Scientific Recruitment Agencies Melbourne — 90-Day Guarantee
Looking for scientific talent in Melbourne? TQN Personnel takes the hassle out of it. We do the hard yakka—sourcing, vetting and shortlisting candidates who fit the bill, then we handle the interviews and sort out the offer for you. It's part of our Pharmaceutical Recruitment Agency across Australia.
Trusted by teams across Australia
- RCSA Member
- Fully Insured & Workers-Comp Covered
- Construction & Civil
- Mining & Resources
- Healthcare & Care
- Logistics & Warehousing
- Hospitality & Events
From brief to shortlist
Brief us
Share the role, must-haves and budget.
Search & screen
We source, vet and reference-check candidates.
Vetted shortlist in 7 days
Curated candidates, not CV spam.
90-day guarantee
They leave or underperform? We re-place free.
Why TQN Personnel
We make sure every person we send your way has been properly vetted for their skills, references and right to work. As RCSA members, we back every permanent placement we make.
In scientific recruitment we vet for discipline, GMP/regulatory exposure and laboratory systems.
Inside the Melbourne talent market
Melbourne has a population around 5,435,590 and a labour force near 2,581,740.
Health Care and Social Assistance
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Education and Training
Construction
Retail Trade
Finance and Insurance Services
Truganina Employment Precinct
Derrimut Fields Employment Precinct
Campbellfield-Northern Industrial Precinct
Dandenong South-Southern Industrial Precinct
Fisherman's Bend Business Precinct
Arden Precinct
Source: ABS
Scientific Roles We Place
Our scientific placements span permanent, contract and temp:
- Laboratory Technicians
- Research Scientists
- QA / QC Officers
- Regulatory Affairs Officers
- Clinical Research Associates
Credentials & checks we verify for scientific
- science degree
- GMP / GLP experience
- AHPRA (pharmacists)
Scientific hiring demand across Melbourne
In Melbourne, biotech, pharma manufacturing and research funding are driving science demand.
Recruitment licensing & compliance
Permanent placement is exempt from labour hire licensing — we lead with RCSA membership and structured candidate vetting. Temp and contract placements in VIC are supplied under our VIC labour hire licence.
FAQs
How much do recruitment agencies charge per hour?
Contract staff are billed per hour worked, at a rate we agree before mobilising, with no hidden add-ons.
Are recruitment agencies worth it?
They're worth it when speed, reach or screening matter; the fee is contingent on a placement, so an unfilled role costs you nothing.
How to join a recruitment agency?
Send your CV and details; once screened, the agency puts you forward for roles that fit — at no cost to you.
How much do recruitment agencies charge?
Permanent placements are charged as a percentage of the candidate's salary; temp and contract is an hourly margin. We quote up front with no hidden fees.
Do you need a labour hire licence to recruit permanent staff in Victoria?
Permanent placement is exempt from labour hire licensing — we lead with RCSA membership and structured candidate vetting. Temp and contract placements in VIC are supplied under our VIC labour hire licence.