From founding engineers to CIOs and CEOs, Salient Group places the top 5% of IT, SaaS, AI and Go-To-Market talent into the world's most ambitious tech companies — across Australia and APAC.
Trusted by the brands defining tech
Years recruiting exclusively for tech
Tech hires placed into startups & scale-ups
Clients served across the APJ region
Strong talent community across APAC
Specialist recruitment across the full tech stack
From seed to scale, we help tech-centred companies build world-class Product, Engineering, AI, Data and Go-To-Market teams.
Talent Community first
Most recruiters focus on the top of the funnel. We focus on the middle — authentic relationships, at scale.
We've built talent communities of over 10,000 across APJ, nurtured through a curated program of events, content, mentorship and professional development. Our in-house community managers advocate for talent careers — not just a new job. For clients, that means access to better-fit talent, faster.
Find the balance
Great hiring is human. We balance speed with care, data with intuition, and ambition with authenticity.
Beyond the transaction
We're not here for a single placement. We build long-term partnerships and advocate for talent careers, not just the next job.
Build diverse teams
From our APAC Women in Tech community to inclusive shortlists, we help you build teams that reflect the market you serve.
Data driven recruitment
Market mapping, comp benchmarking and pipeline analytics underpin every brief — so decisions are informed, not guessed.
A process built for speed and fit
Designed to deliver velocity without sacrificing quality — a seamless experience for hiring managers.
Brief & requirements consultation
We deep-dive into your tech stack, growth stage and culture to define the ideal profile and the impact you need in the first 12 months.
Search & headhunting
We activate our 10,000+ talent community and specialist networks across APJ to engage passive, high-calibre talent — not just active applicants.
Screening & assessment
Every candidate is vetted for technical competency, problem-solving ability and genuine cultural fit before they reach your inbox.
Interview coordination
We manage the entire schedule and provide transparent, real-time insight and feedback at every stage.
Offer & post-placement support
We lead negotiations, benchmark against APAC comps and provide onboarding guidance to lock in long-term retention.
Meet APAC's top recruiters
Some of the region's highest-producing recruiters, with deep roots in the tech community.
Yvette Midwinter
Director · Sydney
With over 15 years' experience in tech and sales recruitment, Yvette has supported 200+ organisations to scale across the APJ region. A trusted startup advisor and SaaS investor, she founded the award-winning APAC Women in Tech Sales Community. Her philosophy is simple: be good people and do good work.
View LinkedInMark Ellis
Chief of Staff · Sydney
With over 9 years of talent experience, Mark is a strategic people leader in the APAC recruitment scene. He partners with VCs, government bodies, HR teams and senior leaders to add value beyond traditional recruitment — and is renowned for his 'Corporate Murmurs' satire series on LinkedIn.
View LinkedInFrancis Bandong
Associate Director · Melbourne
Ranked in the top 3% of recruiters in APAC, Francis focuses on executive search — placing C-suite and senior leaders across FinTech startups and multinational financial services brands. A former global markets banker, his deep industry expertise makes him a trusted advisor to global clients.
View LinkedIn“Salient are a true business partner for us. They understand what it takes to scale a SaaS business and how to match the right people at each stage of the journey — they are also really good people which is important.”
Think your talent would like our talent?
Whether it's a specific hiring need, market insight or a friendly referral — our specialist recruiters are here to help. Drop us a line and we'll be in touch within 24 hours.