Human centered recruitment for organisations that shape communities.
Banksia Talent connects organisations with people who don’t just fill roles - they strengthen teams, shape culture, and create long-term impact.
Banksia Talent partners with community-focused organisations across local government, health, not-for-profit, and professional services.
We understand the challenges they face and help build teams that fit seamlessly, perform strongly, and strengthen culture.
Banksia Talent provides temporary and permanent staffing across Australia.
From parental leave and fixed-term contracts to secondments and long service leave, we deliver flexible, reliable talent that keeps teams running smoothly.
Clients
We partner with organisations to find people who align with your goals, your culture, and your ways.
Candidates
We take the time to understand what you’re looking for, not just where you’ve been.
Hiring is often rushed, with volume prioritised over fit, leading to turnover, disengagement, and wasted resources.
Banksia Talent prioritises alignment over availability, assessing skills and culture fit to deliver candidates who integrate quickly, perform, and strengthen teams long term.
A more considered approach
The right hire doesn’t just fill a role - they strengthen your team and culture.
Understand the Culture
We take the time to understand your team, culture, and role requirements, matching candidates who fit the role and strengthen the communities you serve.
Tailored Candidate Sourcing
We use our networks and sector expertise to find candidates who are qualified and ready to contribute from day one, whether temporary, fixed-term, or permanent.
Quality & Compliance
All candidates undergo structured interviews, reference checks, and required compliance and right-to-work screenings, giving you confidence in both fit and performance.
Diversity & Inclusion
We have the experience to support candidates from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds, helping organisations build inclusive, high-performing teams.
Built on trust, not volume
Banksia Talent is built on long-term relationships, repeat partnerships, and outcomes that extend beyond the initial placement.
Every search is approached with care, attention, and a commitment to getting it right.
This isn’t recruitment at scale.
It’s recruitment done properly.
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What our clients say:
"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Krysta from both a client and candidate perspective and would recommend her without a doubt."
SG
Recruitment Advisor
"Krysta understood exactly what we needed and delivered candidates who genuinely fit our team, not just the role."
MK
HR Specialist
"It has genuinely been a pleasure working with you over the years, we have really appreciated your support and the way you have worked with us."
MT
Recruitment Coordinator
"Thank you so much for finding great temps for us over the years. It has been greatly appreciated!"
JB
People and Culture Advisor
"You have always provided great assistance to us and we are very grateful for the excellent service you provided."
CM
People & Culture Advisor
"I have really enjoyed working with you, I appreciate your knowledge, professionalism and warmth you have brought to the role and all of our interactions"
SC
Human Resources Advisor
"Thank you so very much for how helpful you have been in finding resources for us when we have been short."
MV
Human Resources Advisor
Behind Banksia
Banksia Talent is led by Krysta Marsden, a hands-on recruiter who believes great hiring comes from understanding people, not just roles.
With a thoughtful and detail-driven approach, every search is shaped by real conversations, genuine care, and a focus on long-term outcomes.
The Banksia is a native Australian plant known for strength and resilience. It reflects how we connect organisations with people who strengthen teams, nurture culture, and support long term growth.
Frequently asked questions
Every hiring journey is different, but there are always a few common questions.
If you don’t see what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out, we’re always happy to take a call or send us an email, if you’d prefer.
Our fees are structured to reflect the type of role and service you require-temporary, fixed-term, or permanent. We focus on delivering value through quality candidates and long-term fit, reducing turnover and recruitment costs over time.
Contact Krysta for an obligation-free quote today to discuss your specific needs.
With over 10 years’ agency recruitment experience, including 5 years specialising in local government, health, and NFP sectors, Krysta leverages a broad network across multiple Australian states to identify high-quality candidates. She maintains ongoing relationships, remembering candidates’ skills, strengths, and personality long-term, which allows Banksia Talent to match the right people to the right roles- sometimes years after first connecting.
Using referral-based talent pools and targeted sourcing, we ensure candidates are qualified, culturally aligned, and ready to contribute from day one.
We combine sector expertise, extensive networks, and a referral-based talent pool to provide candidates rapidly- whether for urgent temporary cover or planned permanent placements.
Our focus is always on speed without compromising quality or fit.
Usually you will expect a shortlist within 24-72 hours, depending on the role and requirements as some niche roles take a little longer to source.
We take a relationship-led, human-first approach, learning your organisational culture, team dynamics, and role requirements.
Every candidate undergoes structured interviews, reference checks, and any required compliance screening, ensuring they integrate quickly and contribute meaningfully.
Yes. Krysta brings extensive experience in disability recruitment, understanding how to navigate and remove barriers for candidates. She is also passionate about cultural and gender diversity and welcomes open conversations about the preferences of First Nations peoples and the LGBTIQ+ community, helping organisations build inclusive, high-performing teams.
Banksia Talent offers the agility, personal touch, and sector expertise that big agencies can’t match. With over 10 years’ recruitment experience, including 5 specialising in local government, we know how to quickly find candidates who are not just qualified but the right cultural fit.
We maintain long-term relationships with both clients and candidates, remembering skills, strengths, and personality to make precise matches. By partnering with us, you get a trusted, long-term recruitment partner, not just a transactional service.
