Flat-fee Indigenous recruitment across Australia

Connect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent.

Indigenous Job Match helps employers recruit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through a clear, culturally informed process. From reviewing the role to shortlisting candidates and supporting a new employee, we work alongside your team at each stage.

Delivered through Cultural Nexus Indigenous Corporation (CNIC), our flat-fee recruitment service brings practical hiring support and respect for culture together.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander recruitment with practical support

Recruiting well starts with understanding the role, the workplace and the people you want to reach. We help employers build a clear recruitment brief, recognise candidates’ strengths and make informed hiring decisions.

Indigenous Job Match is part of Cultural Nexus Indigenous Corporation, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned organisation. Our approach respects the diversity of First Nations peoples, cultures, communities and experiences.

Clear flat fees for your recruitment budget

Our standard fees are based on the role’s annual base salary. All amounts are in Australian dollars and exclude GST.

• Up to and including $85,000: $3,000 engagement fee + $2,000 placement fee = $5,000 total + GST.

• Above $85,000 up to and including $120,000: $5,000 engagement fee + $2,000 placement fee = $7,000 total + GST.

• Above $120,000: $7,000 engagement fee + $2,000 placement fee = $9,000 total + GST.

When payments are due

The engagement fee is payable upfront when the Service Agreement is signed and must be paid before recruitment begins. The placement fee is invoiced when the candidate accepts an offer of employment. Invoices are payable within seven days of issue. GST applies to both instalments.

Each standard tier includes the agreed recruitment process and three months of post-placement support. Fees are indicative and subject to scope. Executive or specialist searches can be quoted separately. Discuss your vacancy with us so your signed Service Agreement can confirm the fee, inclusions, advertising channels and any additional costs before work starts.

How our Indigenous recruitment service works

1. Understand the role and review the job description

We work through your hiring needs, essential skills, location and workplace expectations. We review the job description and recruitment language so candidates can understand the opportunity, the requirements and the support available. We agree the advertising and outreach channels before work starts, which may include Indigenous Job Match, SEEK, Ethical Jobs and community networks.

2. Engage candidates and explore their strengths

Screening conversations explore relevant experience, skills, motivations and ways of working. Questions are shaped around the role, giving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates space to share their capabilities and ask questions about the workplace.

3. Present a shortlist for informed decisions

We aim to present two to four suitable shortlisted candidates with structured Candidate Snapshots and recommendations. Screening insights and reference checks help your team assess suitability against the role’s requirements. We support selection, while your organisation makes the final hiring decision.

4. Support the first three months

Our service continues after placement with check-ins, cultural support and practical guidance for the new employee and their manager. These conversations help clarify expectations, identify concerns early and support respectful working relationships.

Three-month placement guarantee

The capability statement provides a three-month placement guarantee for permanent placements and fixed-term placements longer than six months. If a candidate leaves or their employment is terminated during this period, CNIC provides a replacement candidate or a credit towards future recruitment services. Refunds are not offered under this guarantee. Eligibility and the full terms are confirmed in your signed Service Agreement.

Support First Nations employment beyond the appointment

A successful appointment needs more than a signed offer. Clear expectations, respectful communication and a workplace that responds to people’s needs all matter.

We can discuss how the recruitment brief connects with your workforce and Reconciliation Action Plan priorities. Our role is to support the process, while your organisation remains responsible for the everyday practices that build inclusion, belonging and cultural safety.

Questions about flat-fee recruitment

Is this service for employers across Australia?

Yes. Indigenous Job Match supports employers seeking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates across Australia. Tell us the role, location and requirements so we can discuss the support suited to your vacancy.

Can I advertise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander jobs without using the full recruitment service?

Yes. If your team manages screening and selection, explore our Indigenous job advertising options. Job advertising and flat-fee recruitment are separate services, so you can choose the support you need.

What does post-placement support include?

Three months of support is included, with check-ins and guidance for the employee and manager. The focus is on communication, settling into the role and addressing concerns early.

I’m looking for work. Where can I find Indigenous jobs?

Visit our Indigenous jobs board to explore Aboriginal jobs, Torres Strait Islander jobs and other employment opportunities. This recruitment enquiry form is for employers.

Ready to discuss your next appointment?

Tell us who you need to recruit and what a successful appointment would look like. Send a recruitment enquiry and we’ll discuss the next steps with you.