Office address: Level 25, 500 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Website: www.johnsonrecruitment.com.au
Year established: 2012
Company type: staffing and recruiting
Employees: 7+
Expertise: business support, executive search, medical practices, consulting and technology, practice managers, recruitment, community services, government, healthcare, medical and social purpose sector recruitment
Parent company: Lawson HR Group
Key people: Lisa Pratt (MD), Barry Vienet (ED), Simmone Sigston (director), Alex Cooper (principal), Debbie Erwington (senior consultant), Manelle Connelly (senior consultant), Suezainne Papal (consultant)
Financing status: N/A
Johnson Recruitment, based in Melbourne, provides recruitment and HR consulting to the community services, social purpose, and health sectors for both commercial and not-for-profit organisations. With a team of seven dedicated professionals, they help build high-performing teams and support job seekers in achieving their career goals. The company focuses on being caring, capable, and considerate in all their services.
Johnson Recruitment was founded in 2012 with the goal of enhancing communities by recruiting talent for permanent and temporary roles across various sectors. In 2018, they partnered with Practice Managers Australia to educate organisations on the Notifiable Data Breach Scheme. By 2022, they had solidified their position as the largest recruitment consultancy focused on health, community, and social purpose sectors.
In that same year, they expanded their business support practice and hosted a series of free webinars, reaching audiences nationwide. Leadership changes occurred in 2022, with Lisa Pratt stepping in as managing director during a period of company consolidation. Over the years, they have played a pivotal role in recruiting for the NDIS sector, offering valuable insights and elevating employee satisfaction in disability services.
Johnson Recruitment offers tailored recruitment and consulting services to both employers and job seekers across various sectors. Their services include:
community services: recruitment for roles within community-focused organisations, from grassroots to executive positions
health: specialised recruitment for the healthcare sector, including clinical and non-clinical roles
executive: executive search services for senior leadership and board roles
practice management: targeted recruitment for practice managers and administrative leaders
business support: recruitment for roles supporting day-to-day operations across various industries
social purpose: recruitment for the not-for-profit and charity sectors, aligned with social good
for job seekers: focused services in executive, philanthropy, business support, practice management, and more
insights: regular updates and articles that provide valuable insights into industry trends
Johnson Recruitment combines its recruitment expertise with a strong commitment to serving the community and supporting important causes. Their consultants leverage deep industry knowledge to drive meaningful change and positively impact lives. This focus on service and purpose underpins their approach to recruitment and client partnerships.
The company fosters a supportive work environment centred on partnership, care, and community service, symbolised by their heart-shaped logo. Their team aims to be a considerate and capable recruitment agency. They are committed to making a positive impact by upholding these key values:
accountability: every action is taken with responsibility and transparency
quality: maintaining high standards in all aspects of recruitment
authenticity: fostering genuine connections with clients and candidates
teamwork: collaborating to achieve shared goals and support the community
Johnson Recruitment is deeply committed to supporting both the for-purpose sector and the charitable causes close to their clients’ hearts. They actively contribute to initiatives that align with their mission of making a positive social impact. Their involvement extends to a variety of charitable organisations:
Vinnies CEO Sleepout
Beyond Blue
Waverley
Radio Lollipop
Alannah and Madeline Foundation
The HOPE fund
The Male Hug
Johnson Recruitment is dedicated to promoting and valuing cultural diversity across all the communities they engage with, ensuring inclusivity remains central to their operations. They honour the traditional custodians of the land, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and show respect for their Elders, both past and present. This respect for diverse backgrounds shapes their inclusive recruitment practices and community contributions.
Lisa Pratt is the managing director of Johnson Recruitment and a director at Lawson HR Group. She previously founded MADI Talent Studio and held senior roles at Change2020 and Talentpath. Pratt holds a degree in arts from QUT, an MBA, and a graduate certificate in business administration from CQUniversity.
The leadership team, supporting the managing director, includes key people who play significant roles in operations:
Barry Vienet, as an executive director, overseeing strategic development and client engagement
Simmone Sigston, as a director, responsible for operations and recruitment services across various sectors
Alex Cooper, serving as principal, managing high-level recruitment projects and client relationships
Debbie Erwington, a senior consultant, specialising in talent acquisition for the health and social purpose sectors
Manelle Connelly, serving as a senior consultant, with a focus on practice management and business support recruitment
Suezainne Papal, a consultant, working on community services and social purpose recruitment assignments
Their involvement in community initiatives, such as their support for the Myer Precious Metal Gala, reflects their ongoing commitment to social impact. By actively participating in events benefiting organisations like The Alannah & Madeline Foundation, they strengthen their mission to help vulnerable communities. Moving forward, this dedication to meaningful causes will continue to drive Johnson Recruitment’s growth and deepen its influence across sectors.
The company recently participated in the Digital Health Summit, engaging with key leaders to explore advancements in healthcare technology. This event highlighted the growing importance of digital innovation in the health sector. As they continue to embrace these developments, the company aims to enhance its recruitment strategies to meet the changing needs of healthcare organisations.
