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.
Peak bodies, foundations, community service organisations and member-based bodies. From specialists in communications, fundraising and BD through to General Managers and CEOs.
Senior recruitment for aged care providers. Operational and clinical leadership, plus the corporate roles (P&C, finance, communications) that keep providers running well.
NDIS providers, disability service organisations and community support agencies. From specialist roles in P&C, finance and quality through to Practice Leads, Heads of Service and executive leadership.
Universities, independent schools and RTOs. Non-academic roles in P&C, marketing, advancement, operations, finance and compliance, through to GM and divisional head.
Patterson Recruitment is an independent, founder-led agency, fully resourced behind every search.
From communications, fundraising and BD specialists through to General Managers and Executive Directors, we place the full range of senior roles that not-for-profit, aged care, NDIS and disability, and education organisations rely 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 - questions are tailored, we focus on 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.