About Us

We believe in the power of human connections.

We are a Melbourne based specialist HR recruitment agency, matching HR professionals with forward thinking organisations to create the inspiring cultures of tomorrow.

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We’re in your corner.

We’re in your corner. The secret to our success? Putting you first. Your goals, your values, and your vision for the future. We make it our priority to get to know you and understand your needs, to achieve shared success quickly and without compromise to quality.

1

We’re in your corner.

We’re in your corner. The secret to our success? Putting you first. Your goals, your values, and your vision for the future. We make it our priority to get to know you and understand your needs, to achieve shared success quickly and without compromise to quality.

1

We’re in your corner.

We’re in your corner. The secret to our success? Putting you first. Your goals, your values, and your vision for the future. We make it our priority to get to know you and understand your needs, to achieve shared success quickly and without compromise to quality.

1

We’re in your corner.

We’re in your corner. The secret to our success? Putting you first. Your goals, your values, and your vision for the future. We make it our priority to get to know you and understand your needs, to achieve shared success quickly and without compromise to quality.

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We’re the ‘People & Talent’ people.

We come from the People & Talent world, so we know and understand its potential to help transform organisational culture and the enjoyment of work. We strive to be both personal and progressive, building a community of talent and companies that know culture comes first.

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We’re the ‘People & Talent’ people.

We come from the People & Talent world, so we know and understand its potential to help transform organisational culture and the enjoyment of work. We strive to be both personal and progressive, building a community of talent and companies that know culture comes first.

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We’re the ‘People & Talent’ people.

We come from the People & Talent world, so we know and understand its potential to help transform organisational culture and the enjoyment of work. We strive to be both personal and progressive, building a community of talent and companies that know culture comes first.

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We’re the ‘People & Talent’ people.

We come from the People & Talent world, so we know and understand its potential to help transform organisational culture and the enjoyment of work. We strive to be both personal and progressive, building a community of talent and companies that know culture comes first.

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We’re ethical, honest, and fearless.

Our ambition is to challenge the transactional nature of the recruitment industry, promoting meaningful and collaborative relationships across the human resources community. What sets us apart is that we fearlessly focus on the quality of the talent outcomes we create — not the quantity.

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We’re ethical, honest, and fearless.

Our ambition is to challenge the transactional nature of the recruitment industry, promoting meaningful and collaborative relationships across the human resources community. What sets us apart is that we fearlessly focus on the quality of the talent outcomes we create — not the quantity.

3

We’re ethical, honest, and fearless.

Our ambition is to challenge the transactional nature of the recruitment industry, promoting meaningful and collaborative relationships across the human resources community. What sets us apart is that we fearlessly focus on the quality of the talent outcomes we create — not the quantity.

3

We’re ethical, honest, and fearless.

Our ambition is to challenge the transactional nature of the recruitment industry, promoting meaningful and collaborative relationships across the human resources community. What sets us apart is that we fearlessly focus on the quality of the talent outcomes we create — not the quantity.

Partnering with some of the best and we’re pretty proud of it.

Partnering with some of the best and we’re pretty proud of it.

Partnering with some of the best and we’re pretty proud of it.

Partnering with some of the best and we’re pretty proud of it.

Job Seekers

Let’s Find Your
Next Role

Explore a wide range of opportunities now available.

Job Seekers

Let’s Find Your
Next Role

Explore a wide range of opportunities now available.

Job Seekers

Let’s Find Your
Next Role

Explore a wide range of opportunities now available.

Job Seekers

Let’s Find Your
Next Role

Explore a wide range of opportunities now available.

  • Meet Geoff

    HRIS Specialist

    Rolling out a new HRIS but missing the specialist know-how in your team? Need someone who can train and upskill leaders with confidence? Geoff’s your person! With a passion for systems and learning, he’s led implementations across industries from global logistics to NFPs - making new tech feel easy!

    Super Skill: HRIS Implementation

    Charge Rate: $95 per hour

    Looking for: Full-time or Part-time

  • Meet Tatiana

    HR Business Partner

    Meet Tatiana, an HR Business Partner who’s thrived across retail, energy, and NFP sectors, bringing versatility and adaptability to every role. She’s the kind of person who loves rolling up her sleeves, diving into the action, and getting things done. Plus, Tatiana’s all about the team, bringing energy, collaboration, and a healthy dose of fun to the mix!

    Super Skill: Operational BP

    Charge Rate: $100 per hour

    Looking for: Full-time

  • Meet Gigi

    Senior HR Practitioner

    With 20+ years of HR experience (including with major global organisations) Gigi is a trusted source of knowledge with a proven ability advise senior stakeholders and executives. If you have people projects that have been sitting in the "get to it later" pile, Gigi has the expertise to design and run your people projects from start to finish.

    Super Skill: Leading Cultural Change

    Charge Rate: $800 per day

    Looking for: Full-time

  • Meet Geoff

    HRIS Specialist

    Rolling out a new HRIS but missing the specialist know-how in your team? Need someone who can train and upskill leaders with confidence? Geoff’s your person! With a passion for systems and learning, he’s led implementations across industries from global logistics to NFPs - making new tech feel easy!

    Super Skill: HRIS Implementation

    Charge Rate: $95 per hour

    Looking for: Full-time or Part-time

  • Meet Donna

    Strategic HR Generalist

    Donna is skilled in change management and employee engagement strategies, leveraging her experience to build organisational agility and implement effective communication plans.

    Super Skill: Change Management & Employee Relations

    Charge Rate: $160 per hour

    Looking for: Full-time

  • Meet Gigi

    Senior HR Practitioner

    With 20+ years of HR experience (including with major global organisations) Gigi is a trusted source of knowledge with a proven ability advise senior stakeholders and executives. If you have people projects that have been sitting in the "get to it later" pile, Gigi has the expertise to design and run your people projects from start to finish.

    Super Skill: Leading Cultural Change

    Charge Rate: $800 per day

    Looking for: Full-time

  • Meet Geoff

    HRIS Specialist

    Rolling out a new HRIS but missing the specialist know-how in your team? Need someone who can train and upskill leaders with confidence? Geoff’s your person! With a passion for systems and learning, he’s led implementations across industries from global logistics to NFPs - making new tech feel easy!

    Super Skill: HRIS Implementation

    Charge Rate: $95 per hour

    Looking for: Full-time or Part-time

  • Meet Donna

    Strategic HR Generalist

    Donna is skilled in change management and employee engagement strategies, leveraging her experience to build organisational agility and implement effective communication plans.

    Super Skill: Change Management & Employee Relations

    Charge Rate: $160 per hour

    Looking for: Full-time

  • Meet Gigi

    Senior HR Practitioner

    With 20+ years of HR experience (including with major global organisations) Gigi is a trusted source of knowledge with a proven ability advise senior stakeholders and executives. If you have people projects that have been sitting in the "get to it later" pile, Gigi has the expertise to design and run your people projects from start to finish.

    Super Skill: Leading Cultural Change

    Charge Rate: $800 per day

    Looking for: Full-time

  • Meet Geoff

    HRIS Specialist

    Rolling out a new HRIS but missing the specialist know-how in your team? Need someone who can train and upskill leaders with confidence? Geoff’s your person! With a passion for systems and learning, he’s led implementations across industries from global logistics to NFPs - making new tech feel easy!

    Super Skill: HRIS Implementation

    Charge Rate: $95 per hour

    Looking for: Full-time or Part-time

  • Meet Tatiana

    HR Business Partner

    Meet Tatiana, an HR Business Partner who’s thrived across retail, energy, and NFP sectors, bringing versatility and adaptability to every role. She’s the kind of person who loves rolling up her sleeves, diving into the action, and getting things done. Plus, Tatiana’s all about the team, bringing energy, collaboration, and a healthy dose of fun to the mix!

    Super Skill: Operational BP

    Charge Rate: $100 per hour

    Looking for: Full-time

  • Meet Gigi

    Senior HR Practitioner

    With 20+ years of HR experience (including with major global organisations) Gigi is a trusted source of knowledge with a proven ability advise senior stakeholders and executives. If you have people projects that have been sitting in the "get to it later" pile, Gigi has the expertise to design and run your people projects from start to finish.

    Super Skill: Leading Cultural Change

    Charge Rate: $800 per day

    Looking for: Full-time

Why Us

A People First Focus

A People First Focus

A People First Focus

We’re a modern HR recruitment agency that believes in the measurable impact that the people and talent function can have. We know that organisations that prioritise creating a thriving work environment for their employees are more likely to attract and retain top talent, and therefore achieve significant commercial advantage.

We are female-led team of HR talent specialists who take satisfaction in doing things differently. A reputable and trusted partner to our candidates and clients, we hold on tight to our humanness, always putting people front and centre.

Because we believe when you take care of people, performance takes care of itself.

We’re a modern HR recruitment agency that believes in the measurable impact that the people and talent function can have. We know that organisations that prioritise creating a thriving work environment for their employees are more likely to attract and retain top talent, and therefore achieve significant commercial advantage.

We are female-led team of HR talent specialists who take satisfaction in doing things differently. A reputable and trusted partner to our candidates and clients, we hold on tight to our humanness, always putting people front and centre.

Because we believe when you take care of people, performance takes care of itself.

We’re a modern HR recruitment agency that believes in the measurable impact that the people and talent function can have. We know that organisations that prioritise creating a thriving work environment for their employees are more likely to attract and retain top talent, and therefore achieve significant commercial advantage.

We are female-led team of HR talent specialists who take satisfaction in doing things differently. A reputable and trusted partner to our candidates and clients, we hold on tight to our humanness, always putting people front and centre.

Because we believe when you take care of people, performance takes care of itself.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews

Pride In Our People

Pride In Our People

Pride In Our People

We’re proud of the brands we’ve helped achieve
success with, and here are just a few.

Here’s what they have to say.

We’re proud of the brands we’ve helped achieve success with, and here are just a few.

Here’s what they have to say.

We’re proud of the brands we’ve helped achieve
success with, and here are just a few.

Here’s what they have to say.

We’re proud of the brands we’ve helped achieve success with, and here are just a few.


Here’s what they say about their experience.

Seamless and personalised approach.

Seamless and personalised approach.

Extensive industry knowledge and network.

Extensive industry knowledge and network.

Outstanding talent and placements.

Outstanding talent and placements.

Seamless and personalised approach.

Extensive industry knowledge and network.

Outstanding talent and placements.

Seamless and personalised approach.

Extensive industry knowledge and network.

Outstanding talent and placements.

  • Over the years, SD have consistently provided candidates of excellent calibre for various HR and talent roles. As trusted partners, they take the time to truly understand your needs, values, and leadership style. Their industry insights, data, and extensive talent network are invaluable. They are trusted partners and I’ve been able to build high performing teams with their candidates. As a Hiring Manager, I’ve always valued their honest and transparent feedback, and their ability to challenge my thinking, helping me approach recruitment from fresh perspectives to achieve the best possible outcomes.

    Anthony Blaney

    Executive, People Learning & Culture

  • Samuels Donegan is hands down the best HR recruitment agency in the market. Their wealth of knowledge about candidates, the industry, and their insightful feedback is what truly sets them apart. They've successfully placed multiple roles with us, and it's clear that their broad network and commitment to excellence are unmatched. The way they build relationships with both clients and candidates is a testament to their professionalism and will continue to make Samuels Donegan shine in the recruitment space.

    Jessie Morphet

    Head of Talent

  • Right from the first call, Samuels Donegan worked really hard to understand our organisation, the team, the role and the key skills and experience that would work well for us.  They asked fantastic questions and were clear in how the process would ideally work and what they needed from me. We ended up hiring not one but TWO of the candidates and could easily have hired the third too.  I absolutely will be working with the Samuels Donegan team again - so professional, so helpful and have epic talent on their books.

    Pagen Plaizier

    GM, PX Partnering Product & Technology

  • I’ve truly enjoyed working with Samuels Donegan. Their professionalism and ability to build strong relationships set them apart. With an excellent network in the HR market, they consistently deliver top-tier candidates. Partnering with them has been a pleasure, and I highly recommend their services for anyone looking to find great HR professionals.

    Angie Lie

    National Talent Attraction & Acquisition Manager

  • Over the years, SD have consistently provided candidates of excellent calibre for various HR and talent roles. As trusted partners, they take the time to truly understand your needs, values, and leadership style. Their industry insights, data, and extensive talent network are invaluable. They are trusted partners and I’ve been able to build high performing teams with their candidates. As a Hiring Manager, I’ve always valued their honest and transparent feedback, and their ability to challenge my thinking, helping me approach recruitment from fresh perspectives to achieve the best possible outcomes.

    Anthony Blaney

    Executive, People Learning & Culture

  • Samuels Donegan is hands down the best HR recruitment agency in the market. Their wealth of knowledge about candidates, the industry, and their insightful feedback is what truly sets them apart. They've successfully placed multiple roles with us, and it's clear that their broad network and commitment to excellence are unmatched. The way they build relationships with both clients and candidates is a testament to their professionalism and will continue to make Samuels Donegan shine in the recruitment space.

    Jessie Morphet

    Head of Talent

  • Right from the first call, Samuels Donegan worked really hard to understand our organisation, the team, the role and the key skills and experience that would work well for us.  They asked fantastic questions and were clear in how the process would ideally work and what they needed from me. We ended up hiring not one but TWO of the candidates and could easily have hired the third too.  I absolutely will be working with the Samuels Donegan team again - so professional, so helpful and have epic talent on their books.

    Pagen Plaizier

    GM, PX Partnering Product & Technology

  • I’ve truly enjoyed working with Samuels Donegan. Their professionalism and ability to build strong relationships set them apart. With an excellent network in the HR market, they consistently deliver top-tier candidates. Partnering with them has been a pleasure, and I highly recommend their services for anyone looking to find great HR professionals.

    Angie Lie

    National Talent Attraction & Acquisition Manager

  • Over the years, SD have consistently provided candidates of excellent calibre for various HR and talent roles. As trusted partners, they take the time to truly understand your needs, values, and leadership style. Their industry insights, data, and extensive talent network are invaluable. They are trusted partners and I’ve been able to build high performing teams with their candidates. As a Hiring Manager, I’ve always valued their honest and transparent feedback, and their ability to challenge my thinking, helping me approach recruitment from fresh perspectives to achieve the best possible outcomes.

    Anthony Blaney

    Executive, People Learning & Culture

  • Samuels Donegan is hands down the best HR recruitment agency in the market. Their wealth of knowledge about candidates, the industry, and their insightful feedback is what truly sets them apart. They've successfully placed multiple roles with us, and it's clear that their broad network and commitment to excellence are unmatched. The way they build relationships with both clients and candidates is a testament to their professionalism and will continue to make Samuels Donegan shine in the recruitment space.

    Jessie Morphet

    Head of Talent

  • Right from the first call, Samuels Donegan worked really hard to understand our organisation, the team, the role and the key skills and experience that would work well for us.  They asked fantastic questions and were clear in how the process would ideally work and what they needed from me. We ended up hiring not one but TWO of the candidates and could easily have hired the third too.  I absolutely will be working with the Samuels Donegan team again - so professional, so helpful and have epic talent on their books.

    Pagen Plaizier

    GM, PX Partnering Product & Technology

  • I’ve truly enjoyed working with Samuels Donegan. Their professionalism and ability to build strong relationships set them apart. With an excellent network in the HR market, they consistently deliver top-tier candidates. Partnering with them has been a pleasure, and I highly recommend their services for anyone looking to find great HR professionals.

    Angie Lie

    National Talent Attraction & Acquisition Manager

  • Over the years, SD have consistently provided candidates of excellent calibre for various HR and talent roles. As trusted partners, they take the time to truly understand your needs, values, and leadership style. Their industry insights, data, and extensive talent network are invaluable. They are trusted partners and I’ve been able to build high performing teams with their candidates. As a Hiring Manager, I’ve always valued their honest and transparent feedback, and their ability to challenge my thinking, helping me approach recruitment from fresh perspectives to achieve the best possible outcomes.

    Anthony Blaney

    Executive, People Learning & Culture

  • Samuels Donegan is hands down the best HR recruitment agency in the market. Their wealth of knowledge about candidates, the industry, and their insightful feedback is what truly sets them apart. They've successfully placed multiple roles with us, and it's clear that their broad network and commitment to excellence are unmatched. The way they build relationships with both clients and candidates is a testament to their professionalism and will continue to make Samuels Donegan shine in the recruitment space.

    Jessie Morphet

    Head of Talent

  • Right from the first call, Samuels Donegan worked really hard to understand our organisation, the team, the role and the key skills and experience that would work well for us.  They asked fantastic questions and were clear in how the process would ideally work and what they needed from me. We ended up hiring not one but TWO of the candidates and could easily have hired the third too.  I absolutely will be working with the Samuels Donegan team again - so professional, so helpful and have epic talent on their books.

    Pagen Plaizier

    GM, PX Partnering Product & Technology

  • I’ve truly enjoyed working with Samuels Donegan. Their professionalism and ability to build strong relationships set them apart. With an excellent network in the HR market, they consistently deliver top-tier candidates. Partnering with them has been a pleasure, and I highly recommend their services for anyone looking to find great HR professionals.

    Angie Lie

    National Talent Attraction & Acquisition Manager

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HR leaders are not just gatekeepers of policies; they are strategic partners shaping the future of work. Managing executive expectations is about aligning people strategy with business outcomes, challenging outdated thinking, and driving real impact where it matters most.

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Having worked in the People & Talent space for over 15 years, hear Natalie's thoughts, insights and experiences on gender inequity and overcoming workplace challenges.

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