Business Details
40 Years
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Your Recruitment & HR Partner for Lasting Success
Rarekind has been transforming workplaces and career trajectories for over 38 years, combining deep recruitment expertise with strategic HR consulting. Our team of 60 specialists focuses on identifying extraordinary talent while building durable teams through a unique understanding of organisational culture. We prioritise long-term relationships, investing in people and processes that create life-changing work experiences. With a presence across Newcastle, Central Coast, Western Sydney, Hunter Valley, and Brisbane, we deliver front-to-back cultural advantage for businesses.Our approach integrates executive search, technical recruitment, and HR strategy, supported by a 63% higher-than-industry LinkedIn response rate and 79% more effective job ad conversions. We specialise in sectors including engineering, industrial, tech, and professional recruitment, maintaining a 24/7 service model to support regional economies.
Services
Executive Search
Tech Recruitment
HR Consulting
Industrial Recruitment
Outplacement Services
Payroll Solutions
Workforce Planning
Leadership Development
Contract Recruitment
Cultural Transformation
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- 38 years of proven expertise in recruitment and HR strategy
- Specialised consultants in technical, executive, and professional recruitment
- 24/7 after-hours support for urgent staffing needs
- 79% higher job ad conversion rates than industry average
- Radical transparency in candidate and client communications
What people say
Above and beyond support
Fantastic service and communication
Nailed every role placement
Professional and polite
Restored faith in recruitment
Services
Executive Search
Our executive search service identifies top-tier leadership talent through a rigorous process combining industry expertise with cultural alignment assessments. We specialise in placing C-suite executives and senior managers across technical, industrial, and corporate sectors. Our approach ensures long-term retention through comprehensive candidate profiling and organisational fit analysis.
Tech Recruitment
Tech recruitment solutions focus on connecting innovative companies with forward-thinking technology professionals. We specialise in software development, systems architecture, and emerging tech roles across regional hubs. Our deep understanding of technical competencies ensures precise matches between evolving business needs and candidate capabilities in fast-paced digital environments.
HR Consulting
HR consulting services help businesses build sustainable workplace cultures through strategic workforce planning and organisational development. We provide expert guidance on employee relations, compliance frameworks, and cultural transformation initiatives. Our consultants deliver tailored solutions that enhance retention and drive productivity across small to medium enterprises.
Industrial Recruitment
Industrial recruitment specialises in placing skilled tradespeople and technical workers across engineering, manufacturing, and resource sectors. Our regional focus ensures access to pre-vetted candidates with industry-specific certifications. We maintain a 900+ contractor network supported by 24/7 after-hours service for urgent production requirements.
Outplacement Services
Outplacement services support workforce transitions through personalised career coaching and job placement assistance. We help organisations manage restructuring while maintaining employee wellbeing. Our programs include resume development, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job networks to ensure smooth professional transitions for displaced workers.
People
Geoff Crews
Managing Director
Career consultant and talent strategist with expertise in marketing and sociology. Drives business growth through understanding employee and technological needs. Builds long-term relationships with clients and candidates.
Scott Henshaw
Director - Major Contracts
Transforms recruitment industry stereotypes through transparent communication and relationship-building. Leads a team of career advisors with a focus on client-candidate alignment and industry expertise.
John Gallagher
Director - Risk Management
Risk management expert with 30+ years' experience in workers' compensation. Maintains operational stability through proactive risk mitigation strategies and compliance frameworks across recruitment operations.
Mitch McCormack
Head of Executive & Technical Recruitment
Technical recruitment specialist connecting talent with organisations. Understands market dynamics and candidate expectations to deliver precise role-candidate matches in executive and technical sectors.
Paul Sneddon
Director - Executive and IT
Executive recruitment leader with 20+ years' industry experience. Builds networks for executive placements and maintains long-term relationships with C-suite professionals and technology experts.
Questions
What industries does Rarekind specialise in?
We specialise in engineering, industrial, technology, and professional recruitment sectors across regional hubs including Newcastle, Brisbane, and Western Sydney.
How does Rarekind ensure cultural fit for placements?
Our consultants combine technical assessments with cultural alignment evaluations to ensure long-term retention and organisational compatibility for both candidates and employers.
Do you offer 24/7 recruitment support?
Yes, our after-hours consulting team operates 24/7 to support urgent staffing needs and maintain continuous service for regional business operations.
What HR consulting services are available?
We provide cultural transformation, compliance frameworks, employee relations, and organisational development services tailored to small and medium enterprises.
How quickly can Rarekind fill positions?
Our average tech recruitment placement occurs within a week, supported by a 63% higher LinkedIn response rate and extensive candidate networks.
Are outplacement services available?
Yes, we offer career transition programs including resume development, interview coaching, and exclusive job network access for workforce restructuring.