About Us
The Ethical Recruitment Collaborative's humble beginnings dated back to 2019, at the precipice of the Covid Pandemic, and became a Pty Ltd in 2021. Driven by a passion for connecting exceptional talent with strategic opportunities across Australia & New Zealand, we boast over a decade of combined experience in the recruitment industry. We specialise in sourcing leaders for prestigious positions within Sales Exec (BDM, B2B, Industrial, Manufacturing & Engineering), Corporate Services (HR, Marketing, Office Support, and General Management), and Retail.
Over the years, we've worked nationally with prominent brands such as Wesfarmers & Woolworths Group (Officeworks, Bunnings, Tool kit depot, Beaumont Tiles, Weshealth, Big W), and successfully placed directors in some of the world's most reputable organisations. Our proven track record includes a 90% success rate in filling roles within the first 30 days. We demonstrated this capability with a remarkable 48-hour turnaround on a National Retail Manager position initially deemed 'impossible to fill'. Further solidifying our commitment to quality, we've maintained an exceptionally low candidate fall-off rate, with only four candidate fall-offs in the last five years.
As recruiters, we are deeply invested in understanding the industry, the nuances of each role and the unique strengths of individuals, allowing us to forge strong and effective business partnerships that drive mutual success. Operating nationally, we are committed to ethical and impactful recruitment practices, including diverse candidate shortlists and transparent feedback loops, Interview tips and clear conversations on the expectations of a role. The Ethical Recruitment Collaborative is renowned for delivering the highest calibre of skilled talent, and we strive to be recognised for partnering them with the best organisations. We value transparency and candid conversations, and consistently achieve the job specifications outlined by our clients. Contact us today to discuss your recruitment needs.
MEET THE DIRECTOR
With a huge passion for people and fulfilling a need, company founder and director Emma Butler constantly found herself meeting candidates that were exceptionally skilled and unsure of where their skills lied. Emma asked clients more and more questions around if those skills were of use within sectors of their company corporations, and the rest is history.
​
Emma's journey began in 2019, at the precipice of the Covid Pandemic, leading to the formation of The Ethical Recruitment Collaborative Pty Ltd in 2021. Her vision was to create a recruitment agency that prioritised ethical practices and genuine connections between talent and opportunity. With a keen eye for identifying potential and a commitment to understanding both client and candidate needs, Emma has built a reputation for delivering exceptional results. Her dedication to transparency and her “people over profit” approach has fostered strong, lasting relationships with clients and candidates alike. Emma's leadership drives The Ethical Recruitment Collaborative to consistently achieve job specifications and place the highest calibre of skilled talent in a broad scope of industry roles across Australia & New Zealand.
MEET OUR RETAIL AGENCY TALENT PARTNER
We’re thrilled to welcome Veronica Vuong to The Ethical Recruitment Collaborative, where she will be leading our Retail division, partnering with brands across streetwear, fashion, lifestyle, and premium-to-luxury retail.
​
Veronica brings well over a decade of experience in the retail industry, having worked across wholesale, operations, and both State and National Retail Management. Her background spans streetwear through to luxury fashion, giving her a well-rounded, deeply informed view of what makes high-performing retail teams thrive.
With a refined and intentional approach, Veronica takes the time to understand each brand’s values, culture, and customer base — curating talent that aligns with your business goals and elevates the in-store experience.
​
She supports hiring across Boutique and Flagship Store Managers, Cluster and Regional Retail Managers, National Retail Managers, and roles within Head Office Retail Operations.
​
If you're looking to secure standout retail leaders who drive results and brand loyalty, Veronica is ready to support your hiring strategy.
