Business Details
22 Years
experience
Trusted Recruitment Experts in Sydney Since 2004
Established in 2004, Barton Mills has built a reputation as a trusted recruitment-to-recruitment (rec2rec) agency with a global reach. Our expertise lies in connecting recruitment professionals with opportunities across specialist sectors, from boutique firms to multinational corporations in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. With 80% of our work coming through referrals, we pride ourselves on delivering tailored advisory services that prioritise long-term client and candidate relationships. Our team of consultants, each specialising in niche industries, brings 3 - 10 years of recruitment experience, ensuring deep market insights and access to a vast network of talent.We focus on permanent roles, from entry-level to executive positions, while also supporting the recruitment industry's future through our Early Careers program. Our executive search division has placed senior talent across Asia Pacific for over 12 years, aligning organisational values with leadership requirements. For UK recruiters considering relocation, we offer comprehensive support, from visa guidance to post-arrival assistance, as evidenced by testimonials praising our stress-free, professional approach. Our commitment to non-transactional partnerships and market-leading candidate networks underscores our position as one of Australias most established rec2rec agencies.
Services
Executive Search
Agency Recruitment
Early Careers Program
UK Relocation Services
Consulting Services
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We have over 12 years of experience in executive recruitment across Asia Pacific
- Our consultants specialise in niche industries with 3-10 years recruitment expertise
- 80% of our business comes from trusted referrals
- We offer end-to-end relocation support for UK recruiters moving to Australia
- Our Early Careers program develops future recruitment industry leaders
What people say
Stress-free relocation process
Professional from the off
Genuine passion for shaping futures
Perfect company match
Exceptional post-arrival support
Services
Executive Search
For over 12 years, we've sourced senior talent across Asia Pacific, building partnerships to align organisational values with leadership needs. Our market-leading candidate network ensures access to Managing Director-level executives. We prioritise non-transactional relationships, delivering outcomes that benefit stakeholders and candidates alike.
Agency Recruitment
Since 2004, we've placed 2,000+ recruitment consultants nationally, specialising in permanent roles from resourcers to MD level. Our sector-specific consultants leverage industry expertise and long-standing client relationships to connect talent with opportunities in boutique and multinational firms.
Early Careers Program
Our dedicated consultant assesses B2B sales talent through behavioural interviews and psychometric testing. We benchmark candidates against industry standards, focusing on transferable skills and ambition. This program addresses Australia's recruitment skills shortage by developing future industry leaders from motivated sales professionals.
UK Relocation Services
We support UK recruiters with visa applications, job placements, and cultural transitions to Australia. Our services include interview coordination, housing advice, and post-arrival assistance. Testimonials highlight our stress-free process and personal approach to international career moves.
Consulting Services
We provide market insights and advisory services to recruitment agencies and professionals. Our consulting focuses on candidate network development, market trends, and strategic hiring solutions. This service leverages our decade of experience and trusted reputation in the Australian recruitment industry.
People
Richard Mills
Operations Director
With over a decade in recruitment operations, Richard leads Barton Mills' strategic growth while maintaining hands-on HR oversight.
Liat Gould
Associate Director
As 'Rookie Queen', Liat specialises in early careers recruitment, developing programs to address Australia's recruitment industry skills shortages.
Jay Hobson
Consultant
Jay focuses on Engineering, Construction, and Healthcare recruitment, leveraging sector expertise to connect professionals with specialist roles.
Clare Barton
Recruitment Consultant
Clare supports UK professionals relocating to Australia, offering end-to-end guidance from visa applications to post-arrival settlement.
Mark Hatnean
Recruitment Consultant
Mark specialises in international placements, particularly assisting UK recruiters with sponsored positions and remote application processes.
Questions
What recruitment services do you specialise in?
We specialise in executive search, agency recruitment (permanent roles), Early Careers programs, and UK relocation support for recruitment professionals.
How do you support UK recruiters moving to Australia?
We provide visa guidance, job placement, interview coordination, and post-arrival assistance including housing and banking support for UK professionals.
What industries do you cover?
Our consultants specialise in Engineering, Construction, Real Estate, Healthcare, and Medical Recruitment sectors across Australia and Asia Pacific.
How does your Early Careers program work?
We identify B2B sales talent through assessments and interviews, then train motivated individuals to address recruitment industry skills shortages in Australia.
Can you help with remote sponsorship applications?
Yes, we assist overseas candidates with remote sponsorship applications and coordinate virtual interviews with Australian employers.
