What Our People Say about Macquarie

Manager - Professional Accounting & Financial Services Recruitment Division

Prior to joining Macquarie People I worked for the Commonwealth Bank for 23 years. I'd worked in a diverse range of areas including senior management and relationship development roles. As a part of my role I also worked very closely with top tier and boutique accounting firms and a diverse range of corporate clients providing strategic business advice.  I've also ran my own businesses. Throughout my career I've been responsible for recruiting key staff and have also partnered with a diverse range of recruitment agencies. Some provided good service, but with some I felt there was a lot of room for improvement.

I'm from the old school. I believe customer service is everything. Without it, you just can't form long term partnerships with your clients. A close colleague who has been a long term client with Macquarie People referred them to me when I was looking for a career change. When I sold my last business I was at a cross road and really had no idea what to do next.

My friend had often spoke about the great service he had received and how Macquarie People had partnered with him over the years. He asked them to chat with me about what options were available. I was delighted when they offered me a key role within their team. I now manage their Accounting and Financial Services Division. I love what I do now. I've got that "fire in my belly" again and I'm actually excited about getting to work each day. Macquarie have a great training and mentor program. They also offer a flexible management style. If you need structure and guidance you have it. If you don't you won't be micro-managed. They believe in empowering you to do your job. This definitely is the career move and challenge I was searching for. I love my role and work with a great team. Best of all I know I really do make a genuine difference to the clients I represent.

Just a few of the many clients I now represent include PKF, KPMG, RDG Capital,  Dickfos Dunn, McKern & Associates, Delfin Group, Hacketts, Price Waterhouse, BDO, Grant Thornton, Howard Group, Croftworth Group, JPT Enterprises, Macquarie Bank, Bank West, Commonwealth Bank, Suncorp Metway & Colonial Services. This really is a great job!

LLB, MRCSA, RCSA Accredited Professional Recruiter

Manager Legal & Insurance Recruitment Divisions
Gold Coast Office

After completing my Law Degree and working within the legal profession for 5 years I was looking for a career move.

I am very appreciative that Macquarie People have given me the opportunity to step into the recruitment industry with no previous experience.  I no longer wanted to practice as a solicitor however I didn't want to leave the legal profession completely. Macquarie People saw a lot of synergies between the legal and insurance professions. So when they offered me an opportunity to manage both their Legal and Insurance Divisions I jumped at the opportunity. 

Macquarie People have offered me first class training in recruitment and given me a head start in my new profession. I  am still learning about the industry everyday and I am looking forward to gaining further experience in other divisions. The office environment is always friendly and it is the support of my collgeues that allows me to excel in my role today. Everyday in this job is a new and exciting challenge and there is no better feeling than the satisfaction of knowing you represent candidates and clients who are often recognised as the best in their industries. Its great to know you are really making a positive impact on businesses and candidates lives. Macquarie has a very professional, honest approach. They definitely aren't a "bums on seats" agency. We are heavily focused on adding value and building long term relationships. Its a really good feeling when you are really proud of your role and company. If you're considering a career move, I can definitely recommend a career with Macquarie!

MRCSA, RCSA Accredited Professional Recruiter

National Manager - Industrial Recruitment Division Building, Construction & Trades
Parramatta Office

I've been working within the Recruitment Industry for in excess of 10 years and specialise in key account and state management. Before I joined Macquarie People I had worked with some very large companies. These included Waycon, Tesa and Skilled Engineering. After Tesa was acquired by Skilled I decided it was time for a career move. I've never been one to jump around, I'm a pretty loyal individual, so it was really important to me to find the right company that shared the same vision, passion and commitment that I do. When I make a commitment to a client, it is important to me to stand by my word. Letting them down isn't an option.

Two of my previous work colleages from Tesa had joined Macquarie People and approached me to join the Macquarie Team. Macquarie was far smaller than other companies I have worked for and approached me to take on a key role establishing and driving the national growth of their specialist building and construction labour hire operations. This meant starting up new offices from scratch, identifying and establishing great recruitment, business development and customer service teams and helping to drive the company's growth nationally.

I love a good challenge, really liked the management and people at Macquarie People and could see a solid career path there so joined their management team. They've delivered on all their promises. They have purchased a magnificent new office at Parramatta which is the first of many new offices to come and we are slowly building our team. It's really important to both me and the company that we have the right people.

I've been in this industry a long time and like to build long term relationships. You can only do that with people who share the same professionalism, honesty and service culture as the rest of the team.  We have a great team, enjoy a laugh, however we are also very committed to producing strong results. 

I love what I do. If you are looking for a career and not just a job, we would love you on our team!

Just a few of the many long term key accounts I have represented includes Abigroup, Leighton Contractors, Expanded, Ward Civil, Siemens Ltd, Ford Civil, Buildcorp Australia, John Holland, Arenco, Acquatec Maxcon, Alstrom Power, AW Edwards, BCS Infrustructure, Bilfinger Berger, Baulderstones, Balticare and Thiess. 

MRCSA, RCSA Accredited Professional Recruiter

Senior Recruitment Consultant 
Gold Coast Office

I was born in the UK, however I've lived in a large number of countries throughout my career. Prior to joining Macquarie People I was 2IC of Security and Training at JFK Airport in New York. I was responsible for the recruitment, rostering and OH&S for approximately 900 security staff. Macquarie is my first role within the recruitment industry, however I found many of the skills I have learned during my earlier roles were transferable so I settled in pretty quick.

I joined Macquarie People as a Resourcer however I've been promoted to several other roles. My role is really interesting. I recruit people across a diverse range of backgrounds, education and skills levels. I also work with a wide variety of clients which gives me great exposure to a large number of companies and industries, which I find really interesting. I am constantly learning something new about how things are made every day.

Industrial and Labour Hire recruitment is very different to professional recruitment. We still need to make sure we screen people well to ensure we place the right people into the right roles, however industrial is very fast paced. You need to be able to think on your feet. No day is ever the same. I work within a diverse team of recruitment professionals. I love the variety, flexibility and autonomy. I also like that we have access to some of the greatest mentors within our industry and that Macquarie map out a career progression plan for you and also allow you to transfer between branches or states.