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EXECUTIVE SEARCH,
RECRUITMENT & CONTRACTING

In business terms, investing in professional and competent Executive Search & Recruitment Services can give an organisation its competitive edge. 

At Dakin Partners these services are performed by experienced and well credentialed experts who have a thorough understanding of the needs of the client; the capacity to source a broad range of prospective candidates; a keen ability to assess them in light of the position criteria and organisational culture via in-depth competency based interviews; and provide the client with a quality short-list of candidates who have been benchmarked against all the requirements of the position and fully reference checked prior to final selection and appointment.

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For 38 years, our firm has been using well-tested methodologies for Executive Search & Recruitment to find and place quality candidates at middle management, senior executive, C-Suite and Board levels.

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The people we recommend for appointment are attracted to an organisation’s potential, and nearly all are retained to become valued employees who progress their careers within the organisation. This outcome is our best advertisement!

Recruitment Methodologies

RECRUITMENT METHODOLOGIES

ADVERTISED RECRUITMENT

Advertising is fast and effective and if appropriately targeted, well written, and in the right media, will attract people who are seeking a new challenge, and are able to identify with both the mission and objectives of our client.

 

As advertising in print media is costly, we always discuss with our client the merits of media advertising and use of their logo before finalising the optimum strategy.

 

We also register the position on selected Internet sites for increased coverage in a format that is easily accessible to candidates across Australia and overseas.

EXECUTIVE
SEARCH

Utilising our strong Research capabilities, through extensive networking and drawing upon our specialist knowledge of the marketplace, we identify potential individuals for the role, approach them confidentially to engage their interest, and interview them to assess suitability.

 

Our Senior Consultants are LinkedIn specialists with high calibre and diverse industry related networks.

 

Confidentiality is assured for applicants who might not want to divulge their identities at the preliminary stage.

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AD
SEARCH

Dakin Partners often recommends the process of Ad Search which combines the best aspects of both Advertised Recruitment and Focused Executive Search.

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Utilised in order to effectively implement an appropriate strategy to ensure that the highest quality candidates are identified in the marketplace within the shortest period of time.

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It is designed to source potential candidates who could be missed by relying on conventional advertising alone and also demonstrates due process and transparency for our clients.

Successful Appointments

SUCCESSFUL APPOINTMENTS

  • ALKIRA

  • ASTHMA AUSTRALIA

  • BAPTCARE

  • CONNECTING HOME

  • COUNTRY FIRE AUTHORITY

  • CRICKET VICTORIA

  • MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB (MCC)

  • VICTORIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION - Audit & Risk Committee

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BOARDS &
COMMITTEES

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

  • ALKIRA

  • BASScare

  • CALVARY COMMUNITY CARE

  • CAULFIELD RACECOURSE RESERVE TRUST

  • DIAL BEFORE YOU DIG (Before You Dig Australia)

  • DJERRIWARRH HEALTH SERVICES

  • FIGHT MND

  • KIDS FIRST

  • MASTER GROCERS AUSTRALIA - MGA INDEPENDENT RETAILERS

  • PALS (Providing All Living Supports)

  • THE SALVATION ARMY - Group Executive - Mission Enterprises

  • STROKE FOUNDATION

  • SWIMMING POOL & SPA ASSOCIATION (SPASA)

  • VERY SPECIAL KIDS

  • GENERAL MANAGER - Gray Puksand

  • GM – GETTING HOUSING – Launch Housing

  • GM INSURANCES – Anglican National Insurance Program

  • CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER – The Salvation Army

  • CHIEF PROPERTY OFFICER – The Salvation Army

  • CHIEF HR OFFICER – The Salvation Army​​

  • NATIONAL DIRECTOR – AGED CARE – The Salvation Army

  • DIRECTOR PEOPLE & SERVICES – Cabrini Health

  • HEAD OF HOSPITAL SERVICES – Lort Smith

  • CEO  & FINANCE MANAGER - Baptcare

  • EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – AGED CARE – Mayflower Group

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SENIOR MANAGEMENT

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FINANCE

  • FINANCE DIRECTOR – ANCA Pty. Ltd.

  • CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER – Anglican Diocese of Melbourne

  • CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER – The Lost Dogs’ Home

  • GM – CORPORATE SERVICES – Nazareth Care Australasia

  • FINANCE MANAGER – Ross Cosmetics

  • CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER – The Salvation Army

  • DIRECTOR OF FINANCE – Calvary Hospital (ACT)

  • GM FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES – Calvary Community Care

  • FINANCE MANAGER – Wilson Transformer

  • FINANCE MANAGER - Selection Steel

  • FUNDRAISING MANAGER – Interplast

  • HEAD OF FUNDRAISING – The Salvation Army

  • FUNDRAISING PROJECT MANAGER – Orygen

  • DIRECTOR MAJOR GIFTS – Holmesglen Institute of TAFE

  • HEAD OF PHILANTHROPY – Olivia Newton John Cancer Research Institute

  • HEAD OF FUNDRAISING – Epilepsy Foundation

  • GM FUNDRAISING – Guide Dogs Victoria

  • MAJOR GIFTS FUNDRAISER – Vision Australia

  • MAJOR GIFTS MANAGER – Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

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FUNDRAISING & PHILANTHROPY

EXECUTIVE CONTRACTING

Executive contracting
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To maintain staff and operational continuity at times of peak demand; to undertake one-off or special projects; or following the unexpected departure of a key executive through illness or resignation, organisations sometimes need the services of a Contract Executive with proven technical and managerial competence, industry knowledge and a high level of adaptability.

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Dakin Partners is able to assist you at these times by providing short-term management capability through an Executive Contractor. Our comprehensive database of professional Contractors, each thoroughly screened and reference checked is an extremely valuable resource in terms of responding to client requests in a timely manner.

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In sourcing these candidates, we look for that indefinable ‘extra’ in the individual. Someone who can readily engage with the client’s business goals, even in the short term; who has the capacity to quickly grasp and align with an organisation’s culture and its management style; who can deal with any immediate issues; and who can make a truly valuable contribution.

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This extra dimension of our service has often enabled our clients to effortlessly convert a short-term contract appointment into a permanent position, whenever the opportunity has arisen.

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