Canberra · HR services

A recruitment agency in Canberra that briefs, searches and shortlists with care.

A rushed hire costs more than a slow one. As a recruitment agency in Canberra, we take time to brief the role and shortlist people who truly fit.

In-house team Serving Canberra from Perth You own every file

At a glance

  • A proper role brief
  • Careful screening
  • Honest shortlists
  • Help after the offer
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In-house teamno outsourcing
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No lock-instay because it helps
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Australia-widePerth based

Recruitment agency in Canberra: what to expect

A recruitment agency in Canberra manages role briefs, advertising, screening, interviews and shortlists. We check references and keep candidates informed so your employer brand stays strong.

Who it suits

Employers with a role they cannot fill.

What you get

A role scorecard, a shortlist with notes and an onboarding plan.

How we start

A proper brief on the role, the team and the real selling points.

Why it helps

You meet fewer candidates and better ones.

What we cover

What goes into your HR support

The pieces that make up the service.

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Role briefing

A scorecard of what the job really needs.

Search

Adverts, networks and direct approaches.

Screening

Interviews and checks before you meet anyone.

Shortlisting

A few strong candidates with honest notes.

Offer support

Help with terms, timing and negotiation.

Onboarding

A simple plan for the first weeks.

In Canberra

Hiring for roles that may need clearances and specialist skills

Canberra's job market is shaped by the public sector and its suppliers, so many roles need citizenship checks, security clearances or specialist policy and technical skills. A recruitment agency in Canberra handles those requirements carefully, explains timelines honestly to candidates and respects confidentiality.

From our Perth base we support Canberra clients through video, messages and shared files. The time difference is small, so most questions get an answer the same day, and meeting in person is always an option.

  • Clearance needs raised early
  • Conflicts of interest respected
  • Structured assessment

Common situations

What Canberra clients usually ask us to solve

Roles needing clearances

Roles needing clearances raise special questions about eligibility, timing and confidentiality. We ask early what a role requires and guide candidates through the process.

Consultancy and technical specialists

Consultancy and technical specialists are scarce and well informed. We approach them respectfully and brief them honestly.

Association and not-for-profit roles

Association and not-for-profit roles depend on mission fit as well as skills. We find candidates who care about the cause and fit the budget.

What's included

What comes with this service.

The essentials of the service, plus the standards that come with everything we do. No hidden extras.

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  • Role scorecard: A written picture of what great looks like
  • Shortlist notes: Plain comments on each candidate's strengths and gaps
  • Onboarding plan: A simple first-weeks plan for the new starter
  • Free discovery call: a short chat about your goals before you commit
  • Files you own: every asset and editable source file handed over to you

Is it right for you?

When HR support makes sense

  • A key role has sat open too long
  • You need senior or specialist hires
  • Your hiring process feels scattered
  • New starters leave early

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How we work

Our process, step by step

Brief

We agree what great looks like for the role.

Search

We advertise and approach suitable people.

Screen

We interview and check references, and we keep it simple.

Shortlist

We present the best fits with clear notes.

Settle

We help with the offer and first weeks.

Built around you

Every project is quoted on your needs.

No one-size packages. After a free discovery call, you get a clear, itemised proposal based on what your business actually needs.

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Seniority

Senior roles need deeper searching and more thorough checking before anyone is presented.

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Scarcity

Rare skills take more outreach and more patience to find the right person.

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Location

Remote or relocation options widen the pool, but need clear terms and conversations.

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Volume

Hiring several people at once changes the process and the support you will need.

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Culture

Matching team style takes careful conversation with you and with each candidate.

Technology

Systems we work in

Hiring

SeekLinkedInIndeedJobAdder

Payroll and HRIS

Employment HeroXero PayrollMYOBKeyPay

Industries

Industries we work with

Trades and constructionHealth and aged careHospitality and retailProfessional servicesManufacturing and logisticsStartups and small businesses

Why Kedra Digi

Why Canberra businesses choose Kedra Digi.

One accountable team

Strategy, design, development and marketing together.

A clear proposal first

Itemised deliverables before work starts.

You own everything

Files, code and accounts are handed over.

Kedra Digi is an Australian-owned digital agency based at 5 Murphy Street, O'Connor, Perth. Our Canberra clients work with us by video, shared files and clear milestones, and we can arrange to meet in person when that helps.

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions we hear most.

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Can you hire for remote roles?
Yes, we can hire from anywhere in Australia, provided the role allows it, and we advise on remote options.
Do you check references?
Yes, references are part of every shortlist, so you hear from people who have worked with each candidate.
Will we meet only a few candidates?
Yes, a short list of well-matched people saves your time, and each comes with honest notes.
Can you help with offers?
Yes, we help with terms, timing and negotiation so a good candidate does not slip away.
Do you help after someone starts?
Yes, with a simple onboarding plan for the first weeks so new starters settle in and stay.
Can you do executive search?
Yes, we use direct approaches and discretion, which suits senior roles and confidential searches.
How do you handle security clearance requirements?
We ask early what level a role needs, advise candidates on process and what to expect, and work with the sponsoring organisation's rules.
Can you recruit people who currently work in the public sector?
Yes, respecting their obligations and notice periods, and being careful about confidentiality and conflicts of interest.
How do you assess candidates?
Structured interviews, skills checks where suitable and reference conversations, aligned to the criteria agreed in the brief.
What if we need someone from interstate?
We discuss relocation, housing and family considerations openly, since they influence whether people accept.

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Tell us what you are working on. We will reply within one business day with honest advice.

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