Executive Search
Partner with Us to Recruit Exceptional First Nations Leaders - Our executive search is comprehensive, culturally grounded and tailored from start to finish. Connecting you with leaders who drive lasting change.
Finding the Right People to Lead Change
We connect you with exceptional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent for leadership roles across Australia.
From executive to board level - we work with organisations ready to make meaningful change.
We deliver Executive Search with cultural integrity, sector expertise and a focus on long-term impact. Here’s how we work with you, step by step:
Discovery and Client Briefing
Every successful placement starts with a deep understanding of your organisation. We take the time to learn about your leadership needs, workplace culture, governance structure and strategic priorities. We review or co-create the position description to ensure it is inclusive, accurately reflects the role and sets the stage for strong candidate engagement.
Tailored Search and Marketing Strategy
We design a custom search strategy for every role, starting with our national network of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander professionals. We actively seek referrals through trusted community connections, engage in targeted headhunting and post across First Nations job boards and sector-specific platforms. This multi-channel approach ensures we reach the right candidates, not just the most visible ones.
Candidate Engagement and Relationship Management
Our approach is personal and respectful. We engage directly with potential candidates and take the time to understand their aspirations, values and experience. Every conversation is held in a culturally safe, strengths-based way, focused on building trust and ensuring mutual alignment.
Assessment, Shortlisting and Interview Support
We assess candidates holistically, not just based on technical skills, but also leadership capability, values fit and potential for long-term impact. You receive a curated shortlist with high-level candidate insights. We also provide tailored interview support, including panel coordination, question design and cultural safety guidance.
Final Selection and Post-Placement Support
We manage reference checks, selection reports and onboarding support. Post-placement, candidates can access our First 100 Days Coaching - tailored guidance to help them succeed in their new role from day one.
What's Included
Our Executive Search service is comprehensive and culturally safe from start to finish. Below are the core inclusions you can expect as part of every engagement. Each step is designed to support strong, values-aligned appointments.
Client Briefing and Position Description Review
We work with you to shape or refine the position description and clarify exactly what you need in a successful candidate.
Targeted Search and Marketing
We design a search strategy tailored to your role, using First Nations networks, specialist platforms and direct outreach.
Candidate Engagement
We approach potential candidates directly and respectfully, creating a culturally safe space to explore the opportunity.
Pre-Screening and Shortlisting
We pre-screen all applicants and assess them holistically, providing you with a high-quality shortlist backed by insights and recommendations.
Interview, Panel Support and Scribing
We support or participate in interviews, provide scribing services, assist with question design and ensure a fair, structured and culturally aware process.
Checks, Reporting and Post-Placement Coaching
We manage reference checks, compile selection reports and offer First 100 Days Coaching to help your new hire settle in and succeed.
Organisations we support
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