Not-for-Profit Recruitment That Drives Real Impact
We help purpose-led organisations find people who deliver,with care, capability and accountability.
What we do
We place the people driving Australia’s most important social outcomes
We recruit across executive, operational and front-line roles for not-for-profits, charities and social impact organisations. Whether you're scaling a national community program or replacing a senior executive, we help you find values-aligned talent with the experience to perform — even under resource pressure.
Trusted by Australia’s For-Purpose Sector
We work with organisations whose missions demand more than technical capability, they require values, resilience and real-world delivery. We partner with:
We work nationally, supporting organisations in metro, regional and remote communities across every state.
- Disability and NDIS service providers
- Community health, aged care and mental health organisations
- Education, employment and youth services
- Foundations, charities and philanthropic entities
- Social enterprises, advocacy groups and peak bodies
- Property, asset and precinct owners within the NFP sector
specialist expertise
Purpose-Built Recruitment. Sector-Aligned Talent.
Specialist hiring across frontline, operational and executive roles, aligned to compliance, complexity, and community expectations.
Work with the experts
Purpose-Driven Talent. Ready to Make a Difference.
We recruit for mission-critical roles across Australia’s for-purpose sector, from front-line services to board appointments, from advocacy to asset management.
- Executive & Leadership Appointments
- CEOs, COOs, CFOs, GMs and Board Members with governance, funding and social impact experience.
- Program & Project Delivery
- Operations Managers, Project Leads and Program Directors who execute under pressure, navigate funding milestones and meet service KPIs.
- Disability, Aged & Community Care
- NDIS Coordinators, Support Leads, Case Managers and Service Managers who balance compassion with compliance
- Policy, Advocacy & Reform
- Policy Advisors, Advocacy Leads and Social Researchers who influence at the intersection of government, community and sector need.
- Fundraising, Philanthropy & Engagement
- Campaign Managers, Donor Leads and Grant Writers who grow revenue and deepen community trust.
- Property & Facilities Management
- Development Managers, FM Leads and Asset Officers managing aged care, education, precinct and supported accommodation portfolios.
Notforprofit recruitment
How we recruit and why it works.
Mission matters, but so does delivery. We go beyond passion to find people with the resilience, clarity and operational credibility to deliver in constrained and complex environments.
We profile mission-aligned leaders, map adjacent sectors for transferable expertise, and engage professionals ready to make a purposeful move. Every search includes:
Sector-specific research and benchmarking
Direct outreach to high-impact, values-led talent
Evaluation of cultural alignment, stakeholder sensitivity and delivery track record
One candidate - the right one, aligned by values and mission.
We understand what it takes to lead with purpose, deliver under pressure, and stay accountable to the people and communities who matter most.
Work with the experts
Why employers trust us.
We don’t send options, we send the one candidate who can do the job.
We understand what’s commercially at stake in every hire.
We show up with honesty, urgency, and results.
Results
Where Strategy Demands Action
98%
of hires are still with the business after 18 months
100%
of retained searches have been completed successfully
85%
of roles are filled from the first candidate presented
When expertise, trust, and speed come together, growth isn't a goal — it's the outcome.
What our clients say
Reviews
Here’s what our clients have to say about working with us. Real experiences, real feedback.
“Henton’s unique network is of particular value when looking to fill a difficult role”
They don’t just focus on the role requirements, or job description. They pay close attention to the individual leader. They care about our success and we value their advice and support.
Nicola Stokes, CEO - , Sydney Children's Hospital Foundation
Faq
Yes — From Site Managers And Engineers To Project Directors, Commercial Leads And HSE Professionals.
Absolutely. We place both permanent and contract professionals aligned to project scope, stage and delivery risk.
Yes — We recruit across Australia including urban infill, regional builds and remote infrastructure projects.
Yes — We handle confidential search assignments with discretion, urgency and total alignment to risk controls.
We interview based on real project performance, safety records, and leadership behaviours — not just CVs.
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