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Looking for a permanent role? Let’s have a proper conversation.

Pivotal Placements works exclusively on permanent positions across construction, mining & resources, engineering, manufacturing, trades & technical and professional services — Australia wide. If you want a genuine career move, not a stopgap, we’d like to hear from you.

A Pivotal Placements recruiter meeting with a candidate to discuss their next permanent role
A real conversation

We take the time to understand what you actually want.

Before we put you forward for anything, we talk — about your experience, what a good move looks like for you, and what the market really pays for your skills right now.

You’re only ever submitted to a role with your approval, and your details stay confidential until then.

How we work with candidates

No spam, no CV blasting, no runaround.

Permanent roles only

Every role we work is a permanent position with a real employer — not labour hire, not a rolling contract. If you want stability, that’s what we recruit for.

Your search stays confidential

We never send your details anywhere without your say-so. Happy where you are but open to the right move? That’s exactly the kind of candidate we work with.

Straight answers

We’ll tell you honestly whether a role is a fit, what it really pays, and where you stand in the process — no chasing us for updates.

We come to you

A lot of our placements are people who weren’t actively looking. If your skills are in demand, we’ll bring the right opportunities to you.

What to expect

From first contact to first day.

01

Get in touch

Send your CV or a short note about the kind of permanent role you’re after — sector, location and what matters to you.

02

Have a real conversation

We’ll talk through your experience, what you’re looking for, and give you an honest read on the market for your skills.

03

See roles that fit

When something genuinely suits, we’ll put it to you with the full picture — and only submit you with your approval.

04

We stay in your corner

Interview prep, honest feedback, help with the offer, and a check-in once you’ve started.

Register Your Interest

Tell us what you’re looking for.

Send a few details and, if you’d like, attach or link your CV. We’ll be in touch to have a proper conversation — and your details go no further without your approval.

Your details are never shared without your approval.