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Meet Our Consultants

Foundation Recruitment are a team of Specialist Consultants who work within niche markets in the Built Environment, Accounting and Finance and Education sector. Being a boutique Recruitment Consultancy we have a range of Specialist Consultants who are experts in what they do, not only do they have strong reputations in their respective sectors but a loyal client and candidate base combined with relevant and up to date market knowledge.

meet the team

Sunshine Coast Office

10/87 Mooloolaba Esp

Mooloolaba QLD 4557

Brisbane Office

3/5-7 Discovery Drive

North Lakes QLD 4510

Latest Roles

HSE Advisor Townsville: HSE Advisor Townsville ( Fixed Term Contract) This is a rare opportunity to align your career with a well-respected, safety-focused, long-term...

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Estimator Required | North Brisbane R...: Established for over 20 years, our client are a well known brand in Brisbane's Northern Suburbs who specialise in building project and custom homes...

Brisbane, North
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Project Manager - Mackay: Foundation Recruitment is delighted to have been once again exclusively retained by this valued client to source them a key resource in their conti...

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Draftsperson - Residential Builder: This residential builder has established a strong reputation within SEQ due to their broad range of innovative home designs and impeccable customer...

Brisbane, CBD
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Client Services Manager | New Home Bu...: A unique opportunity exists for a motivated, innovative and experienced Client Services Manager to join this reputable, established residential bui...

Brisbane, South
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Testimonials

From the moment I called Sarah she was enthusiastic and extremely helpful. What I appreciated the most was that she took the time to look a little deeper than just my CV. She asked lots of questions about me and my experience to gain a better understanding of who I was and how my skill set could benefit a future employer. Throughout the whole process Sarah was always supportive, kept me up to date and returned all my calls ... I felt she really appreciated how important this was to me. As a result, I was able to obtain an interview ...

Stephen Gilchrist

Stephen Gilchrist - Lead Designer, Heisig Constructions

We tasked Foundation Recruitment with finding a suitable candidate to fill our estimating role. Our business group has a broad construction market base so our needs were quite demanding in terms of experience across industrial, commercial, refurbishment and light civil work. In addition we are a predominately design and construct business so we were not looking for a conventional quantity surveyor rather a cost planner that had capability to participate in the design process and assist in converting work. Foundation Recruitment found us this...

Cambell Balderson

Cambell Balderson Director, QLD Construction Aliance/Keir QLD

I first met Paul Gay in October 2014 when I applied for a role within a newly formed legal firm which Paul was assisting in the recruitment process. The application process was very smooth with Paul and his team at Foundation Recruitment keeping me informed at all times.

Melida Sweet

Melida Sweet Practice Manager, Oncore Legal Service

In my capacity as General Manager Human Resources Manager for Barclay Mowlem / Laing O’Rourke I first started dealing with Paul Gay in 2004. We used his services on a spasmodic basis whenever our internal team were having difficulty securing staff for projects and functional roles. In 2009 we contracted Paul through his company Foundation Recruitment, as an internal Consultant partnering with our Human Capital team to identify and secure senior staff for the business throughout Queensland and The Northern Territory. Paul worked closely with ...

Mark Vining

Mark Vining General Manager HR, Laing O'Rourke/Theis

In my role as Business, Regional and finally General Manager at Thomas & Coffey, I personally had considerable dealings with Paul Gay and his firm Foundation Recruitment, in fact he and is firm was Thomas & Coffey’s preferred for recruitment for the Queensland Region. As you can appreciate in recent years, recruitment businesses have been thriving, however on the basis of just getting bums on seats. I quickly learnt it was critical to my business that I built a professional relationship with a recruitment company that had a vested...

Brad Eathorne

Brad Eathorne . Senior Project Manager, Laing O'Rourke (Ex General Manager Thomas & Coffey)

“Sarah-Jane worked very hard on our company's behalf to secure exactly the right person to fill the role required. I was impressed by her capacity to patiently and professionally seek out from us, just what we required in the candidate for the role. The candidate Sarah-Jane presented was a great fit, and is proving to be a real asset, and just the person we required. The candidate was not only a great professional addition to our team, but Sarah Jane's early consultative process, has ensured we have secured a great fit for the team on all le...

Leo Botham

Leo Botham . Former General Manager GSV Homes & Current Operations Manager for AR Developments, AR developments

“Sarah has supported McCarthy Homes QLD in the recruitment of high skilled people over the last 12 months; providing a consistently high-level recruitment service for the construction side of the business. She has demonstrated an excellent understanding of our company, and has been able to provide an accurate range of candidates to fit our requirements. Sarah is always well organised throughout the recruitment process; keeping us regularly and sufficiently updated on any issues which may occur. She has been able to provide us with a ...

Nick O'Sullivan

Nick O'Sullivan . Operations Manager, McCarthy Homes

“We recently engaged Foundation Recruitment to recruit for a new Operations Manager. Being a pivotal position within our company, we were looking for quality candidates. We found that Foundation Recruitment had access to candidates of a higher standard compared to other agencies we had considered. We believe this is due to their recruitment process/screening. I have dealt with recruitment agencies both from a candidate and employer perspective over the years and Sarah stands out as a consultant. I found Sarah to be very professional,...

Leisa Harris

Leisa Harris . Accounts Manager, kurrajong Steel Homes

Sarah has been helping me try and secure a position with Ausbuild, one that I hope to secure successfully. Sarah's attention to detail, and her commitment to her job is honestly, second to none. It’s quite clear that Sarah loves her job, and she is extremely good at it. It is very rare these days to find staff that are so dedicated and committed to the jobs. Sarah is a rare find and your company is extremely lucky to have her. Not only is her bright and bubbly personality a lovely trait, she makes you feel very comfortable wh...

Katy Smith

Katy Smith . Client Liaison Officer, Ausbuild

“I recently worked with Sarah to place a new employee in our office, Sarah could provide several options straight away to look through and access. She consistently followed up with any progress and further options as they became available. I highly recommend Sarah and will be working with her in the future”.

Andrew Kerr

Andrew Kerr . Operations Manager, Hutchinson Builders

“I have worked with Sarah over the past few years. She is dedicated not only to finding the right people, but working to make sure the placement is a good fit for both the employer and employee. She has been the utmost professional in all our conversations and her industry knowledge has been of great value. I would happily recommend her to anyone looking to engage a recruitment consultant and encourage anyone seeking employment to contact her”.

Rob Dean

Rob Dean . Senior Estimator, Lindon Homes, LanCon

“Sarah assisted Northbuild during March 2017 in finding a suitable Site Manager for an Aged Care Facility project we were starting after Easter in Millmerran. Sarah provided comprehensive advice and information on many candidates. An interview was arranged and further discussions took place regarding logistics and arranging terms of employment. At all times, Sarah was readily available to contact and always followed up my queries promptly and professionally. Having a recruitment company with a sound knowledge of our industry and the ...

Andrew Civil

Andrew Civil Regional Manager Toowoomba, Northbuild

I have to say, it has been a pleasure dealing with you (Sarah) and I would have no hesitation in recommending you to potential employers or employees. Having been in recruitment myself I can appreciate how demanding your position can be, yet you still delivered on an expectation promising to get back to me by close of business on two occasions. Seriously impressing me! I believe in giving credit where it’s due and I hope you will forward this on to your direct report, so they are reminded of the value you bring to their busin...

Vangie Weir

Vangie Weir . Sales and Village Manager, IRT Woodlands

“I have been working closely with Sarah for the past couple of years now and have always found Sarah to be extremely professional and resourceful whilst introducing suitable candidates for new roles. In my experiences I had always found the candidates introduced by Sarah to be either reflecting or exceeding the brief provided for the role. I believe Sarah to be very well connected within the construction industry of which also provides a great support and service whilst dealing with any HR challenge that needs attention. I would certainly re...

Craig Cooper

Craig Cooper - General Manager, Groove Properties

I worked with Melissa from Foundation Recruitment and she went above and beyond to find me my current role. I couldn't recommend Melissa enough if you are needing someone to help you secure a job. Melissa is efficient and her communication is fantastic! She listens to exactly what you are after in a job and and guides you every step of the way. Thanks Melissa for all of your help.

Georgia Wade

Georgia Wade, Valley Kit Homes

Mel is a legend. Thought outside of the box and landed me a fantastic job with a great employer. 3 months on I still get a follow up call and chat. I wish I would have known her 3 years ago when I moved back to Brisbane.

Jason Russ

Jason Russ, Vantage Homes

The girls here are absolutely amazing! Mel goes above and beyond to do whatever she can to help. I’ve been at my new job for 3 months now and Mel still checks In on how I’m doing and how everything is. I love that! You can tell she genuinely loves her job and cares about people!

Talicia Mortensen

Talicia Mortensen, McLachlan Homes

Very Professional and Proactive. Thank you Melissa.

Jose Gaudens

Jose Gaudens, Valley Kit Homes

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