Data and AI/ML recruitment
Senior data, ML and AI talent for startups, scaleups and established businesses in Australia.

Who we are
Staff Hunter is a Melbourne tech recruitment agency and AI and ML recruiter for Australian companies. We find senior data, ML and AI people for startups, scaleups and established businesses in Australia.
We don't wait for the right person to apply. We go and find them through direct headhunting, industry relationships and a network built over years.
Roles we fill
ML engineers, AI engineers and forward deployed engineers.
Senior data professionals.
Who we work with
Startups, scaleups and established businesses. That includes SaaS, AI, cyber security and product-led companies, and businesses in other industries.
How a search works
1. A 30-minute call. We learn the role, the team and what a strong hire looks like.
2. We agree the fee in writing before the search starts.
3. We headhunt directly, including people who are not applying for jobs.
4. You get a short list of people who fit the role and want to talk.
Why Staff Hunter
Our founder, Carl Di Nuzzo, has fourteen years in recruitment, on the agency side and in-house at tech companies. We know what an in-house team needs and how an agency delivers.
Common questions
Do you only work with startups?
No. We work with startups, scaleups and established businesses.
Do you hire outside Melbourne?
Yes. We hire across Australia.
How are your fees set?
We agree the fee in writing before the search starts. Ask us how we would price your role.
I work in data, ML or AI and I'm looking for a role. Can you help?
Yes. See our open roles on the Jobs page, or send your details from the Job Seekers page.
Hiring guides
How to hire an ML engineer in Australia
What is a forward deployed engineer, and how do you hire one?
Senior data, ML and AI talent, found through direct headhunting.
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