For candidates
Whether you’re actively looking, curious about what else is out there, or simply want to talk about the market, we’re always happy to have a conversation. We specialise in permanent and contract recruitment across health, safety, and wellbeing, from coordinator through to executive level.
Live HSE jobs
Explore some of the latest opportunities we’re recruiting for. Not every role is advertised, so if you don’t see one that suits, get in touch. We’d be happy to hear about your career goals and talk through what you’re looking for next.
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Whether you’re actively looking or simply open to future opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Tell us a little about your experience and what you’re looking for, and feel free to upload your CV if you have one handy. All conversations are treated confidentially.
“Felt genuine. And that is something in today’s world.”
2x Agency of the Year, Health & Safety, AU – 2025, 2024, as listed on SEEK
Prefer to call?
- Amanda WalkerFounder and Director0478 050 672
- Pete McNamaraDirector0430 407 700
How we work with candidates
Getting to know you
We take the time to understand your experience, what you’re looking for, and what matters most to you in your next role.
Exploring your options
We’ll share relevant opportunities, provide insight into the market, and help you understand what might be a good fit for your experience and career goals.
Supporting you through the process
From preparing for interviews through to discussing offers and making career defining decisions, we’re here to provide advice and support along the way.
Contracting with us
We recruit for both permanent and contract opportunities. If you’re considering contracting through Acquainted Talent, here’s a little more about how it works.
Who you work for
When you’re on an on-hire assignment, you’re engaged through Acquainted Talent and work directly with our client as part of their team.
Timesheets and pay
You’ll submit your timesheets through our online portal for approval, with payments processed in line with your agreed pay cycle.
Who to contact
We’re here to support you throughout your assignment. Whether you have questions about timesheets, pay, your assignment, or anything else, you can always get in touch with us.
When your assignment ends
As your assignment approaches its end date, we’ll keep you informed about any potential extensions and discuss other opportunities where available.
Career insights
Reviews
We’re rated 4.95 from 119 reviews on SEEK. Here’s what candidates say about working with us.
“helped me to present at my best”
The Acquainted Talent Team are very professional and great to work with. Amanda provided a detailed position briefing pack and took the time to discuss the role, answer any questions I had and ultimately helped me to present at my best during the interview process.
Carl
Candidate
“continuous support and feedback”
Acquainted Talent team were brilliant. They provided continuous support and feedback throughout my whole application and interview process. Extremely happy with their service and highly recommend.
Darron
Candidate
“positive and appreciated experience”
Taking the time with consultation to find roles best suited for what I was looking for was a positive and appreciated experience.
June
Candidate
“beyond just my experience on paper”
What I appreciated most was that she took the time to understand me beyond just my experience on paper. … What has stood out to me even more is that Amanda’s support did not stop once I accepted the role.
Ann
Candidate
“ahead of the curve”
Working with Amanda was great. Amanda is kind, responsive and she’s always ahead of the curve when it comes to recruitment. She kept in touch, ensured a timely process with the employer and delivered overall a very positive experience.
Erica
Candidate
“Great experience overall”
Great experience overall. The process was smooth, and the follow-up was thorough. Peter was highly professional and supportive throughout. I’d definitely recommend him to anyone seeking new opportunities.
Simon
Candidate
“understood what I was looking for”
Pete, as always, was quick in his communication between both parties to coordinate all that was involved for having me apply for the role. Pete understood what I was looking for in my next career step and matched me with an organisation that encompassed all my needs. Pete takes the extra time to ensure that everyone is taken care of during the recruitment process.
Breeanna
Candidate
“a strong advocate”
With Peter’s guidance, I felt confident and prepared for each interview stage, knowing that I had a strong advocate in my corner. … His support was invaluable, and I truly appreciated his commitment to my success.
Heidi
Candidate
“tailored, not generic”
Pete was exceptional throughout the entire process. He was very conversational, making me feel at ease right away, and genuinely took the time to get to know me on both a personal and professional level. His approach felt tailored, not generic, and he provided sound, practical advice that I found extremely valuable. A true professional who goes above and beyond—10/10 would highly recommend!
Hussain
Candidate
“my best foot forward”
Peter took the time to see if I was good for the role. He invested his time in the process so that I had every chance of putting my best foot forward and the outcome of securing the position was the result I was hoping for. Very positive experience from a very good recruiter.
Andre
Candidate
“the extra effort”
Amanda was supportive throughout the whole process. She made the extra effort to support me prior to my interview and also assisted with providing techniques and prompts for the interview process. Communication channels were always open, with clear and concise instructions.
Paula
Candidate
“a breeze”
Amanda was able to connect me with a new role when I wasn’t openly looking for a change. … She made the whole process a breeze from start to finish and kept me in the loop the whole way through.
Tate
Candidate
“great advice”
Amanda was amazing to work with, she was very responsive and provided me with great advice both in the interview stages and once I was offered a role.
Jordan
Candidate
“extremely proactive”
Amanda was extremely proactive and kept close contact throughout the recruitment process. She spent time understanding what I would like from my next role and personalised her approach to find the right one for me. …
James
Candidate
“second to none”
I don’t often leave 5-star reviews, but it is totally deserved in this instance. The service I received from Peter was second to none. Peter was invested, available and proactive throughout the whole recruitment process, which left me feeling reassured. I would definitely recommend Acquainted Talent to those looking for quality staff or wanting to take the next step in their career.
Garrith
Candidate
“down to earth”
Peter was energetic and enthusiastic, he was also knowledgeable about my field of work. I appreciated his frequent updates and felt comfortable to ask questions, reach out to him during the recruitment stage and appreciated his down to earth approach. I would highly recommend working with him and should I ever need to find a new role in the future, I wouldn’t hesitate to speak with him again.
Jacqui
Candidate
“Felt genuine”
Felt genuine. And that is something in today’s world.
Daniel
Candidate
“the right fit for me”
Amanda was very professional and took the time to get to know me and my background to place me in a role that was the right fit for me and to enable me to grow my skills in my career.
Jane
Candidate
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