Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Tech Recruitment Partner in Brisbane
Established in 2010, Retained Recruitment has become a leading boutique recruitment agency specialising in tech-focused roles. Our 15 years of industry experience have allowed us to develop a proven framework built around three pillars: Search, Select, and Engage. This methodology enables scaling companies to hire high-performing teams faster while achieving above-average tenure rates. Our team of experienced recruiters brings deep sector knowledge and a consultative approach to every partnership, focusing on long-term matches rather than transactional placements. We serve SaaS businesses at all growth stages, from early-stage startups to scaling enterprises, with a particular strength in identifying hidden talent that becomes a competitive advantage.Our track record includes over 500 successful permanent and contract placements, with clients maintaining relationships for more than a decade. Unlike traditional agencies, we carefully select the businesses we work with to ensure alignment with our values and candidate quality standards. Our controlled process delivers consistent timelines, communication, and retention rates that directly support client growth objectives.
Services
Contract Tech Recruitment
Permanent Tech Recruitment
SaaS Recruitment
Executive Hiring Process
Talent Acquisition
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- 15 years of specialist experience in tech recruitment since 2007
- Tailored shortlists of ideal candidates within 10 days
- Highest average tenure rates in the industry
- Consultative approach with deep SaaS sector understanding
- Proven framework reduces time-to-hire by 40%
What people say
Fast hiring process
High retention rates
Deep SaaS knowledge
Tailored candidate matches
Consultative approach
Services
Contract Tech Recruitment
Building high-performing contract teams since 2007 through strategic retention strategies during critical project phases. Our process ensures continuity through project spikes while maintaining quality standards. Clients benefit from rapid deployment of pre-vetted professionals with relevant technical expertise and cultural alignment.
Permanent Tech Recruitment
Specialist placement of permanent technical staff with focus on long-term cultural and capability fit. We ensure both businesses and candidates gain lasting benefits through rigorous assessment and matching processes. Our placements demonstrate 23% lower churn compared to industry averages through comprehensive due diligence.
SaaS Recruitment
Targeted talent acquisition for Software-as-a-Service companies at all growth stages. Our deep sector knowledge identifies candidates who understand SaaS metrics, scaling challenges, and product lifecycle management. We specialise in roles requiring cloud migration experience and enterprise software expertise.
Executive Hiring Process
High-end leadership recruitment adapted for mid-market SaaS companies. Our structured process delivers executives who align with growth objectives and company culture. We focus on strategic roles requiring experience in scaling operations, managing investor expectations, and driving product innovation.
Talent Acquisition
Comprehensive talent identification and engagement services covering technical and commercial roles. Our proprietary database and network provide access to both active and passive candidates. We specialise in hard-to-fill positions requiring niche technical skills or specific industry experience.
People
Matt Brearley
Managing Director
Founder with 15 years' experience in tech recruitment, previously a small business consultant. Developed the Search, Select, and Engage framework that delivers 40% faster hiring with above-average retention rates. Focuses on building long-term client relationships and industry thought leadership.
Todd Hoover
Account Manager
Specialises in connecting scaling SaaS businesses with technical talent. Brings commercial acumen from previous sales leadership roles to recruitment consulting. Focuses on aligning candidate capabilities with client growth objectives through structured assessment processes.
Connor Russell-Tuck
Account Manager
Tech recruitment specialist with focus on early-stage SaaS companies. Expertise in identifying candidates who thrive in startup environments. Maintains deep understanding of evolving technical requirements across cloud infrastructure and product development roles.
Jean Lavilla
Candidate Manager
Responsible for candidate experience and market intelligence. Builds relationships with technical professionals across Australia. Specialises in matching candidates with company cultures that support long-term career growth and satisfaction.
Emmanuel Simpliciano
Candidate Manager
Focuses on contractor engagement and market trends analysis. Maintains extensive network of technical professionals across development, architecture, and product management roles. Ensures candidates receive transparent information about opportunities and expectations.
Questions
What makes your recruitment process different?
Our Search, Select, and Engage framework delivers tailored shortlists in under 10 days with above-average retention rates through structured assessment and matching.
How quickly can you fill technical roles?
Average time-to-hire is 40% faster than industry standard, with 90% of roles filled within two weeks through our proprietary candidate database.
Do you specialise in specific tech sectors?
We focus exclusively on SaaS and cloud technology companies, with deep expertise in roles requiring cloud migration, product development, and enterprise software experience.
What happens if a placement doesn't work out?
Our retention-focused process results in 23% lower churn than industry averages, but we provide replacement guarantees for roles where initial matches aren't successful.
How do you assess candidate suitability?
We evaluate technical capabilities, cultural alignment, and growth potential through structured interviews, reference checks, and scenario-based assessments.
Can you help with international hiring?
We specialise in Australian placements but support global SaaS businesses through our network, with recent placements in UK and US-based technical teams.
