Job Seekers
Why us?
As Australia’s longest serving HR recruitment agency, we specialise exclusively in HR jobs. From Chief of People positions, to specialist and generalist roles, we are here to help you advance your HR career.
Unrivalled HR knowledge
Having operated within the HR sector for 25 years we have deep knowledge of People & Culture and those who work within the profession.
This in-depth experience allows us to achieve what others can’t. We fully appreciate your skills, experience and career context.
Grasping the bigger picture
The best teams don’t always have the best people, they have the right mix of people, all working together.
Our aim is to help you to get the right job (not just any job) and support your long-term career ambitions.
Experience is everything
We believe in listening carefully, talking straight and sticking to our word. Put simply, we believe in treating people right.
It’s a natural part of who we are, but it is something that means a lot.
Differences are made
From staging webinars and networking events to designing capability development and leadership programs, we aim to create a strong platform for the people within HR. 
Focusing on the big picture in this way, we want to make a difference that matters, now and into the future
Why people like us
For 25 years, our team has built a vibrant and highly respected network of HR professionals across Australia and around the world. The relationships we’ve built and deep knowledge of the market allow us to achieve what others can’t.
We set the bar high, because we care about our candidate’ success. Here are a handful of comments from the recent past that prove just that:
"The Next Step is a very unlike your traditional recruiting agency. They understand your fit to a role far better than any other. I would rate this as be the best agency in Australia."
Harsha
“I was given an accurate picture of what the role would entail and what skills and knowledge was important to the client. This information allowed me to prepare for my interview. I felt confident knowing what I might get asked.”
Nicole
“The Next Step operates in the HR Recruitment space with a very unique ideology. They endeavour to support candidates through their career journey, not just an isolated job opportunity. In my opinion, this is what sets them apart. ”
Mab
"Out of eight top recruitment agencies you were the only one who sincerely advocated for me, the candidate…One thing is for sure, when I am looking to recruit as a hiring manager myself or point peers to an agency, it will be The Next Step."
Brett
"[The Next Step] spend time in truly getting to know a candidate; their capability, experience, values and what they are looking for."
Julie
We believe that great things happen when the right minds are brought together.
That’s why we’re on a mission to build a better world of work by helping people find their people.
