Meet the Team
We’re a boutique, specialist recruitment business, and that’s intentional. You’ll deal directly with us throughout the process, with honest advice, a personal approach, and relationships that go beyond a single placement.
Our story
Pete begins his recruitment career, working across Australia and the UK.
Amanda begins her recruitment career.
Amanda moves into specialist health and safety recruitment.
Amanda founds Acquainted Talent, and Pete joins as a Director.
Best Agency, Health & Safety (Victoria).
Amanda is named Best Recruiter, Health & Safety (Victoria).
Agency of the Year, Health & Safety (Australia), and Best Agency (Victoria).
Amanda is named Best Recruiter (Victoria) again.
Agency of the Year (Australia) and Best Agency (Victoria).
Pete is named Recruiter of the Year, Health & Safety (Australia), and Best Recruiter (Victoria).
Rated 4.95 from 119 reviews on SEEK.
As listed on SEEK
Director
Best Recruiter, Health & Safety (Victoria), 2023 and 2024
4.94 from 72 reviews on SEEK
Amanda founded Acquainted Talent with a clear focus on building genuine relationships and delivering quality recruitment outcomes. Having specialised in health, safety, and wellbeing recruitment since 2016, she has developed an extensive network and a strong understanding of the HSE market and what makes a great HSE professional.
Known for her warm, engaging, and straightforward approach, Amanda takes the time to listen and understand what matters to both clients and candidates. She believes good recruitment isn’t about sending through a stack of CVs, but knowing what good looks like, asking the right questions, and being prepared to offer honest advice, even when that means challenging expectations.
For candidates, Amanda is equally invested in finding the right fit, offering market insight, honest feedback, and support throughout the recruitment process. Whether someone is actively looking or simply considering their next move, she values building relationships that last well beyond a single placement.
Director
Recruiter of the Year, Health & Safety (Australia), 2025, and Best Recruiter, Health & Safety (Victoria), 2025
4.96 from 50 reviews on SEEK
Peter has worked in recruitment across Australia and the UK since 2008, partnering with businesses in high-risk industries, including engineering and construction.
He enjoys getting to know a business: how its teams work, the challenges they face, and what they need someone in the role to achieve. Peter believes the best recruitment comes from an open conversation and a clear understanding of what success looks like. He’ll ask questions, share his perspective, and give clients a straight answer, even when that means challenging the brief.
For candidates, Peter takes time to understand what they’re good at, what matters to them, and where they want their career to go. He’s naturally curious and enjoys a proper conversation; often, it reveals more than a job title ever could.
Peter believes in doing the right thing by both clients and candidates. He puts care into every introduction and values relationships that last well beyond a placement.
How we work
Experienced
We know our market, and we’d rather that came through in the detail of our advice than in claims about ourselves.
Consultative
We take the time to understand the business, the role, and the person, and we advise along the way.
Honest
We give a candid view of the market, salary expectations, and what’s realistic, and we say it with care.
Approachable
We aim to be people you’d happily pick up the phone to: professional, warm, and easy to talk to.
Amanda Walker
Director