Permanent Recruitment Agencies Adelaide — Vetted Shortlist in 7 Days
Screened, referenced permanent candidates for Adelaide employers, backed by a 90-day guarantee.
Get a quote Call 0477 567 567Permanent recruitment in Adelaide works best when the person you hire stays, grows and fits the team. TQN Personnel finds, screens and presents full-time and part-time candidates for South Australian employers across office, technical, trade and management roles. Each candidate is interviewed by a recruiter, reference checked with recent supervisors and confirmed to have the right to work in Australia before you see them. Your shortlist arrives in 7 days, and every permanent hire is covered by a 90-day guarantee. Read more about our national permanent recruitment agencies service.
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
A permanent hire is a long commitment, so we spend the time up front. We learn how your Adelaide business runs, who the new person will work with and what success looks like after six months. Then we search beyond job boards, speak to people who are not actively applying and present only those worth an interview. If someone leaves or underperforms within the first 90 days, we find a replacement at no extra fee. You deal with one recruiter from brief to start date.
Inside the Adelaide labour market
Adelaide has a population around 1,469,163 and a labour force near 648,379.
Adelaide's health, education, professional services, construction and retail employers generate steady demand for permanent staff.
Health Care and Social Assistance
Education and Training
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Construction
Retail Trade
Edinburgh Defence Precinct
Lonsdale Industrial Precinct
Tonsley Innovation Precinct
Osborne Naval Shipyard
Technology Park Adelaide
Port Adelaide Enfield
Source: ABS
Permanent Recruitment Adelaide: Roles We Fill
- Office and administration staff
- Accountants and finance officers
- Engineers and technical specialists
- Project and operations managers
- Sales and account managers
- Skilled tradespeople and supervisors
- Human resources and payroll officers
- Customer service and support staff
Credentials & checks we verify
- Identity and VEVO right to work checks
- Qualification and licence verification for the role
- References from recent supervisors
- National police check where your role requires one
- Working With Children Check for roles in education or care
- Professional registrations such as AHPRA for health roles
Permanent hiring demand in Adelaide
Adelaide employers hire permanent staff across health care, education, professional services, construction and retail, along with the defence, manufacturing and technology businesses that support the state's economy. Competition is strongest for experienced technical people and managers, who often stay in a role for years and do not apply publicly. Our approach combines advertising with direct outreach, so your vacancy reaches working candidates as well as those already looking.
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 SA are supplied under our SA labour hire licence.
FAQs
What does permanent recruitment in Adelaide involve?
We take your brief, source and screen candidates, check references and right to work, and present a shortlist. You interview, choose and make the offer. We support the process through to the start date and beyond.
How long does it take to get a permanent shortlist?
A vetted shortlist usually arrives within 7 days of a clear brief. Niche or senior roles can take longer because the best candidates need to be approached directly, and we will tell you early if that applies.
What is the 90-day guarantee on permanent hires?
If a permanent candidate we place leaves or underperforms within 90 days, we search for a replacement at no extra fee. It protects you from the cost of a poor fit while the new person is still settling in.
Do you recruit for senior and management roles in Adelaide?
Yes. We place team leaders, managers and specialists as well as entry-level and mid-career staff. For senior roles we lean on direct approach and detailed referencing rather than advertising alone.
Can I use you for just one permanent role?
Absolutely. Many Adelaide employers come to us for a single hard-to-fill position. There is no minimum number of roles, and you get the same screening and guarantee as a larger engagement.