Recruitment Done Differently
The Indigenous Way
Shine People Solutions connects Australia's leading organisations with Indigenous talent
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OurApproach
We don't just fill roles. We build relationships, understand culture, and leverage networks that traditional agencies can't access.
Relationships First
We invest time to understand the role, the team, and the broader context. We start with a yarn, not just a job description. We need to understand your workplace culture, your commitment to cultural safety, and how our candidates will be supported and valued.
Our Network
We invest time building genuine relationships with candidates, understanding their goals and aspirations. Through yarn and trust, we connect with professionals who aren't actively job hunting, ensuring we bring you candidates who will thrive in your organisation.
How We Work
A relationship-first, data-driven recruitment process designed to find the right Indigenous talent for your organisation.
Discovery Yarn
We start with a conversation to understand your role, team, workplace culture, and goals, not just a job description.
Talent Search
Using our proprietary Talent Map we identify relevant Indigenous professionals for your role, industry, and location.
Network Activation
We engage with a short-list of potential candidates and discuss their careers and their openness to exploring an opportunity with your organisation.
Cultural Match
We assess candidates for both technical capability and cultural alignment, ensuring long-term success for everyone.
Offer & Beyond
We guide both parties through the offer and commencement process, then stay close. Our deep relationships mean we can help smooth over any bumps.
Our Network Is Your Competitive Advantage
Every recruitment engagement draws on our network of over 20,000 Indigenous professionals mapped by industry, role, and location. While our Talent Map gives you the strategic picture, it's our relationships that deliver the candidates. We don't advertise and hope; we go directly to the people we know.
Core Recruitment Services
Comprehensive recruitment solutions tailored to your organisation's needs
Professional & White-Collar
We can support your organisation with Indigenous identified roles, Indigenous targeted recruitment as well as non-Indigenous candidate attraction.
Executive Search
We apply a proven search strategy when working on assignments such as Directors, C-Suite, and Senior Management.
Board Selection
Identifying Indigenous talent for board positions within Not-For-Profits, Aboriginal Corporations and Corporates.
Internships & Graduate Programs
Building the future pipeline. We connect early-career talent with employers ready to mentor.
View Programs→Below is a sample of the positions we have filled with our talented Indigenous candidates.
Professional Roles
- •Chief Executive Officer
- •Chief Financial Officer
- •Quality and Compliance Manager
- •Corporate Lawyer
- •Procurement Manager
- •IT Management Principal
- •Infrastructure Project Engineer
- •Architect
Indigenous Affairs Roles
- •Community Engagement Manager
- •Economic Development Manager
- •Indigenous Participation Manager
- •Indigenous Training Manager
- •Heritage Management Principal
- •Aboriginal Employment Manager
- •Cultural Learning Advisor
- •First Nations Partnership Manager
Administration & Intern Roles
- •Project Administrator
- •Administration Officer
- •Customer Service Officer
- •Executive Assistant
- •Call Centre Operator
- •Cyber Security Intern
- •Finance Intern
- •Business Admin Trainee
Targeted recruitment is an important and effective way to increase Indigenous representation in your workforce. We encourage employers to create Special Measures roles and implement targeted recruitment as part of their standard practice.
Special Measures provisions enable organisations to take positive action to address historical disadvantage while remaining compliant with anti-discrimination laws.
While our specialty is Indigenous recruitment, we also provide comprehensive recruitment services for non-Indigenous candidates across professional and executive roles, maintaining the same high standards and personalised approach.
Choosing the Right Recruiter
Not all recruiters are created equal. Here are the critical questions to ask when selecting an Indigenous recruitment partner, and how we approach them.
How Large is Your Network?
We've built the largest network of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander professionals in Australia. Through genuine relationships and ongoing engagement with candidates, we connect with professionals across all industries, career levels, and locations. Our network includes professionals actively seeking opportunities and those open to the right role when it comes along.
Can You Actually Fill Roles with Indigenous Candidates?
The Indigenous white-collar talent pool is limited, which is why partnering with a recruiter with genuine reach matters. We've successfully filled roles across all industries and career levels. If we can't identify a suitable candidate initially, we work with you to reassess requirements and explore alternative approaches and creative solutions.
Do You Have a Talent Mapping Tool to Provide Market Data?
Indigenous Australians represent approximately 3.8% of Australia's population, with only around 100,000 working in white-collar professional roles. Our one-of-a-kind talent mapping tool provides data-driven insights to help you make informed decisions about which roles to target and where Indigenous talent pools exist within your industry.
Are Your Recruitment Consultants Indigenous?
Over 80% of our team are Indigenous professionals who understand the importance of culturally safe recruitment processes, authentic engagement, and long-term relationship building. We respect Indigenous protocols, values, and communication preferences throughout the entire recruitment journey, ensuring candidates feel supported and valued.
Want the Full Checklist?
We've created a comprehensive guide with the critical questions you should ask any Indigenous recruiter — and the answers that separate real specialists from the rest.
Read: Questions to Ask Any Indigenous RecruiterRecruitment By the Numbers
The Talent Map covers professionals across every industry, from entry-level through to CEO and board positions.
From graduate programs to executive search and board appointments, completed by Shine People Solutions since 2009.
Our placements stay because we prioritise cultural fit and genuine candidate care, not just filling seats.
Government, corporate, and not-for-profit clients across Australia trust Shine for Indigenous recruitment.
Ready to Find Your Next Hire?
Let's discuss your recruitment needs and how we can help you build a diverse, high-performing team.