Professional Appointments
Unlocking leadership in the care economy, government, and education sectors
Our Professional Appointments practice specialises in sub-executive recruitment for management roles across the rapidly evolving social purpose landscape. Our focus spans critical sectors, including:
- Care economy: Supporting areas such as Disability, Aged Care, Mental Health, Shelter, Domestic Violence, Hospitals and Child, Youth, and Family Services.
- Government: Enhancing leadership in public sector roles that impact communities across Federal, State and Local Government.
- Education: Fostering effective management within educational institutions at the Early Years, School and Tertiary levels.
Why Choose Us?
The social purpose sector in Australia is one of the fastest-growing job markets, representing over 30% of employed Australians. This rapid growth, driven by factors such as an aging population and increasing demands for social services, underscores the urgent need for effective leadership that can navigate these complexities.
Our Professional Appointments practice was founded on the principle of assisting for impact, based on the understanding that the clients and sectors we support are some of the most impactful in Australia. We recognise that the workforce shortage requires a new approach to recruitment - one that challenges conventional methods and prioritises a people-focused strategy. We are dedicated to understanding the unique challenges organisations face, including the intricate connections between organisational design, cultural alignment and commercial operations.
Sub-executive management roles are among the hardest to fill and retain, particularly in a sector where diversity and inclusion are paramount. We believe that a specialised and tailored recruitment approach is essential, not just for filling a position, but for fostering leadership that drives real change. By focusing on the depth of diversity and cultural fit, we ensure that the leaders we place are not only qualified, but also aligned with the values and missions of the organisations and communities they serve.
In this evolving landscape, we leverage our material commercial understanding and expertise in policy linkages to empower our clients to outperform the market. Our commitment is to support you in building resilient leadership teams that can rise to the challenges ahead and make a lasting impact.
Our approach
Our Professional Appointments practice understands the unique challenges of the social services sector. We collaborate closely with you to develop tailored recruitment solutions that meet your specific needs. Our approach includes:
- Innovative sourcing: We leverage multiple sourcing channels and our extensive executive network to identify and attract top talent, including candidates from non-traditional pools.
- Regional expertise: With nearly half of the nation’s social services workforce located outside metropolitan areas, we offer specialised expertise in appointing leaders in regional and remote locations.
- Partnership focus: We collaborate with you to understand your organisational goals and culture, ensuring that we secure the optimal fit for your management appointments.
Connect with us
Ready to enhance your leadership team? Get in touch with our Professional Appointments practice today and let us help you navigate the complexities of recruiting in your sector. Together, we can build a stronger future for your organisation and the communities you serve.
