Strategic HR Partners

Geoff Hines (1940-2014) was a pioneer of the executive search profession when he founded Brisbane’s very first executive headhunting company, Hines Management Consultants (HMC), in 1983. Now in its fourth decade, the organisation has grown to provide recruitment and strategic HR capability for a diversity of position types and people issues. Today HMC is one of the most experienced search, selection and human resources consultancies in Australia, with a reach that spans the world.

HMC’s extensive network of local, national and international contacts, and unrivalled experience, knowledge and capability have consistently delivered world class HR and recruitment solutions.

Our boutique and client focused approach is built on strong business ethics and integrity, and from considerable experience across a wide range of industry sectors. For over 30 years a diverse group of organisations have benefited from our comprehensive and proven solutions in search and selection, advertised recruitment, human resources and management consulting.

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Courier Mail 2014 - How to hunt for the best — Courier Mail 2014 – How to hunt for the best

The Courier Mail 1984 - Softly, softly treads the headhunter — The Courier Mail 1984 – Softly, softly treads the headhunter

Business Acumen Magazine 2015 - Keeping recruiting 'personable' — Business Acumen Magazine 2015 – Keeping recruiting ‘personable’

During my time as Chairman of Powerlink Queensland Geoff Hines recruited both the first CEO and the second, 17 years apart. In both instances I was impressed by his professional approach and the careful attention he paid to understanding our needs. He fully met our high expectations, delivering outstanding candidates and very satisfactory results. I can highly recommend Hines Management Consultants and look forward to using their services again in the future.

Else Shepherd

Chairman / Powerlink

After Nick Hines successfully conducted a search to find a Non Executive Director for Metallica Minerals, we engaged him to source a Chief Executive Officer and a Geology Manager for the business. He conducted a thorough and professional search and selection process which has resulted in the appointment of two excellent individuals - mission accomplished, and we would have no hesitation in using his services again.

Andrew Gillies

Managing Director / Metallica Minerals

Hines Management Consultants (HMC) provide Family Care Medical Services Limited a complete range of corporate advisory services. They recruit our executives very competently and from time to time assist on managing employee separation. Additionally HMC also provide independent advisory services when assessing executive salaries, board recruitment and remuneration as well as a host of other supportive independent HRM services. CEOs in today’s complicated business environment need a diverse range of supporting professionals. HMC have proven…

Stuart Tait

CEO / Family Care Medical Services Limited

I am pleased to to commend Hines Management Consultants in their search role for a Chief Executive for the Stanwell Corporation .There were over seventy impressive applicants for the position. Hines with a rigorous selection process reduced this to a short list in a timely manner thus enabling the Board of Stanwell to make a final decision.

The Late Honourable Warwick Parer

Chairman / Stanwell Corporation

Nick was given a task to fill a most critical role for us, especially as we felt we knew little about how to find or judge a great General Manager of Marketing. We couldn’t be happier with the process and result. Nick sorted through the hundreds of applicants and assembled a high quality short list. From this short list he helped us get to the finishing line with a great future employee. Retained search for…

Mitch Anderson

Chief Executive / ERM Power Limited

Nick Hines is well regarded by us and over the years he has successfully completed twelve recruitment assignments across a range of disciplines for ERM Power Limited. Each of those individuals has performed at a very high level since coming in to the business. In addition Nick has provided a professional HR consulting service during a time that we were without an HR Manager.

Graeme Walker

Chief Financial Officer / ERM Power Limited

Geoff Hines has recruited 20 executives for me over the last 10 years, across multi-disciplines and in three different companies in Queensland and NSW. On each occasion he took special care to gain a clear understanding of the organisation, its core business and the special skills required for the position. More importantly he paid attention to the special needs I had as chief executive. These were ensuring the management team was equipped with the right…

Graham Mulligan

Chairman of International Infrastructure Ventures, previously CEO of the Port of Brisbane Corporation and Cross City Motorway / Port of Brisbane Corporation

I have complete confidence in Hines Management. They have always found just the right person and have undertaken their searches in a thoroughly professional and competent manner.

Margaret Burke

Director of Development / University of Queensland

Hines Management Consultants managed the recruitment of the Chief Executive Officer of Stanwell Corporation Limited in mid-2012. As a candidate for the role, the process was handled efficiently and I was kept well informed of progress. All interaction with Nick Hines, who had oversight of the assignment, was professional and courteous.

Richard Van Breda

Chief Executive / Stanwell Corporation

Nick Hines fully met my expectations on this assignment, being my first with HMC and I am very happy with calibre of the CFO we appointed. Nick was skilled at working with myself (Managing Director) to refine and define my requirements, solicit and screen candidates for me and assist me in the selection and negotiation process on an as needed basis. Nick was very professional throughout and I would certainly recommend them to others for…

Philip St Baker

Managing Director / ERM Power Limited

It’s difficult to find a differentiated executive search company these days with all the search tools thrown at you from the outset, only to see the same candidates in different guises. Hines Management Consultants are different: they listen to a client’s needs and scope their search to probable candidates only. Nick Hines is our chosen partner in recruitment. We are a more professional company for the experience.

Michael le Roux

Managing Director / Multotec Australia

From time to time MIM needed to look externally for a senior management level appointment. When this occurred, we needed to utilise the services of a seasoned professional, of unquestionable integrity, who understood MIM and mining, and who could convince southern applicants to seriously consider a career move to Queensland. Geoff fits this bill in all regards. MIM and Hines Management Consultants had been associated with successful recruitment assignments over a considerable number of years.

Glen Taylor

General Manager Human Resources / MIM Holdings Ltd

In 2012 Geoff Hines placed two senior executives at the Australian Institute of Management. His vast experience and insight enabled him to understand our unique needs and add value to every stage of the process. I would recommend Hines Management Consulting without hesitation to anyone seeking high quality, timely and personal recruitment services.

Vivienne Anthon

CEO / Australian Institute of Management Qld & NT

We approached Nick Hines to assist in the recruitment of a senior staff member to be based in Perth. The first round responses and subsequent interviews failed to reveal a suitable candidate meeting our specific requirements. Nick immediately changed the search methodology and screening process and a second round of interviews were initiated and a suitable candidate was able to be selected. I consider the following to be important aspects of the recruitment process and…

Bruce Cage

Managing Director / Trelleborg Engineered Systems Australia

I have used the services of Hines Management Consultants for our recruiting needs over a number of years. Geoff takes the time to get to know our business well. For us this is particularly important as the cultural fit is equally important as the skills fit. We find Geoff always operates with high levels of integrity and professionalism and is able to source a strong network of contacts for filling the more difficult roles.

David Hansen

Human Resources Manager / Initiating Explosives Systems

On behalf of the CREATE Foundation and its personal and corporate supporters, I would like to thank you sincerely for the most professional manner in which you successfully concluded the search for a new National Director / Chief Executive Officer for the CREATE Foundation Ltd. The organisation and I personally, shall be happy to recommend the professional services of your firm to anyone at anytime.

John Cloney

Chairman / Create Foundation

Transitioning to a new role involves considered assessment of upside potential and downside risk. With Geoff’s comprehensive knowledge of the client organisation and requirements of the role, I was able to confidently progress our discussions. At the conclusion of the recruitment process my overall impression was how efficient his facilitation had been and how good he was in maintaining timely communication. It was a very professional and positive experience.

Malcolm Johnson

General Manager, Professional Development and Research / Australian Institute of Management

Nick has good connections with the industry and seeks to fill your needs as his number one priority. Nick works with the highest level of confidentiality and integrity; something not seen at times in this business. I have no hesitation in recommending Nick and will most certainly use him in future assignments.

Andrew Lawry

Chief Operating Officer / Polymetals Mining

Thoroughly professional - thorough being the operative word.

Gavin Becker

Chief Executive / Metallica Minerals Ltd

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