Premier Executive Search Australia: Connecting Visionary Leaders

Seeking a distinguished Executive Search firm in Australia that combines strategic insight with a deeply human-centred approach? At Sestra People, we specialise in identifying and connecting visionary C-suite executives, Directors, and Senior Leaders with transformative executive jobs in Sydney and nationwide within Technology, Energy & Construction verticals. Our bespoke executive recruitment process prioritises true leadership capability and cultural alignment, not just credentials.

How We Do Executive Search Differently (Hint: It’s About Lasting Impact!)

Executive Search is about so much more than filling a top-tier vacancy. It's about finding leaders who will shape the future of an organisation, drive its culture, and deliver sustainable success. That’s not a transactional process. We believe identifying the right Executive is about a profound understanding of people – their leadership philosophy, their vision, their values, and their capacity to inspire. Here’s what makes our approach to executive search in Australia distinct:

Deep Market Insight & Utmost Discretion:

We act as trusted advisors to your board and leadership team. This isn't just about presenting CVs; it's a consultative partnership. We offer honest market insights, strategic advice on role design, and robust assessment methodologies, ensuring a search process that is both rigorous and aligned with your organisation’s strategic imperatives.

Bespoke Search, Rigorous Methodology:

While our search methodology is comprehensive and evidence-based, we tailor every assignment to your unique organisational context, strategic goals, and the specific leadership competencies required. We don’t take shortcuts; our focus is on meticulous research, thorough due diligence, and identifying leaders who are a genuine fit.

Championing Diverse Leadership (Because Inclusive Leadership is Stronger Leadership):

We are passionately committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion at the executive and board levels in Australia. We actively seek out and present exceptional leaders from all backgrounds, understanding that diverse leadership teams drive better decision-making, foster greater innovation, and build more resilient and successful organisations.

True Strategic Partnership & Counsel:

We act as trusted advisors to your board and leadership team. This isn't just about presenting CVs; it's a consultative partnership. We offer honest market insights, strategic advice on role design, and robust assessment methodologies, ensuring a search process that is both rigorous and aligned with your organisation’s strategic imperatives.

Beyond the Track Record – Assessing True Leadership Potential:

An impressive career history is a given at the executive level. We delve deeper to understand a candidate's leadership DNA – their emotional intelligence, their ability to lead through change, their commitment to fostering a mentally healthy and inclusive workplace, and their capacity for visionary thinking. It’s about character, values, and potential impact.

For Executive Candidates

Considering Your Next Senior Leadership Role in Australia? A Confidential Dialogue Awaits.

Navigating a career move at the executive level demands discretion, strategic insight, and a trusted partner who understands the nuances of senior appointments. Sestra People offers a respectful, confidential, and sophisticated approach to connecting distinguished leaders like you with career-defining executive opportunities across Australia. Here’s how we partner with you:

  • Access to Significant & Often Unadvertised Leadership Roles: We are frequently retained on exclusive and confidential searches for C-suite, Director, and other critical senior leadership positions.
  • A Confidential & Strategic Dialogue: We engage in thoughtful conversations to understand your leadership philosophy, career achievements, aspirations, and the type of organisational impact you wish to make.
  • Discreet & Professional Representation: Your privacy and reputation are paramount. We represent you to our clients with the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion throughout the entire search process.
  • Connect with Influential & Values-Led Organisations: We partner with a diverse range of Australian organisations – from ASX-listed companies and private equity-backed ventures to innovative scale-ups and for-purpose entities – all seeking transformative and principled leaders.

Executive Roles We Specialise in Connecting Visionaries With

Our Executive Search practice is dedicated to identifying and appointing exceptional leaders who can shape strategy, inspire teams, and drive impactful change. We manage high-stakes searches for roles including:

Explore Our Jobs

C-Suite Appointments:

(e.g., Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO), Chief People Officer (CPO), Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), Chief Commercial or Revenue Officer (CCO/CRO) and more).

Board & Advisory Roles:

(e.g., Non-Executive Directors, Board Chairs, Advisory Board Members, Fractional CTO/CEO/CDO).

Transformation & Specialist Leaders:

Specialist Leadership roles requiring unique expertise (e.g., Heads of Transformation, Change Management, Project Management, Program Management and other specialist leadership roles requiring unique expertise).

Founding Engineers

For organisations looking for Hire Number One. We regularly work with Start-Ups to find the perfect person to build your MVP, secure investment and grow and scale the product & team! (e.g., Technical Co-Founder, CTO, Founding Engineer).

For Organisations Seeking Executive Talent

Need to Appoint Your Next Visionary Leader? We Deliver Strategic Executive Search.

The calibre of your executive team is a critical determinant of your organisation's trajectory and success. Partnering with Sestra People for your executive search in Australia ensures a sophisticated, rigorous, and insightful approach to identifying and securing leaders who will not only meet but exceed your strategic objectives. We help you:

  • Access Exceptional & Diverse Executive Talent Pools: Our extensive networks, research capabilities, and proactive sourcing strategies allow us to identify outstanding leaders, including those who may not be actively considering a move but possess the unique skills and vision you require.
  • A Bespoke, Strategic & Confidential Search Process: We manage the complexities of executive search with precision, discretion, and a focus on your long-term goals, ensuring timely progress without compromising the depth and diligence of our assessment.
  • Secure Leaders with Deep Strategic & Cultural Alignment: We go beyond skills and experience to ensure a profound match with your organisation's values, culture, and strategic direction, leading to more effective leadership and lasting impact.
  • Build Future-Ready & Diverse Leadership Teams: We are committed to presenting a diverse slate of exceptional candidates, helping you build leadership teams that bring varied perspectives, drive innovation, and reflect contemporary Australia.
  • Gain Strategic Market & Talent Insights: We provide valuable insights into executive compensation trends, leadership competency frameworks, talent availability, and market perceptions, empowering you to make informed hiring decisions.



Ready to find the executive leader who will define your organisation's next chapter?

DEI in Executive Search Australia

We Champion Inclusive Leadership at the Highest Levels.

This is a core conviction at Sestra People. We firmly believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion within executive leadership and on boards are fundamental to superior organisational performance, robust governance, enhanced innovation, and authentic stakeholder engagement. Leaders set the tone from the top. That's why Sestra People is committed to fostering greater diversity in Australia’s leadership ranks by:


  • Proactively identifying, engaging, and championing exceptional leaders from all walks of life – including women in leadership, First Nations leaders, LGBTQIA+ executives, leaders with disabilities, and those from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Advising our clients on inclusive search methodologies, unbiased assessment practices, and strategies to attract and retain diverse executive talent.
  • Ensuring every candidate is treated with the utmost respect, fairness, and equity throughout the executive search process.
  • Partnering with industry bodies, networks, and organisations that are dedicated to advancing diversity and inclusion in Australian leadership.


Our ambition is to help organisations build executive teams and boards that are not only highly effective and strategically astute but are also truly representative, embodying the principles of a mentally healthy, inclusive, and forward-thinking workplace.