Senior Appointments

Transform your leadership with expert recruitment

Bayside Group specialises in executive search and recruitment

of engineering, science, education, emerging technology and technical talent.

Your trusted partner for Executive Recruitment



With decades of expertise, our senior appointments team have an intimate knowledge of their specialist sector, and the skills and potential of its senior talent. 

 

As a result, we have proven success in senior appointments that help our clients to meet their strategic goals. 

 

We provide tailored services, supporting our clients and candidates throughout every stage of the tailored executive recruitment process. Our due diligence aims to engage potential candidates while significantly reducing employment risks.  

 

Our processes have been refined over many years to deliver the best outcomes for both our senior appointees and their employers. 

 

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Executive Recruitment Team

Wayne Eaton

Engineering



Wayne's  recruitment and targeted search experience, both in-house and with agencies, goes back to 1995. His networks within the engineering, technical and project management disciplines are extensive. As a result, he is the go-to consultant for senior appointments with these backgrounds within the Built Environments, Maritime, Mining & Civil Infrastructure industries.

Joe Galea

Technical 



Joe has applied innovative employment and value-added recruitment and workforce management solutions for our local and international customers for over 30 years. His relationships with engineering, technical and emerging technology talent have been built over decades. Joe has successfully placed senior professionals across a range of industries.

Michelle Murphy

Engineering, Technical & Administration

Michelle brings over 18 years’ experience in Talent management, HR & Recruitment and Executive Search across diverse industries. She is experienced in Board and C Suite appointments in the Asia Pacific region, as well as senior leaders in Engineering, Sales and Marketing, HR, General Management and Operations. Michelle is known for her dedication and personable approach.

Alen Skaro

Scientific



Alen has been recruiting scientific and technical talent for twenty years across a range of industries and is experienced at placing senior scientific talent that help employers innovate, comply and grow. His knowledge of his clients and ability to engage and build relationships with candidates has ensured his success in placing senior scientific professionals.

What to consider when appointing senior leaders

Our experienced Executive Recruitment team provide insight on their approach to senior appointments and what they consider important to ensure success.

Alen Skaro

Scientific



Alen has been recruiting scientific and technical talent for twenty years across a range of industries and is experienced at placing senior scientific talent that help employers innovate, comply and grow. His knowledge of his clients and ability to engage and build relationships with candidates has ensured his success in placing senior scientific professionals.

Michelle Murphy

Engineering, Technical & Administration 

Michelle brings over 18 years’ experience in Talent management, HR & Recruitment and Executive Search across diverse industries. She is experienced in Board and C Suite appointments in the Asia Pacific region, as well as senior leaders in Engineering, Sales and Marketing, HR, General Management and Operations. Michelle is known for her dedication and personable approach.

Wayne Eaton

Engineering



Wayne's  recruitment and targeted search experience, both in-house and with agencies, goes back to 1995. His networks within the engineering, technical and project management disciplines are extensive. As a result, he is the go-to consultant for senior appointments with these backgrounds within the Built Environments, Maritime, Mining & Civil Infrastructure industries.

Joe Galea

Technical



Joe has applied innovative employment and value-added recruitment and workforce management solutions for our local and international customers for over 30 years. His relationships with engineering, technical and emerging technology talent have been built over decades. Joe has successfully placed senior professionals across a range of industries.

Executive Recruitment Process

Our executive consultants undertake a comprehensive brief, meeting with multiple stakeholders where appropriate to understand the direction of the organisation, the requirements of the role and the team they will be leading. We discuss the position, structure and timelines, identifying critical and non-critical competencies, preferred leadership style and motivators, to assist the development of an Executive Profile, in which to assess candidates against. It is at this point that the client will approve their tailored recruitment process.

Our executive team is always developing candidates and identifying specific candidates within our networks for future client needs. Once we have a brief, we undertake an intensive executive search of our existing network, as well as researching and profiling new talent and gathering feedback. 


Our executive recruiters are highly experienced at professionally approaching candidates, discussing the attributes of the role and employer in relation to their career goals and aspirations, and utilising behavioural interview techniques. Where necessary, our experienced marketing team works with consultants to design recruitment campaigns. Throughout this process, we keep the client and candidates informed and engaged in the process.

Where possible, our executive recruiters present shortlisted candidates in person, providing a comprehensive report, weighting each candidate against the Executive Profile and addressing salary expectations. We arrange all aspects of the client interview, preparing the shortlisted candidates for interview. Please note that some elements of the verification stage may be conducted prior to this interview. 

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Our executive recruiters will provide support during the salary negotiation, offer and acceptance phase, continuing to engage with both the client and candidate to ensure a smooth transition. 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What does an executive recruiter do?

    An executive recruiter identifies, sources, assesses, verifies and places top talent in senior leadership roles. This may include operational, technical, specialist, general and C-suite leaders. Salary negotiation may also be a component of executive recruitment. 


    What is the actual role of an executive recruiter? An executive recruiter plays a dual role, representing the employer to the marketplace, while helping candidates to gain a comprehensive picture of the company and the role. They support the candidate throughout each stage of the process to help them make an informed decision to accept a senior position. Executive recruiters provide comprehensive information about the organisation to help the candidate assess the company and the position and help them prepare for interviews.  

  • What’s the difference between a recruiter and an executive recruiter?

    An executive recruiter is a senior consultant who has extensive experience in recruitment and has built comprehensive networks throughout their career.  They understand organisational strategy and the leadership function and have experience with senior appointments.  


    Like general recruitment, an executive recruiter may specialise in specific industries or disciplines, however they will often spend significant time supporting both the company and candidates through an extended process that requires additional qualification. The executive recruiter may also need to arrange multiple interviews and even sit in client interviews, as well as coordinating comprehensive assessments, such as psychometric or medical assessments. 

  • How is executive search different from regular recruitment?

    The audience, approach and methodology will differ significantly. Significant research and profiling are generally undertaken to identify potential candidates through executive search. Executive search may informally be referred to as executive headhunting, although it is generally acknowledged that this term does not accurately represent the scope of the role of executive recruiters.   


    It is essential for recruiters to understand the career aspirations, capabilities, motivations and potential of a candidate, and how this aligns with the organisation’s strategic direction. Building extensive relationships is therefore an essential component to executive recruitment.  

  • What are the costs of hiring an executive recruitment firm in Australia?

    Pricing models for executive recruitment agencies will vary depending on the complexity of the role and the requirements of the employer. Many companies will require an initial fee to cover the executive search component, and additional fees for the remaining or specific stages of the executive recruitment process – this is often referred to as a retained fee.  


    Most commonly in Australia, a fee is presented as a percentage of the total annual salary package. Although, some agencies are prepared to negotiate a fixed fee. 


    Enquire about finding executive talent today and an executive recruiter will be in touch to discuss and provide a quote. 

  • How do I choose the best executive recruitment service for C-suite roles?

    This will most likely depend on the unique combination of skills you’re looking for. Executive recruiters will generally specialise, whether that be by size of company, industry, skills required, or a combination of the above. It is essential to consider the experience and networks of an agency, along with how they’re able to conduct a process that aligns with your requirements. 


    To learn more, contact us today on 03 9864 6000. 

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