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4.93 overall rating from 2,480 reviews
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About the Agency

Capital Recruit is an established recruitment agency founded in 2014 that specialises in corporate recruitment across the Australian Public Service, ACT Government, private sector, and not-for-profit organisations. Based in Canberra, Capital Recruit has built an excellent reputation among clients at all levels of APS departments and agencies, combining experienced career recruitment consultants with those new to the industry, all united by the company's core values of no surprises, positive outcomes, and passion for people. The agency recruits professional positions with specialisations in permanent, non-ongoing, temporary, and contract staff placements.

Capital Recruit's service offerings span multiple specialised recruitment areas including executive search and recruitment to enhance leadership teams, scribing and outsourced recruitment services tailored to public sector requirements, human resources, corporate support, accounting and finance, procurement, marketing and communications, policy, programme and project management, and technical recruitment with security vetting capabilities. The company distinguishes itself through a consultative approach that goes beyond matching CVs to positions, instead taking time to understand each candidate, the role requirements, workplace culture, and team dynamics to ensure optimal placements.

While headquartered in Canberra, Capital Recruit provides recruitment services across Australia, working with clients requiring talent across multiple states. The agency's commitment to relationship-driven recruitment, combined with its deep understanding of both public and private sector recruitment landscapes, positions it as a trusted provider delivering exceptional outcomes for both employers and candidates seeking professional career opportunities.

Industries

Executive RecruitmentCorporate SupportMarketing & CommunicationsAccounting Finance & ProcurementScribing and Outsourced RecruitmentPolicyHuman ResourcesProgram and Project ManagementTechnical Recruitment & Security VettingPublic Service

Service Locations

CanberraAustralia

Our Offices

Fyshwick

Unit 7, 1 Pirie Street, Fyshwick, ACT, 2609

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Janelle was absolutely fabulous and it was great working with her. She consistently went out of her way and her communication was excellent. I highly recommend Janelle.

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Janelle was amazing! So supportive, relational and just available. She made the process easy!

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Our Team

Sarah Rajic

Sarah Rajic

Managing Director

Sarah has extensive recruitment experience, gained both locally and interstate. She has recruited across the private sector, state and Federal Government. She has an in depth understanding of the market she operates in, and has expertise in Accounting and Finance, Federal Government and project or bulk recruitment, where she has recruited from entry level positions through to Chief Officers. Whether it be attracting and selecting one-of-a-kind candidates, to integrating and managing entire recruitment processes, Sarah takes the time to understand her client’s business and their issues and determine solutions that work for them. Sarah and her team are committed to offering each client a responsive, professional and high-quality service. Career History: Sarah established Capital Recruit with Glen Heward in August 2014. She is currently the managing director, managing a high performing team of career recruiters and HR professionals who are committed to providing superior end-to-end service to their clients. Prior to Capital Recruit, Sarah worked in multiple positions in two large global recruitment firms as a consultant and manager in the ACT and Sydney over 13 years. Sarah also worked in house as a HR consultant at Deloitte in Canberra.

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Tanisha Hine

Tanisha Hine

Principal Consultant - Marketing and Communications & Human Resources

Hi, I’m Tanisha 👋🏾 I’m a Principal Consultant with a deep passion for connecting high-performing professionals with the right opportunities. I specialise in sourcing talent across government and private sectors, helping to build high-performing teams, while supporting candidates to find roles that align with their skills, goals and situation. My approach is relationship-driven and I pride myself on long-lasting connections. With over 10 years experience, I have developed an in-depth understanding of the industry's unique dynamics, trends, and evolving demands. Join my LinkedIn groups below to stay up to date on all vacancies and market updates. 🔗 Marketing and Communications: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14358360/ 🔗 Human Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9820085/

star4.95(355 reviews)
Janelle Cousins

Janelle Cousins

Lead Consultant - Corporate Support, Policy, Program, Project Management and Security

Janelle is a passionate and high performing professional with more than 20 years’ experience in client centric roles. During this time, she has built strong customer relations in Government, Industry and Not-For-Profit sectors. The foundation of Janelle's experience has evolved over many years in the service industry where her natural people skills developed further, allowing her the confidence to communicate and collaborate on all levels in a professional, organic and honest approach. These base skills have given Janelle the opportunity to progress throughout her career with a strong work ethic, and client focused approach.

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Kelly Brown

General Manager

Kelly is a finance and strategy professional with 20 years experience across management consulting and internal operational roles. She is thrilled to be working with the dynamic team at Capital Recruit to support the strategy and high quality operations.

Max Welch

Max Welch

Lead Consultant - Accounting, Finance and Procurement

Max has been working in the recruitment industry since 2006 and he enjoys the fast pace and autonomous nature of the role. He has been working in Canberra since 2008 and has made some key contacts in the market. Having worked as a recruitment consultant and also as a client gives him a good perspective of the pressures and motivations of both sides. He provides his clients and candidates with informed and relevant advice and a service that is based on honesty and respect. At Capital Recruit we operate with a simple mantra of "No Surprises". We operate with integrity and a strong foundations of morals and the wish to do the right thing by clients and candidates. We're proactive in handling potentially tricky situations and want the best outcome for all parties.

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Jess Kaur

Jess Kaur

Recruitment Consultant - Corporate Support

With a background in Human Resource Management and hands-on experience across recruitment, client engagement, and business development, I enjoy helping teams grow and businesses move forward. Whether it's identifying new opportunities, building strong client relationships, or collaborating across departments to get things done, I bring a practical, people-first approach to every challenge. Over the years, I’ve worked closely with a variety of teams—supporting strategy, operations, and growth initiatives. I’m passionate about creating connections, solving problems, and being part of work that drives real impact. Outside of work, I’m always up for good conversation, fresh ideas, and finding smarter ways to do what we do.

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