Testimonials
Colleen Fish
I worked with Rob for approximately 4 years, during which time he provided both high-level advice and hands-on assistance regarding all employment issues from recruitment and performance management through to termination of employment and management of any post-termination issues. Rob also developed the HR Management System that was implemented across the operations.
Rob played a significant role in achieving, and exceeding, the company’s Indigenous employment target, at one stage achieving almost 40% Indigenous employment. He always made himself directly contactable and would address any queries regarding employment in person.
Personally, Rob was always ready to assist with any HR issue or question that I had, and I had full confidence in both his integrity and confidentiality. His manner is simple, direct and seeks to remove ambiguity from any situation, which I appreciated.
Rob is a very experienced and professional HR and Recruitment specialist, and I would recommend him for any such role.
Colleen Fish
James Cannon
I can highly recommend Rob to any Board. His work over the years has been exemplary. Rob is able to not only source the correct personnel but has continuously provided assistance to the Board in regards to board conduct, governance and strategy.
Rob is a very capable, intelligent and responsible person who gets results.
James Cannon
Monica Benyk
I’ve known Rob Mulholland for nine years, firstly as a colleague and then as a client for the last six years.
Rob is a meticulous recruiter and I’ve found his professional approach and judgment absolutely irreproachable. He puts a great deal of effort into determining the expectations and values of both client and candidate and then ensuring that the recommended person has not only the skills and experience required, but also the personality and cultural values to fit in that particular workgroup, organisation, and country. Unlike other recruiters, Rob makes his shortlisting process absolutely transparent with key selection criteria agreed with the client and full candidate assessments provided before the recommended candidate is put forward. This provides an invaluable opportunity to not only re- assess shortlisted candidates, but more importantly, to revisit the validity and appropriateness of our original brief, thereby resulting in better selections.
Rob understands the legal and logistical complexities involved in recruiting employees from around the world, and his significant involvement in mining recruitment has given him the cultural insight required to segue between the developing world and first-world environments.
Rob is always scrupulous in observing contractual obligations, including guaranteed replacement of candidates, and was an invaluable asset to Anitua and its subsidiaries.
Monica Benyk
Scott Waddell
Graham Tanner
I worked alongside Rob at Metro Mining for around 3 years. Throughout some very challenging times Rob was always professional and committed. Basically Rob is very good at his job and was great to work with. I would thoroughly recommend Rob and would enjoy working alongside him again if the opportunity came up.
Graham Tanner
Digby McLeay
I had the pleasure of working with Rob at Metro Mining. Rob was responsible for employing a vast array of people from executives to trainees at the mine site north of Weipa. He was often required to fill positions at short notice and under considerable time constraints. He always just got on with the job. It’s been a pleasure working with Rob he gets on well with people and works hard to be part of the team.
Digby McLeay
Simon Finnis
Rob did a very good job for Metro in extremely challenging times. We have seen some highs with the start up of the mine in 2018, and the move to Owner Operator (recruitment of 140+ personnel) a year later, through to the lowest of lows this year, where we were significantly affected by COVID and we had the unenviable task of reducing our workforce. On this latter point Rob worked closely with myself and the General Manager at the mine supporting us through this difficult process.
I enjoyed working with Rob and would be happy to make a recommendation personally if required in the future.
Simon Finnis
William Bass
I have been associated with Robert through Top People. This business provides a range of services in executive recruitment predominantly in the mining sector.
Robert brings wide ranging experience across a range of Australian and international operations. He is punctual and concise in all communications on the progress of projects, and adapts quickly to challenges within briefs to deliver superior outcomes for the long term business gain.
He is a well-spoken, polite & courteous professional who has demonstrated his commitment to mastering new skills in a fast changing industry.
William Bass
Gary Parkinson
I was first introduced to Rob in 2003 who was engaged to undertake Executive recruitment of Management staff. Rob demonstrates unique and extensive connections within the resource sector and combine this with his extreme knowledge of the resource industry, proves invaluable to his Client’s. Rob spent many years in the defense force which has led to an extremely well organised and dedicated approach to any task that Rob undertakes. Rob is professional and meticulous in his approach to fully understanding the role requirements and candidate selection to ensure the recommended candidates are optimal for the role.
Rob has great interpersonal skills and can apply himself to any level of management, staff mentoring and group presentations.