Solve work problems by finding smart people to hire
Our Experience
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Over our careers, we’ve placed thousands of people into permanent, contract and leadership roles.
Our experience includes hiring for:
Individual contributors and specialists
Team leads and people managers
Senior leadership and executive roles
Permanent, contract and project-based engagements
This breadth allows us to adapt quickly, understand what matters in each situation, and focus on outcomes rather than process.
Our Approach
Every hire is different.
We take the time to understand your business, the role, and the environment the person will be joining.
From there, we tailor a hiring approach that fit to find the best person available.
Clear communication, thoughtful assessment and practical advice drive everything we do.
Contact Us
Preston, Melbourne
ian@onya.me
0408646108
Areas of Practice
Workforce Planning
We help organisations plan for growth and optimise team performance.
This includes workforce planning, role alignment, and designing reporting structures that support long-term goals.
By mapping out the structure of your teams, we ensure every hire contributes to a high-performing organisation.
Permanent
We help you find and place the right people for long-term roles.
From sourcing to screening, interviewing and assessing, we focus on the right skills and personality for a long term successful hire..
Our aim is to make everyone’s expectations about the job be exceeded.
Executive & Senior Leadership
We specialise in finding senior leaders, executives and highly specialised professionals.
Through confidential searches and discreet candidate engagement, we connect organisations with leaders who are not only qualified, but are the right cultural and strategic fit.
Contract & Temporary Hires
We source contractors and project staff for short-term or flexible needs.
Beyond recruitment, we manage onboarding and provide ongoing support throughout the engagement, ensuring projects start smoothly and run effectively from day one.
Why Useful Recruitment
Decades of local hiring experience
Thousands of successful engagements
Operator-led, hands-on recruitment
Targeted search rather than volume
Clear, honest communication
Flexible and practical engagement models
For Employers
If hiring is slowing you down, distracting your team, or not delivering the results you need, we can help.
We act as an extension of your business—bringing structure, clarity and momentum to the hiring process.
We will be your outsourced recruitment solution.
For Candidates
We work openly and respectfully with candidates.
If we approach you, you’ll understand the role, the context, and why it may—or may not—be the right next step.
Looking for a job is harder than doing a job. We try and make this tough process as straightforward as possible,