The leading network of Health, Human Service and Public Sector Leaders.
Our Executive Search & Recruitment network is unrivalled, and by engaging HG we connect our clients to the best talent from around the world. As the competition for talent intensifies, domestically and globally, our clients trust in our ability to secure a successful and timely appointment, the first time, every time.
Executive Search & Recruitment Services
Board Chair and Director Appointments
As Boards navigate an increasingly complex operating and regulatory environment so too is the need to elevate and refresh boardroom capabilities. HG’s extensive track record in governance appointments includes the formation of inaugural Boards in response to major government reforms at scale at a whole of system level and at a multi-district level. We are also expert in supporting the timely refresh of existing Boards.
Chief Executive and C-Suite Appointments
With our extensive and current networks, built up over decades, and team of Principal Search Consultants from the sectors we serve, HG is the leading trans-Tasman agency for Chief Executive and C-Suite appointments. This also includes all key enabling services such as IT, Digital, Finance, Legal, People & Culture and more. Our tailored approach ensure a successful and sustained appointment every time.
Management Appointments
Our networks are not only extensive, they are also very deep and this gives great confidence to our clients we can know who tomorrow’s future executives are today. By engaging HG for management level appointments, we deliver a field of candidates already proven at a team leader, management or director level and who exhibit the capabilities to also aide your organisation in future succession planning.
Clinical and Medical Appointments
Sourcing and attracting top talent for leadership positions within clinical and medical specialties requires deep expertise and never more so then now given global workforces shortages in healthcare. To ensure your success HG adopts a team approach that includes specialist Principal Consultants and Senior Researchers who will work tirelessly and creatively on your behalf to achieve the result you need.
Public Sector Leadership Appointments
Public sector appointments at a Chief Executive and C-Suite level can and do attract significant political, stakeholder and media scrutiny and navigating that requires Search agencies to have a unique set of capabilities. HG is a trusted and proven partner to government for the most senior leadership appointments including Environment, Revenue, Ethnic Communities, Disability, Health, Internal Affairs and to Royal Commissions of Inquiry.
Diagnostics
HG is invested in the long term success of your organisation and has built a suite of diagnostic capabilities to support the ambition of executive leadership that is practical and grounded in real time, real world environments. These diagnostic options and tools mean you are working with evidence and reflective practice.
HG’s Panel Partnerships
HG is a trusted advisor and provider of permanent and interim recruitment solutions for clients across Australia and New Zealand. In circumstances which require it, HG can also be your partner of choice by engaging us through the following government panels.
WA Country Health Service Panel
SA Recruitment Agency Services Panel
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Panel
Executive Recruitment Panel
Central Australia Health Service Panel
All of Government Talent Acquisition Services (TAS) contract.
NSW Government Talent Acquisition Scheme
LGA Procurement – Labor hire and recruitment Services
Recruitment and Immigration Agency Panel Primary Agency – Canberra Health Services
Local Buy Pre-qualified Supplier
The Management Advisory Services (MAS) Panel
Industries we serve
Public Health
Private Health
Primary & Community Care
Aged Care
Disability Services
Public Sector
Meet our Principal Consultants
HG’s Principal Search Consultants have held Chief and Senior Executive roles within the industries we serve. Their extensive leadership profiles enable them to swiftly establish trust and rapport with both clients and candidates, clearly understand the roles they have been asked to recruit to and importantly, the organisational and environmental context in which they exist.
Our evidenced based search methodology, extensive networks and talented team have led to the successful placement of 4,000+ executives.
Lynette Taylor
Executive Director, Search & Recruitment
A senior executive leader with experience in private and public sectors across health, logistics and human resource sectors. With nearly two decades of experience as a senior executive in a multinational company, Lynette brings a comprehensive global and commercial perspective to her role, focusing on the attraction, retention, and development of executive-level candidates.
Paul Ingle
Chief Executive Officer
Paul Ingle is the Chief Executive Officer of HG. In addition to his leadership responsibilities, he conducts senior executive and board recruitment assignments and facilitates HG’s Executive Learning Sets. Paul has been a Chief Executive in both the public and private sector for over 20 years, having worked in New Zealand, the UK and Australia. He brings a wealth of experience in supporting organisational leadership, reform, employee wellbeing, and cultural transformation.
Christine Leahy
Executive Director Leadership and Learning
Christine Leahy is a seasoned executive Human Resources specialist with over 25 years of experience in prestigious national and international corporations. Armed with a Bachelor of Commerce, she has played pivotal roles in HR, aiding companies in recruiting and retaining top-tier talent, thereby enhancing organizational culture and business performance. In addition to her leadership responsibilities, Christine conducts senior executive recruitment assignments and facilitates HG’s Executive Learning Sets.
Sarah Buckler
State Manager, Queensland
Sarah Buckler has an extensive background and in-depth understanding of the public sector in Australia and New Zealand. She has over twenty-five years of experience in executive leadership roles and appointments to advisory and governing boards across public, private and quasi-government boards and authorities. Sarah is a recipient of the Australia Day Honours and was awarded the Public Service Medal for her contributions to regional development, investment attraction, public sector administration, leadership, and governance.
David Hughes
National Manager, New Zealand
David Hughes is the National Manager of HG New Zealand. He is an experienced leader with significant healthcare experience across the public, private and non profit sectors, including in a range of specialty areas such as mental health and addiction, disability and primary care. In addition to his leadership responsibilities, he conducts senior executive recruitment assignments and facilitates HG’s Executive Learning Sets.
Rhodie Miller
Principal Search Consultant
Rhodie Miller is Principal Search Consultant at HardyGroup, with over a decade of experience in health recruitment. Rhodie has conducted executive searches across all jurisdictions of Australia and New Zealand. With a key focus on sustainable outcomes, Rhodie strives to ensure a match between client and candidate.
Liz Hlipala
Principal Search Consultant
Liz Hlipala has an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the healthcare sector in Australia today. She brings more than three decades of experience working in the healthcare sector at senior executive levels to any consultancy she undertakes. Liz has participated as an Executive Director of the governing boards and senior leadership teams of large health networks and the department of health in South Australia, given her an understanding of these complex organisations’ leadership and performance requirements.
Dr Karen Bridgewater
Senior Researcher
Karen is an academic researcher with experience investigating, designing, recruiting, conducting and reporting. Through her career, Karen has not only finely honed her academic and population-relevant research skills, but also forged relationships in the public and private health sectors, multiple universities, and non-government organisations. Consequently, Karen brings to HardyGroup a unique combination of established research excellence, and industry-relevant, highly valuable interpersonal relationship insights and skills.
Janine Hammat
Principal Search Consultant
Janine is a versatile senior human resources executive with many years’ experience at the executive level in both the public and private sectors. She is a proactive leader of people strategy and cultural alignment in diverse and complex organisations. Her knowledge across all facets of human resources and her ability to partner with other senior executives and staff, and to translate organisational strategy into pragmatic and operable outcomes, enables her to deliver quality results.
Philip Best
Principal Search and Leadership Consultant
Philip Best is a Principal Search Consultant with HardyGroup. A senior executive leader with experience in servicing major industry providers across Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific.
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Recent Key Appointments
Organisations trust HardyGroup
to find great talent to deliver on their mission.
David Boothey
Director Integrated Medicine, Child and Youth | Cairns and Hinterland HHS.
Jacqueline Ah Kit
Executive Director, Aboriginal Policy Services, Department | Child Protection SA
Emma Clarke
Director of Strategy, Innovation & Digital Health | South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
David Boothey
Director Integrated Medicine, Child and Youth | Cairns and Hinterland HHS.
HG is pleased to announce the appointment of David Boothey as Director Integrated Medicine, Child and Youth, Cairns and Hinterland HHS.
David Boothey is an accomplished executive with over 25 years of experience across healthcare, consulting, and public service. His career spans leadership roles in healthcare systems, where he has directed complex reform initiatives, guided system and provider strategies, and executed large-scale transformation projects aimed at improving both financial sustainability and operational efficiency. His experience includes extensive work in performance management, system recovery, and stakeholder collaboration, equipping him with a comprehensive understanding of healthcare dynamics and public health priorities on a national and international scale.
David previously served as Executive Director of the Surgical Division at Canberra Health Service. David has managed the division’s transition from Calvary to ACT Health and developed operational and performance frameworks to enhance productivity.
HG is delighted for David as he joins Cairn’s and Hinterland HHS.
Jacqueline Ah Kit
Executive Director, Aboriginal Policy Services, Department | Child Protection SA
HG is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacqueline Ah Kit as Executive Director, Aboriginal Policy Services, Department for Child Protection SA
Jacqueline Ah Kit is an experienced health services executive with a career spanning multiple senior leadership roles focused on Aboriginal health policy and service delivery.
She has held significant roles in public health systems, including her previous position as Acting Executive Director Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing at the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN) within SA Health.
Jacqueline had led initiatives to improve workforce development, expanding access to health services, and integrating community involvement into service planning.
HG is delighted for Jacqueline as she joins the Department for Child Protection SA.
Emma Clarke
Director of Strategy, Innovation & Digital Health | South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
HG is pleased to announce the appointment of Emma Clarke as Director of Strategy, Innovation & Digital Health with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
Emma is an experienced health leader with nearly two decades in the public sector, combining clinical expertise as a registered nurse with senior management roles across strategy, innovation, and service redesign. She is passionate about improving systems for consumers and staff, using co-design and evidence-based approaches to drive sustainable change.
Emma most recently served as Director of the Westmead Health Precinct Leadership Team and Director of Innovation & Redesign at Western Sydney Local Health District, where she led major strategic initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and service improvements across complex health environments.
Emma holds postgraduate qualifications in health service management, clinical redesign, and nursing, and is a respected contributor to state-wide healthcare innovation and implementation networks.
HG is delighted for Emma as she steps into this role with South Eastern Sydney LHD.
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