Executive Search & Recruitment Services

A snapshot of some of our recent assignments, national and international

Our strong and loyal client and candidate base means we have access to an enormous pool of talent. There are no geographical borders restricting the reach of our recruitment projects:

Industry	Position and Location	Salary $
Oil and Gas	Principle Business Consultant, Singapore	87,200
	Sales Account Manager, Singapore	96,000
	Country Manager, Melbourne	160,000
Telecommunications	Senior Account Director, New Zealand	175,000
IT	Facilities Manager, Sydney	90,000
Financial Advisory	Technical Writer / Marketer, Sydney	92,650
Environmental Consulting	Senior Consultant, Resources, Melbourne	80,000
	General Manager Finance,  Sydney	80,000
	Environmental Consultant, Canberra	120,000
	Senior Consultant, Resources, Brisbane	150,000
	Marketing and Communications Manager, Sydney	95,000
	Key Account Manager, Melbourne	120,000
Fashion	Head of Production / Development, Sydney	118,000
Not-For-Profit	Finance Manager, Sydney	101,370
Software Development	General Manager, Software Development, Brisbane	300,000
Management Consulting	Legal Counsel, Sydney	120,000

Your Access to the Challenge Consulting Network

	Member of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (ceda) is a national, independent, member-based organisation providing thought leadership and policy perspectives on the economic and social issues affecting Australia.
	Member of the RCSA (Recruitment and Consulting Services Association). Challenge Consulting subscribes to the RCSA’s code of business ethics.
	Member partner of NPA, a global network of more than 420 independently owned recruitment agencies located across Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Americas.
	Member partner of Careers Multi List, a network of 120 independently owned recruitment agencies throughout Australia and New Zealand. This network ensures that you will have access to a network of specialist recruiters and their extensive candidate data bases in all Australian capital cities, major regional centres and New Zealand.
	Member, AELA, the national association for the equipment leasing and financing industry. AELA’s 100 members encompass more than 90% of leasing activity in Australia.

Executive Search Methodology - your need is our mission

Confidentiality

- a crucial aspect of executive selection. Accordingly, you can be sure that the Challenge Consulting selection process provides total client and candidate anonymity - ensuring non-disclosure of internal salary parities.

Taking the brief

- We meet with you and the key stakeholders and formulate a detailed assignment brief. We will agree on the competencies that will be probed at interview to guarantee that your next hire will be successful and deliver a return on your investment

Candidate sourcing strategy

- We guide you through the process of formatting and placing all advertising in relation to the assignment.

Competency / behavioural interviewing -

The cornerstone of a successful hire is founded in thorough competency/ behavioural interviewing. Behavioural interviewing is based on the premise that "past behaviour of an individual is the best predictor of future behaviour". This approach provides an accurate prediction, in conjunction with our other processes, of job performance.

Comprehensive consultant overview

- We provide a detailed summary on all the short listed candidates. These comments will include a summary of the candidates' background, achievements, motivations and career interests.

Reference and background checking

- Reference checking is essential in the recruitment process. We investigate the candidates' prior employment and speak with the relevant contacts to ascertain the candidates' performance against the key criteria and competencies required for in the position being considered. We can arrange and coordinate other police checks, in-depth background and history checks as requested by you.

Psychometric Testing as a Key Tool in Executive Selection

- Psychometric testing provides an objective summary of an individual's abilities, behavioural style and cultural fit and is an excellent predictor of performance. Challenge Consulting will provide you a range of affordable administered and online tests that ensure team and position compatibility.

Pre-placement negotiation

- We facilitate the offer and acceptance between you and the candidate. We will advise you as to the candidate's salary packaging expectations and options. We work with the candidate to evaluate this offer so as to "fireproof" them for any possible counter offers they may receive from their current employer or from other prospective employers.

Post-placement candidate care

- We put into place a formal review dates to measure candidate/client satisfaction. We maintain contact with you and the candidate to ensure mutual satisfaction. Should any areas of concern arise we will facilitate dialogue to ensure a successful long term placement where you will gain return on your investment.

What Our Clients Say

Please contact us in strictest confidence to discuss your Executive Search project. We will tailor a solution to meet your needs and your budget:

• Patricia Hegarty, Senior Account Manager – email | (02) 9221 6422
• Jenny Madden, Senior Account Manager – email | (02) 9221 6422