Hiring that
actually holds.
Redgum recruits for Victorian businesses in manufacturing, healthcare, trades and professional services. We do our own interviews, check our own references and tell you when a role is priced wrong.
Melbourne based, sector by sector.
Sixteen consultants working out of Collins Street. Each desk covers one industry, so our people know the going rates, the good supervisors and the sites worth travelling to.
A named consultant
One consultant per role, one direct number, and a stated time to get back to you.
References taken
Two verbal references before a candidate reaches your shortlist.
Shortlist in 5 days
First profiles within five business days, or an honest reason why not.
What we do.
Permanent recruitment
Trades, technicians, coordinators and managers on a contingent or retained basis.
On-hire labour
Casual and fixed-term labour with payroll, super and WorkCover handled.
Hard-to-fill roles
Market mapping and direct approach for the positions that keep coming back.
Tickets and training
White card, forklift, first aid and WHS refreshers across Melbourne.
HR and awards advice
Award interpretation, contracts, rosters and Fair Work compliance.
Outplacement
Redeployment support for teams affected by closures and restructures.
Our desks.
Hire once, properly.
- Site visit and briefing with the supervisor
- Advertised campaign plus direct search
- Shortlist of three to five with references taken
- Payroll, super, WorkCover and award compliance
- Check-ins at one, three and six months
You hear the rate first.
- Free initial interview, in person or by video
- Interview prep with the client brief in writing
- Rate, roster and award confirmed before you accept
- Help with tickets, licences and paperwork
- Someone who answers the phone after you start
Five steps, all visible.
Site visit
We walk the site, meet the crew and agree the rate band.
Search
Advertising plus direct approach into the sector.
Screening
Interviews, licence checks, references and medicals where needed.
Shortlist
Three to five candidates with notes and checked references.
Aftercare
Induction support and check-ins at one, three and six months.
Open roles.
Roles are with client businesses. Rates are indicative and confirmed in writing at offer.
What people say.
“They walked the plant, spoke to the fitters and told us our rate was too low. They were right.”
“Roster and rate were written down before I said yes. No surprises on the first payslip.”
“Four placements across two years and every one of them stuck.”
Common questions.
Does it cost candidates anything?
Can I interview after work hours?
What contract types are available?
How long before I hear back?
Do you work outside Melbourne?
How is my information handled?
Send your CV.
Melbourne, 320 Collins Street.
Between Elizabeth and Queen Street, a short walk from Southern Cross. Open Monday to Friday, with late Wednesdays.
Office
Suite 5, 320 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel. +61 3 9000 4321
[email protected]