Patterson Recruitment acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present.
Supporting mission-driven organisations to appoint leaders who lead with purpose and deliver results.
Leadership appointments for organisations navigating compliance, workforce complexity and care outcomes.
Senior leadership for disability service providers, NDIS organisations, and community support agencies.
Senior operational and people leadership for universities and independent schools.
Patterson Recruitment is a founder-led agency specialising in recruitment for organisations that exist to make a difference. From communications specialists, fundraising managers and business development managers through to general managers and executive directors — we place the full range of roles that purpose-driven organisations depend on.
Every search is led personally by Gab Patterson — you’ll work directly with someone who knows your sector, understands your culture, and is genuinely invested in getting it right.
Founder-led delivery
Gab Patterson personally leads every search. No hand-offs.
Not just the job description. We take time to understand the team, the culture, the leadership context and what success genuinely looks like in 12 months. This shapes everything that follows.
We identify the right talent pool through direct market mapping and targeted outreach, supplemented by strategic advertising where it adds genuine value.
Every shortlisted candidate is thoroughly interviewed. We assess capability, cultural alignment, motivations and long-term fit — and we’re honest about risk.
You receive a clear shortlist — typically 3–4 candidates — with our honest notes and recommendation on each. No padding.
We manage scheduling, prepare candidates and handle communication throughout. Your time is protected.
Thorough, written reference checks presented in full. Not a tick-box exercise — we probe for what matters.
We manage offer negotiation and stay involved through commencement to ensure a smooth start for both parties.
Whether you have an urgent vacancy or you’re planning ahead, we’d love to have a conversation.
Patterson Recruitment acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present.