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At Marlin Human Capital, we forge lasting partnerships that help our customers to thrive. Our commitment to service excellence is reflected in the success stories of our clients and candidates, showcasing the speed and precision of our delivery, and the positive relationships that we build along the way.
What Our Customers Say
I engaged Marlin Human Capital to fill Master Scheduler & Program Director roles, with an aggressive timeline to work to. They intently listened to the requirements and within a short timeframe provided a key candidate for each role, responding to the time criticality & need for experienced resources with a can-do attitude. Both candidates were interviewed & subsequently successful in securing the roles. Marlin Human Capital didn’t stop there. They have been checking in with the resources put forward as well as myself to ensure all is well.
Andrew Gorvin-White
Transformation Director
From the initial screening call to the final offer acceptance, every interaction with Marlin Human Capital was professional, efficient, and enjoyable. Throughout the process, Umesh demonstrated a deep understanding of the industry and the role I was seeking. I was consistently provided valuable insights and feedback, which helped me to better understand the position and to present myself as a strong candidate.
Thomas Giordmaina
Chief Technology & Product Officer
Marlin Human Capital has been matching great talent with my open roles for over 20 years. Their knowledge of the resource network is second to none. Marlin Human Capital Director - Umesh Chauhan has also found me multiple dream roles too!
Judith Powell
Chief Information Officer
Umesh has worked with me for many years and has successfully placed me into leadership roles, as well as hire numerous technology staff for me, particularly during my time at Goodman Fielder. His levels of service, industry knowledge and network are second-to-none. Highly recommended.
Darren Thompson
Head of Delivery/IT Business Partner
I have worked with Umesh and his teams across many years, and he has been instrumental in enabling transformation at each company I have been a senior leader in. The approach has been consistently consultative, professional and thorough and has enabled me to access talented individuals in building my leadership, technology and project teams. I highly recommend Umesh and Marlin Human Capital to any prospective hiring manager or candidate.
Simon Sayegh
Interim Chief Information Officer
I was approached by Marlin Human Capital to consider a role which had always been an ambition for me, but at the time I didn't think I was ready for. At every stage from then on, Umesh made commitments as to when I would receive feedback and updates, and every commitment was met - without fail. The level of assistance I was provided around preparing for interviews and presentations was also first class and I was perfectly setup for success. I can't recommend Marlin Human Capital highly enough.
Warwick Kowalczyk
Chief Information Officer
I have worked with Umesh Chauhan for over 15 years and he has placed me twice in IT leadership roles, including my current position as Head of Technology & Digital (CIO). Umesh is highly relationship-focused, thorough and is a great sounding board whether I'm hiring staff or considering a new opportunity. His network and reach make him a standout across a multitude of industry sectors.
Craig Horton
Head of Technology and Digital
In a world where there is a recruitment firm on every corner you certainly are spoiled for choice however there are certain must-haves that make some superior stand-outs and Marlin Human Capital is one of them. Thier unique, targeted and engaging manner to provide the best outcome for both candidate and hiring manager is profound and second to none. I know this because I’ve been both and have partnered with him for over a decade. They're worth it!
Kellie Bowyer
Program Director
We certainly appreciate the effort Umesh put in to help us find the ideal candidate and his follow-up to ensure we were satisfied after filling the position. It was a rocky period and a daunting task to find this key hire, yet Umesh made the experience enjoyable.
Mathieu Bertrand
Chief Executive Officer
From the initial screening call to the final offer acceptance, every interaction with Marlin Human Capital was professional, efficient, and enjoyable. I was consistently provided valuable insights and feedback, which helped me to better understand the position and to present myself as a strong candidate. Overall, I cannot speak highly enough of the experience I had working with Marlin Human Capital. Umesh is a true professional who embodies all the qualities one would hope to find in a recruiter.
Sophie DeVries
IT Manager
I engaged Marlin Human Capital to fill Master Scheduler & Program Director roles, with an aggressive timeline to work to. They intently listened to the requirements and within a short timeframe provided a key candidate for each role, responding to the time criticality & need for experienced resources with a can-do attitude. Both candidates were interviewed & subsequently successful in securing the roles. Marlin Human Capital didn’t stop there. They have been checking in with the resources put forward as well as myself to ensure all is well.
Andrew Gorvin-White
Transformation Director
From the initial screening call to the final offer acceptance, every interaction with Marlin Human Capital was professional, efficient, and enjoyable. Throughout the process, Umesh demonstrated a deep understanding of the industry and the role I was seeking. I was consistently provided valuable insights and feedback, which helped me to better understand the position and to present myself as a strong candidate.
Thomas Giordmaina
Chief Technology & Product Officer
I engaged Marlin Human Capital to fill Master Scheduler & Program Director roles, with an aggressive timeline to work to. They intently listened to the requirements and within a short timeframe provided a key candidate for each role, responding to the time criticality & need for experienced resources with a can-do attitude. Both candidates were interviewed & subsequently successful in securing the roles. Marlin Human Capital didn’t stop there. They have been checking in with the resources put forward as well as myself to ensure all is well.
Andrew Gorvin-White
Transformation Director
From the initial screening call to the final offer acceptance, every interaction with Marlin Human Capital was professional, efficient, and enjoyable. Throughout the process, Umesh demonstrated a deep understanding of the industry and the role I was seeking. I was consistently provided valuable insights and feedback, which helped me to better understand the position and to present myself as a strong candidate.
Thomas Giordmaina
Chief Technology & Product Officer
Marlin Human Capital has been matching great talent with my open roles for over 20 years. Their knowledge of the resource network is second to none. Marlin Human Capital Director - Umesh Chauhan has also found me multiple dream roles too!
Judith Powell
Chief Information Officer
Umesh has worked with me for many years and has successfully placed me into leadership roles, as well as hire numerous technology staff for me, particularly during my time at Goodman Fielder. His levels of service, industry knowledge and network are second-to-none. Highly recommended.
Darren Thompson
Head of Delivery/IT Business Partner
I have worked with Umesh and his teams across many years, and he has been instrumental in enabling transformation at each company I have been a senior leader in. The approach has been consistently consultative, professional and thorough and has enabled me to access talented individuals in building my leadership, technology and project teams. I highly recommend Umesh and Marlin Human Capital to any prospective hiring manager or candidate.
Simon Sayegh
Interim Chief Information Officer
I was approached by Marlin Human Capital to consider a role which had always been an ambition for me, but at the time I didn't think I was ready for. At every stage from then on, Umesh made commitments as to when I would receive feedback and updates, and every commitment was met - without fail. The level of assistance I was provided around preparing for interviews and presentations was also first class and I was perfectly setup for success. I can't recommend Marlin Human Capital highly enough.
Warwick Kowalczyk
Chief Information Officer
I have worked with Umesh Chauhan for over 15 years and he has placed me twice in IT leadership roles, including my current position as Head of Technology & Digital (CIO). Umesh is highly relationship-focused, thorough and is a great sounding board whether I'm hiring staff or considering a new opportunity. His network and reach make him a standout across a multitude of industry sectors.
Craig Horton
Head of Technology and Digital
In a world where there is a recruitment firm on every corner you certainly are spoiled for choice however there are certain must-haves that make some superior stand-outs and Marlin Human Capital is one of them. Thier unique, targeted and engaging manner to provide the best outcome for both candidate and hiring manager is profound and second to none. I know this because I’ve been both and have partnered with him for over a decade. They're worth it!
Kellie Bowyer
Program Director
We certainly appreciate the effort Umesh put in to help us find the ideal candidate and his follow-up to ensure we were satisfied after filling the position. It was a rocky period and a daunting task to find this key hire, yet Umesh made the experience enjoyable.
Mathieu Bertrand
Chief Executive Officer
From the initial screening call to the final offer acceptance, every interaction with Marlin Human Capital was professional, efficient, and enjoyable. I was consistently provided valuable insights and feedback, which helped me to better understand the position and to present myself as a strong candidate. Overall, I cannot speak highly enough of the experience I had working with Marlin Human Capital. Umesh is a true professional who embodies all the qualities one would hope to find in a recruiter.
Sophie DeVries
IT Manager
I engaged Marlin Human Capital to fill Master Scheduler & Program Director roles, with an aggressive timeline to work to. They intently listened to the requirements and within a short timeframe provided a key candidate for each role, responding to the time criticality & need for experienced resources with a can-do attitude. Both candidates were interviewed & subsequently successful in securing the roles. Marlin Human Capital didn’t stop there. They have been checking in with the resources put forward as well as myself to ensure all is well.
Andrew Gorvin-White
Transformation Director
I engaged Marlin Human Capital to fill Master Scheduler & Program Director roles, with an aggressive timeline to work to. They intently listened to the requirements and within a short timeframe provided a key candidate for each role, responding to the time criticality & need for experienced resources with a can-do attitude. Both candidates were interviewed & subsequently successful in securing the roles. Marlin Human Capital didn’t stop there. They have been checking in with the resources put forward as well as myself to ensure all is well.
Andrew Gorvin-White
Transformation Director
From the initial screening call to the final offer acceptance, every interaction with Marlin Human Capital was professional, efficient, and enjoyable. Throughout the process, Umesh demonstrated a deep understanding of the industry and the role I was seeking. I was consistently provided valuable insights and feedback, which helped me to better understand the position and to present myself as a strong candidate.
Thomas Giordmaina
Chief Technology & Product Officer
Marlin Human Capital has been matching great talent with my open roles for over 20 years. Their knowledge of the resource network is second to none. Marlin Human Capital Director - Umesh Chauhan has also found me multiple dream roles too!
Judith Powell
Chief Information Officer
Umesh has worked with me for many years and has successfully placed me into leadership roles, as well as hire numerous technology staff for me, particularly during my time at Goodman Fielder. His levels of service, industry knowledge and network are second-to-none. Highly recommended.
Darren Thompson
Head of Delivery/IT Business Partner
I have worked with Umesh and his teams across many years, and he has been instrumental in enabling transformation at each company I have been a senior leader in. The approach has been consistently consultative, professional and thorough and has enabled me to access talented individuals in building my leadership, technology and project teams. I highly recommend Umesh and Marlin Human Capital to any prospective hiring manager or candidate.
Simon Sayegh
Interim Chief Information Officer
I was approached by Marlin Human Capital to consider a role which had always been an ambition for me, but at the time I didn't think I was ready for. At every stage from then on, Umesh made commitments as to when I would receive feedback and updates, and every commitment was met - without fail. The level of assistance I was provided around preparing for interviews and presentations was also first class and I was perfectly setup for success. I can't recommend Marlin Human Capital highly enough.
Warwick Kowalczyk
Chief Information Officer
I have worked with Umesh Chauhan for over 15 years and he has placed me twice in IT leadership roles, including my current position as Head of Technology & Digital (CIO). Umesh is highly relationship-focused, thorough and is a great sounding board whether I'm hiring staff or considering a new opportunity. His network and reach make him a standout across a multitude of industry sectors.
Craig Horton
Head of Technology and Digital
In a world where there is a recruitment firm on every corner you certainly are spoiled for choice however there are certain must-haves that make some superior stand-outs and Marlin Human Capital is one of them. Thier unique, targeted and engaging manner to provide the best outcome for both candidate and hiring manager is profound and second to none. I know this because I’ve been both and have partnered with him for over a decade. They're worth it!
Kellie Bowyer
Program Director
We certainly appreciate the effort Umesh put in to help us find the ideal candidate and his follow-up to ensure we were satisfied after filling the position. It was a rocky period and a daunting task to find this key hire, yet Umesh made the experience enjoyable.
Mathieu Bertrand
Chief Executive Officer
From the initial screening call to the final offer acceptance, every interaction with Marlin Human Capital was professional, efficient, and enjoyable. I was consistently provided valuable insights and feedback, which helped me to better understand the position and to present myself as a strong candidate. Overall, I cannot speak highly enough of the experience I had working with Marlin Human Capital. Umesh is a true professional who embodies all the qualities one would hope to find in a recruiter.
Sophie DeVries
IT Manager
How We Deliver Results
Building An Agile PMO For A Global Financial Institution
Learn How Marlin Human Capital delivered a comprehensive recruitment solution to rapidly scale their Project Delivery team.
The Challenge
When a leading bank required a PMO to oversee its digital transformation initiatives, Marlin Human Capital assembled a team of top-tier professionals.
The Solution
We sourced a PMO Director, Scrum Masters, and Technical Delivery Leads in just four weeks.
- Screened over 1000 candidates during the resourcing program.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with 16 professionals per role.
- Delivered all positions in less than two weeks per role—half the industry average.
The Result
A 25% reduction in project delivery times and streamlined governance across the organisation.
Performance Metrics:
- Efficiency at Scale: Delivered 12 large-scale IT project teams in under six weeks for enterprise clients.
- Rigorous Screening: Engaged with over 1,000 project specialists during the resourcing program, ensuring best-fit candidates.
- High Retention Rates: 90% of placed candidates remained with clients for 3+ years.
Transforming Digital Futures with Guide Dogs NSW
Learn how Marlin Human Capital delivered a comprehensive recruitment solution to rapidly scale their IT team.
The Challenge
When Guide Dogs NSW faced the challenge of driving their digital transformation with limited in-house expertise, they partnered with Marlin Human Capital. We assembled a high-performing team, including a Commercial Program Manager, Enterprise Architect, and Salesforce Analyst, among others.
The Solution
We sourced a PMO Director, Scrum Masters, and Technical Delivery Leads in just four weeks.
- Screened over 500 candidates from ad responses.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with 16 professionals per role.
- Delivered all positions in less than two weeks per role—half the industry average.
The Result
A 25% reduction in project delivery times and streamlined governance across the organisation.
Performance Metrics:
- Efficiency at Scale: Delivered 12 large-scale IT project teams in under six weeks for enterprise clients.
- Rigorous Screening: Engaged with over 1,000 project specialists in 2024 alone, ensuring best-fit candidates.
- High Retention Rates: 90% of placed candidates remained with clients for 3+ years.
Powering Transformation at Transgrid with Marlin Human Capital
Learn how Marlin Human Capital delivered a targeted executive search campaign to find an executive with both the technical expertise and cultural alignment to lead large-scale transformation projects.
The Challenge
Transgrid needed a Head of Business Engagement & Delivery to align IT strategy, infrastructure, and capabilities. Despite attracting skilled candidates, cultural alignment proved elusive. With a niche talent pool and an aggressive timeline, finding the right leader required a specialised approach.
The Solution
Marlin Human Capital leveraged its executive search expertise to identify top-tier candidates within tight deadlines.
- Engaged an extensive network to ensure best-fit candidates.
- Conducted a rigorous screening process to assess technical and cultural suitability.
- Delivered a successful placement three times faster than the industry average.
The Result
A seamless hire, ensuring Transgrid’s IT transformation was driven by a leader with both strategic and cultural alignment.
Performance Metrics:
- Speed & Precision: Completed the search in just 4 weeks—three times faster than the industry standard.
- Targeted Outreach: Contacted over 1,800 professionals through direct networking.
- Quality Hires: Conducted 22 face-to-face interviews to ensure best-fit selection.
Reinvigorating a Technology Architecture practice to deliver a future powered by renewables
Learn how Marlin Human Capital reinvigorated a Technology Architecture practice through an exhaustive market mapping campaign, securing four critical leadership appointments to power a future-focused, renewables-driven business model.
The Challenge
As our energy infrastructure client grappled with the challenge of revitalising its Architecture practice to elevate maturity and deliver Technology alignment with the organisational strategy, Marlin Human Capital was engaged to deliver a capability uplift across the function.
The Solution
Partnering with the Head of Architecture, we consulted on the revised Target Operating Model, and conducted an exhaustive market mapping and engagement exercise to deliver 4 critical appointments.
- Leveraged our research team to identify close to 1,000 prospective architectural candidates from the NSW market
- Engaged with our Executive network to obtain qualified referrals from Australia’s most respected Technology leaders
- Delivered appointments for an Architecture Practice Manager, Solutions Architect Team Lead, and two Enterprise Architects (Corporate & Operational Technology) within a highly compressed timeframe
The Result
A talent and capability uplift of the Architecture Practice, providing expert guidance for a Technology-led future-focused business model
Performance Metrics:
- No-stone-unturned: Delivered an exhaustive market map of key architectural talent across multiple domains
- Comprehensive market engagement: Screened and interviewed close to 100 passively sourced candidates
- Expedited delivery: Presented comprehensive shortlists for all roles within a 2 week period
Strengthening Technology Leadership to Drive Mission-Centred Transformation
See how a major faith-based organisation restructured Technology leadership to align with a new vision and deliver technology-enabled services for its diverse, values-driven community.
The Challenge
As a large faith-based organisation embarked on a major operating model transformation, its Technology leadership required restructuring to align with a new strategic vision. The CIO sought not only to strengthen the leadership team, but also to ensure the function could effectively deliver technology-enabled services for a diverse and values-driven community.
The Solution
Partnering with the Chief Information Officer, Marlin consulted on the revised Target Operating Model leveraging market insights from our Research function, and conducted an exhaustive market mapping and engagement exercise to deliver 5 critical leadership appointments.
- Conducted targeted market mapping across the education and not-for-profit sectors, ensuring cultural alignment alongside technical expertise
- Engaged with our established executive network to identify leaders with a proven ability to navigate mission-centric environments
- Delivered appointments for roles spanning Digital, Enterprise Systems, Cyber Security, Architecture and Operational Delivery, ensuring a cohesive leadership team aligned to the organisation’s future model
The Result
The organisation gained a revitalised Technology leadership structure, directly supporting the CIO in delivering transformation outcomes anchored in mission and service.
Performance Metrics:
- End-to-end advisory: Supported the CIO through consultation on structure, capabilities, and sequencing
- Market depth: Considered more than 600 potential leaders across relevant domains
- Outcome focused: Five direct reports placed within a tight delivery timeframe, enabling rapid mobilisation of the Target Operating Model
Shaping Future-Ready Technology Leadership to Power Education Transformation
See how a leading education provider rebuilt Technology leadership to embed a modernised Target Operating Model and better serve students, teachers, and the wider community.
The Challenge
A leading education provider was undertaking a strategic restructure of its Technology division, with the aim of embedding a modernised Target Operating Model to better serve students, teachers, and the wider community. The CIO required new leadership capability across multiple disciplines to support the delivery of this vision.
The Solution
We partnered with the CIDO to consult on the revised Target Operating Model and define the leadership capabilities required. Our research and executive search teams conducted a structured campaign across the education and corporate markets to identify leaders with the right blend of technical and sector experience.
- Conducted a detailed market map of technology leaders across NSW and nationally within education and adjacent sectors
- Secured validated referrals through our executive network, ensuring a focus on proven delivery in complex education environments
- Delivered four appointments reporting directly to the CIO: leading Digital Transformation, Enterprise Applications, Cyber Security, and IT Service Management
The Result
A strengthened leadership team was established, enabling the Technology function to accelerate its strategic priorities and drive outcomes across the education ecosystem.
Performance Metrics:
- Comprehensive engagement: Screened and interviewed over 80 candidates drawn from a market map of 700+ leaders
- Rapid delivery: Presented full shortlists within three weeks for all roles
- Strategic uplift: Delivered a Technology leadership team aligned to education-sector priorities of student experience, teaching innovation, and learning outcomes
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