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REAL CASE EXAMPLES
Recruitment in Action
At Search Partners, based in Melbourne, we work with businesses across Australia to support technical and operational recruitment in highly regulated sectors.
This page features real examples of how employers have approached workforce challenges through structured recruitment ,contracting or executive search solutions. These case examples cover energy, mining, water, automation, and manufacturing industries, and highlight how hiring has been managed to support growth, meet project deadlines, or respond to evolving business needs. All engagements follow defined processes, with attention to technical requirements, role clarity, and regulatory frameworks. Whether you’re hiring for a specific system, expanding a technical team, or building organisational capacity, these stories provide insights into how others have approached similar goals.
Explore the case examples below to see practical applications of our service model. For recruitment support, contact Search Partners on (03) 7068 9457.
Roles We Hire For
Across these engagements, Search Partners has recruited talent at every level — from six-figure entry-level professionals through to CEO and board appointments. Common roles include:
- Technical Specialists — SCADA Engineers, Control Systems Engineers, OT Cybersecurity Consultants, Automation Engineers, Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians.
- Commercial Roles — Sales Managers, Business Development Managers, Solution Consultants, Industry Managers.
- Leadership Roles — Project Managers, Program Directors, Department Heads, National & Regional Managers.
- Executive & Board Appointments — C-Suite Leaders, Vice Presidents, Heads of Engineering, Cybersecurity Executives, Board Directors.
ABB Australia
Delivered National and Regional Leadership Hires, Senior Project Managers, and Lead Control Systems Engineers to strengthen automation and control capability.
ABB is a multinational engineering and technology company that specialises in electrification, automation and robotics. Their engineering solutions cover a wide range of industries, including power generation, transmission, distribution and industrial automation.
Alliance Automation
Placed Senior Leadership, Project Managers (Automation/Engineering), E&I Engineers, OT Network Engineers, and OT Cybersecurity Engineers (Cyber Engineering & GRC).
Alliance Automations are a wholly owned subsidiary of Telstra Purple and are one of Australia’s largest electrical and automation solution providers. They cover industries such as mining, metals and minerals, oil and gas, water/wastewater, infrastructure and industrial manufacturing. Their services include consulting, project management, automation solutions, electrical engineering and design, site installation/commissioning and lifecycle support.
Hitachi Energy
Recruited APAC VP Grid Integration, National Sales Manager – Grid Automation, and Engineering Manager to expand national and regional operations.
Hitachi Energy is a subsidiary of the Japanese multinational conglomerate, Hitachi Ltd., which specialises in energy infrastructure solutions. Hitachi Energy was established in 2020 through the merger of Hitachi's power grid business with the Swiss company ABB's power grid business.
Yokogawa Australia
Placed OT Cybersecurity Consultants, a Water Business Development Lead, Project Managers, and Control Systems Engineers for critical infrastructure and utilities projects.
Yokogawa Australia is part of a multinational corporation based in Japan that specialises in industrial automation, test and measurement solutions, and information technology.
Yokogawa Australia provides a wide range of products, services and solutions to customers in various industries, including oil and gas, chemical, pharmaceutical, power and more. Their offerings include process control systems, safety instrumented systems, field instruments, analysers and data acquisition systems as well as engineering, installation, commissioning and maintenance services.
Alpine Resorts Victoria
Senior Project Manager
Alpine Resorts Victoria (ARV) is a government agency responsible for managing Victoria's six alpine resorts including Falls Creek, Mt. Hotham, Mount Buller, Mount Stirling, Mount Baw Baw and Lake Mountain. The agency was established under the Alpine Resorts (Management) Act 1997 and its primary role is to oversee the development and management of the resorts. ARV is responsible for a range of activities, including managing accommodation, maintaining infrastructure and ensuring visitor safety.
OPTIVIA
Directors & Principals
Optivia is a boutique data and analytics consulting company that partners predominantly with ASX listed businesses to help them solve their business problems through data driven solutions, helping their clients unlock the potential of their data to make informed decisions and enhance their business operations.
Southern Ports Authority
Delivered OT Project Managers to lead operational technology upgrades and system integration.
Southern Ports Corporation is a government-owned corporation responsible for the management and operation of the ports of Bunbury, Albany and Esperance in Western Australia.
The corporation's mandate is to facilitate economic growth and regional development by providing safe, efficient and sustainable port services. The ports of Bunbury, Albany and Esperance handle a diverse range of cargo, including bulk goods, containers, livestock and cruise ships. Southern Ports Corporation is a vital component of Western Australia's transport infrastructure, supporting regional industries and enabling the state's exports to reach global markets.

