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TESS Search Partners
The Executive Search Specialists
The biggest constraint to business growth isn’t strategy, it’s finding the people capable of delivering it.
Whether you’re scaling operations, expanding into new markets, delivering major projects or replacing a key leader, securing the right talent can determine the success of your business.
TESS Search Partners helps organisations across defence, manufacturing, construction and mining solve their most critical hiring challenges. Through retained executive search and specialist permanent recruitment, we identify and secure high-performing leaders and technical experts who aren’t actively searching but are exactly the people our clients need.
That’s why organisations such as Duratec, REDARC Defence & Space, Orbital UAV, Silentium Defence and Codan, trust us to deliver the talent that drives capability, innovation and long-term growth.
Connection
Allowing us into your world enables us to build genuine human connections, fostering, not just a mutual understanding of business needs to drive successful hiring campaigns, but also supports our team of Executive Search Experts to truly grasp your culture, values, and strategic objectives, to effectively communicate your value proposition to a competitive market.
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Community
Community building is what sets up apart. By nurturing our community through net’work’ing events, thought leader workshops and our very own ‘Leader’s Insights’ podcast. With a dedicated Community Engagement Officer, we are continuously looking for ways to continue to grow and support our community of candidates, clients, stakeholders and partners.
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Meet Our Founder
Bringing more than 15 years of experience, connecting talent with visionary business leaders globally, Donna collaborates with executive leadership teams to develop and implement road maps for success, leveraging her industry knowledge and valuable network of trusted advisors. Bridging the gap between transactional hiring and executive search campaigns, Donna is focused on partnering with likeminded people, who share core values of integrity, commitment authenticity and well-being. Donna is committed to delivering ethically and she is known for her resilience, honesty and determination by industry leaders across the globe.
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Executive Search Is Evolving: What Australian Businesses Need to Know
Executive Search Is Evolving : What Australian Businesses Need to Know The global executive search market is growing—and the way organisations identify senior and specialist talent is evolving with it. According to research published in 2026, the global executive...
Onshore vs Offshore Manufacturing: The Real Challenge Isn’t Cost – It’s Capability
Onshore vs Offshore Manufacturing : The Real Challenge Isn't Cost - It's Capability For decades, Australian manufacturers have balanced the benefits of local production against the cost advantages of offshore manufacturing. Today, the conversation has shifted. Across...
Five engineering skills we simply cannot hire fast enough in Australia
Five engineering skills we simply cannot hire fast enough in Australia Despite softer hiring conditions in some parts of the market, demand for specialist engineering talent remains strong. Across defence, advanced manufacturing, energy and critical infrastructure,...
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