Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Melbourne
Since 2001, ESE Recruitment has established itself as a trusted boutique recruitment agency headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Our success stems from understanding that every business possesses a unique culture and set of values, which we reflect in our candidate selection process. We prioritise building long-term partnerships with clients through tailored recruitment solutions, including permanent, temporary, executive search, and payroll management services. With a national presence covering metropolitan and regional areas, we combine personalised service with industry expertise to deliver results-driven outcomes. Our consultants are certified by the Recruitment, Consulting and Staffing Association (RCSA), ensuring adherence to the highest professional standards.We specialise in engineering, science, technical, sales, and construction sectors, offering clients access to a curated talent pool. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters workplaces where individuals thrive regardless of background. By streamlining recruitment processes and leveraging extensive industry networks, we save clients time while securing high-calibre professionals. Our post-placement follow-up ensures seamless integration of candidates into client organisations. With over two decades of experience, we remain dedicated to humanising recruitment through meaningful professional relationships.
Services
Permanent Recruitment
Temporary Recruitment
Executive Search
Payroll Management
Industry Specialties
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- Proven excellence in recruitment since 2001 with long-term client partnerships
- Specialised consultants in engineering, science, technical, sales, and construction sectors
- National reach with local market expertise across Australia and New Zealand
- Rigorous candidate vetting process including reference checks and psychometric testing
- Post-placement follow-up to ensure successful candidate integration
Associations and certifications
- Recruitment, Consulting and Staffing Association (RCSA)
What people say
Utmost competency
Transparent dealings
Professional consultants
Successful placements
Timely advice
Services
Permanent Recruitment
ESE Recruitment specialises in sourcing high-calibre permanent staff for sales, engineering, science, technical, and construction sectors. Our process combines industry expertise with cultural alignment assessments to ensure long-term candidate-employer compatibility. Clients benefit from access to a curated talent database and rigorous vetting procedures.
Executive Search
Our targeted executive search service identifies senior managers and leaders through a collaborative, customised approach. We conduct in-depth stakeholder consultations and utilise extensive industry networks to source candidates with strategic leadership capabilities and cultural fit for client organisations.
Payroll Management
ESE's payroll solutions streamline HR processes with online timesheeting, award compliance, and custom reporting. Our services include tax remittance, payslip distribution, and OHS compliance support, reducing administrative burdens while ensuring regulatory adherence for businesses of all sizes.
Industry Specialties
We provide recruitment expertise across engineering, science, technical, sales, and construction sectors. Our consultants combine technical knowledge with market insights to address niche skill shortages and cultural requirements in highly specialised fields.
Temporary Recruitment
Our temporary recruitment solutions deliver skilled professionals for short- and long-term roles in sales, technical, engineering, and construction sectors. We ensure rapid deployment of qualified personnel while maintaining rigorous quality standards for project-based workforce needs.
People
Mark Berthelsen
Director
With over 20 years' recruitment experience, including leadership roles in Japan, Mark specialises in executive search and client relationship management. He holds a business degree from La Trobe University and speaks multiple languages.
Matt Johnson
Founding Partner
A chemist by qualification, Matt established ESE Recruitment in 2002. He focuses on engineering and technical recruitment, leveraging dual science and business expertise. He manages ESE's sister company operations in regional Victoria.
Questions
What recruitment services does ESE offer?
We provide permanent, temporary, and executive search solutions alongside payroll management and industry-specific recruitment services.
How does ESE ensure candidate quality?
We conduct rigorous reference checks, psychometric testing, and cultural fit assessments during our recruitment process.
Do you specialise in specific industries?
Yes, we focus on engineering, science, technical, sales, and construction sectors with dedicated consultants.
Can you assist with interstate hiring?
Yes, we offer comprehensive recruitment solutions across Australia and New Zealand.
What payroll services are included?
Our payroll solutions feature online timesheeting, award compliance, tax remittance, and OHS advisory services.
How do you support candidate integration?
We provide post-placement follow-up to ensure successful candidate onboarding and workplace integration.
