Engineering.
People.
Placements.

1300Hired delivers specialist recruitment solutions across engineering, mining, building and civil infrastructure, connecting industry-leading organisations with exceptional technical and operational talent.

Our deep sector expertise, extensive networks and hands-on market knowledge enable us to identify the people who drive projects forward safely, efficiently and successfully.

Built on relationships, reputation and results, we are trusted by businesses across Australia to deliver talent that performs.

For over 26 years, we’ve helped grow businesses with exceptional talent, and helped grow careers with exceptional opportunities.

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Years industry experience

Industry Awards (BRW Fast 100)

Sectors

Where We Excel:

We specialise in servicing businesses with revenues between $2m to $50m in Engineering, Mining and Civil Infrastructure.

Structural Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Maritime Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Chemical/Process Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Mining Engineering

Project Management Professionals

Automation and Control Engineering

Structural Engineering

Our Talent Sourcing Approach

How do we source your ideal talent?

Apart from posting ads across various job boards, we undertake “Comprehensive Search” (or Headhunting). This requires tapping into a much deeper and wider well involving:

Proprietary Database
Professional Network
Industry Databases
Search Algorithms
Smart Technology
Direct Outreach
Candidate Qualification (in-depth screening and cultural fit assessment)
Indirect Outreach
Follow-up Sequences

Recruitment Services

We provide flexible recruitment solutions designed to support long-term growth, project-based hiring, and streamlined workforce management.

Staff Placements

Contract Placements

Payroll Management

Lifetime Placement Guarantee

Fractional Recruitment

Staff Placements

Permanent roles with a lifetime guarantee.

About Us

At 1300Hired, we’re dedicated to helping you find the perfect employee for each and every role.

With over 26 years of recruitment experience and two BRW Fast 100 listings, we deliver quality hires quickly and affordably. Since 1999, we’ve been a trusted recruitment partner for SMEs through to global companies, specialising in recruitment for the engineering and resource sectors.

We blend smart technologies, including the latest AI-driven searches, along with private and industry databases. Along the way, we’ve generated over 2,500 placements and delivered more than $550 million in value to clients and projects across Australia.

Frustrated by the volume and quality of talent you’re seeing? At 1300Hired, we leverage extensive databases, networks, and talent pools others can’t access, combining leading-edge technology and AI- enhanced search with experienced recruiters, to consistently deliver better candidates, faster.”

Meet Our Experts

Meet the Professional Team

Neil Damerow

Founder & CEO

With a BEng and MBA, Neil brings engineering insight and strategic leadership. He enjoys AFL, cycling, technology, and great Australian reds.

Dave Bankey

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Tech-savvy recruiter with global experience and a BPharm/MBus background. Dave excels at finding top talent and is passionate about fitness and innovation.

Jennifer Kruger

Financial

With 14 years at 1300Hired, Jenny ensures seamless accounting operations. She enjoys beach life and spending time with her family on the Gold Coast.

Aimee Damerow

Admin Assistant