As a boutique recruitment firm, we specialise in delivering 10/10 talent with integrity, professionalism and exceptional service. Results and people matter here. Connection is at the heart of our business and guides how we work with each client and candidate. We like to engage beyond the transactional. Fostering meaningful and transparent relationships built on trust and respect that deliver outstanding placements and performance. This refreshing approach and our ability to deliver high-quality shortlists, explains why many clients choose us as their preferred recruitment partner.
The highly skilled Onten team bring over 50 years of combined industry experience to the table. We have successfully placed business leaders, chief executives, divisional and functional heads across sectors including energy infrastructure, renewables, construction, professional services, manufacturing, finance, government and the SME market. You are in safe and well-connected hands with us.


Deadlines matter when you have a vital role to fill. We work quickly to bring you a diverse shortlist of quality candidates that meet your needs.

The secret to our success. We dig into the detail to really understand what you need and want. Then we assess and qualify top talent to find the best match.

We’re passionate about innovating and creating smarter ways to deliver exceptional service. Working within your budget to deliver the best result possible.

A positive professional who thrives on getting things done, Michelle has over 25 years of strategic Executive Search and Recruitment experience. Her reach is extensive with significant client acquisition and development expertise across a broad range of organisations including; ASX listed, multinational corporations, privately owned growth companies, and Government. Michelle is passionate about engaging beyond the appointment. She values every human connection to ensure that from C-Suite executives to leadership roles and beyond, her clients and candidates all experience the best fit possible. She builds collaborative connections that identify, attract, engage and retain the exceptional ‘ten out of ten’ talent her clients require to improve their business performance.

Skilled in talent acquisition with global and Australian brands, Sarah brings a wealth of knowledge and industry best practice recruitment experience to Onten. Starting her career in commercial accounting and finance, Sarah made the leap into recruitment to specialise in this field and progressed into working across a variety of industry sectors. Sarah provides professional support to the Onten team and is dedicated to finding quality and on-brief candidates who are truely 10/10. Her commitment to providing nothing short of excellent service for her clients and her genuine and caring nature make her a valuable addition to the Onten team. Our brand values of connection, collaboration and trust are reflected in the way Sarah approaches every interaction and nurtures relationships.
