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Forwards Talent

Forwards Talent is a boutique recruitment consultancy founded in 2019 that partners with organizations to deliver high touch hiring solutions across Australia and international markets. With more than 20 years of experience behind its approach, the firm focuses on permanent recruitment, executive search, and contracting, and is known for operating as an extension of each clients brand by advertising and recruiting under the clients identity. The team works with a small number of clients at any one time, enabling deep discovery of business goals, culture, and employer brand, and providing a tailored, transparent process that prioritizes speed, quality, and candidate experience. Forwards Talent has established strengths in Technology and Digital, Sales and Marketing, and executive appointments, and is adept at building pipelines of passive candidates through rigorous research, talent mapping, and extensive networks. Engagement models are flexible and designed for clarity and cost control, including hourly rate recruitment with capped hours, fixed fee per role rather than a percentage, and monthly subscription arrangements linked to the number of jobs, making it effective for once off needs, ongoing hiring, or rapid scale ups. Beyond core search and selection, the consultancy provides shortlisting and benchmarking to give hiring managers robust market insight and comparative data. Candidate care is central to the firms philosophy, with clear communication and feedback throughout the process and continued contact after placement to support long term retention. Clients view Forwards Talent as a trusted adviser that brings executive search discipline to every assignment, places roles in front of the right people through targeted outreach, and represents the clients brand with professionalism. Whether the requirement is a critical leadership hire, a specialist technologist, or a fast build out of go to market roles, Forwards Talent helps build businesses by finding the right talent for the right role.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceCloud ComputingTelecomTechnology & Digital

HQBrisbane City, Australia

Minecon Recruitment

Minecon Recruitment is an Australian specialist staffing partner dedicated to the mining, civil construction, and electrical and building sectors, combining more than 40 years of collective industry and recruitment experience with a hands on, solution oriented approach. The firm connects employers and skilled professionals through three core offerings: labour hire for flexible short and long term project needs, permanent recruitment for critical full time roles, and targeted executive search for leadership and technical management appointments. Its labour hire model supplies vetted operators, trades, and site support personnel, and manages the full employment lifecycle including recruitment, pre employment screening, payroll, superannuation, WorkCover, and Fair Work compliance, enabling clients to scale quickly and safely while maintaining cost control. Drawing on deep sector knowledge and regular site engagement, the team understands roster patterns, mobilisation requirements, and safety expectations across mines, civil projects, and electrical programs, and can rapidly deploy talent such as production and rehabilitation operators, civil plant operators, electricians, carpenters, plumbers, boilermakers, diesel fitters, crane crews, landscapers, engineers, HR and recruitment staff, safety leads and advisors, as well as site and project leadership. For permanent mandates, Minecon delivers a structured process covering sourcing, screening, skills assessment, interviews, and references to secure high impact hires including OHS managers, project managers, site managers, and contract administrators. Its executive search capability focuses on identifying proven leaders who align to client strategy and culture through discreet headhunting and rigorous assessment. For candidates, the company offers access to industry leading opportunities with transparent guidance and support throughout the hiring journey. For employers, Minecon emphasizes speed to mobilise, safety, reliability, and a tailored fit across Tier 1 to Tier 3 contractors and subcontractors. Built on integrity, transparency, and long term relationships, Minecon Recruitment provides a responsive, high quality recruitment service for Australias mining and construction economy.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningAutomotiveAerospaceDefense

HQCanberra, Australia

Dean James Search

Dean James Search is an executive search partner dedicated to the staffing and executive search sectors, specialising in identifying and securing the top 20 percent of high performing recruitment professionals worldwide. Founded and led by industry veteran Dean Stallard, whose two decades in global recruitment included leading teams of more than 200 and building high growth practices across APAC, the firm focuses on roles that accelerate agency performance, including senior leadership, billing managers, senior consultants, executive search specialists, talent acquisition leaders, and RPO and MSP talent. Combining rigorous research driven market mapping with transparent, straight talking delivery, Dean James Search operates as a brand ambassador for clients, representing their culture, value proposition, and performance standards with professionalism and care. The firm offers tailored search programs on retained, exclusive, contingent, and project based models, keeping candidates and clients aligned through regular updates, interview preparation, and clear feedback. With hubs in Australia and Hong Kong and deep reach across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and the wider Asia Pacific, the team is proactive, globally connected, and committed to confidentiality and privacy at every stage of engagement. Their methodology is anchored in four pillars: discover excellence through research, build trust through transparency, inspire action through content, and connect with purpose. Every assignment begins with a detailed brief and an initial plug in consultation to calibrate success profiles, timelines, and process, followed by targeted outreach to elite talent, rigorous assessment of track record and leadership potential, and close guidance for all parties through offer and onboarding. Drawing on deep lived experience in recruiter development and team assessment, the firm is adept at identifying potential beyond CVs and aligning ambition, values, and performance. This approach consistently yields lasting placements that lift billings, strengthen leadership benches, and drive agency growth. Whether a recruitment leader seeking transformative hires or a top performer ready for an elevated career move, Dean James Search orchestrates high impact searches that match ambition with opportunity and deliver results that endure.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Project ManagementAll industriesHuman Resources

HQAustralia, Australia

Embedded Search

Embedded Search is a boutique Australian recruitment agency dedicated to Digital and IT talent, partnering with employers and professionals to deliver permanent, contract, and executive search solutions across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra. Founded in 2013, the firm focuses on higher level appointments for Government, corporates, startups, and SMEs, bringing deep domain understanding and current networks across the local ICT community to every engagement. Its consultants run disciplined search and selection processes, align to agreed service levels and time frames, and tailor engagement models to suit simple through to complex assignments. The practice spans four core capability areas. In Development and Design, Embedded connects Web Designers, Web Developers, Software Engineers, Testers and Automation Testers, BI Developers, and UI and UX Designers across stacks that include Fullstack JavaScript, React, Angular, Node, Java, .NET, C#, PHP, Python, C++, Scala, Go, Ruby on Rails, as well as SQL and NoSQL databases and modern tooling such as REST, Docker, Elastic Search, and RabbitMQ. In Executive IT, the team places CIOs, CTOs, CEOs, IT and Delivery Leaders, Enterprise, Solution and Infrastructure Architects, Program and Project Managers, Business Analysts, Agile Coaches, Scrum Masters, Change and Product leaders, bringing fluency in Agile, Lean, Kanban, PMBOK, BABOK, PRINCE2, and IT procurement. In Infrastructure and Data, they recruit DevOps and Cloud Engineers, Systems and Network Engineers, Security Engineers, DBAs, Data and Migration Analysts, and Helpdesk specialists, across Cisco, Juniper, Microsoft, Linux, Unix, Apple, iOS, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL, NoSQL and related platforms. Embedded also covers Digital Marketing and Sales roles including Chief Digital Officers, Digital Marketing Managers, Social Media and Growth specialists, Customer Success, BDMs, Account Managers, and Sales leaders with EDM, SEO, SEM, SMM, and SMO expertise. Known for credibility, a personal approach, and exceptional networks, Embedded provides expert advice to candidates and delivers trusted outcomes for clients seeking in demand IT and digital talent.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceGovernment AdministrationLaw EnforcementMilitary & Defense

HQBrisbane, Australia

Frontline Construction Recruitment NSW

Founded in 1995 as part of Frontline Recruitment Group, Frontline Construction Recruitment NSW specializes in connecting construction employers across New South Wales with proven permanent talent across trades, site leadership, and project delivery. From metropolitan Sydney to growth corridors such as Campbelltown, Liverpool, Blacktown, Bankstown, Marrickville, the North Shore and the Hills District, the team partners with residential builders, commercial contractors, specialist subcontractors, developer builders, building services and maintenance firms, landscaping companies, and restoration providers to fill critical roles quickly and with care. Their consultants recruit end to end for positions such as electricians, lift technicians, plumbers, HVAC and air conditioning service technicians, carpentry and concrete formwork supervisors, landscape foremen and site supervisors, as well as project engineers, contract administrators, estimators, site managers, and project managers in residential, commercial and heritage environments. Candidates benefit from focused guidance on role selection, interview preparation, and career progression, including pathways from apprenticeship to qualified tradesperson and from foreperson to project leadership. Employers gain access to a curated talent network, rigorous screening, and market insight that reduces time to hire while improving retention and on site performance. As a NSW focused specialist, the agency understands compliance, safety, certifications, and scheduling pressures unique to live construction sites and coordinates start dates, inductions, and background checks to keep programs moving. Frontline Construction NSW also provides practical hiring resources and salary insights through the broader Frontline Resource Hub and offers streamlined processes for submitting vacancies and engaging shortlists. Backed by an experienced team that includes consultants dedicated to candidate relationships and client delivery, the agency balances speed with quality, aligning culture, capability, and credentials to every brief. Whether scaling crews for a concrete pour, securing a site supervisor for a new subdivision, or appointing a project manager for a staged community build, Frontline Construction NSW brings local knowledge and a service first approach to permanent recruitment across the construction lifecycle.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtConstructionArchitectureInterior DesignConstructionConstruction & Skilled TradesEngineering

HQAustralia, Australia

Matra Group

Matra Group, operating as Matra Services Private Limited, is a recruitment firm headquartered in Victoria, Australia and founded in 2018. With a compact team that combines domain knowledge and hands on delivery, the company provides full service recruitment solutions designed to help organizations efficiently screen and select the most qualified candidates for their current job opportunities. Matra Group delivers end to end hiring support that starts with role discovery and market scoping, moves through competency based screening, skills assessments, and structured interviews, and concludes with shortlisting, offer management, and onboarding coordination. Leveraging an applicant tracking system, targeted sourcing across major platforms, referral programs, and talent communities, the team builds strong, diverse pipelines while maintaining a consistent, candidate friendly experience. The firm supports permanent placements, contract engagements, and executive appointments, adapting process depth and speed to the criticality of each role. Clients range from startups and scale ups to established enterprises seeking reliable delivery for single hires or multi role ramp ups. Beyond filling positions, Matra Group provides market mapping, talent pipelining, and salary benchmarking to inform workforce planning, as well as interview design and employer branding guidance to help clients convert preferred candidates more effectively. Compliance with privacy and local employment standards is embedded throughout screening and verification. Performance is tracked through metrics such as time to shortlist, time to hire, acceptance ratios, and retention outcomes, with transparent reporting and iterative improvements built into every search. A partnership first ethos means consultants stay close to hiring managers and stakeholders, calibrate early and often, and communicate with clarity at every stage. By aligning process rigor with practical business needs, Matra Group delivers predictable hiring outcomes for white collar and executive roles across functions and industries.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAll industriesGeneralist - white collar professionalsSenior Executives

HQVictoria, Australia

Vendito

Vendito is a Australia and New Zealand focused recruitment agency that positions itself as a people first matchmaker, partnering closely with employers to identify, attract, and secure the top 1 percent of candidates on and off the market. Founded in 2017 and supported by a team of specialist consultants, the firm blends hands on industry knowledge with modern, AI powered sourcing and a transparent client dashboard that shows real time activity such as who is being identified, shortlisted, approached, and pre interviewed. With a 96 percent vacancy fill rate and a deep network rated 10 out of 10 on its site, Vendito emphasizes speed, quality, and accountability across the full hiring lifecycle. Typical engagement milestones include immediate brief submission, a recruiter call within 48 hours, qualified candidates in 7 days, interviews wrapped up within 14 days, and a new hire starting in about 30 days. Vendito delivers permanent recruitment, executive search and interim leadership solutions, and contract staffing across technology, healthcare, construction, manufacturing, retail, logistics and transport, and finance and accounting. Operating nationally with presence in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne, the firm uses a team based model so clients can scale quickly while continuously monitoring talent availability and market movements. Consultants specialize by sector and function, covering white collar, blue collar, and executive level roles from sales and skilled trades to IT specialists and senior leaders. Clients highlight proactive communication, thorough vetting, and a smooth candidate experience, while candidates value clear guidance and timely feedback throughout the process. By uniting data driven tools, rigorous assessment, and sector expertise, Vendito aims to raise retention, performance, and culture through precise matches that align capability, mindset, and long term potential. The result is faster hiring, better quality placements, and measurable business impact that lives up to the promise of recruitment made better.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceHealthcare AdministrationMental Health CareVeterinary

HQBrisbane City, Australia

Cadence Connect

Cadence Connect is a multi award winning Australian talent consultancy founded in 2021 that operates at the intersection of technology and finance to deliver people solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. Led by founding partners Travis Steel and Tom Beechey, the firm combines permanent recruitment, project based contracting, and a blended search partnership model to help clients secure critical skills, accelerate transformation, and strengthen capability for the long term. Cadence Connect focuses on roles and teams across Infrastructure, Cloud and Service Delivery, Software Development and Engineering, Business Intelligence and Data Analytics, Cybersecurity and IT Risk, and Digital and Business Transformation, alongside senior finance disciplines including CFO and Financial Controllership, Financial and Management Accounting, Business and Commercial Analysis, and Commercial and Tax Advisory. Its service portfolio spans contingent permanent recruitment with post placement onboarding and retention support, Workforce as a Solution for time critical initiatives and BAU coverage through highly qualified contractors, and Committed Engagement Solutions that operate as an extension of the client with agreed milestones, bespoke research, and transparent communication. The team brings close to a century of combined industry experience and a consultative approach that starts with listening, maps needs to market realities, and designs tailored strategies to reduce hiring friction while improving speed, diversity, and fit. Whether building a new function, scaling a platform, uplifting governance and risk, or backfilling leadership, Cadence Connect aligns the right talent to the right challenge so organizations can innovate, grow, and outperform in a digital economy. Recognized by industry awards across IT, telecommunications, and accounting and finance, Cadence Connect is unified in its goal to consistently propel organizational elevation by turning talent acquisition and onboarding into a sustained competitive advantage.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceBankingInsuranceInvestment Management

HQCanberra, Australia

ONE REC Global

ONE REC Global is a specialist recruitment agency focused on Microsoft talent, partnering with organisations across Australia and New Zealand to build high performing teams. Founded in 2018, the firm combines deep knowledge of the Microsoft ecosystem with practical recruitment expertise to deliver hiring outcomes across Dynamics 365, Cloud and Collaboration, and Business Intelligence. With experience spanning D365 Finance and Operations and Customer Engagement, Azure and Microsoft 365, Power Platform, data analytics, and business intelligence, ONE REC Global helps clients secure the right professionals for critical initiatives and long term growth. The team takes a relationship led, consultative approach that aligns hiring to each clients culture, values, and goals, prioritising fit, capability, and long term impact. Services cover permanent recruitment for core team build outs, contract staffing for project spikes and specialist expertise, and executive search for senior leaders who can shape strategy and delivery. For candidates, the agency offers clear guidance on roles, market insights, and support throughout the process. For clients, it provides targeted search strategies, curated shortlists, and efficient coordination to reduce time to hire without compromising quality. Practical flexibility is a hallmark of its service, with meetings available outside standard business hours to accommodate busy schedules. ONE REC Global engages closely with Microsoft communities and stays current on platform updates and best practices so that hiring recommendations reflect real world needs across D365 transformations, cloud migrations, collaboration enablement, data modernisation, and analytics programmes. Whether supporting a greenfield implementation, scaling a managed services team, or appointing a senior leader to drive digital change, ONE REC Global aims to deliver a seamless, outcomes focused recruitment experience that builds capability and confidence for both clients and candidates.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceCloud ComputingTelecomTechnology & Digital

HQMelbourne, Australia

Gybe Consulting

Gybe Consulting is a specialist recruitment partner focused on Marketing, Digital, and Sales talent across Australia, with strong roots in Brisbane and reach nationwide. Founded by industry practitioners who value quality over volume, the firm takes a hands on, consultative approach that prioritises clarity, speed, and fit. Gybe combines market mapping, database search, and targeted headhunting to build diverse shortlists quickly, often delivering a 48 hour update with up to four aligned profiles or actionable market feedback. The team manages the full hiring lifecycle, including job briefing, attraction strategy, interview coordination, candidate feedback, offer negotiation, and reference and background checks, with optional testing available where needed. Their functional coverage spans marketing (brand and product, campaign, communications and PR, events and sponsorship, CX and insights, leadership), digital (digital marketing, ecommerce, CRM and email, search and social, data and analytics, product and design), and sales (sales leadership, sales representatives, account managers, specification managers, BDMs, internal sales). Gybe supports organisations of all sizes, from startups and scaleups to enterprise and global brands, as well as government and not for profit, and is genuinely industry agnostic, placing talent in both B2B and B2C environments. The founders, including Brisbane based directors Michael Johns and Libby Kidd alongside consultant Cass Barker, bring deep networks and decades of combined experience across recruitment and marketing, with additional exposure to technology and finance, enabling nuanced guidance for both employers and candidates. Recognised on Sourcr with 100 plus five star reviews and multiple awards, the firm is known for transparent communication, senior market access, and a commitment to only engaging on mandates they can confidently deliver. Whether the brief is a standalone Sales Manager for an SME or a Head of Marketing for a global retail chain, Gybe Consulting tailors engagement and go to market strategies to deliver the right hire, first time.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingDigital MarketingContent CreationPublic RelationsFashion & ApparelFood & BeverageConsumer Electronics

HQBrisbane, Australia

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