We’re proud to be one of Australia’s most trusted digital recruitment agencies for freelance, contract and permanent roles. Simply put, The People Place is dedicated to connecting good people with good places.
By focusing on the right capability, judgement, and fit for the team and building lasting relationships, we find a space where innovative developers, designers, and digital leaders are inspired, and in turn, inspire others.
We’re proud of our rich professional network, and of our extensive experience in roles just like those we recruit for.
This experience has given us a unique perspective, and deep understanding of our partners digital recruitment needs. We recruit for permanent, contract and freelance roles, including:
AI Specialists
Chief Digital Officers (CDO)
Chief Experience Officers (CXO)
Chief Technical Officers (CTO)
CRM Specialists/Managers
Digital Account Directors
Digital Analysts
In addition, we recruit in these areas:
We’d recommend viewing the full list of roles our lead creative recruiter, Nic, specialises in.
Founded by Nicholas Cox (who has an extensive background in TV, advertising, and film production), The People Place is a creative recruitment agency offering digital recruitment services for people just like you. We strive to connect ambitious, high-calibre, and creative people with positions that align with their goals and strengths.
We live by our core values of creativity, integrity, expertise, collaboration, empathy, and excellence, and they’re at the centre of everything we do.
Discover more about our digital recruitment services at The People Place.
Our focus is finding the right capability, judgement, and fit and building lasting relationships. This allows us to ensure vibrant, productive, and inclusive workplaces where good people thrive.
We offer flexible digital recruitment services, in both retained and contingent recruitment modes to suit your unique requirements.
You engage The People Place exclusively to fill a specific position. I work solely on your search and take full accountability for the outcome, end to end.
We go deep on the brief before going to market. That means understanding the role, the team, and what good actually looks like in practice, so the shortlist is built on judgement, not keywords.
With one clear focus, the process runs calmly and properly. Outreach is considered, screening is thorough, and decisions are made with clarity rather than pressure.
Exclusive work leads to stronger alignment and better retention. Fewer interviews. Clearer decisions. Hires that stand up well beyond the first few months.
A contingent search allows you to engage more than 1 recruiter at the same time. It can suit roles where the brief is well defined and speed is the priority.
Because recruiters are competing, the process often moves quickly. The trade off is lighter screening and less depth in candidate conversations.
When multiple recruiters approach the market at once, candidates notice. It can create noise, mixed messaging, and a sense of urgency that does not always reflect the role or the business.
Strong candidates may be contacted several times about the same role. That increases pressure and reduces your control over how the opportunity is positioned and perceived.
While we recommend retained mode for best results, we’d love to discuss your unique digital recruitment needs. Find out more about what a partnership with our creative recruiter, Nic, can do for you.
Our digital recruitment process typically involves:
We start with a detailed discussion with clients to fully understand their needs, expectations, goals, and company culture. This helps us clearly define the role and identify the ideal candidate profile.
We tap into our vast network, leveraging industry connections and multiple channels to source top candidates. We also undertake targeted advertising and executive searches.
We carry out thorough interviews and rigorous screening processes to evaluate candidates both professionally and personally, ensuring we only present the most suitable candidates.
Clients receive detailed profiles for each candidate, complete with CVs, portfolios, and interview insights. This eliminates guesswork and showcases why each candidate is a strong fit for the role.
We manage all aspects of scheduling interviews, making the process seamless and efficient for both clients and candidates. This includes follow-up communications and feedback collection.
We facilitate negotiations, helping to finalise offers, salary packages, and other employment terms. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that meets the needs of both parties.
Our onboarding support ensures a smooth transition for new hires. We assist with paperwork and orientation and provide regular check-ins to ensure satisfaction from both the employer and the employee.
