Terms of business

Here's how I work and what it costs, so you know before we talk. It's the same for everyone.

The fee

15 to 18 per cent of the first year base salary plus super, depending on the role. 15 per cent of first year base salary plus super for most roles, and 18 per cent plus super for directors of nursing, executive and senior clinical appointments.

There's no retainer and nothing to pay unless I fill the role. The fee is invoiced on the start date and isn't calculated on bonuses, car allowances or anything else in the package.

The guarantee

If the person I place leaves within six months of starting, for any reason other than redundancy or a change to the role, I run the search again at no charge.

How I work

I work exclusively on each role for 21 days from the brief before it can go to another agency. That's what lets me give your search proper attention, and it means candidates aren't sent to you twice by agencies who haven't spoken to each other.

You'll have your shortlist within those 21 days. If you don't, you're free to take the role elsewhere and you owe nothing for the work done.

You get a written update every Friday, and I work on six roles at a time, so I know every person on every shortlist by name.

Exclusive means exclusive. For the 21 days, I ask that the role isn't advertised elsewhere or given to another agency. If your policy requires you to advertise, tell me when you brief me. Anyone who applies to you directly stays yours with no fee, and we'll agree then whether I take the role on.

Panels and preferred supplier agreements. If you buy through a panel or have set terms, mention it when you brief me and I'll tell you whether I can work inside it.

What I will not do

• I do not send you CVs I have not spoken to the person about.
• I don't name you, or use your details on my website, in a case study or on LinkedIn, without your permission.
• I do not approach anyone I have placed with you, or anyone employed by you, while you are a client and for 12 months afterwards.
• I do not send a candidate's details anywhere without asking that candidate first, every time.

The detail

These apply once you've signed the proposal for your role.

• Payment. Invoices are issued on the start date and payable within 7 days. If the candidate doesn't start, there's no invoice. If your payment cycle means 7 days won't work, tell me at brief stage and we'll agree terms in writing. The guarantee applies where the invoice is paid within terms.
• Part time roles. The fee is calculated on the full time equivalent salary, and a job share counts as two placements. I take on roles of two days a week or more.
• Replacements. The guarantee is a replacement search rather than a refund.
• Introductions. An introduction lasts 12 months. If you hire someone I introduced within that time, the fee applies. If you were already talking to them, tell me and there's no fee.
• Changes. Anything that differs from this page is set out in writing in your proposal.
• Proposal and sign-off. Before I start, I send you a written proposal for your role with the fee broken down. Work begins once you've reviewed and signed it, and these terms form part of that agreement.

Aussie Nurse Recruiters, ABN 18 677 998 337
Michelle Mexted. 03 9088 1339, michelle@aussienurserecruiters.com

Current as at September 2026. If these change, the change applies to briefs taken after the date on this page, not to work already underway.