Engineering. People. Placements.

We connect exceptional engineering talent to drive profitable business growth.

For over 26 years, we’ve built a legacy of connecting exceptional talent with growth businesses. See the numbers that define our success.

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Recruitment Services

To empower businesses with clear financial insight and strategic guidance that enables confident decision-making, sustainable growth, and long-term success in an ever-changing business landscape.

Staff Placements​

Permanent roles with a lifetime guarantee.​

Contracting

Flexible, project-based talent solutions

Payrolling

Streamlined contractor payroll management.

At 1300Hired, we’re dedicated to helping you find the perfect people for each and every role.

With over 26 years of recruitment experience and two BRW Fast 100 listings, we deliver quality hires quickly and affordably. Since 1999, we’ve been a trusted recruitment partner, for SME’s through to global companies, specialising in recruitment for engineering and resource sectors.

Our Approach

We blend smart technologies including the latest AI-driven searches, plus private and industry databases. Along the way we’ve generated over 2,500+ placements and delivered over $550m in value to clients and projects across Australia.

Services

We empower profitable business growth by connecting you with exceptional talent. Services include:

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Staff Placements

Find long-term team members with lasting impact. We source, attract, and recruit permanent hires who not only meet your needs today, but grow with your business tomorrow.

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Psychometric Profiling

Go beyond the resume. Our advanced psychometric profiling gives you deeper insights into candidate potential, cultural fit, and behavioural strengths, helping you make smarter, more confident hiring decisions.

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Contract Placements

Agile talent, on demand. Whether it’s a short-term or a long-term project, we connect you with flexible, skilled professionals who hit the ground running, when and where you need them most.

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Payrolling Services

Focus on performance, not paperwork. Eliminate payroll and compliance errors. We take away the hassle and handle every aspect of contractor administration, from compliance to payments, giving you a seamless, low-risk solution for workforce management

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Lifetime Placement Guarantee

The lifetime Placement Guarantee delivers a free replacement through a 90 Day Employee Guarantee, followed by a significant discount on subsequent replacements, and in perpetuity.

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Breadth of Roles:

We can service positions across CEO/COO, Director, Principal, Lead, Senior, Experienced, Graduate, and Undergraduate levels.

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A Simple, Structured Approach to Business Success

We’ve helped over 156 businesses like yours to secure 2,500 professionals. Today we useccutting edge technology and methodologies along with AI-driven sourcing, exclusive partnerships and deep industry knowledge to help drive your success. We stand by every placement we make and are the only engineering recruiter providing a lifetime placement guarantee

How do we source your ideal talent?

Apart from posting ads across various job boards, we undertake “Comprehensive Search” (or Headhunting). This requires tapping into a much deeper and wider well involving:
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Proprietary Database

A database built and refined over 26 years of recruiting.

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Smart Technology

Advanced sourcing and outreach tools identify hidden candidates.

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Professional Network

We tap into our extensive industry network for referrals.

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Search Algorithms

Advanced search strategies identify candidates across multiple platforms.

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Industry Databases

Access to specialized industry talent pools.
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Direct Outreach

Personal outreach through email, phone, and text.
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Indirect Outreach

Strategic networking to connect with passive candidates.
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Follow-up Sequences

Consistent contact strategies over weeks or months.

We specialize in servicing professional services businesses with revenues between $2m to $50m in the Mining, Energy, Building and Civil Infrastructure.

Structural Engineering

Structural engineering focuses on designing and analysing buildings and structures to ensure strength, stability, and safety.

Mechanical Engineering

Engineering solutions for machinery, mechanical systems, and industrial equipment.

Civil Engineering

Designing and managing infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, and urban developments.

Maritime Engineering

Engineering solutions for ships, offshore structures, and marine infrastructure.

Electrical Engineering

Engineering solutions for electrical systems, power distribution, and automation.

Environmental Engineering

Engineering solutions that protect the environment and support sustainable development.

Chemical/Process Engineering

Designing efficient and sustainable chemical processes.

Geotechnical Engineering

Ensuring stable foundations for structures.

Industrial Engineering

Optimizing systems for efficiency and productivity.

Mining Engineering

Extracting minerals safely and efficiently.

Project Management Professionals

Leading projects efficiently from start to finish.

Renewables Engineering

Designing sustainable energy solutions.

Automation and Control Engineering

Controlling processes for efficiency and precision.

Dedicated Professionals Driving Your Success

Neil Damerow (Founder & CEO)

A BEng and MBA holder with a vision for business growth, Neil blends engineering insight with strategic leadership. Neil enjoys AFL, cycling, technology, and great Australian reds.

Dave Bankey (Senior Recruitment Consultant)

A tech-savvy recruiter with global experience and a BPharm/MBus, Dave excels at finding top talent. Dave is passionate about fitness and innovation.

Jennifer Kruger (Financial Administrator

With 14 years at 1300Hired, Jenny’s accounting expertise ensures seamless operations. Jenny loves the beach and her family time on the Gold Coast.

Aimee Damerow (Admin Assistant)

A nursing student and barista, Aimee brings energy to candidate engagement. Aimee loves live music, technology, coffee, and cats.

Why Partner with us?

With a quarter-century of expertise in engineering and resources, we’ve powered projects for global leaders and niche innovators alike.

We use tools, data and deep search to unearth candidates that even other recruiters fail to find.

Whilst cutting-edge AI and automation amplify our reach, it's our
experience and personalised approach that makes the difference.

Our confidence in every hire is backed by a bold promise: a 90-day replacement guarantee and discounted replacements for life. We’re not just filling roles, we’re building lasting success.
Either when local talent falls short, or superior talent is available internationally, our proven expertise in visa navigation opens doors to world-class professionals for your key roles.
A great hire is more than a resume. Using advanced psychometric insights, we ensure candidates not only excel in their roles but thrive within your unique workplace culture
Whether scaling up, pivoting, or dealing with pay parity, we provide agile solutions to support your business through growth, restructuring, or transformation, keeping you ahead of the curve.