One partner. Multiple countries. Clear outcomes.
What is International Recruitment?
Why it matters for Australian employers
We’re experts
Whether you’re a global brand hiring in Australia, or an Australian business expanding offshore, we coordinate the people, process and governance so you can scale with confidence.
We act as your single partner to plan, source, mobilise and support talent across Synergie’s global network of 17 countries (including France, the UK, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic, China and Canada). As a global staffing agency, we deliver cross-border recruitment and HR solutions to companies operating in multiple countries.
Why working with an international recruitment firm makes a difference
When you hire outside Australia, small gaps in the process become big risks. This is how we can assist you:
Multi-country delivery
One relationship, unified SLAs and reporting, local execution in each country.
Inbound & outbound hiring
Talent entering Australia and hires placed in your overseas operations.
Operational governance
Central account leadership with in-country specialists, shared talent pools and employer-brand alignment.
Compliance & mobility
Local labour law and onboarding requirements coordinated end-to-end, with soft-landing support for relocations.
Transparent performance
Consolidated dashboards for spend, time-to-fill, safety and retention across regions.
We combine global reach with local knowledge
We are backed by consistent standards, safety focus, and an in-person, collaborative service model.
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Why Synergie is the right partner for international staffing: Global reach and local expertise.
✔️ We’re a big team! Synergie Australia is part of the global Synergie Group, which operates in 17 countries. This scale provides access to established sourcing channels and local market expertise.
✔️ Synergie Australia has a 4.3 ⭐ rating on Glassdoor and has been recognised recently by Seek: Sara Award 2025 (finalist), Recruitment Agency of the Year.
Australia
With 15 office locations in Australia, Synergie operates a full 360º solution for our clients and candidates.
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France
Tap into Synergie’s global HQ in Paris, connecting you to Europe’s leading talent hub and decades of recruitment expertise.
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The United Kingdom
Access the UK’s diverse, high‑calibre workforce and unlock recruitment solutions tailored to dynamic, fast‑moving markets.
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Germany
Access Germany’s world‑renowned engineering and manufacturing talent through a partner that knows the local landscape.
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Italy
Leverage Italy’s rich technical and manufacturing expertise through a network that understands local industries and global ambition.
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Spain
Partner with our Spanish offices to source adaptable talent from one of Europe’s most innovative and vibrant labour markets.
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Portugal
Partner with Portugal’s agile workforce and emerging tech hubs to secure talent ready for international collaboration.
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Poland
Unlock Poland’s growing talent pool in IT, logistics, and production with a team experienced in scaling global projects.
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Switzerland
Source highly skilled professionals from Switzerland’s precision‑driven, quality‑focused industries and business sectors.
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The Netherlands
Harness Dutch innovation and an internationally minded workforce to power growth across technical and creative sectors.
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Czech Republic
Tap into the Czech Republic’s strong technical and R&D talent to support innovation across your business.
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Austria
Access Austria’s dependable, high‑skilled professionals across engineering, healthcare, and specialist trades.
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Slovakia
Leverage Slovakia’s skilled industrial and automotive workforce to drive operational excellence in Europe.
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Belgium
Connect with Belgium’s multilingual professionals and a workforce experienced in cross‑border European commerce.
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Luxembourg
Gain entry to Luxembourg’s specialist finance and service talent, positioned at the heart of Europe’s economic network.
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Canada
Connect with Canada’s diverse, highly educated workforce and secure talent for growth across North America.
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“Synergie partners with the RACS to provide a broad range of temporary and permanent talent (…) that meets the needs of our diverse communities”.“
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The process behind our overseas job placement results
Step 1: The challenge
International recruitment often doesn’t work correctly because the details of these operations aren't fully aligned: misaligned expectations, rushed deadlines, unclear candidate profiles, bureaucracy, etc. As one of Australia's most experienced global recruitment consultants, we understand your needs and goals and know how to act accordingly. Do they have good reviews from other candidates? We understand the situation.
FAQs
Synergie Australia manages the full international recruitment process, including overseas talent sourcing, compliance coordination, and onboarding support. We connect businesses with skilled, job-ready candidates to fill critical skill shortages and support long-term workforce stability in Australia.
We begin with a brief meeting to confirm the role, location, start date, pay range, required skills, and any site requirements.
Afterwards, we establish a clear plan with milestones and outline the information needed to proceed efficiently.
Timelines vary based on role complexity and talent availability.
You will receive shortlists based on agreed criteria and regular progress updates to ensure timely decisions.
International recruitment is ideal for skill-shortage roles that are difficult to fill locally, including trades, manufacturing, logistics, engineering, and technical positions. We focus on roles where long-term retention, safety, and workforce stability are critical to business performance.
We manage the recruitment workflow and candidate readiness.
Your business is in charge of sponsorship decisions. Synergie Australia will place candidates who are living in Australia on a relevant visa (this includes working holiday 417, 462 and 482)
