people precisely when they are needed most.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingPermanent RecruitmentHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsMental Health CareVeterinaryHospitality & Retail

HQSydney, Australia

CRC Recruitment

CRC Recruitment, also known as Cliodhna Rae Consulting, is an Australian recruitment specialist with roots dating back to 1981, focused on the tourism, accommodation, and self storage sectors. Through its Caretakers Australia brand, the firm is widely recognized for recruiting management staff for caravan and tourist parks, motels, serviced apartments, independent living communities, retirement villages, and other unique properties across the country. The team delivers both relief management and permanent recruitment solutions, maintaining a deep bench of experienced management couples and park managers who can step in at short notice or lead long term operations. CRCs approach blends careful needs analysis, targeted advertising, rigorous screening, and extensive reference checking to present only top quality candidates, a process that clients credit for speed, responsiveness, and consistent placements that add value from day one. Over more than four decades, CRC has supported candidates throughout their careers, helping many take early steps into hospitality management and later partnering with them again as hiring clients, a cycle built on honesty, transparency, and sustained aftercare. The company operates nationally, with assignments ranging from Gippsland to Australia wide relief rosters, and leverages sector knowledge to match operational, customer service, facilities coordination, compliance, and business administration capabilities to each sites requirements. CRC Recruitment spans several service lines, including CRC Executive, CRC Travel Jobs, and Caretakers Australia, enabling the business to solve both day to day staffing gaps and strategic leadership hires. Affiliations with industry bodies such as the Recruitment, Consulting and Staffing Association and state park and accommodation associations reflect a commitment to standards and community. Whether a council run campground, a family owned holiday park, a regional motel, or a growing independent living community, CRC provides dependable managers who protect guest experience, lift operational performance, and strengthen commercial outcomes.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtHotel ManagementCulinary ArtsTravel & Tourism OperationsConstructionArchitectureInterior Design

HQCollingwood, Australia

Aktrapid

Aktrapid is a specialist healthcare and nursing recruitment agency based in Melbourne, dedicated to recruiting, training, and placing inspiring nurses and support staff where care matters most. Founded in 1987, the agency has provided quality nursing and support personnel to aged care facilities, hospitals, and other healthcare providers across Metropolitan Melbourne, Regional Victoria, and South Australia for nearly four decades. Aktrapid delivers flexible staffing solutions across aged care, hospital settings, home and community care, disability support, and immunisation programs, combining rapid response temporary coverage with contract assignments and permanent placement services. Clients benefit from a 24/7 rostering and allocation model, the ability to request staff by phone at any time, and a streamlined weekly consolidated invoice. For candidates, Aktrapid offers a straightforward hiring process with free induction and training, an easy-to-use app to set availability and manage shifts across 500+ locations, consistent consultant support, and competitive pay with bonuses and rewards. The agency emphasizes comprehensive screening and compliance so facilities receive reliable, fully credentialed professionals ready to deliver safe, person centered care across specialties including general medical, surgical, theatre, anaesthetics, recovery, oncology, urgent care, mental health, and ICU. Aktrapid partners closely with clients to address immediate roster gaps and longer term workforce needs, handling end to end recruitment for sustainable permanent solutions. Community impact is integral to the brand, reflected in the Care in Action podcast and the Akt of Kindness initiative that bring connection and joy to aged care residents. As part of the Chandler holdings, Aktrapid blends the agility of a dedicated nursing agency with the stability of a broader recruitment group, maintaining a concierge level service ethos that builds long lasting relationships with both members and healthcare providers.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingHospital & Health Care (Nursing)Healthcare AdministrationMental Health CareHealthcare & Life SciencesHospitality & RetailGeneralist - blue collar professionals

HQMelbourne, Australia

Backpacker Job Board

Backpacker Job Board is the leading Australian job site dedicated to working holiday makers and backpackers seeking paid work while they travel. Founded in 2010, the platform connects employers with a nationwide pool of flexible candidates across full time, part time, casual and temporary roles, with a particular focus on seasonal farm work, hospitality and general labor. Backpackers can register for free, create a simple profile, and browse thousands of live vacancies by category or location, from major cities like Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to regional and remote destinations. The site hosts a broad mix of opportunities including fruit picking, harvest and farm jobs, bar and cafe roles, hotel and hostel work, au pair placements, construction and trade labor, warehouse and logistics shifts, sales and events, and more. Employers can post jobs at no cost or choose affordable featured options to boost visibility, while every listing is moderated manually to reduce spam and ensure relevance. Beyond job search, Backpacker Job Board provides practical resources tailored to 417 and 462 visa holders, including FAQs, a harvest calendar, and blog guides that explain how to find work, prepare a resume, and navigate compliance. The service is designed to make hiring and job hunting fast and transparent for both sides: employers gain on demand access to a mobile, travel ready workforce, and backpackers get a trusted, free marketplace to apply online directly to employers without agency fees. The company also operates a sister site in New Zealand and is managed by a small team focused on product development, content, and community support. With extensive coverage across industries and regions, Backpacker Job Board has become a go to destination for seasonal and entry level hiring throughout Australia.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingFarmingFood ProcessingFishing & AquacultureCommercial Real EstateConstructionArchitecture

HQVictoria, Australia

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