Business Details
20 Years
experience
Trusted IT Recruitment Services in Brisbane
Exclaim IT is an Australian, privately-owned IT recruitment agency with over 18 years of experience connecting tech and digital professionals to career opportunities. Founded in 2006, we operate from our head offices in Brisbane CBD and Canberra, specializing in sourcing IT, tech, and digital roles across all sectors and organization sizes nationwide. Our unique 180-degree recruitment model separates client and candidate support functions, enabling dedicated specialists to focus on delivering tailored services.Accredited by APSCo, CCIQ QAssure, and LocalBuy, we maintain rigorous quality standards while offering over 700 pre-employment assessments and industry-leading insights through our annual Workplace Culture Survey Report. Our team combines deep technical knowledge with behavioral profiling expertise to ensure optimal matches between professionals and organizations undergoing digital transformation.
Services
IT Recruitment
Executive Search
Industry Events
Tailored Assessments
Contractor Support
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- 18 years of specialized IT recruitment expertise across Australia
- Proprietary 180-degree recruitment model with dedicated client/candidate teams
- Access to 700+ technical and behavioral assessment tools
- Accredited by APSCo, CCIQ QAssure, and LocalBuy
- Industry-leading Workplace Culture Survey insights
Associations and certifications
- APSCo
- CCIQ QAssure
- LocalBuy
- ISO 9001:2000
What people say
Proactive knowledge sharing
High coding standards
Valuable recruitment advice
Professional enthusiasm
Angel in recruitment process
Services
IT Recruitment
Our core IT recruitment service connects organizations with qualified technology professionals for contract and permanent roles. With specialists in Brisbane and Canberra, we source candidates for roles ranging from junior developers to C-suite executives across government and private sectors. Our process combines technical assessments with behavioral profiling to ensure optimal matches.
Executive Search
We specialize in placing senior IT leaders including CIOs, CTOs, and Program Managers. Our executive search consultants maintain relationships with Australia's top technology leaders and use a structured methodology involving leadership capability assessments, commercial acumen evaluations, and stakeholder communication analysis to identify candidates aligned with organizational strategy.
Industry Events
We host professional development and networking events connecting technology professionals with industry peers. Our calendar includes technical workshops, career development sessions, and networking opportunities designed to help IT professionals maintain their skills currency while building valuable industry connections in relaxed environments.
Tailored Assessments
We provide access to 700+ assessment tools including technical skills tests, psychometric evaluations, and behavioral profiling. These assessments help validate candidates' technical competencies while providing insights into workplace behavior patterns, ensuring better team integration and long-term role suitability through objective measurement frameworks.
Contractor Support
Our contractor care program offers ongoing support for contract workers including onboarding assistance, regular check-ins, and career development guidance. We maintain relationships with government and private sector clients to provide contract opportunities while ensuring compliance with all employment regulations and contractual obligations.
People
Glenn Chaffey
Managing Director
Co-founder with 18 years of IT recruitment expertise, driving strategic direction while maintaining deep industry connections through regular participation in sector events and advisory groups.
Paul Dunn
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Co-founder specializing in building long-term client relationships, leveraging extensive network to develop strategic partnerships that align with evolving technology market demands.
Andrew Johnson
Chief Operating Officer
Oversees daily operations ensuring service delivery excellence, implementing process improvements that have contributed to the agency's 16-year growth trajectory.
Claire O'Donohue
Head of Government Operations
Manages public sector recruitment operations with specialized knowledge of government procurement processes and compliance requirements for temporary workforce solutions.
Jeralee O'Byrne
Principal Connections Partner
Commercial recruitment specialist with deep understanding of private sector technology needs, maintaining relationships with leading organizations across finance, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors.
Questions
How does Exclaim IT's recruitment process work?
We use a 5-step methodology: market scanning, candidate screening, assessment, selection, and ongoing support. This includes technical evaluations, behavioral profiling, and continuous communication throughout the placement process.
What industries do you recruit for?
We work across banking, government, healthcare, manufacturing, utilities, and technology sectors, placing professionals in roles ranging from cybersecurity to software development and digital transformation.
Do you offer contractor support services?
Yes, we provide ongoing care programs for contractors including regular check-ins, onboarding assistance, and career development guidance throughout contract engagements.
What assessments are available?
We access 700+ technical tests, psychometric evaluations, and behavioral profiling tools including DISC assessments and pre-employment medical checks when required.
How are IT leaders assessed for executive roles?
Our executive search evaluates leadership capability, commercial acumen, technical competency, and stakeholder communication skills through structured interviews and customized assessment frameworks.
Where are your offices located?
Our Brisbane office is at Level 8, 316 Adelaide Street, and our Canberra location operates from Level 1, 11-17 Swanson Court in Belconnen.
