WE BELIEVE IMPACT STARTS WITH YOU
Social Impact Careers is a specialist executive search and recruitment partner for the for-purpose and social impact sector.
We appoint leaders and specialist talent in environments where the quality of each hire directly influences outcomes for teams and the communities they serve.
We manage structured, end-to-end recruitment and executive search processes from briefing through to appointment, supporting confident hiring decisions and reducing the risk of mis-alignment.
TRUSTED BY ORGANISATIONS ACROSS AUSTRALIA’S FOR-PURPOSE SECTOR
HIRING IN THE FOR-PURPOSE SECTOR REQUIRES CLARITY AND CONFIDENCE
Organisations are often balancing urgent operational demands with complex hiring decisions, frequently without dedicated internal recruitment support.
We act as a search partner to bring structure, clarity, and insight to the process — ensuring roles are well-defined, candidates are properly assessed, and decisions are supported by market understanding.
Our approach reduces internal workload while improving the quality, consistency, and speed of hiring outcomes.
EXECUTIVE SEARCH AND SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT
We recruit across leadership, executive, operational, fundraising, finance, program, and specialist roles within the for-purpose sector.
Each search is informed by structured research, market mapping, and targeted engagement across both active and passive talent pools.
Our focus is capability, cultural alignment, and long-term fit.
FOR ORGANISATIONS NAVIGATING CRITICAL HIRING DECISIONS
We are engaged when organisations need a recruitment partner who can bring discipline, structure, and clarity to the hiring process.
We ensure each appointment is supported by strong shortlists, transparent communication, and practical market insight — reducing pressure on internal teams and improving decision confidence.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR NEXT APPOINTMENT
If you are planning a senior or critical hire, or need support with an upcoming recruitment process, we can help scope and deliver the search end-to-end.
CLIENT REFLECTIONS
"There are two things that stand out for me in my experience with Social Impact Careers. Firstly, they provided an insight into candidates that persuaded me to look at options that I might not have otherwise considered.
Lisa saw attributes of a candidate that were not immediately obvious and directed me to these attributes.
Secondly, she was flexible and accommodating of my availability, but in being flexible didn't allow the process to slip and risk losing candidates.
These two things, coupled with an understanding of the NGO sector, ultimately delivered an excellent outcome."
Brad W - CEO
"Social Impact Careers understood who we needed to join our senior management team and provided thorough and detailed support at each stage of the selection and recruitment process. They take the time to really get to know candidates, what motivates them and how they will 'fit'."
Jane W - CEO
“We engaged Social Impact Careers to appoint a Head of Fundraising during an important period for our organisation. The impact was felt quickly — within 12 months, fundraising targets were not only met but exceeded, setting a new benchmark for performance."
Richard L - Director of Engagement
"For the past two years, Social Impact Careers has supported our organisation with the recruitment of multiple different roles. They are professional and have delivered great candidates and great results every time."
Kirsten J - Executive Manager, People & Culture
“What stood out in working with Social Impact Careers was their ability to challenge and refine our thinking. They didn’t just take the brief at face value, but helped us think more strategically about the role, which ultimately led to a far stronger appointment.”
Cassie E - Board Chair
"Social Impact Careers conducted a highly confidential executive search for us during a period of significant organisational transformation. They handled the process with discretion and clarity, ultimately securing a leader who was exactly what we needed at that moment in time."
Mary C - Board Chair
"I have been fortunate in experiencing Lisa's recruitment style as a job seeker and as a customer. She forms a strong relationship bonds and it becomes very easy to trust.
I felt confident that she advocated positively for me during my job seeking experience and I was extremely pleased with the results she delivered in recruiting to a specialist role.
I highly recommend Lisa to anyone currently looking for your ideal role, and for any employer needing to fill key positions."
Eugene M - Director of Commissioning
Social Impact Careers made the hiring process genuinely easier. The candidates were not only highly capable, but deeply aligned to purpose-driven work — which is rare to find. Clear communication, strong understanding of the sector, and a focus on quality over volume. I’d absolutely partner with them again.
Terri S - CEO