• Specialist Talent for Australia’s Residential Living Sectors

    We connect investors, developers and operators with the people who design, build and run the communities Australians call home.

Building the Teams Behind Australia’s Living Sectors

Australia’s Living Sectors are transforming. Investors are scaling, developers are breaking new ground, and operators are redefining how Australians live.

Amid that growth, one thing matters more than anything else: the right people.

And that’s where Living Sectors Recruitment comes in.

We connect investors, developers and operators with talent that drives this growth.

From capital investment and development through to construction and operations, we recruit across the full lifecycle of residential living assets — sourcing leaders, specialists, and emerging talent who understand how communities are designed, built, financed, and operated.

We understand your assets.
We understand your customers.
And we understand the people who make living sectors thrive.

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Our Sector Expertise

We partner with clients across all residential living asset classes, including:

• Build-to-Rent (BTR)
• Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA)
• Retirement & Independent Living
• Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)
• Affordable & Community Housing

Whether you’re delivering a new development, scaling operations, or strengthening governance, we recruit across every stage of the asset lifecycle.

Our Promise

We don’t just fill jobs – we build teams that create communities.

Every assignment is handled with care, transparency, and a deep understanding of the commercial and human drivers within the living sectors. Whether you’re launching a new platform, delivering a project, or scaling national operations, we deliver talent that fits your vision and values.

Let’s Build What’s Next

Whether you’re an investor, developer, operator, or asset owner, we’re ready to support your growth with the right people, today and for the long term.

What Makes Us Different

We don’t try to be all things to all of property.

We specialise in talent that powers Australia’s living sectors,
Build-to-Rent, Student Accommodation, Retirement Living, Affordable Housing, SDA, and Co-Living.

  • 1. Specialists in the Living Sectors Not Generalists

    Most recruiters span commercial, industrial, and residential. We don’t.  Our network, market intel, and candidate pool are purpose-built for the living asset classes. That focus means faster searches, better alignment, and deeper sector insight.

  • 2. Talent Solutions Across the Full Asset Lifecycle

    We understand how living assets perform end-to-end. From capital raising, development and leasing, through to operations, finance, and asset management, we recruit the people who make the model work, not just fill vacancies.

  • 3. Pre-Assessed Talent, Not AI-Written CVs

    Automation has made it easy for candidates to look polished on paper. We interview, validate, and assess talent against sector-specific capability. Every candidate we present comes with a clear rationale: Why We Shortlisted.

  • 4. Transparent Fees, Zero Lock-Ins

    No exclusivity traps, no volume-based discounts designed to tie you up, and no vague pricing. We offer fixed fees or percentage structures with total cost transparency aligned to outcomes, not fine print

  • 5. A Network-Led, Relationship-Driven Approach

    We don’t wait for applications we already know who’s moving, growing, restructuring, or ready for a new challenge. Our work is driven by relationships, referrals, and long-term industry engagement.

  • 6. A Proven Track Record Across Australia’s Leading Platforms

    We’ve placed leaders, operators, analysts, and commercial teams across Build-to-Rent, PBSA, Retirement, and Affordable platforms nationwide.  Our clients value discretion, accuracy, and sector understanding not volume. We partner for growth, not transactions.

  • 7. Deep Sector Experience, Not Learning Curves

    Led by Byron and Andrea Ellis both of whom have gained a deep understanding of Australia’s living sectors. We bring established networks, sector insight, and a proven track record. You don’t need to explain your sector, we know it.

Our Functional Expertise

We recruit the full spectrum of professional and leadership talent across all living sectors:

We recruit senior and specialist roles for capital deployment, portfolio growth and investor performance

Typical roles include

Chief Investment Officer, Investment Director / Manager / Analyst,  Fund and Portfolio Manager / Analyst, Acquisitions and Origination specialist, M&A / Strategy specialist

We recruit the people who plan, deliver and de-risk major residential living developments

Typical roles include

Development Director/Manager, Project Director / Manager, Feasibility and Development Analyst, Construction Director / Manager

We recruit the people who run living platforms, assets and portfolios day to day

Typical roles include

COO, Head of Operations, General Manager, Operations Manager, Asset Managers / Analyst, Head of / Manager Resident Experience, Community Manager

We recruit finance and strategy leaders who control performance, governance and growth

Typical roles include

Chief Financial Officer, Head of Finance, Financial Controller, Commercial / Finance Business Partners, FP&A, Treasury Management

Sales Director, Marketing Manager, Brand & Leasing Specialists

We recruit operational leaders who protect asset performance and resident experience on the ground

Typical roles include

Head of Property and Leasing Management, Property and Leasing Manager, Executive and Administrators, Maintenance and Services Manager, Building Operations Manager, Mobilisation Manager, Facilities Manager

We recruit leaders for risk, governance, regulation and operational assurance

Typical role we recruit include

Chief Risk Office, Head of Risk and Compliance, ESG Director/Manager, Company Secretary, Governance Director / Manager

Testimonials

I had a fantastic experience with Byron. From the very beginning, he was very professional, responsive and genuinely committed to understand my experience and career goals. He has provided clear communication throughout the whole process, offered valuable advice and helped me get a new opportunity that aligned with my skills and development plan. The entire recruitment process was very smooth and stress-free. I truly appreciate his dedication and would highly recommend Byron to anyone looking for reliable and supportive recruitment services.

Byron went above and beyond in helping me secure my dream role and the next exciting step in my career in the property industry. From our first conversation, he took the time to understand my career goals and was supportive, diligent, and genuinely invested in my success. His excellent communication
and guidance made the process seamless, and his focus on finding the right fit for both me and the client was second to none. Byron’s professionalism and dedication really set him apart in the recruitment space and I can’t recommend him highly enough.

I had a great experience working with Byron during my recent job search. I initially applied for a different role, but Byron took the time to call me, understand my background, and proactively identify upcoming opportunities that were a stronger fit. From that point on, communication was smooth and consistent. He kept me updated at every stage and provided helpful dialogue throughout the process. I ended up securing a fantastic role thanks to his efforts. I would definitely work with Byron again in the future when exploring new opportunities.

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