Employers

How We Can Help

Cultivating Cultures of Success.

Cultivating Cultures of Success.

As your trusted hiring partner, we immerse ourselves in your world to ensure we’re matching you with the best talent, providing you confidence from day one that you’ve made the right hire. Our unique approach means that we don’t just tell your story, we’re part of it. We provide insights that go beyond a position description by creating a narrative that engages candidates to see each opportunity as a compelling proposition.

Our unique market position means we’re able to anticipate the forces shaping the future of work and ultimately use those insights to help organisations build skilled, resilient teams. Understanding a candidate’s true motivators and capabilities is at the heart of what we do and we’re experts at finding the right fit, every time.

To date, we’ve partnered with over 500 organisations nationwide, connecting top HR talent with businesses of all shapes and sizes.

Let us help you next.

Our Services

Your Trusted Hiring Partners.

Your Trusted Hiring Partners.

Executive Search

Permanent

On Demand Talent

Team Build

In today’s competitive landscape, you simply can’t afford to make a bad hire.

Without the right market insight and benchmarking, finding the right leader within the right time frame is harder than it looks. That’s where we come in. We deliver tailored search solutions for executive and senior People and Culture appointments, backed by deep sector expertise and long standing industry connections. With access to real time market intelligence and trusted networks, we help you hire with clarity, confidence and precision. Our search process is built on care, rigour and access. We meticulously map candidate markets, blending research, warm referrals and high trust sourcing methods to engage the best in the profession, even the ones not actively looking. We go beyond traditional search by acting as an extension of your team, offering honest insight and strategic guidance at every stage. With Samuels Donegan, you stay ahead of the curve with the people, tools and perspective needed to drive lasting success.

Executive Search

Permanent

On Demand Talent

Team Build

In today’s competitive landscape, you simply can’t afford to make a bad hire.

Without the right market insight and benchmarking, finding the right leader within the right time frame is harder than it looks. That’s where we come in. We deliver tailored search solutions for executive and senior People and Culture appointments, backed by deep sector expertise and long standing industry connections. With access to real time market intelligence and trusted networks, we help you hire with clarity, confidence and precision. Our search process is built on care, rigour and access. We meticulously map candidate markets, blending research, warm referrals and high trust sourcing methods to engage the best in the profession, even the ones not actively looking. We go beyond traditional search by acting as an extension of your team, offering honest insight and strategic guidance at every stage. With Samuels Donegan, you stay ahead of the curve with the people, tools and perspective needed to drive lasting success.

  • Meet Evan

    HR Manager

    Evan is a seasoned HR professional with over 10 years' experience across both generalist and workplace relations roles in the private and not-for-profit sectors. Known as a safe pair of hands, he’s led complex enterprise bargaining processes, supported leaders through challenging ER issues, and most recently, played a key role in a large-scale organisational merger.

    Super Skill: M&A Experience

    Charge Rate: $1,000 per day

    Looking for: Full-time

  • Meet Mia

    Workplace Relations Advisor

    With 1–2 years of experience managing end-to-end ER cases, union negotiations, and advising on workplace compliance, Mia brings a clear, confident approach to complex people matters. Whether it’s navigating awards, managing disputes, or supporting leaders through sensitive conversations, Mia brings both the knowledge and the nuance. A perfect match for teams needing sharp ER support with Fair Work expertise at the core.

    Super Skill: Fair Work Matters

    Charge Rate: $80 per hour

    Looking for: Full-time

  • Meet Amy

    HR Coordinator

    Looking for a capable HR Coordinator or Admin who can jump in and get things moving? Say hi to Amy!
    From contracts to audits, onboarding and compliance, she’s done it all and she’s immediately available for temp work now!

    Super Skill: Admin Superstar

    Charge Rate: $65 per hour

    Looking for: Full-time or Part-time

  • Meet Evan

    HR Manager

    Evan is a seasoned HR professional with over 10 years' experience across both generalist and workplace relations roles in the private and not-for-profit sectors. Known as a safe pair of hands, he’s led complex enterprise bargaining processes, supported leaders through challenging ER issues, and most recently, played a key role in a large-scale organisational merger.

    Super Skill: M&A Experience

    Charge Rate: $1,000 per day

    Looking for: Full-time

  • Meet Amy

    HR Coordinator

    Looking for a capable HR Coordinator or Admin who can jump in and get things moving? Say hi to Amy!
    From contracts to audits, onboarding and compliance, she’s done it all and she’s immediately available for temp work now!

    Super Skill: Admin Superstar

    Charge Rate: $65 per hour

    Looking for: Full-time or Part-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 Evan

    HR Manager

    Evan is a seasoned HR professional with over 10 years' experience across both generalist and workplace relations roles in the private and not-for-profit sectors. Known as a safe pair of hands, he’s led complex enterprise bargaining processes, supported leaders through challenging ER issues, and most recently, played a key role in a large-scale organisational merger.

    Super Skill: M&A Experience

    Charge Rate: $1,000 per day

    Looking for: Full-time

  • Meet Amy

    HR Coordinator

    Looking for a capable HR Coordinator or Admin who can jump in and get things moving? Say hi to Amy!
    From contracts to audits, onboarding and compliance, she’s done it all and she’s immediately available for temp work now!

    Super Skill: Admin Superstar

    Charge Rate: $65 per hour

    Looking for: Full-time or Part-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 Evan

    HR Manager

    Evan is a seasoned HR professional with over 10 years' experience across both generalist and workplace relations roles in the private and not-for-profit sectors. Known as a safe pair of hands, he’s led complex enterprise bargaining processes, supported leaders through challenging ER issues, and most recently, played a key role in a large-scale organisational merger.

    Super Skill: M&A Experience

    Charge Rate: $1,000 per day

    Looking for: Full-time

  • Meet Mia

    Workplace Relations Advisor

    With 1–2 years of experience managing end-to-end ER cases, union negotiations, and advising on workplace compliance, Mia brings a clear, confident approach to complex people matters. Whether it’s navigating awards, managing disputes, or supporting leaders through sensitive conversations, Mia brings both the knowledge and the nuance. A perfect match for teams needing sharp ER support with Fair Work expertise at the core.

    Super Skill: Fair Work Matters

    Charge Rate: $80 per hour

    Looking for: Full-time

  • Meet Amy

    HR Coordinator

    Looking for a capable HR Coordinator or Admin who can jump in and get things moving? Say hi to Amy!
    From contracts to audits, onboarding and compliance, she’s done it all and she’s immediately available for temp work now!

    Super Skill: Admin Superstar

    Charge Rate: $65 per hour

    Looking for: Full-time or Part-time

2019

Founded

2019

Founded

2019

Founded

2019

Founded

500+

Happy People Placed

500+

Happy People Placed

500+

Happy People Placed

500+

Happy People Placed

17 Days

Average perm hire

17 Days

Average perm hire

17 Days

Average perm hire

17 Days

Average perm hire

2 Days

Interim hire time

2 Days

Interim hire time

2 Days

Interim hire time

2 Days

Interim hire time

Let's Connect

Ready to talk talent?

Contact Info

Say hello and tell us about your hiring goals.

Job Details

If you can, tell us more about the role you're recruiting for.

File Upload

Upload Job Description

Insights

Recent News

75-Hour Weeks: Ambition, Burnout or a Legal Time Bomb?

For decades, the trade off has been tacit: bigger title, bigger pay packet, bigger hours. But as the legal challenges start piling up, we're seeing a real cultural and regulatory shift. The question is no longer “Can you hack it?” Its becoming: “Is this actually lawful or remotely sustainable?”

75-Hour Weeks: Ambition, Burnout or a Legal Time Bomb?

For decades, the trade off has been tacit: bigger title, bigger pay packet, bigger hours. But as the legal challenges start piling up, we're seeing a real cultural and regulatory shift. The question is no longer “Can you hack it?” Its becoming: “Is this actually lawful or remotely sustainable?”

75-Hour Weeks: Ambition, Burnout or a Legal Time Bomb?

For decades, the trade off has been tacit: bigger title, bigger pay packet, bigger hours. But as the legal challenges start piling up, we're seeing a real cultural and regulatory shift. The question is no longer “Can you hack it?” Its becoming: “Is this actually lawful or remotely sustainable?”

Three women sitting on a couch looking at a book
Three women sitting on a couch looking at a book

Beyond R U OK?: Building a Culture of Genuine Support

Awareness is easy. Action takes work. Explore how HR leaders can create safe, supportive workplaces where wellbeing isn’t just spoken about, it’s lived.

Three women sitting on a couch looking at a book
Three women sitting on a couch looking at a book

Beyond R U OK?: Building a Culture of Genuine Support

Awareness is easy. Action takes work. Explore how HR leaders can create safe, supportive workplaces where wellbeing isn’t just spoken about, it’s lived.

Three women sitting on a couch looking at a book
Three women sitting on a couch looking at a book

Beyond R U OK?: Building a Culture of Genuine Support

Awareness is easy. Action takes work. Explore how HR leaders can create safe, supportive workplaces where wellbeing isn’t just spoken about, it’s lived.

a woman sitting in front of a laptop computer
a woman sitting in front of a laptop computer

Turning Burnout Into Breakthrough: My Journey Beyond HR

From burnout to breakthrough — a story about rediscovering purpose, rebuilding balance, and redefining what success really means beyond HR.

a woman sitting in front of a laptop computer
a woman sitting in front of a laptop computer

Turning Burnout Into Breakthrough: My Journey Beyond HR

From burnout to breakthrough — a story about rediscovering purpose, rebuilding balance, and redefining what success really means beyond HR.

a woman sitting in front of a laptop computer
a woman sitting in front of a laptop computer

Turning Burnout Into Breakthrough: My Journey Beyond HR

From burnout to breakthrough — a story about rediscovering purpose, rebuilding balance, and redefining what success really means beyond HR.

two women using laptops
two women using laptops

Childcare, Healthcare & Aged Care - Where Good HR Isn't Just Ideal - It's Essential

Global pressures are shaking many industries - but not all. Childcare, healthcare, and aged care keep showing strength. So why does HR have such an impact in these organisations?

two women using laptops
two women using laptops

Childcare, Healthcare & Aged Care - Where Good HR Isn't Just Ideal - It's Essential

Global pressures are shaking many industries - but not all. Childcare, healthcare, and aged care keep showing strength. So why does HR have such an impact in these organisations?

two women using laptops
two women using laptops

Childcare, Healthcare & Aged Care - Where Good HR Isn't Just Ideal - It's Essential

Global pressures are shaking many industries - but not all. Childcare, healthcare, and aged care keep showing strength. So why does HR have such an impact in these organisations?

two hands reaching for a flying object in the sky
two hands reaching for a flying object in the sky

AI Isn’t Taking Your Job, But It Might Change Your Job Description

From automating admin to spotting trends in data, AI is shifting HR’s role. Find out how to future-proof your skills.

two hands reaching for a flying object in the sky
two hands reaching for a flying object in the sky

AI Isn’t Taking Your Job, But It Might Change Your Job Description

From automating admin to spotting trends in data, AI is shifting HR’s role. Find out how to future-proof your skills.

two hands reaching for a flying object in the sky
two hands reaching for a flying object in the sky

AI Isn’t Taking Your Job, But It Might Change Your Job Description

From automating admin to spotting trends in data, AI is shifting HR’s role. Find out how to future-proof your skills.

a wooden judge's hammer sitting on top of a table
a wooden judge's hammer sitting on top of a table

Federal Court ruling on annualised salaries & set-off clauses – What HR needs to know

Get the lowdown on the Federal Court's latest ruling around annualised salaries vs award entitlements and what it means for HR.

a wooden judge's hammer sitting on top of a table
a wooden judge's hammer sitting on top of a table

Federal Court ruling on annualised salaries & set-off clauses – What HR needs to know

Get the lowdown on the Federal Court's latest ruling around annualised salaries vs award entitlements and what it means for HR.

a wooden judge's hammer sitting on top of a table
a wooden judge's hammer sitting on top of a table

Federal Court ruling on annualised salaries & set-off clauses – What HR needs to know

Get the lowdown on the Federal Court's latest ruling around annualised salaries vs award entitlements and what it means for HR.

I’m a Jobseeker

I’m a
Jobseeker

Submit your CV and let's find you your perfect match.

I’m an Employer

Find your next dream hire with us.