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Ballantyne Recruitment

Founded in 2005, Ballantyne Recruitment is a boutique recruitment consultancy and the second company within the B Series Group of Recruitment Consultancies. The firm partners with Construction, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, Mining, and Oil and Gas organizations across Australia and New Zealand, helping them secure skilled blue collar tradespeople, technical specialists, and experienced leaders who can perform safely and productively from day one. Guided by its pledge Better Quality Candidates Faster, Ballantyne Recruitment focuses on speed without compromising rigor, combining targeted sourcing, structured screening, and sector-specific assessment to deliver shortlists that align with client requirements, site conditions, and compliance standards. Its service model spans permanent recruitment, contract and contingent hiring, and executive search for hard to fill roles, enabling clients to flex their workforce while building long term capability. Consultants bring deep domain knowledge in project delivery, maintenance, shutdowns, production, and supply chain operations, and understand the nuances of regional labor markets throughout Australia and New Zealand. The team adopts a relationship led approach, investing time to map talent pools, benchmark compensation, and advise on attraction strategies, while also supporting candidates with transparent communication and preparation throughout the process. For industrial environments, the firm emphasizes safety credentials, certifications, and pre employment checks, ensuring each placement meets both technical and HSE requirements. Whether supporting a multi site expansion, a critical turnaround, or the build out of a new project team, Ballantyne Recruitment is structured to respond quickly, coordinate interviews and mobilization, and maintain continuity of delivery. As a specialist member of the B Series Group, the consultancy leverages shared tools and best practices while retaining the agility and accountability of a dedicated boutique, creating measurable hiring outcomes for businesses ranging from mid market operators to major enterprises.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTruckingWarehousingDistribution

HQBrisbane, Australia

People Group

People Group is a boutique Brisbane based recruitment agency connecting growing businesses with exceptional people across logistics and distribution, freight forwarding, supply chain and procurement, and real estate. The firm focuses on long term, high quality matches by combining specialist industry knowledge with a rigorous, human centered approach to assessment and selection. Clients engage People Group for permanent recruitment, labour hire and flexible workforce solutions, and executive search for leadership roles, supported by a clear service promise that includes free replacements within the first three months if a placement does not work out, reliable communication with frequent updates, and proactive post placement check ins to ensure everyone is thriving. Their consultants draw on more than 16 years of collective sector experience, a network of 35,000 plus candidates, and creative sourcing techniques to uncover who a candidate or business is beyond a simple skills checklist, resulting in 452 successful placements and a 4.7 out of 5 rating on Sourcr. With deep capability in warehousing, transport operations, port logistics, import and export operations, cartage, and end to end supply chain roles, as well as sales and commercial positions such as business development managers, the team supports SMEs and enterprise operators across Australia, particularly within fast moving consumer goods distribution and broader freight ecosystems. People Group also recruits across residential and commercial real estate functions, and provides executive recruitment for senior leadership, operations and functional heads. Proudly independent and relationship led, the agency maintains the agility of a small team while delivering the structure and discipline of a larger firm through defined processes, diverse and in depth vetting, and accountability for results. Recognition as Best Agency at the 2025 Recruiter of the Year Awards underscores its commitment to efficient, precise and reliable recruitment that enriches the day to day lives of clients and candidates alike.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationConstructionArchitectureInterior Design

HQBrisbane City, Australia

OSMAC Apprenticeships

OSMAC Apprenticeships is an Australian group training organisation founded in 2013 that recruits, employs and supports apprentices and trainees while hosting them with reputable employers across Queensland. Built on a mission to give employers and apprentices a fair go, OSMAC keeps the cost of hiring at highly competitive rates and takes the hassle out of employing from initial recruitment through to completion of training. The company acts as the legal employer, handling payroll, award compliant wages, insurances and workplace compliance while matching talent to host employers that offer quality on the job learning. Each employee is supported by two apprentice care managers who provide regular workplace visits, mentoring, skill development rotations when needed and help with both work and life challenges so apprentices can focus on learning. OSMAC pays college fees in advance, supplies uniforms and quality steel capped boots, and provides a yearly tool allowance where required, reinforcing its Total Apprentice Care approach. Full time employees have access to an income protection guarantee subject to conditions, and the organisation partners with leading training providers such as TAFE Queensland to ensure nationally recognised qualifications. For employers, OSMAC offers no long term lock in contracts and only seven days notice to return an apprentice, a simple and realistic pricing model and one accountable partner for sourcing, onboarding, management and compliance. Over five years the team has placed more than 700 apprentices and trainees across construction, manufacturing and engineering, automotive and logistics, covering trades such as boilermaker, electrician, engineering production, fitter and turner, sheet metal worker, diesel fitter, heavy and light vehicle mechanic, refrigeration and air conditioning, plumbing, carpentry, plastering, cabinet making, panel beating, spray painting, tyre fitting, warehouse and storage, as well as business administration traineeships. With offices in Brendale and Slacks Creek and an active social presence, OSMAC combines local industry knowledge with end to end workforce support to deliver reliable outcomes for both apprentices and host employers.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingPayrolling/EORAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & Aviation

HQBrendale, Australia

LH Recruitment

Founded in 2023, LH Recruitment Co is an Australian boutique recruitment partner dedicated to helping businesses build high performing teams across Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney. The firm specializes in supporting small to medium sized manufacturers, particularly within fast moving consumer goods, to scale their sales and operations capabilities with the right people. Led by Louise, a recruiter with nearly a decade of industry experience, LH Recruitment Co takes a relationship driven approach grounded in transparency, honesty, and consistent communication. The team delivers permanent recruitment, temporary staffing, and contract staffing solutions, tailoring each engagement to the unique requirements of the role, the stage of the business, and the market dynamics. Typical mandates span sales and business development through to operations leadership and functional positions across production, supply chain, and logistics, with a focus on cultural fit, capability, and long term impact. The process combines thoughtful role scoping, targeted search, proactive outreach, structured screening, and thorough reference and right to work checks, supported by practical candidate coaching on applications and interviews. For contingent assignments the firm can coordinate compliant onboarding and payroll where required, ensuring a smooth experience for both clients and talent. LH Recruitment Co operates in alignment with the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles, handling personal information responsibly and only sharing candidate data with consent. Consistently positive feedback reflects the consultative support provided to candidates and the timely, results oriented delivery appreciated by clients. Whether a founder led manufacturer making its first commercial hire or an established FMCG producer strengthening operations, LH Recruitment Co offers an agile, high touch service that aligns hiring with business goals and creates durable matches that help companies grow.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseFashion & ApparelFood & BeverageConsumer Electronics

HQCanberra, Australia

Refined Recruitment Solutions

Refined Recruitment Solutions is an Australian recruitment consultancy dedicated to the agricultural and manufacturing sectors, connecting skilled and experienced people from across Australia and around the world with innovative and diverse businesses. With more than 25 years of recruitment experience, the firm delivers a highly personalized, end-to-end recruitment and placement service that is available 7 days a week, including after-hours, so both employers and career seekers receive timely, responsive support. Led by Director Alex Dundler, the team builds strong partnerships to understand each client’s operations, culture, and performance expectations, then applies a rigorous, proven process to identify, assess, and secure the right talent. Their expertise spans all levels and functions commonly required in agricultural and manufacturing environments, including General Managers and Factory Managers; Operations and Production Managers and Supervisors; Engineering and Maintenance Managers, Planners, and Schedulers; Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, and Instrumentation Engineers; professionals across Safety, Environment, Quality Assurance, Finance, and Human Resources; Transport and Logistics Managers and Supervisors; Agronomists, Field Extension Officers, and Farm Managers; Tradespeople in Electrical, Fitting, and Boilermaking; as well as production personnel such as Laboratory Analysts and Specialist Operators. Refined Recruitment Solutions augments its search and selection with value-adding services, notably Refined Reference Checks, where references are completed through real discussions with referees rather than online forms or email links, enabling deeper insight into prior performance, behaviors, strengths, and development areas, including access to interstate and overseas referees after hours. The firm operates with strict confidentiality, honors its recruitment guarantees, and never re-canvas a candidate it has placed with a client. Combining a small, hands-on team with extensive domestic and international networks, Refined Recruitment Solutions consistently attracts high-caliber talent and delivers permanent, executive, and contract hiring solutions that support business success and long-term workforce stability.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingFarmingFood ProcessingFishing & AquacultureFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationMaritime

HQBrisbane City, Australia

Acworth Recruitment

Acworth Recruitment is an Australian recruitment partner founded in 2017 by Kim Acworth, bringing more than 15 years of end to end hiring experience to businesses nationwide. The firm replaces the traditional percentage based agency model with a flexible, hourly pricing approach that lets clients outsource as much or as little of the recruitment process as they need, often delivering outcomes at up to 80 percent lower cost than standard agency fees. Combining an easy to use web based candidate portal with pre recorded video interview technology, Acworth Recruitment enables hiring managers to review detailed candidate information at their convenience, reduce the number of face to face meetings, and focus only on the most suitable short listed professionals for final interviews. The service spans role discovery and scoping, writing compelling job ads, proactive sourcing, screening and telephone interviews, structured reference checks, and shortlist presentation, with transparent progress and clear communication throughout. Operating across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and regional areas, the team partners with national companies through to sole traders making their first hire, supporting roles from entry level through to management across professional services, technology, and manufacturing environments. Clients value the practical, as a service delivery, the ability to tailor support to specific needs and budgets, and the time saved by leveraging modern tools that bring candidates to life early in the process. Candidates benefit from clear guidance and a streamlined experience that highlights their skills and cultural fit. By aligning rigorous process with innovative technology and pragmatic pricing, Acworth Recruitment helps organizations quickly find, evaluate, and hire the right people while minimizing disruption to day to day business operations.

Permanent RecruitmentRPOSOW/ProjectsManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)TelecomAutomotiveAerospace

HQBrisbane, Australia

Tuckwell Recruitment Qld

Tuckwell Recruitment Qld is a Brisbane based boutique recruitment agency dedicated to the Logistics and Supply Chain sector across Australia. Founded in 2020 and led by owner and founder Rob McTaggart, the firm blends more than 20 years of recruitment experience with 12 years of direct industry employment, giving it a practical understanding of freight forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, transport, and customer service environments. Robs background includes DG accreditation for export airfreight acceptance, hands on import and export operations, study toward the Customs Brokers Course, and experience as a compiler and classifier supporting tariff and trade related lodgements, which informs a compliant, detail driven approach to hiring. The agency partners with organizations spanning freight forwarders, customs brokers, 3PL and 4PL providers, importers, exporters, sea, air, and road carriers, manufacturers, shipping lines, and commodity traders, recruiting across operations logistics, customs, transport, customer service, warehouse and distribution, and executive functions. Tuckwell Recruitment Qld emphasizes a custom fit process that begins with a comprehensive job brief and, where possible, an onsite visit to understand culture and environment, ensuring that shortlists align to both skill set and character. Drawing on a streamlined methodology, the team manages job analysis and strategy, targeted sourcing, rigorous screening and shortlisting, and supports placement and onboarding to reduce risk and improve retention. As an RCSA aligned business that values the Code of Professional Conduct, the agency operates with professionalism, transparency, and respect for candidate privacy, and provides both temporary and permanent solutions with the agility to support urgent requirements. Serving clients and candidates nationwide, the firm leverages deep sector knowledge to advise on market conditions, role design, and talent availability, while offering genuine candidate care throughout what can be an emotional job search journey. This mix of real world logistics expertise and focused recruitment craft positions Tuckwell Recruitment Qld as a trusted partner for building high performing supply chain teams.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationWarehousingDistributionPublic Transit

HQBrisbane City, Australia

Virtue Recruitment

Virtue Recruitment is an Australian owned recruitment agency that connects skilled professionals with forward thinking employers across manufacturing, industrial, and chemistry markets. With more than 14 years of experience and membership in the local professional community, the firm operates with a fuss free, collaborative, and honest approach that delivers dependable outcomes for clients throughout Australia and the wider APAC region. The team specializes in permanent recruitment for professional staff and covers the full spectrum of white collar and technical roles across Sales, Engineering, Project, Service, and related functions, from entry level to senior management. Sector expertise spans Production and Machinery, Industrial Automation and control systems, Water Treatment for potable, process, and municipal applications, Food and Beverage production, Chemicals including pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, personal care, surface coatings, plastics, and water treatment chemistry, as well as Metals and Minerals. Typical mandates include account managers, sales engineers, business development leaders, process and project engineers, automation specialists, field service technicians for rotating and mechanical equipment, regulatory affairs professionals, and commercial managers. Drawing on deep networks and rigorous search methods, Virtue Recruitment supplies professional talent to SME manufacturers, global enterprises, and equipment suppliers, aligning hard skills and cultural fit to accelerate team performance and business growth. The firm is known for long term partnerships and strong retention, reflected in high repeat engagement and a track record of successful placements across ANZ. Guided by a clear mission to empower careers and fuel industry growth, Virtue Recruitment combines market insight, structured assessment, and transparent communication to simplify hiring for clients and create meaningful opportunities for candidates. From urgent single hires to multi role growth plans, the company provides tailored solutions that translate business needs into lasting hiring results.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseMiningEnvironmental ServicesWater Management

HQBrisbane City, Australia

Jobwire Recruitment

JobWire is an Australian recruitment and workforce solutions partner connecting talent with opportunity across healthcare, aged care, blue collar, and white collar domains nationwide. Founded in 2019, the firm supports employers from SMEs to large enterprises and local government with permanent hiring, temporary and contract staffing, and executive search. Backed by an extensive database, targeted advertising, and modern recruitment technology, JobWire delivers shortlists quickly while maintaining rigorous quality through structured interviews, skills assessments, reference and background checks, and a strong focus on cultural fit. Its industry coverage spans manufacturing, production, FMCG, warehousing, 3PL logistics, agriculture, government and local authorities, as well as professional and technical STEM roles, office support, administration, finance, sales, and customer service. For organizations that need to scale up quickly, the team manages seasonal, project driven, and volume hiring with an emphasis on safety, compliance, and value for money. JobWire also offers flexible, value added services including interview training for hiring managers, assessment and development, salary benchmarking, and career transition, and it manages payroll for temporary and contract workers to simplify wage processing, superannuation, taxation, and legislative compliance. With a nationwide footprint and local market knowledge across locations such as Sydney, Brisbane, Bella Vista, Melbourne, Coffs Harbour, and Adelaide, consultants provide transparent communication and reliable delivery, often presenting suitable candidates within 24 to 48 hours for standard roles. Healthcare and aged care clients gain access to vetted nurses, personal care assistants, facility leaders, and non clinical head office talent, while industrial clients rely on JobWire for skilled, reliable workers across manufacturing, technical, warehousing, and logistics functions. The business is committed to building long term relationships grounded in quality, reliability, safety, and proactive communication, helping employers transform their organizations and candidates find meaningful, lasting roles.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsIndustrial MachineryChemical ManufacturingElectrical Engineering

HQMelbourne, Australia

JAG Talent

JAG Talent is a specialist headhunting firm dedicated to recruiting Technical Services, Mine Management, and Metallurgy professionals for hard rock mining operations across Australia. Built on more than a decade of focused mining recruitment experience, the company delivers a highly targeted search methodology that replaces job advertising with rigorous market mapping and direct outreach to every suitable candidate nationwide. Its consultants invest time to understand each brief in depth, including role requirements, culture, and desired attributes, and then conduct structured searches that include personalized phone engagement, in depth interviews, and robust shortlists. JAG Talent manages the full lifecycle of a permanent hiring process for clients in mining, resources, infrastructure, civil, and heavy engineering environments, coordinating interview logistics and site visits, completing reference checks and reporting, and supporting offer, contract, and remuneration negotiations. The firm continues its involvement through onboarding and post placement support and stands behind outcomes with a replacement guarantee. Clients value JAG Talent for its niche focus, consultative approach, and relationships across Australias hard rock mines, which enable rapid, informed access to passive talent that is often not visible on the open market. The firm partners effectively with internal HR and talent teams, complementing existing selection processes with executive search rigor, strategic search, market intelligence, and culture shaping insights. By staying intentionally narrow in scope and working a limited number of mandates at any one time, JAG Talent provides the attention to detail and speed required to secure high impact professionals in competitive mining markets, while ensuring long term fit and retention for both candidate and employer.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentPayrolling/EOROil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQBrisbane City, Australia

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