McKinnel Associates

McKinnel Associates Connecting great people with leading builders. From site teams to executive leaders. So far, we have partnered with over 60 companies across NSW!

Mckinnel Associates is a privately owned Australian recruitment company with over 60 years of combined experience. We have a clear vision of becoming the “go-to” recruitment partner for Australia’s residential construction industry. Our Mission:
We don’t just fill roles, we connect people, businesses, and opportunities to create long-term success. Through ethical practices, deep industry knowledge

, and unwavering trust, we ensure that every placement strengthens careers and companies alike. We take the time to truly understand our clients and candidates, ensuring accurate representation and fostering excitement for every opportunity. Our goal is to provide a recruitment experience that adds real value, builds strong teams, and supports business growth across Australia’s residential construction industry. We pride ourselves in knowing more than 80% of our clients are repeat clients, meaning they choose to work with us over and over again. Our reputation precedes us with over 200, 5-star reviews on Google and Sourcr (the equivalent of Product Review but for recruitment businesses). We work with our clients in different ways depending on the circumstances and outcomes required. Our team has a proven track record in placing operational & site-level hires, as well as strategic, executive hires. Market Sectors:

- Project Homes
- Custom Homes
- Builder Developers
- Architectural / High End
- Medium Density
- Developers

Services Offered:

- Contract/temporary
- Contingent
- Retained Search
- Board & Executive Search

Get in contact today on either 02 8358 6733 or [email protected]

The quality of candidate vetting varies more than you'd expect between recruiters, and very few employers ever ask what ...
28/05/2026

The quality of candidate vetting varies more than you'd expect between recruiters, and very few employers ever ask what that assessment actually involved.

We've put together a few things worth looking for so you can tell the difference between a recruiter who's genuinely working to support you, vs sending a shortlist to fill a role.

Swipe through if you want to know what to look for, and if you're hiring and want to talk about how we support our clients we'd be delighted to have a conversation.

Culture and management support are among the reasons many professionals consider changing roles. The challenge is knowin...
26/05/2026

Culture and management support are among the reasons many professionals consider changing roles. The challenge is knowing whether a new business will provide the environment you were looking for before familiar frustrations begin to surface again.

For anyone planning a move, or questioning a recent one, this is a useful way to think more clearly about fit, support and long-term career growth.

We’re very happy to share that Ashleigh Ruttledge is returning from maternity leave from 1 June, and stepping into a new...
25/05/2026

We’re very happy to share that Ashleigh Ruttledge is returning from maternity leave from 1 June, and stepping into a new role as General Manager!

Ashleigh has been such an important part of the business, bringing care, clarity and steady direction to how we do business. Her return marks an exciting next chapter for McKinnel Associates, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome her back in this new capacity.

Please join us in congratulating Ashleigh on her promotion and welcoming her back to the team!

If your hiring briefs have been sitting open longer than expected, it's worth questioning whether the criteria you're ho...
21/05/2026

If your hiring briefs have been sitting open longer than expected, it's worth questioning whether the criteria you're holding firm on are genuinely tied to performance in the role. In a market facing a structural shortfall of 300,000 construction workers by mid-2027, the margin for inflexibility has changed.

We've put together a few considerations that might shift how you approach your next brief.... and if you'd like to talk through your current hiring needs, we're here to help!

Commission may shape what a Sales Consultant actually takes home, but it's also often not assessed thoroughly enough bef...
19/05/2026

Commission may shape what a Sales Consultant actually takes home, but it's also often not assessed thoroughly enough before an offer is accepted.

The percentage on its own only tells part of the story, how the structure around it behaves over your first two or three years is what really shapes earning potential.

If you'd like to sense check where you sit, reach out for a confidential conversation.

How you structure your recruitment approach in that environment has implications that go well beyond the shortlist you r...
14/05/2026

How you structure your recruitment approach in that environment has implications that go well beyond the shortlist you receive. It shapes your reputation as an employer across the candidate market over time.

Most employers have never measured where the cost of engaging multiple agencies on the same brief actually sits. It accumulates in areas that are harder to see, and it compounds with every hire.

If you are planning your next recruitment brief, this is worth reading before you decide how many partners to engage.

Most professionals recognise there's more to a career move than the number on the page.The professionals who consistentl...
12/05/2026

Most professionals recognise there's more to a career move than the number on the page.

The professionals who consistently make strong moves evaluate signals that a lot of others overlook entirely... and knowing how to compare the components that don't attach to dollar signs, is where the real clarity sits.

This post covers three specific lenses that go beyond compensation and includes the questions to ask during the process so you can compare what actually matters to your next move.

11/05/2026

We love seeing this kind of feedback come through for Anna Drillsma! It speaks to something we care a lot about at McKinnel. When a candidate feels genuinely understood, the whole process works better.

Anna's ability to listen closely, ask the right questions and connect the dots between what a candidate brings and what a business actually needs is something that takes real experience to get right, and she makes it look easy...

Thank you Lebnan for taking the time to share your experience. It means a lot to Anna and to our whole team.

If you're a candidate looking for a recruiter who will represent you with care, or a builder looking for placements that last, Anna and the team are here to help.

Most employers believe retention is a compensation problem. Our 2025 Salary Guide data tells a very different story abou...
07/05/2026

Most employers believe retention is a compensation problem. Our 2025 Salary Guide data tells a very different story about what professionals are actually weighing up when they decide whether to stay or leave.

The gap between what employers assume and what the workforce is saying creates a window of risk that very few businesses have addressed.

This carousel breaks down where that gap sits and what leadership can do about it. Swipe to check it out.

Most senior professionals will spend weeks negotiating package terms before accepting an offer. Very few will invest equ...
05/05/2026

Most senior professionals will spend weeks negotiating package terms before accepting an offer. Very few will invest equivalent time assessing whether the operating environment can actually support their success.

That gap is where we see avoidable career setbacks begin. The signals are there during the interview process if you know where to look and what to ask.

This is part 2 of our series on evaluating offers at senior level. It covers the specific questions that separate a considered career decision from an expensive one. Save it for when you need it!

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