Industries we recruit for

MACRO Recruitment partners with employers across a broad range of industries, supplying permanent, contract and labour hire talent throughout Australia.

We operate as specialist generalists.
That means we understand the practical realities of each industry we work in, while maintaining the systems, reach and discipline required to recruit at scale.

This page provides an overview of the industries we support. Each industry links through to a dedicated specialisation page with deeper detail on roles, recruitment approach and examples of our work.

Trades and built environment

We support contractors, builders and service businesses that rely on qualified tradespeople and reliable site teams to deliver work safely, on time and to standard.

This specialisation includes:

• Construction and commercial building
• Trades and services
• HVAC and refrigeration
• Facilities and property maintenance

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Engineering and manufacturing

We recruit technical and production talent for manufacturers, engineering firms and industrial businesses across metro and regional Australia.

This specialisation includes:

• Manufacturing and production
• Mechanical and electrical engineering
• CNC machining and fabrication
• Defence and advanced manufacturing

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Technology and digital

We work with organisations that need dependable technology professionals to build, support and secure critical systems.

This specialisation includes:

• Information technology
• Infrastructure, systems and cloud
• Software, data and cyber
• Industrial and operational technology environments

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Education and community

We partner with schools and education providers to recruit teaching and leadership talent that aligns with curriculum standards, values and student care expectations.

This specialisation includes:

• Independent and Catholic schools
• Teaching and leadership roles
• Education support and administration
• Training and RTO environments

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Government and defence

We support public sector and Defence-aligned organisations with recruitment that demands compliance, discretion and role-specific screening.

This specialisation includes:

• Federal, State and Local Government
• Defence primes and Defence contractors
• Security-cleared and regulated roles
• Policy, technical and project appointments

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Corporate and commercial

We recruit professionals who support the commercial, operational and leadership functions of growing organisations.

This specialisation includes:

• Sales and business development
• Operations, finance and administration
• Supply chain, logistics and warehousing
• Executive and leadership appointments

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One recruitment framework, applied industry by industry

While every industry has its own realities, our recruitment framework stays consistent.

Across all sectors we provide:

• Australia-wide recruitment coverage
• Permanent, contract and labour hire options
• Industry-specific screening and compliance checks
• Targeted sourcing through relevant channels
• Long-term partnerships rather than one-off placements

Each specialisation page explains how this framework is applied in context.

Not sure where your role fits?

For employers

If you are hiring across multiple areas or unsure which specialisation best fits your vacancy, our team can help you scope the role before you commit to a search.

Get recruitment advice

For candidates

You can view current opportunities by industry or register with MACRO Recruitment to be considered for roles aligned to your background.

Browse jobs by industry

Go deeper into our specialisations

Each specialisation page outlines:

• The roles we typically recruit
• The types of employers we partner with
• How recruitment is approached in that sector

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