When recruiting works
Slade Group recruits outstanding candidates for top organisations.
Employer Services
Candidate Services
Our Team
Executive
Slade Executive is a team of experienced consultants committed to securing the best possible candidates for high profile senior roles across Australia. We manage executive appointments and technical specialist roles, using a combination of advertising, database search, talent mapping to search existing networks and vigorous screening.
Arts and Culture
Not for Profit
Sport and Leisure
Technical and Engineering
Property and Construction
Consumer Products
Finance and Investment
Professional Services
Education & Government
Slade Group’s Education consultants have first-hand experience in education environments and bring the benefit of this knowledge to our clients and candidates. Likewise, our understanding of local state and federal government underpins our experience in the public service.
Schools
Higher Education
VET and RTOs
Government Departments and Authorities
Research and Policy
Business Support & Shared Services
Slade Group has a team of specialist permanent recruitment consultants who cater to an array of industry sectors. Our Business Support & Shared Services team keeps abreast of current trends and has an intimate understanding of the marketplace. We get to know our candidates, we read between the lines, probe, question, and identify the right talent.
Digital and Marketing
Accounting and Finance
Administration and Clerical
ITC
Media and Communications
Human Resources
Sales and Business Development
Clients and Candidate Testimonials
Australian School Education Leaders Sentiment Index
What drives, inspires and matters to today’s education leaders?
The 2023 Australian School Education Leaders Sentiment Index was created by Slade Group through a series of in-depth surveys and interviews with a cross section of highly regarded Australian education leaders.
Taking the pulse of an ever-evolving sector
In this Index, we explored five key themes:
- Professional Learning
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Voice and Influence
- Reputation
- Career Progression and Remuneration
The Index is a comprehensive road map for how schools, boards and education departments can position themselves to ensure they are best placed to attract top talent to guide and lead their schools, and ultimately offer better education across the country.
To explore these themes in more depth, or to discuss further, please contact:
Andrew Barr
Practice Lead, Education
+61 3 9235 5100
+61 400 762 660
abarr@sladegroup.com.au

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