Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver tailored staffing solutions that meet the unique and complex needs of industries vital to the fabric of Australian society—including NDIS, Disability Services, Real Estate, Medical Clinics, Hospitals, Out-of-Home Care (OOHC), and Correctional Facilities.
These sectors aren't just industries; they are lifelines for individuals, families, and communities who rely on them for safety, dignity, healing, and growth.
We recognise that each organisation we support carries a unique heartbeat—and we are here to help them keep that heartbeat strong through exceptional, values-aligned talent.
We see ourselves as gardeners in a vast and diverse field—carefully selecting, nurturing, and planting the right individuals in the right environments so they can grow, flourish, and contribute meaningfully.
Every candidate we place isn't just filling a role; they’re helping build a future where services run smoother, care is more compassionate, and communities are better served. Just like the right seed in the right soil yields a strong tree, the right person in the right role strengthens the roots of every organisation we serve.
Driven by empathy and purpose, we stand beside businesses, not just as a staffing provider, but as a true partner in their mission. We’re here to remove the burden of recruitment, to offer support with heart and precision, and to provide workforces that reflect integrity, resilience, and care. Because when businesses in these critical sectors thrive, so does the community around them—and that is the kind of impact we are here to make.
Our Vision
Our vision is to become Australia’s leading staffing provider for critical sectors—not for recognition, but because we understand the true weight these industries carry.
From disability support workers to healthcare professionals, social carers to real estate advocates—these roles aren’t just jobs, they are
pillars of stability, healing, and trust in our society. We believe that every organisation serving on the frontlines deserves access to top-tier, purpose-driven talent who not only perform, but also care deeply about the outcomes they influence.
We see this vision like a lantern lighting the path forward. In a world where staff shortages, burnout, and high turnover are common, we stand as a steady beacon—offering reliability, empathy, and alignment. Our aim is not simply to fill vacancies but to elevate the standard of care and service delivery in every organisation we touch. By supplying qualified individuals who align with each client’s core values, we empower leaders to focus on what they do best—transforming lives, nurturing people, and serving communities with excellence.
We imagine a future where no organisation has to compromise on quality due to lack of access. A future where the right person is always within reach, bringing not only their skills, but also their humanity. Where teams are stronger, services are more effective, and trust is rebuilt in sectors that have long carried the weight of society’s most important work. That is the world we’re helping create—and we’re doing it, one meaningful placement at a time.
About Us
Purposeful Partners is a premier contracting agency dedicated to connecting high quality candidates with our clients.
We specialise in seamless collaboration between clients and candidates across diverse industries, leveraging their unique skills to drive success.
Our commitment is to streamline the hiring process, ensuring our clients gain access to exceptional professionals while maximising potential and efficiency.
Our Management Team
John Wickham
CEO
John is a business and community leader, with over 25+ years experience in Banking, Risk Management and Consultative Services. John has generic and transportable disciplines of leadership, operations, risk & governance, project management, extensive business acumen and an experienced Youth Justice Worker (YJ1).
David Samau
General Manager
David brings strong business acumen, people leadership, operations and sales & marketing. David has significant experience working in both Residential & Disability Care settings, and will be responsible for overall day to day management of the EPS Business Services, Allocations and People & Culture.
Shelby Usini
Recruitment Manager
Shelby Usini has a long and distinguished career, where she has worked in the Community Services sector for over a decade. Shelby has responsibility and accountability for looking after operations, our people and the clients we serve.
Katie Mauga
FInance/Admin Manager
Katie is a valued member of the leadership team, with over 10 years experience managing the Admin & Finance of the business, responsible for ensuring we meet our financial goals, adhere to our policies and meet our regulatory obligations.
Awatea Wikaira
Business Development Manager Residential and Disability Care
Awatea brings great interpersonal leadership and experience in out-of-home care, disability care and sales & marketing within a Labour Hire setting. She has worked for one of Victoria's largest and long standing Community Services Organisation (CSO) in both Residential & Disability Care. Awatea is also well experienced in Allocations and connecting with our carers.
Aishwarya Sarkar
People and Culture Manager
Our People & Culture Manager champions employee experience, ensuring a happy work culture with a balance of expectations, productivity, and efficiency, placing people before profits and family first.
We respectfully acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing
custodians of the land and pay our respect to their Elders past, present, and future.
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We provide high-quality staffing solutions for NDIS, Real Estate, Correctional Facilities, Medical Clinics and Hospital as well as Out Of Home Care (OoHC). Simply put, we make your life easier.
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