CASE STUDY : Mission Australia
Mission Australia had more than 20 services nationally.
Key Challenges
As Mission Australia predominately operated large services with some being in highly challenging demographic areas, they needed help to find candidates with specific experience and strong leadership skills for their managerial positions.
The MH Solution
In this placement, The MH Team were not willing to settle without finding the right cultural fit along with meeting other important specifications: proactive, work well under pressure, the ability to manage a large number of staff.
This placement was worked on urgently as some of the centres had been without a manager for a period of time. This placed added pressure on the regional managers to provide extra support until the vacancies were filled.
Clear Results
Once the centre manager position was filled with the right candidate, the centre started to settle to a place where families were at ease and staff had a strong go-to person for advice and guidance. Regional managers also started to perform better as they could keep their focus on their own traditional roles.
What Our Clients Are Saying …
As the Managing Director of Dewdrops Early Learning Centres, I have had the pleasure of working directly with Maria Ho for the last three years. She has provided us with tailored recruitment solutions for senior positions and supported us with an exceptional after-placement service. Maria is professional, compassionate and unique in her ability to understand the complexities of our sector, having worked in various roles across different early childhood settings. Her dedication and commitment to placing suitable candidates reflects her ability to understand what business owners and leaders are looking for to help their business grow and thrive. I would not hesitate to recommend Maria and her team for any of your recruitment needs.
Managing DirectorDewdrops Early Learning Centres
Just wanted to let you know that it was an immense pleasure to work with you. You have been so far the best recruitment consultant I have dealt with. You have been supportive since day one. Joining such a prestigious organisation like Mission Australia is a privilege and you helped me throughout the whole process. It was one of the most tricky, lengthy, challenging interviews with many technical questions related to the child care industry and you provided me lots of information and important facts which contributed in making both interviews successful.
Centre Director Mission Australia Early Learning
Maria contacted me regarding a director’s position for a reputable organisation she believed I would be suitable for. This is an opportunity I can only dream of. Maria encouraged me as she believed in my potential to deliver. Throughout the whole process, Maria advised on how best to present my cv and helped me to prepare for all 3 interviews. Needless to say, with her encouragement and coaching I was successful in obtaining this role. My dream became a reality and for that, I am extremely grateful. Maria is with you every step of the way, from the initial application, mentoring and coaching for interviews and even afterward when finalising all of the important little details. I am very thankful for all of Maria's perseverance.
Centre Director Green Leaves Group
Maria has been a fantastic consultant, she placed me at my current early learning centre. Maria is always available to listen to any concerns, is very approachable, and she made the transition to the new centre very smooth and enjoyable.
I love that with Maria you’re not just a number or statistic she takes the time to listen and get to know you so she is placing you for the right positions.
Even now that I have been at my current position for 6 months we still communicate on a regular basis and would consider her a mentor within the industry and I know I can call her for industry advice.
Centre Director Shine Early Learning Brooklyn
I have recently had the pleasure of working closely with Maria in finding a position as a centre manager. Maria goes above and beyond to ensure that the service she matches you with is suitable for all parties involved. The support that Maria provided me from the initial consultation right through to the completion of the interview and beyond has been invaluable. Maria's knowledge of the Early Childhood Industry combined with her passion for this challenging yet gratifying industry has assisted me greatly in becoming more confident in achieving my goals. Maria remained professional throughout the recruitment process and was able to successfully in alleviating all of my concerns. I cannot recommend Maria and MH Consulting & Services enough to both educators and prospective owners looking for a well suited team of educators. Thank you, Maria, for your dedication and commitment to this amazing industry.
Centre ManagerMatrix Early Learning
I would highly recommend using MH Consulting and Services with your next permanent placement. MH consulting was very accommodating and understanding of our requirements for the suitable candidate. They put forward highly qualified and suitable candidates for all our permanent placement needs from Directors, Early Childhood Teachers to Room Leaders. I found their communication throughout the placement process to be very professional and organised. I would have no hesitation in recommending MH Consulting and Services for your businesses’ next placement needs.
CEO of OperationsMatrix Early Learning
Maria is a very good listener and provides a very individualised approach that is sensitive and respectful with each candidate placement. Maria also worked in collaboration of a joint induction process with each centre manager position ensuring their success in their new roles and to further support in partnership with the area managers. Maria demonstrated a very in-depth knowledge of the sector who is highly experienced within the industry, and it showed through the way she was able to support and mentor educators. Maria’s professionalism is outstanding. I have no hesitation in recommending Maria or MH Consulting and Services as a highly capable and dedicated recruitment agency.
Regional managerMission Australia Early Learning
Shine Early Learning centres have had the pleasure of working with Maria Ho since 2016.
Over the years, Maria has assisted the Directors of Shine in multiple areas relating to childcare including recruitment, consultancy and support work. During this time, Maria has shown commitment and dedication to her work and continuously displays an outstanding level of professionalism. Maria effortlessly customizes her work to suit our needs whilst also integrating her industry knowledge and experience to ensure the best outcomes possible. We value the continuous support Maria has provided us including mentoring, the recruitment of valuable team members and assisting to implement service systems. Based on the quality service we have received to date, we highly recommend MH Consulting & Services.
Licensee Shine Early Learning
Maria is one of the best. She helped me put together a whole team of quality of very dedicated professionals from early childhood teachers and educators for my childcare centre. Maria always demonstrated professionalism and dedication throughout the whole process. I would highly recommend MH Consulting and Services for any organisation looking for high level recruitment support.
Forever Friends Licensee
Maria treats her clients as partners and not just numbers! As Maria had successfully recruited for a different area of our business, we sought after her expertise for the bookkeeper role for our head office. She passionately took the time to understand the job specifications and working environment to ensure a satisfactory fit for all involved within a tight deadline. MH Consulting and Services have manifested professionalism and integrity in all their communications and processes including follow up feedbacks. Highly recommendable recruitment service for any organisation looking for suitable employees.
Accounts & Administrative
Executive R Brand International and
One Early Education Group
Maria is SUPER, a multifaceted recruitment consultant. I was in an awkward situation when trying to find a new job, Maria had been incredibly supportive and patient to guide me through step by step to help me find the right position working as a bookkeeper, which I feel so grateful for. Maria is so thorough, thoughtful and knowledgeable about recruiting the suitable capabilities and personality of the person for the right position. I will highly recommend MH Consulting and Services to all my friends and other businesses about her recruitment agency.
Administration / Payroll OfficerR Brands International and
One Early Education Group
Maria has been providing her outstanding support for me throughout the process of starting my career in early childhood education. She has been such a great consultant, providing me with advice, support and strength throughout the process. Maria is a very friendly person and her unlimited effort for the candidates and clients is highly professional.
Thank you Maria and the team, for helping me to make my dreams come true.
Thank you Maria and the team, for helping me to make my dreams come true.
Kindergarten Teacher One Early Education
Maria from MH Consulting is amazing. She kept me in mind for roles for years after our initial contact and helped me secure the role I have now.
She is hardworking for the candidate and very responsive. She knows her clients well and is truly eager to make it right placement for all parties.
Centre DirectorOne Early Education
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