The right people,
on the right day.
Harbour Talent recruits for Sydney businesses across finance, technology, construction and healthcare. Since 2012 we have interviewed every candidate ourselves and checked every reference before a shortlist goes out.
A small Sydney team, deliberately.
Twenty-two consultants across Sydney and Parramatta. We keep desks narrow on purpose: one consultant covers one sector, so they know the market, the pay rates and the good candidates by name.
One consultant
One named consultant per role, with a direct mobile and a stated response window.
References checked
Two verbal references taken before any candidate reaches a shortlist.
Shortlist in 4 days
First profiles within four business days of the briefing, or a clear reason why not.
What we actually do.
Permanent recruitment
Contingent and retained search for permanent roles from coordinator to senior manager.
Labour hire
Casual, fixed-term and on-hire labour with payroll, super and WorkCover handled for you.
Executive search
Market mapping and direct approach for senior and hard-to-fill positions.
Training
White card, first aid, forklift and WHS refreshers, delivered in Sydney.
HR consulting
Awards interpretation, contracts, Fair Work compliance and workplace investigations.
Outplacement
Redeployment support for teams affected by restructures.
Where we recruit.
Hire properly, not quickly.
- Site visit and briefing with the hiring manager
- Active search plus advertised campaign
- Shortlist of 3–5 with references already taken
- Payroll, super, WorkCover and award compliance
- Check-ins at 3 and 6 months
You will know the rate first.
- Free initial interview, in person or by video
- Interview prep with the client brief in writing
- Pay rate, award and hours confirmed before you accept
- Help with visas, licences and paperwork
- A consultant who answers the phone
Four steps, no surprises.
Briefing
We visit the site, meet the team and agree the rate range.
Search
Advertised campaign plus direct approach into the market.
Shortlist
Three to five candidates with interview notes and checked references.
Placement
Contract, induction and check-ins at three and six months.
Open roles.
Roles are with client businesses. Rates are indicative and confirmed at interview.
What people say.
“They knew our market and pushed back on our salary band before we wasted three weeks.”
“The rate and the roster were confirmed in writing before I said yes to anything.”
“Two hires, both still with us two years on. That is the whole review.”
Common questions.
Does it cost candidates anything?
Can I interview outside business hours?
What contract types do you offer?
How long until I hear back?
Do you recruit outside Sydney?
How do you handle my data?
Send us your CV.
Sydney, 91 York Street.
Two minutes from Wynyard Station. Open Monday to Friday, with late appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Office
Level 8, 91 York Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Tel. +61 2 8000 1234
[email protected]