Australia’s leading provider of executive and board talent for social impact
Australia’s leading provider of executive and board talent for social impact

Empowering Your Organization with Talent and Excellence
Our experience in finding the right people today, and planning for the best talent for tomorrow, is unparalleled.
OUR SERVICES

Executive
search

Education and events

Board
search

Governance advisory
Hunting the elusive
unicorn
We work with an enviable group of commercially minded leaders with an authentic social mission. We are continually growing our network and are experts at hunting unicorns to find you the right combination of personality, skills, experience and purpose.
Not only do we work with the best and the brightest, but also the most passionate. Through our team’s insights and experience, we engage with Australia’s top business leaders who are passionate to drive social change across many fields.

SECTORS WE SPECIALISE IN








WORDS FROM OUR CLIENTS
“One of the critical system challenges that needs to be addressed to drive real change in the sector in securing the right talent.”
People For Purpose think broadly and creatively about how to best source talent and use there extensive network across sectors to tap into a unique and diverse pool of skills and perspectives.
“With their focus on the for-purpose sector and consideration to an alignment of values, People for Purpose have placed passionate and experienced individuals within our organisation.”
Their service and attention to detail in the search and recruitment process is excellent and we are continuing to work with the team to develop our leadership capability through coaching.
“People for Purpose have been a refreshing addition to the for-purpose landscape with their mission to provide the sector real access to talent.”
Core to their approach is a commitment to understanding individual organisational culture and the values that help define it so that they can make the right match.
“People for Purpose have a solid track record of delivering impact and results for the organisations they work with.”
They are driven by the rare mix of professional, ethical and strong personal values
“People for Purpose offered a value-added service to find the right person for JewishCare - they weren’t just looking for another employee.”
We were impressed with how they cared for our needs, all the way to the final candidate, and on that choice we could not be happier.
"People for Purpose ran a comprehensive and engaged process with our board and senior management."
The results were clearly and carefully presented and they have resulted in some material changes in both how we operate as a board, and how I operate as Chair. I could not be happier with the process and the results.
"The team at People for Purpose provided an outstanding level of service in a highly professional manner."
They focussed on the needs of the client and were supportive and considerate of the applicants. Communication and responsiveness are the cornerstones of their service delivery which is underpinned by their commitment to an outcome that exemplifies quality, integrity and client satisfaction.
We back ourselves
to deliver

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"We connected with PfP’s team from the start. They genuinely care about great leadership and understand that a not-for-profit’s recruitment needs are different. Our trust and confidence in PFP’s expertise and support has led to a valuable long-term partnership."
"In 2020, we had a lot to achieve in a short time, so we needed great people with specific skills and knowledge. It was like looking for a needle in a haystack. But PfP’s reach across government, industry and not-for-profit helped us find the best people in places we hadn’t even thought to look."
"We needed leaders with vision and People for Purpose delivered. With their wide network, they were able to bring those leaders to us. That’s why we’ve been partnering with PFP for our search needs since 2019 …and will keep doing so."
"This wasn’t everyday recruitment for us. These hires were going to have real and far-reaching impact on the lives of people across the world, so we had to get it right. PfP believed in our mission and had the extensive network to find others who did too. They nailed the brief!"
"We wanted to expand and enhance our offerings, so we needed NEDs with a wide skillset. PfP wasn’t phased by our wishlist and jumped right in. We were so thrilled with the outcome in 2023 that there was no question of using their services again this year."
"There are good recruitment companies out there, but not many that understand the needs of for-purpose organisations. For us, recruiting great people is as much about heart as it is about qualifications. PfP truly gets it."
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Chief Executive Officer: A Start in Life
Lead a purpose-driven charity, shaping the future of student support and driving impact for young Australians facing educational disadvantage. The

Chief Executive Officer: Primary Ethics
Lead a mission-driven organisation empowering children with ethical reasoning skills through volunteer-led ethics education in NSW public schoolsBullet Points The

Non-Executive Director: Coeliac Australia
Join the board of a national membership organisation working to improve the lives of people affected by coeliac disease. The

Non-Executive Director: Aruma
Join the Board of one of Australia’s largest disability organisations and help lead the future of services to people with disability.

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Chief Executive Officer: TeamHEALTH
Lead a transformative mental health organisation dedicated to fostering community well-being and innovative mental health solutions in the NT.

Non-Executive Directors: Ecstra
Shape the future of financial wellbeing – empowering Australians through impactful education and systemic change.

Non-Executive Directors: MS Plus
Join the Board of a dynamic and growing organisation that delivers support to people living with MS and other neurological conditions.

Non-Executive Directors: Penington Institute
Join an organisation that empowers communities, policymakers and frontline workforces with the knowledge and tools to better manage drugs.

Chief Executive Officer: Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE)
Champion FARE’s vision to reduce alcohol harm through bold leadership, evidence, and impactful advocacy as Chief Executive Officer.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Understanding the Australian for-purpose sector
Now, more than ever, Australians are looking at how they can contribute to the Australian charity sector, which is a great outcome in such challenging

Engaging with the for-purpose sector
Now, more than ever, Australians are looking at how they can contribute to the Australian charity sector, which is a great outcome in such challenging

How to find your purpose, and make a social impact
Now, more than ever, Australians are looking at how they can contribute to the Australian charity sector, which is a great outcome in such challenging

The Importance of Language
Language is one of the most powerful communication tools we have, and the way we use it can have a profound effect on how we
