Growing a Recruitment Business in a World of Change

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Thursday, 29 May, 2025

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5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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Parmelia Hilton Perth
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FORWARD recruitment event series brings together forward-looking recruitment leaders to learn and network in a welcoming and collaborative environment.

The first FORWARD EVENT in PERTH will address the critical subject of how to grow recruitment businesses amid unprecedented uncertainties and a tumultuous business environment.

'Queen of Temp' Sophie Robertson will headline the event, focusing on how to grow a contractor base and win more clients. Raj Sesha, Australia's pioneering contracting expert, will address the importance of a contracting health check and building a roadmap for consistent financial growth.

You are invited to be in the room with experts and peers to learn, network and reconnect.

Agenda

WELCOME & INTROS

OPENING KEYNOTE

How to Build & Grow a Contractor Base in Turbulent Times

What must recruitment leaders do amid a rapidly and constantly changing business climate? This session explores in depth what recruitment leaders and business owners must do to survive and thrive in a turbulent environment. It will hone in on how to build a successful contractor business.

 

Key Takeaways:

  1. Understand the differences between perm and temp/contract
  2. How to uncover contracting opportunities within your clients' businesses
  3. Understand what you are selling when you sell temp/contract
  4. Understand the quickest way to grow your contracting business

WORKSHOP

How to Audit & Build a Financial Roadmap for Recruitment Firms to Succeed in a World of Change

Are cash-flow bottlenecks hampering your agency's growth? Do you know your funding options to grow your business? Are you aware of the risk to your contracting business from new regulations and compliance?

 

This session offers a microscopic view of agencies' contracting business and financial operations, points out the major stumbling blocks, and offers a proper roadmap to achieve more success.


Key Takeaways:

  1. How to conduct a contracting health check
  2. Building a roadmap for financial growth
  3. Best practices and contractor management tips

ASK THE EXPERTS

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Speakers

Sophie Robertson

Sophie Robertson

Recruitment Advisor,
Coach and Author

Sophie Robertson is a recruitment industry expert with over 30 years of experience in Australia. She specialises in helping businesses grow their temp desks and improve profitability through strategic insights, coaching, and her book, Secrets to Running a Lucrative Temp Desk.

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Dani Tamati

Founder and Director
THE resources HUB

With over 30+ years in the mining and resources sector, Dani is a well-versed Recruitment, Careers, and Behavioural Predictive Analytics Strategist. Since founding THE resources HUB and Resourceful Women in 2012, she has specialised in connecting candidates with companies aligned to their skills and values, creating meaningful employment outcomes for both parties.

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Matthew Iustini

CEO
Technical Resources

Matthew has a passion for recruitment and for helping people find jobs that they love. As CEO, he is responsible for the strategic direction of Technical Resources and ensuring that they reach goals while having fun! Family is everything to him, he is a father to three beautiful children.

Josh Fowler

Josh Fowler

Director
Drive Personnel

Josh Fowler is the Director of Drive Personnel, a leading Western Australian labour hire company supporting the mining, engineering, maintenance, construction, and civil sectors. With a strong background in blue-collar supervisory roles across critical industries, Josh brings firsthand experience and deep insight into the operational needs of both clients and workers on the ground.

Raj Sesha

Raj Sesha

CEO
SDP Solutions

Raj Sesha is the Founder of SDP Global Pay and TemPay, with over 20 years of experience driving innovation in global workforce solutions. His leadership focuses on trust, integrity, and delivering seamless cross-border employment and efficiency for Australian consulting and recruitment firms.

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Elaine McKelvey

Customer Success Director
SDP Solutions

With a deep understanding of international workforce management, Elaine helps businesses navigate the complexities of global hiring, ensuring seamless onboarding, compliance, and talent retention across borders.

Mandar Erande

Mandar Erande

Director of Client and Contractor Success
SDP Solutions

Mandar helps recruitment and consultancy firms, from startups to global enterprises, scale faster with risk-free funding and payroll solutions. In his time at SDP, he’s earned a reputation as both a strategic problem-solver and a trusted advisor.