How We Deliver Long-Term Executive Recruitment Success

We aim to create value through people.

Every executive search begins with two essential questions:

  • What strategic value should this new executive deliver for the organisation?

  • What professional value and purpose must this role deliver to the candidate?

This balanced approach ensures transparent expectations and strong alignment from day one, a true ‘best fit’ for both clients and candidates.

We look beyond the job description and resume.

Matching technical capability is just the beginning. We go further—ensuring the executive leaders we recommend:

  • Align with your organisation’s purpose, mission and culture

  • Bring the values, leadership style and future vision needed for lasting impact

Our consultants are experts at achieving cultural fit and strategic alignment in every executive hire.

Our expertise is built on experience.

With over five decades of leadership recruitment experience across Australia, we understand what great executive talent looks like and how to find it. Clients and candidates have the confidence of knowing that they are partnering with genuine experts. Whether you're hiring a CEO in Sydney, a CFO for a Melbourne-based not-for-profit, or an interim COO in regional Queensland, our team combines national reach with sector-specific insight.

Discover the world of future-ready leadership.

All the resources and support of Australia's leading specialist recruiter.

McArthur has been leading and changing the world of work and care for well over 50 years, and the Executive Search and Recruitment team is backed by all the resources of one of Australia’s most respected, successful and innovative people-focused organisations.

55+ years successful track record in Permanent, Temporary and Contract Recruitment

100% privately and Australian-owned

A network of 6 offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney

210+ highly experienced recruitment professionals

2100+ active clients

250+ years combined leadership team experience

ISO 9001:2015 quality accredited

25,000+ job ready, qualified candidates

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Tasmanian based projects are managed by the Melbourne team and our Brisbane team oversees all assignments in the Northern Territory.