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The Downing Network

The Downing Network is an Australian boutique recruitment consultancy built on five decades of experience in Perth, Sydney and Melbourne. Founded by John Downing, a longtime industry leader and cofounder of Downing Teal, the firm concentrates on the Construction and Mining ecosystems, partnering with construction contractors, mining operators, engineering firms and property developers that require proven leaders and technical specialists. Leveraging a uniquely deep network developed at senior levels of industry and reinforced by focused research, The Downing Network delivers executive search and permanent recruitment with uncommon speed and precision. Assignments are tightly run, with clear briefs, market mapping and direct approaches producing longlists quickly and yielding interview ready shortlists typically within six weeks. The team is comfortable recruiting across project leadership and corporate functions alike, from CEOs, EGMs and CFOs to Project Directors, Project Managers, Engineers, Commercial Managers, Human Resources leaders and legal counsel, always underpinned by rigorous assessment and reference checking through trusted industry contacts. Clients value the firms capability, integrity and practical knowledge of how companies fit within the sector landscape, together with honest advice that helps lift organizational performance and culture. The Downing Network brings an inclusive, equitable approach to every mandate and is attuned to the twin realities shaping its markets today: persistent talent shortages and the opportunities created by sustainability and climate transition across resources and infrastructure. Designed to remain a small senior led business, the firm offers hands on consultant attention on every search, discretion for both clients and candidates, and outcomes measured by acceptance and retention rather than activity. For organizations seeking high impact hires in construction and resources, and for professionals ready to take the next step in their careers, The Downing Network provides a direct line to the right people at the right time.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionAutomotiveAerospaceDefense

HQBurswood, Australia

Balance Search

Balance Search is a founder led recruitment practice based in Perth that partners with commercial businesses across Western Australia to hire high impact Finance, Accounting, and IT talent. Led solely by Marc Hill, every engagement is handled personally from the first scoping call through shortlist, interviews, and offer management, giving clients and candidates a direct, transparent, and accountable experience without handoffs or sales pressure. The firm focuses on getting the fit right by clarifying what success looks like before going to market, assessing values, capability, and context alongside technical skills, and communicating clearly at every step so decisions are confident and hires are built to last. In Finance and Accounting, Balance Search recruits CFOs, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, Payroll Managers, Officers and Coordinators, Accounts Payable and Receivable professionals, Assistant Accountants, Financial Accountants, and Management Accountants, aligning the right profile to the realities of the team and business. In Technology, the practice delivers Software Developers, IT Support Specialists, Systems Administrators, Network Engineers, Cybersecurity Analysts, Data Analysts, DevOps Engineers, and Cloud Specialists, ensuring technical depth is matched with culture, pace, and stakeholder expectations. Engagements typically span permanent recruitment for core roles, targeted executive search for senior leadership and niche specialists, and selective short term or temporary coverage when teams face peak workloads or urgent gaps, always with honest representation of both role and candidate so what works on paper holds up in practice. Clients value the calm, considered approach, the consistency of a single point of contact, and the clarity that reduces risk for both the business and a candidates career. For employers seeking a recruiting partner who integrates seamlessly with their process and for professionals who want straight answers and thoughtful advocacy, Balance Search offers a simple, personable, and outcomes driven way to hire and be hired.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtTemporary StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Human Resources

HQPerth, Australia

Apex Search

Apex Search is a specialist recruitment partner to the Perth accounting industry, focused on elevating firms and professionals across Western Australia to their highest potential. Concentrating on public practice, the firm supports global top tier networks, mid tiers, and boutique practices with a dedicated approach that blends permanent recruitment, retained executive search, and contract solutions. Apex Search recruits across the full career spectrum from Graduate through to Partner, covering core service lines that include Tax and Business Advisory, Corporate and International Tax, External and Internal Audit, Bookkeeping, Insolvency and Restructuring, Forensic Accounting, and related niches such as SMSF. Led by director Gareth Viney, who brings 12 years of recruitment experience across Australia and the UK and eight years dedicated to the Perth accounting market, the business is built on deep local relationships, market knowledge, and a calm, no pressure style that keeps clients and candidates well informed and supported. The firm invests in rigorous market mapping and proactive talent identification to secure individuals who will embody a client firms culture, create measurable impact, and deliver outstanding service. Its candidate-led methodology emphasizes understanding career stage, aspirations, technical strengths, and preferred firm attributes such as size, client complexity, development pathways, culture, location, and reputation, then introducing opportunities aligned to these priorities rather than forcing a fit into pre existing roles. Clients benefit from targeted shortlists, transparent communication, and a process that extends through interview preparation, offer management, and onboarding. Candidates gain confidential career advice, clear market insight, and access to roles across the breadth of public practice. Testimonials consistently highlight integrity, professionalism, responsiveness, and results. Rooted in Perth and committed to the local community of accounting professionals and practices, Apex Search is a trusted, long term partner for firms seeking exceptional talent and for accountants seeking the right next step.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Project ManagementFinance & AccountingSenior Executives

HQPerth, Australia

Frontline Education Western Australia

Frontline Education Western Australia is the specialist education brand of Frontline Recruitment Group dedicated to connecting schools and educators across Western Australia. The team focuses on placing teachers and education administrators in short and long term contract and permanent roles within both private and public settings, supporting hiring needs across metro Perth and regional communities. Their consultants work across key job families including early childhood, primary and secondary teaching, specialist subjects such as languages and science, learning support, student support assistance, and school administration, aligning skills and values with each school’s ethos and student needs. For employers, Frontline Education WA provides a consultative, time saving process that includes role scoping, targeted search, candidate engagement, screening to employer requirements, and coordinated interviews, backed by access to a well established candidate network already connected to the brand. For candidates, the agency offers personalised guidance on opportunities, market expectations and application strategy, along with streamlined access to roles via the Frontline jobs platform and job alerts. The practice supports a range of hiring scenarios, from maternity and leave coverage to ongoing appointments and growth roles, and partners with independent and faith based schools as well as government school environments to ensure continuity in classrooms and student services. As part of Frontline Recruitment Group, the WA education team benefits from national tools, local insight and a comprehensive Resource Hub featuring resume templates, interview tips and market updates that help both clients and applicants make informed decisions. The approach is grounded in transparent communication, practical market knowledge and a commitment to long term relationships, ensuring smooth processes, timely shortlists and positive outcomes for all parties. By combining local expertise with the reach of a broader ANZ network, Frontline Education Western Australia helps schools secure the right people at the right time and empowers educators to advance their careers with confidence.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingTemporary StaffingHigher Education (Faculty, Administration)Corporate Training & CoachingE-Learning & Online EducationGeneralist - white collar professionalsSenior Executives

HQPerth, Australia

Kensington Partners

Founded in 2003, Kensington Partners is a woman-owned boutique executive search and recruitment firm focused on the Life Science industry. Based in Duxbury, Massachusetts, the firm delivers retained, contingency, and customized hiring solutions to place mid-level management through senior executive leaders who can evolve and innovate with their employers. Every engagement is led by a Managing Director, ensuring hands-on partnership, clear communication, and rapid progress from intake through offer acceptance. Kensington Partners purposefully limits the number of active searches so it can dedicate full resources to each assignment, align closely with client culture and business goals, and move quickly to secure standout talent. Its approach blends direct sourcing, deep networking, and referrals to open the broadest pool of qualified candidates, followed by rigorous screening, interviews, and reference checks to ensure a strong two-way fit. The firm specializes in life sciences across areas such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices, and is adept at building teams that combine technical excellence with leadership impact and long-term retention potential. Co-founders and Managing Directors Krista Donnelly and Molly Smith bring more than 40 years of combined executive search experience and an extensive national and regional network, underpinned by careers leading practices in accounting and finance, information technology, and marketing/sales at prior search and staffing organizations. Kensington Partners supports clients of varied sizes and stages and has earned a high level of loyalty, with the majority of new work originating from returning companies. Candidates benefit from personalized recruiting support and a consultative experience designed to advance career goals while maintaining confidentiality and respect throughout the process. By uniting disciplined search execution with a commitment to integrity and service, Kensington Partners helps life science organizations acquire the leaders and specialists who drive mission-critical results.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsMental Health CareVeterinaryHealthcare & Life Sciences

HQDuxbury, United States

The Bench

The Bench is an Australia based talent partner dedicated to connecting elite athletes with employers who value high performance mindsets and measurable business impact. Founded in 2023 by three time Olympian Andrew Charter after identifying what he called the Employable Olympian Fallacy, the firm was built to close the gap between the proven capabilities of athletes and the practical hiring concerns of businesses. The Bench focuses on intentional placements rather than transactional CV pushing, taking time to understand each athlete’s goals and each client’s culture, objectives, and constraints. Its service model blends recruitment with enablement: structured discovery, curated shortlists where mindset and skills align, and ongoing post placement support that includes mentoring, upskilling, and monthly check ins for both the athlete and the employer. To address predictability and planning, The Bench implements clear Terms of Engagement that outline availability schedules and competition calendars so teams can resource with confidence. The company advocates for the workplace advantages athletes bring, such as discipline, resilience, rapid learning, coachability, teamwork, and leadership potential, and it translates those traits into on the job outcomes like faster ramp times, higher engagement, and long term growth. Drawing on research commonly cited in the field, The Bench highlights evidence that elite athletes tend to be more engaged at work and often progress into management roles, then supports that progression with targeted guidance. Operating across industries and business functions, the firm places athletes primarily into white collar and emerging leadership roles, working closely with hiring managers to ensure fit, readiness, and sustained performance. With a partnership first approach that balances dual career realities and business goals, The Bench helps athletes thrive in meaningful careers while giving employers a competitive edge from day one.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingTemporary StaffingAll industriesManagement ConsultingLegalTechnical WritingProject ManagementGeneralist - white collar professionals

HQPerth, Australia

Intuis Group | People & Search

Intuis Group | People & Search is a practitioner-led recruitment, search, and staffing partner focused on people, HR, transformation, change, payroll, and technology functions. Backed by consultants who have delivered these programs inside complex organizations, the team blends hands-on delivery experience with proven recruitment expertise to help clients embed long term capability and mobilize on-demand resources for critical initiatives. Intuis supports permanent hires through specialist search and placement, and accelerates delivery with agile contract talent across change management, transformation, HR business partnering, payroll operations and governance, project delivery, technology projects, HRIS and systems, and communications. Operating from Western Australia with international reach across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, the practice partners with enterprises in energy and resources, agriculture and food production, technology, and other sectors undergoing people and digital change. Clients value Intuis for practical solutions, deep industry experience, global expertise, a teaching based approach, and a focus on sustainable outcomes and knowledge transfer. The team can help scope work requirements, define the right delivery model, and curate flexible contracting solutions to suit specific timelines, budgets, and risk profiles, ensuring continuity between strategy, build, and run. With a strong track record in HR technology and enterprise platforms such as SuccessFactors, Intuis brings credible insight to talent selection for roles that sit at the intersection of people and technology. Candidates engage with Intuis to access opportunities that challenge, develop, and reward, supported by clear communication and a commitment to matching capability with meaningful work. Whether building a transformation bench, stabilizing payroll operations, uplifting HR service delivery, or communicating change, Intuis People & Search connects organizations with the right permanent and contract professionals to deliver sustained and transformational change.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingTemporary StaffingOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningTelecommunicationsCloud ComputingTelecom

SP

SP Recruitment is an independent, family owned boutique recruitment consultancy with over 50 years of experience in recruitment. Established in 2006, the firm has grown through long term client and candidate relationships rather than volume driven tactics. Serving a diverse range of organizations and professions, SP Recruitment delivers professional recruitment services to all levels of experience, from early career to senior leadership, with a consistent standard that strives for recruitment excellence. The team is recognized for combining deep market awareness with a personal, responsive approach: they listen carefully, respond promptly when called upon, and provide reliable, practical advice throughout every stage of the process. As a consultancy built on trust, they focus on timeliness and value for money, working efficiently without compromising quality, and meeting candidates outside normal office hours or closer to their place of work when required. Their consultants partner with hiring managers to scope roles, define success profiles, and run thorough, fair assessment processes that respect the time of both stakeholders and applicants. Equally, they coach candidates on preparation and career decisions so that each introduction is well considered and adds value for both sides. With an adaptable delivery model, SP Recruitment supports discrete leadership appointments, ongoing professional hiring, and tailored campaigns, applying the rigor of search methodology to permanent recruitment and fast moving staffing needs. Across all assignments, the firm maintains clear communication, transparent feedback loops, and a commitment to integrity that underpins repeat business and referrals. By staying boutique, SP Recruitment ensures senior attention on every brief and a service experience grounded in accountability, consistency, and genuine care for outcomes.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtTemporary StaffingAll industriesGeneralist - white collar professionalsSenior Executives

HQPerth, Australia

Recruiting Solutions

Recruiting Solutions is a boutique recruitment partner that positions itself as different from typical agencies, bringing a hands on, one to one approach to every search. Guided by a philosophy that hiring is both an art and a discipline, the firm prioritizes attitude, integrity, and performance alongside technical capability to help employers build solid, supportive teams that stay and thrive. Backed by a dedicated research function that developed the assessments they use, and supported by a team with more than 20 years of combined recruiting experience, Recruiting Solutions applies evidence based practices to every stage of the hiring process. From crafting job advertisements that attract high performers, to structured screening and interview techniques, to thoughtful shortlisting and offer support, the company focuses on practical methods proven to reduce turnover, raise productivity, and lift workplace culture. The team operates without a narrow industry niche and has a track record of delivering across a broad mix of roles and levels, adapting quickly to the unique context, competencies, and values that matter for each client. Their methodology begins with discovery sessions to clarify success outcomes and must have capabilities, followed by market mapping and proactive outreach that engages both active and passive talent. They incorporate behavioral interviewing and work sample approaches aligned to their assessment insights, and provide clear hiring playbooks so client stakeholders stay aligned throughout the process. Clients receive market feedback, salary benchmarking, and onboarding guidance to help ensure accepted offers translate into successful starts and long term retention. With a lean structure and direct consultant access, engagement is marked by responsiveness, transparent timelines, and accountability from briefing through post placement follow up. Whether helping a growing business make a pivotal hire or supporting an established organization to fine tune its approach to talent acquisition, Recruiting Solutions brings rigor, empathy, and a commitment to long term fit, consistently connecting high performing people with workplaces where they can contribute and grow.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingAll industriesGeneralist - white collar professionalsGeneralist - blue collar professionalsSenior Executives

Advanced Search Group Australia

Advanced Search Group Australia is a boutique consulting and recruitment firm focused exclusively on the accounting and finance domain, partnering with clients that range from Big 4 networks to mid-tier and boutique accounting firms as well as in-house finance teams. The firm delivers targeted talent solutions across permanent recruitment, executive search, and contract engagements, drawing on deep functional knowledge of audit, tax, business services, advisory, corporate finance, financial control, budgeting and reporting, commercial analysis, risk, and compliance. With a specialist approach, Advanced Search Group Australia takes time to understand the structure, service lines, and culture of each practice or finance function, translating hiring needs into precise role definitions and competency frameworks. Their process blends market mapping, discreet headhunting, and proactive talent pipelining with rigorous assessment, including technical screening for accounting standards, analytical capability, stakeholder communication, and leadership potential. Clients rely on the firm for hard to fill mandates spanning senior finance leadership and partner track roles through to experienced accountants and analysts who can add immediate value. Candidates benefit from informed career guidance and transparent communication, whether they are exploring a step from Big 4 to mid-tier, moving between service lines, or transitioning from practice to industry. The firm is committed to accuracy in shortlisting, speed without compromising quality, and a respectful candidate experience that protects confidentiality at every stage. By maintaining up to date insight on salary benchmarks, qualification pathways, and market demand, Advanced Search Group Australia helps employers make competitive offers and build resilient, high performing teams. Its boutique scale enables responsive engagement, senior attention on each brief, and flexible delivery tailored to urgent, niche, or confidential searches across Australias accounting and finance ecosystem, including professional services firms, financial institutions, and asset management environments.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtBankingInsuranceInvestment ManagementHuman ResourcesTechnical WritingProject Management

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