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Who we work with
Founders, CTOs, Heads of Engineering and talent teams. From early-stage startups to established businesses, in tech and in other industries.
Clear fees, agreed in writing before the search starts.
Roles we fill
Software engineering: backend, frontend, full stack and mobile.
Data and AI/ML, including ML engineers, AI engineers and forward deployed engineers.
Cloud, DevOps and security.
Product and engineering leadership, including CTOs, Heads of Engineering and VPs.
Our specialisms
How a search works
1
A 30-minute call
We learn your team, your culture and what a strong hire looks like.
2
Fees in writing
We confirm the fee before the search starts.
3
Direct headhunting
Most people we place are not job hunting, so we go and find them.
4
A short list
People worth your time, not ten CVs to filter.
Our pricing
One fixed fee, paid in four stages.
We set your fee by the level of the role and agree it in writing before the search starts. It does not change with the salary you offer.
How you pay
25% when the search starts
25% when you approve the shortlist
25% when your candidate accepts the offer
25% on their first day
No large invoice at the end. No percentage of salary.
What every search includes
Shortlist in 20 business days
At least 3 screened candidates within 20 business days of your signed brief and first payment. If we miss it, you choose: we keep searching at no extra cost, or we refund your first payment.
90-day replacement
If your hire does not start, resigns, or leaves for performance reasons within 90 days, we run one replacement search at no extra fee. This applies when all invoices are paid on time.
Market data
Salary benchmarks and a candidate market summary with every search.
Hiring 3 or more roles a year?
Work with us as your talent partner on a fixed monthly plan, with lower fees on every hire.
Get your fixed fee in one 30-minute call.
Common questions
How is the fee set?
One fixed fee, set by the level of the role and agreed in writing before the search starts. You pay it in four stages of 25%. It does not change with the salary you offer.
How does a search work?
A 30-minute call, a fee agreed in writing, direct headhunting, then a short list of people worth your time.
Where do you hire?
Across Australia, from our base in Melbourne.
Do you only work with startups?
No. We work with startups, scaleups and established businesses.
What roles do you fill?
Software engineering, data and AI/ML, cloud, DevOps and security, and product and engineering leadership.
Know someone to introduce?
Know a company hiring senior tech talent, or a strong engineer open to a move? Introduce them to us. We agree any referral reward in writing before you refer.