Finding the right people since 1979

The right people don’t usually come to you. They’re found.

We know talent. And we know where to find it.

The Appointments Group has a history of over 40 years of finding skilled people for Australian businesses. Nothing excites us more than finding the right person for the right role. From small beginnings, we have expanded to serve clients in New Zealand, The Pacific and South-East Asia. Today the business has extended its connections internationally, sourcing skilled people from around the world for clients worldwide. Our experienced recruiters take a personalised approach to provide most up-to-date recruitment solutions for a wide range of requirements, supplying new graduates right through to high level executives.
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We know talent. And we know where to find it.

The Appointments Group has a history of over 40 years of finding skilled people for Australian businesses. Nothing excites us more than finding the right person for the right role. From small beginnings, we have expanded to serve clients in New Zealand, The Pacific and South-East Asia. Today the business has extended its connections internationally, sourcing skilled people from around the world for clients worldwide. Our experienced recruiters take a personalised approach to provide most up-to-date recruitment solutions for a wide range of requirements, supplying new graduates right through to high level executives. Contact us today!
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What's New?

05.13.2024

Maintaining a positive mindset when job hunting Job Hunting can be a gruelling process. It is important as a job-seeker to realise that rejection is a natural part of the process. When you have been job hunting for some time with no success, it is natural to question why. One of the most common reasons…

04.15.2024

Let’s look at the current trends in job demand and talent availability in the agriculture and agribusiness sector in Australia over the second half of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024. There was a weakening of job demand in this sector but a slight improvement in candidate availability and job interest during this period….

04.15.2024

In times past, people’s working lives often played out over many years at one company, but now the world has vastly changed. These days it is common to shift between jobs and organisations, but this practice raises questions as to what is today considered the Goldilocks time to spend in a job? How often do…

What’s new?

Mastering the Job Hunt: Navigating Rejection with Resilience and Optimism.

Maintaining a positive mindset when job hunting Job Hunting can be a gruelling process. It is important as a job-seeker to realise that rejection is a natural part of the process. When you have been job hunting for some time with no success, it is natural to question why. One of the most common reasons…

Current trends in job demand and talent availability in Australian agriculture and agribusiness sectors.

Let’s look at the current trends in job demand and talent availability in the agriculture and agribusiness sector in Australia over the second half of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024. There was a weakening of job demand in this sector but a slight improvement in candidate availability and job interest during this period….

How Long Should You Remain in One Job?

In times past, people’s working lives often played out over many years at one company, but now the world has vastly changed. These days it is common to shift between jobs and organisations, but this practice raises questions as to what is today considered the Goldilocks time to spend in a job? How often do…

Top Ten Tips to Retain Your Employees: Understanding the Importance

Employee retention matters. Organisational issues such as training time and investment, lost knowledge, mourning, insecure co-workers and a costly candidate search aside; failing to retain a key employee is costly. Various estimates suggest that losing a middle manager costs an organisation up to 100 percent of their salary. The loss of a senior executive is…

AI, An Essential Future Tool in Recruitment and Selection
AI, An Essential Future Tool in Recruitment and Selection.

It is widely acknowledged that finding and hiring superior talent is a major source of competitive advantage for organisations, hence keeping abreast of the tools involved in the hiring process is, by itself, a source of competitive advantage. If we reflect on changes to hiring over the last 30 years, a revolution has taken place….

Mastering the Art of Onboarding: Creating an Impactful Introduction for New Team Members.

Welcome aboard! The first few days and weeks in a new role can set the tone for an individual’s entire journey within an organisation. Hence, it is paramount to make these initial stages count. Let’s explore why timing matters and how to optimise it for the best onboarding experience. Why Timing Matters First Impressions Are…

Skills Based Hiring. A Step Towards Solving Talent Shortages in 2024?

In addressing talent shortages across various industries, employers’ traditional approach of hiring based on qualifications and years of experience is proving inadequate. A shift towards skills-based hiring is gaining momentum, offering a promising solution. This practice involves a reassessment of the job requirements and determining instead the underlying skills that are required. It may also…

Year in Review

Another year is quickly coming to a close… the first half of 2023 saw a firm demand for skilled people in the agriculture and food sectors. Despite the scarcity of talent, we successfully filled  a record number of jobs in the first half of the year.  The mid-year forecast of a return of El Nino and…

How Filling Empty Seats in Your Business Can Lead to Success

In today’s competitive market, it’s more important than ever to have a talented and engaged workforce. But when key roles are left unfilled, it can have a negative impact on your bottom line. Here are just a few of the ways that empty seats can impact your business: Inhibited growth: When you don’t have the…

Talent Market in Ag
Job Ads down, Applications up: Talent Market in Australia’s Ag industry remains competitive

The latest SEEK employment trends data for the Australian agriculture sector, shows that job ads have decreased by 9.6% across all categories except Conservation, Parks and Wildlife, compared to last year. However, applications are up, compared to the five-year average. 78% of candidates are currently actively looking or monitoring the market, the highest level in…

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