ESE Consulting

ESE Consulting offers Permanent Recruitment services across Victoria, connecting regional employers with quality candidates through a boutique, values-driven approach that prioritises lasting team outcomes.

• Founded in 2004 by sisters Katie and Michelle Johnson, ESE Consulting operates from Bendigo with a Melbourne presence, drawing on over 50 years of combined experience in recruitment and human resources.
• The agency focuses on understanding client needs deeply, matching candidates to roles with emphasis on cultural fit and long-term success rather than volume placement.
• Beyond recruitment, ESE provides coaching, DISC and MBTI profiling, team development, outplacement support, and HR services including policy development and induction programs to support client retention and organisational capability.
• Serves employers across multiple industries including manufacturing, professional services, finance and healthcare, with strong track records of employer and candidate satisfaction.

Best for: Regional and metropolitan Victorian employers seeking a boutique permanent recruitment partner focused on quality placements and ongoing people development.

ESE Consulting delivers Build High Performing Teams programs that combine coaching, psychometric assessment and capability development to strengthen organisational effectiveness and employee retention across Victoria.

• Programs include individual employee coaching, interview preparation coaching for internal advancement, DISC and MBTI behavioural profiling, and outplacement support for workforce transitions.
• Services address team dynamics, communication, conflict resolution and employee engagement, grounded in psychological best practice and customised to each organisation’s specific challenges.
• Facilitated by DISC and MBTI certified HR professionals with deep experience in organisational development, ensuring practical implementation and measurable outcomes.

Best for: Victorian employers seeking to build staff capability, strengthen team cohesion and reduce turnover through structured coaching and assessment.