Born of a desire to deliver above industry standard quality service to our external stakeholders while maintaining a firm commitment to our individual and company values, ASR Recruitment was launched in 2018 with a mission to challenge the large, profit-driven recruitment firms that dominate the local market.
Specialising in Technology & Digital, Marketing and Communications, Accounting & Finance, Construction, Human Resources, Engineering, Safety, Procurement, Transport & Logistics, Manufacturing, Legal & Risk, Administration & Customer Service, we've strategically built a team with strong reputations both in the local Newcastle market and across Australia.
Our Consultants are experts in their field and have built extensive networks and genuine trusted relationships with candidates. Their candidate care, sound career advice and passion for delivery to their clients ensure extensive coverage of the local market and an ability to attract the right people to your business.
Attracting the best talent in the local Newcastle market requires a diverse sourcing strategy that traditional recruitment methods cannot produce alone. The majority of our successful placements come from our own established networks, referrals, networking, meet-ups, sourcing across social media and online channels where professionals collaborate.
We approach every recruitment process with our values held foremost, authenticity in the way we communicate and represent talent to you, integrity in all our dealings, and a commitment to focusing on the best outcome for our talent and our clients.
Why work with us
Mindfulness and Appreciation
The team at ASR Recruitment operates from a solid values base, a genuine interest in people, and a desire to help.
Let's connect and exchange ideas
ASR is part of and partnered with multiple industry groups including Hunter iF and Go Circular. We would love to discuss the ways in which we're helping to develop the local community through innovation and change.
Simplicity and Authenticity
Human beings are dynamic, engaging and complex individuals, and we believe that each person should be treated with care and respect throughout their employment journey.
Experience
With more than 80 years' combined experience, ASR is home to some of the most talented consultants in the business.
Meet our award winning team
With more than 80 years' combined experience, ASR is home to some of the most knowledgeable consultants in the business.
Begin your journey with ASR Recruitment today!
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Why the First Candidate Is Often the Best Candidate
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The Candidate Said No. Now What?
The Candidate Said No. Now What? You’ve found the right candidate. They’ve interviewed well, they’re a great fit for the team and you make the offer. Then they say no. It’s frustrating, but before assuming it was all about salary, there are often a few other factors at play. It’s not always about the money…
How do you sell a regional executive opportunity to a national candidate market?
How do you sell a regional executive opportunity to a national candidate market? When organisations in Newcastle and the Hunter recruit at executive level, one of the questions that often comes up is: How do we convince someone from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or further afield to make the move? The obvious answer is lifestyle. Beaches,…
What’s Really Driving Allied Health Hiring Challenges in Newcastle
What’s Really Driving Allied Health Hiring Challenges in Newcastle On paper, Newcastle should be a relatively straightforward place to attract allied health professionals. We have a strong local training pipeline through the University of Newcastle, which offers degrees across Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology and Nutrition and Dietetics. We have the lifestyle, a significant health…
When was the last time you had Career Check-In?
When was the last time you had Career Check-In? Many professionals only think about speaking with a recruiter when they are actively looking for a new role. However, there is so much to gain with regular check-ins. Whether you work in finance, human resources, marketing, operations, administration, technology, construction, engineering or another specialist field, staying…
Experience Doesn’t Replace Onboarding
Experience Doesn’t Replace Onboarding Onboarding in finance roles still feels like a gap. Yes, most experienced finance candidates have worked across multiple systems. Yes, they understand reconciliations, reporting, payroll, month-end, compliance and the importance of accuracy. And yes, sometimes a business genuinely needs someone who can come in and make an impact quickly. But experience…
Why “We’ll Just Manage” Could Be Costing Your Business More Than You Think
Why “We’ll Just Manage” Could Be Costing Your Business More Than You Think It’s a phrase we hear all the time. “We’ll just manage for now.” Whether someone has resigned, gone on annual leave, taken parental leave or your business has secured a major project, it’s tempting to absorb the workload and push through until…
The Engineering Roles That Didn’t Exist in the Hunter Five Years Ago
The Engineering Roles That Didn’t Exist in the Hunter Five Years Ago Why the local market has quietly transformed, and what it means for both engineers and employers Five years ago, in early 2021, you couldn’t have hired for any of these roles in the Hunter: grid forming BESS controls engineer, electrolyser commissioning engineer, REZ…
Your Career Futureproofing – Why Company Size Matters
Your Career Futureproofing – Why Company Size Matters I started my career in recruitment in 2001 – for context, that was the same year Apple released the iPod! Over the last 25 years I’ve worked through a wide range of economic conditions and had firsthand experience working in very different business environments, from global organisations to starts up with fewer than a handful of employees. As a recruiter, I always encourage…
The Value of Hiring Outside Your Industry
The Value of Hiring Outside Your Industry Why looking beyond “industry experience” can unlock real business value One of the most common requirements I hear when taking a brief is: “they must have industry experience.” Sometimes, that’s absolutely necessary. But more often than not, it’s quietly shrinking the talent pool – and in some cases,…