Niki De Zilva

Co-Founder

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia18 yrs 1 mo experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Top Australian recruiter with 15 years of experience.
  • Achieved $800K revenue in startup's second year.
  • Expert in matching talent with organizational culture.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Recruitment Specialist with expertise in diverse sectors including Public Sector, Aged Care, and Corporate Services.

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Skills

Core Skills

RecruitmentTalent AcquisitionBusiness GrowthRevenue GenerationProject ManagementClient AcquisitionBusiness DevelopmentClient Management

Other Skills

Aged Care RecruitmentTechnical recruitmentClient Relationship ManagementRecruitment StrategiesTalent SourcingStaffing SolutionsSalesforce CRMLinkedIn RecruiterSales StrategiesInternational RecruitmentKey Account ManagementStakeholder EngagementPublic Sector RecruitmentManagement ProfessionalExecutive Recruitment

About

Need fantastic Australian-based staff? Call me! 0434342912 and niki@futureproofstaffing.com. An Australia-based LinkedIn Top Voice for Job Search & Careers. 15 years of experience placing Australia's top talent with employers across 1,000s jobs. With an annual LinkedIn reach of more than 1 million views, I proactively source talent and job opportunities from my social media and private network of more than 100 K followers. Please also feel free to email job briefs or resumes to niki@futureproofstaffing.com. Following a comprehensive job analysis, I search widely to unearth unique skills and attributes and ensure a 2-way match with my clients' inherent career requirements. The FutureProof Staffing team provide down-to-earth career tips and advice. We also don't shy away from delivering comic relief through daily LinkedIn posts that attract nearly 10 million views annually. Having a proven track record as one of Australia's leading specialist turned generalist recruiters, my temporary workforces of up to 100 staff have rare experience across virtually every industry niche. Taking a holistic bird's eye view of trends across the entire job market informs and allows you to pivot effectively per the changing needs of your business, organisation, or career. Being industry agnostic, my expertise includes general, technical, and specialist niche recruitment that plucks the best people from a pool of millions. Senior Managers engage me to work intimately across their entire business and build high-performing teams with complementary skillsets and strong culture fit. C-Suite & Senior Managers Engineering & Technical Trades Accounting & Finance Administration and EA Support Call Centre & Customer Service Education & Teaching Health & Aged Care HR, WHSE, & Training Manufacturing & Supply Chain Public Sector & Not-for-Profit Construction, & Real Estate Sales, Marketing, Advertising, PR Every person you meet is a potential doorway to future opportunities. Knowing what you're looking for, understanding the workplace context, and moving strategically are vital for sustainable future success. Call me if you need someone in your corner to provide a personalised consulting service!

Experience

Futureproof staffing

Director & Lead Recruiter

Mar 2020Present · 6 yrs · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid

  • Visionary Talent Strategist | Workforce Architect | Sourcing Top Talent
  • Founder & Director, Futureproof Staffing Pty Ltd (Est. 2020) - Thriving amid global uncertainty
  • Catapulted startup to $800K annual revenue in 2nd year of operation
  • Mastermind of adaptive recruitment: Pioneered bulk hiring strategies that result in 30% faster placements
  • Orchestrated game-changing staffing solutions: 50+ technical professionals deployed for automated distribution centre client
  • Negotiated nationwide Preferred Supplier Agreements, boosting YoY growth by 25%
  • Fiscal guardian: Achieved 100% compliance record while optimising cash flow
  • Long-term relationships with clients due to an uncanny ability to match culture and skills
  • My mission is to Revolutionize workforce dynamics through innovative, tailored staffing solutions. Let's connect and explore how we can reshape the future of work together.
Aged Care RecruitmentTechnical recruitmentRecruitmentTalent Acquisition

En world japan k.k.

Business Manager - Accounting & Corporate Services

Sep 2017Feb 2020 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia · On-site

  • Innovative Recruitment Professional | Business Development Specialist
  • Former Business Manager - Accounting & Corporate Services at en world Australia
  • About en world:
  • Part of en Japan, a recruitment powerhouse with annual turnover of AUD $450M, en world Australia was a high-touch recruitment solutions firm for mid-career and executive appointments. With a network of 800 consultants across 15 locations in 6 APAC countries, en world served 2,800+ clients, partnering with over 90% of the top 100 global brands.
  • My Impact:
  • Drove significant growth in a start-up environment, becoming a top 3 biller within 18 months
  • Consistently ranked as Australia's top biller, achieving $250K YTD billings (80% Perm, 20% Temp)
  • Spearheaded new client acquisition, contributing 25% of en world Australia's signed TOB for 2018/19
  • Expertise in diverse sectors: Aged Care, NFP, Health, Insurance, Construction, Education, FMCG
  • Successfully led offshore recruitment project for Australian company expanding to Philippines
  • Demonstrated ability to fill challenging roles across various specialties
  • Grew professional network from 10K+ to 28K+ LinkedIn connections
  • Achieved viral LinkedIn post with 875,540+ views, showcasing strong social media engagement
  • Active participant in CPA Not-for-Profit & Government Discussion Group, expanding industry knowledge
  • Proficient in Salesforce CRM, LinkedIn Recruiter, SEEK Premium, and other recruitment technologies
  • Passionate about enabling success through strategic talent acquisition. Proven track record of building strong client relationships and delivering results in competitive markets. Seeking new opportunities to leverage my expertise in driving business growth through innovative recruitment strategies.
  • Let's connect to discuss how we can shape the future of talent acquisition together.
Business DevelopmentSalesforce CRMLinkedIn RecruiterRecruitmentClient Acquisition

Hays

Business Manager

Dec 2007Jul 2017 · 9 yrs 7 mos · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · On-site

  • Accomplished Recruitment Professional | Public Sector & Not-for-Profit Specialist
  • About Hays:
  • Hays is a leading global professional recruiting group, the market leader in the Australian, UK, and Asian regions with currently more than 20 offices nationwide.
  • My Impact at Hays:
  • Consistently ranked in the top 10% of billers nationally, with multiple #1 rankings in my specialism
  • 4-time "High Achiever" nominee, recognising exceptional performance and client satisfaction
  • Quadrupled weekly Public Sector Senior Finance margins within 6 months of transitioning roles
  • Key Recruiter elevating Hays Accountancy & Finance to NSW government contract top supplier
  • Expanded geographic reach across Western Sydney, Inner-Western Sydney, and Far-West NSW
  • Achieved record-breaking Accountancy Support margins
  • Regular recipient of Customer Satisfaction Index and high-quality service delivery awards
  • Areas of Expertise:
  • Strategic Business Development in Government, Not-for-Profit, Health, and Aged Care sectors
  • Key Account Management and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Compliance and Risk Management in Recruitment Processes
  • Database Management and Systems Optimisation
  • HR and Payroll Liaison
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Drove business growth through targeted client acquisition and account development
  • Managed high-level stakeholder relationships with C-suite executives, managers, and HR leaders
  • Ensured strict compliance with industry regulations and internal policies
  • Championed database management across multiple internal and external platforms
  • Spearheaded recruitment-related reforms and system upgrades
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies and marketing initiatives
  • Provided mentorship and training to team members on recruitment best practices
  • Jun 2014–Jun 2017 Business Manager
  • Dec 2012–May 2014 Section Manager
  • Jun 2010–Dec 2012 Senior Recruitment Consultant
  • Dec 2007–Jan 2010 Recruitment Consultant
Key Account ManagementStakeholder EngagementRecruitmentBusiness Development

Education

University of New England (AU)

Bachelor's degree — Commerce & Law

Jan 1999Jan 2002

Soochow University (CN)

Accounting & Economics Scholarship — also studied Mandarin

Jan 1999Jan 2002

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