The talent you need is already on our radar.

We specialise in connecting high-impact talent with life sciences and aged care organisations across Australia and New Zealand — from early-stage innovators to national providers.

Whether you’re hiring a senior leader, a clinical specialist, or building out a new function, we take a proactive, personalised approach to help you find the right fit, faster.

At Bakar Smith, it’s our job to be connected.

Our extensive network and proactive approach ensure we're already in touch with the talent that will drive your success—whether you need to hire an executive leader, a specialist, or you need support to lead a large-scale business expansion.

Ready to see how our approach could work for you?

Our Approach

At Bakar Smith, we make hiring feel more human — and more effective. Our goal is to simplify the recruitment process without losing what matters: insight, care, and real results.

We bring decades of in-house and consulting experience across life sciences and aged care, and we know that no two hiring challenges are ever the same. That’s why we don’t follow a one-size-fits-all model. Whether you're hiring a senior leader, building out a specialist team, or scaling fast, we adapt our approach to fit your structure, style, and pace.

Our assessment process is structured, inclusive, and designed to uncover not just technical skills — but alignment to your culture, purpose, and priorities. We’re proactive, hands-on, and committed to making every part of the process smooth and valuable for both you and your candidates.

We stay close from brief through to onboarding, helping you make informed decisions, elevate the candidate experience, and deliver hiring outcomes you can trust.

What You Can Expect

🧩 Customised Solutions
We take the time to understand your context — tailoring our search process to align with your goals, structure, and workforce needs.

🔍 Proactive Sourcing
We don’t wait for the right candidate to apply. We tap into our network and the passive market to surface standout talent, fast.

Rigorous Screening
Every candidate is vetted for technical fit, team alignment, and long-term value — saving you time and reducing risk.

🤝 Ongoing Support
Our work doesn’t stop at placement. We provide continued insight and check-ins to support long-term success.

Success starts with the right connections.

Let’s talk about how we can help you build your team or lead your next hiring project.