Operations, supply chain and safety leadership in complex industrial environments is all I do. I know the roles, the industries, the salary benchmarks and the candidate landscape. When you brief me, you are not educating me, you are briefing someone who already understands the context.
Every search I take on is exclusive. Your role is the only one I am working, and you are not competing with a stack of other briefs for my attention. I control the process and the narrative from day one, which protects your brand and produces better outcomes.
The best candidates for senior operational roles are rarely on job boards. They are performing well in their current role and not thinking about moving until the right conversation happens. My network and my ability to have that conversation is what gives you access to people a generalist recruiter will never reach.
I measure success at twelve months, not offer acceptance. That means I invest the time at the start to get the brief right, I only present candidates I genuinely believe in, and I stay involved well beyond the start date. Your outcome matters to me long after the placement is made.
There is a meaningful difference between a recruiter who works across your industry and one who understands it from the inside. I spent a decade running operational teams across Australia before I placed my first candidate, managing national contracts, navigating high-risk environments and learning what separates the leaders who hold under pressure from those who do not. That experience did not make me a generalist with industrial exposure. It made me a recruiter who can sit across from a COO and understand what they are actually trying to solve, before the search has even started. For the organisations I work with, that depth is the difference between a shortlist that looks right and one that is.
The searches that produce the best outcomes are the ones built on genuine partnership from the start. That means one recruiter, fully committed, working exclusively on your role with complete focus and no divided attention. It means investing the time at the brief stage to properly unpack what you need, what your team looks like and what success in this role actually requires. And it means staying involved and accountable through the entire process and beyond. That level of commitment works both ways, and it consistently produces better candidates, stronger placements and hires that hold.
Every search begins with a conversation, not a form. I invest time upfront understanding your business, your team and what success in this role actually looks like at twelve months. From there I work to a structured process refined over two decades, one that maps the market thoroughly, assesses candidates with genuine depth and keeps you informed without flooding your inbox. The goal is always the same. The right person, placed with confidence, on the first attempt.
Corine Duke Recruitment transformed our hiring process. They took the time to understand our company culture and delivered highly qualified candidates who were an excellent fit both professionally and personally. Their communication was outstanding from start to finish.
Sarah M., HR DirectorWorking with Corine Duke Recruitment was a fantastic experience. The team provided valuable guidance throughout the interview process and matched me with a role that aligned perfectly with my skills and career goals. I couldn't be happier with the outcome.
James T., Operations ManagerWe've partnered with Corine Duke Recruitment on multiple hiring projects, and they consistently exceed expectations. Their professionalism, industry knowledge, and commitment to finding the right talent have made them a trusted recruitment partner for our business.
Emma R., Managing Director
