Universe Search

Universe Search is a Melbourne based executive search and headhunting consultancy delivering end to end search for senior leadership, Board and C level appointments across Australia and internationally.

• Founded in 2015 and led by Directors Kane King, Ben Gaskell and Kym Matthews, with the team drawing on backgrounds at Fortune 100 and FTSE 100 organisations.
• Delivers a robust search process covering talent mapping, candidate engagement, culture fit assessment, reference checking and final appointment for roles up to Board, Chair and C level.
• Case study work includes advising a technology and telecommunications company on a Business Intelligence team restructure spanning 30 role types, from senior appointments through to mid level positions.
• Works across start ups, SMEs, government, universities and large ASX200, Fortune 500 and FTSE250 organisations, with a strong focus on diversity and inclusive hiring outcomes.

Best for: organisations needing a confidential, end to end executive search process for senior leadership or Board level appointments in Australia.

Universe Search provides talent pipelining and talent pool services for organisations facing ongoing or hard to fill hiring needs across Australia.

• Built a talent pipeline of more than 500 mapped targets across NSW and NT for a national Health Services company, contributing to several new appointments.
• Pipelining solutions target organisations with high turnover roles, diversity hiring targets, business critical or hard to find skillsets and multiple vacancies across geographies.
• Combines desk research and networking with weekly reporting on candidate skillset, mobility, career motivations and remuneration expectations.

Best for: employers wanting a proactive pipeline of qualified candidates built ahead of future or recurring hiring needs.