About
Objective Recruitment is a specialist executive search firm with over two decades of experience delivering senior appointments across Australia.
Elite executive headhunters: Delivering precision leadership across Australia
As one of the top executive search firms in Australia, Objective Recruitment delivers highly discreet, precision leadership placements. For over two decades, our senior-level recruiters have mitigated risk for time-poor C-suite executives and board members, providing a disciplined recruitment process that standard employment agencies simply cannot match.
Unlocking the passive talent market for C-suite and board appointments
We secure elite candidates for critical leadership positions, with a proven track record spanning roles from AO6 through to Director-General, Chief Executive Officer, and complex Board appointments. Our deeply cultivated networks span local and state government, private enterprise, not-for-profits, and community housing providers.
When you partner with our CEO search firm, you gain a unique, market-wide perspective. We know exactly how to position your vacancy as a compelling career opportunity to attract the industry's top talent.
Director biography
Ineke McMahon
B.Bus (HRM) BA (Psych)
Ineke McMahon has a recruitment career spanning two decades. Her expertise developed initially in technical areas such as property, engineering, construction, infrastructure and major projects. For the last ten years she has been involved in completing roles at senior and executive levels across all industries as well as State and Local Governments.
Ineke has also headed up large projects such as leading the team to recruit 13 Chairman and 60 Board members for Queensland Health’s hospital & health services, and for Economic Development Queensland their new Board as well as the Project Review panel. She is the only Australian recruiter to have been featured in Forbes Magazine. A career highlight was leading the recruitment process for the CEO for Brisbane City Council in 2024.
Ineke’s has also undertaken work in succession planning, organisational planning, role definition and career transition. She is also skilled at social media campaigns and building strong networks within industry sectors.
Ineke holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, A Bachelor of Business (HRM) and a GAICD. She sits on numerous committees within her sectors of expertise. These include five years on the Board of Advisors for the Property Industry Foundation’s, is an inaugural member of the Diversity Committee for the Property Council (current Chair) and has also been a Mentor for Nawic (National Association of Women in Construction). Ineke received the NAWIC businesswomen of the year award in 2021 for her commitment to diversity, and in 2025 was awarded the Property Council of Australia’s Diversity Award.
Ineke is also the co-founder of the Path to Promotion, an online learning development academy.
Ineke in the media
Recruiters share 9 mistakes job seekers are making amid the coronavirus pandemic
(First Australian recruiter to EVER be featured in Forbes)
An intentionally selective executive search strategy
Executive recruitment is high-stakes. That is why our business model is intentionally selective. We partner with a strictly limited number of clients at any given time to ensure your assignment receives our undivided, senior-level attention and a highly disciplined, outcome-focused approach.
By capping our active engagements, our executive recruitment agency guarantees a premium service focused on long-term business goals:
- Accessing the hidden market: We bypass active job boards to unlock highly coveted, passive talent pools that your competitors cannot reach.
- Strategic candidate alignment: Every prospective leader is rigorously vetted to ensure absolute alignment with your organisational strategy, culture, and long-term success.
- Employer brand protection: Exceptional candidate care is central to our process. Our candid communication and absolute discretion actively protect and elevate your corporate reputation in the market.
Hire with complete confidence
A poor hire is both financially and culturally damaging. Transfer that risk to us. Backed by an industry-leading 100% success rate on retained roles and a comprehensive placement guarantee, we ensure your only job is selecting from the absolute best.
Because we guarantee senior-level attention on every search, we strictly cap our active assignments. Secure your partnership today.
