Brisbane IT, Data & AI recruitment agency

We connect the dots others can't see.

Three finds the technology people who don't look obvious on paper and turn out to be exactly right. Permanent, contract and advisory, from a team that has delivered transformation programs itself.

Recruiting across Brisbane · Sydney · Melbourne · Regional Australia

2026 recognition

Finalist in three 2026 award categories

  • TIARA Awards 2026 Finalist: The Growth Recruitment Company of the Year

    TIARA Awards ANZ 2026 · Finalist

    The Growth Recruitment Company of the Year

    TIARA Recruitment & Talent Solutions Awards, recognising the best recruitment businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

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  • TIARA Awards 2026 Finalist: The Best Company to Work For

    TIARA Awards ANZ 2026 · Finalist

    The Best Company to Work For

    TIARA Recruitment & Talent Solutions Awards, recognising the best recruitment businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

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  • SEEK SARA Awards 2026 Finalist: New Recruitment Agency of the Year

    SEEK SARA Awards 2026 · Finalist

    New Recruitment Agency of the Year

    SEEK's national Annual Recruitment Awards, celebrating excellence in Australian recruitment.

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76%Fill rate on the roles we take on
24–48hrsTypical contract candidate turnaround
6monthsGuarantee on permanent placements
5.0Google rating from 31 reviews, all five-star
Three Recruitment

Why Three

Recruiters who have delivered the work themselves.

Our team has run technology programs, not just recruited for them. That's why we understand what your project needs, and why we find people who don't look obvious on paper and turn out to be exactly right.

  • Around 76% fill rate on the roles we work
  • Australian-based consultants, no offshore recruiters
  • Six-month guarantee on permanent placements
  • 63% of placements come from our own network, not advertising
About Three

Our story so far

Read our story →
  1. Three launchesFounded by Joe Pilling, Chris Young and Tom Peard
  2. Legal & MiningDan Furlong joins to launch the division
  3. Contractor careBek Williamson joins as Contractor Care Manager
  4. GovernmentAdam Beattie joins to grow state and local government
  5. Triple award finalistTIARA Awards ×2 and SEEK SARA Awards

Human first. AI-enabled.

Technology handles the process. People handle the relationship.

As more of the world becomes automated and human contact gets outsourced, we're going the other way. Three is a human-first business: easy to reach, quick to respond, and led by experienced people who pick up the phone.

We use AI to automate the process, not the people. It takes care of the repetitive admin so our consultants can spend more time talking to you.

How we use AI

Three ways we work with you

Whether you need one hard-to-find specialist or a delivery team stood up at pace, you deal with an experienced consultant from brief to start date. No rookies.

Permanent

Permanent recruitment

End-to-end search across local, national and international networks. We find the three best candidates, not just the first three suitable ones.

Full market search · 6-month guarantee

Contract

Contract recruitment

A high fill rate and fast turnaround for project and BAU roles, with risk, compliance and contractor care handled for you.

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Advisory

Three™ Advisory

A boutique management consultancy for transformation design, PMO set-up, assurance and recovery. Led by Chris Young.

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Already found your contractor?Payroll them through Three: compliant, paid every Thursday and looked after like our own.
Contractor payrolling

What people say

Five stars, every time.

5.0from 31 Google reviews · 100% five-star
★★★★★

The team at Three are great to deal with.

Nathan Burrage
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★★★★★

Three have been impressive with their professionalism and attention to detail when handling my contract role from start to finish. Their knowledge of talent, the industry and how to assist clients to get the outcome that satisfies all parties is second to none.

Tim Matheson
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★★★★★

Excellent group of people to deal with. Very professional, organised and human centric at the same time. Keep up the good work!!

Praveen Talwar
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★★★★★

Great recruitment agency with quick response times to any questions or queries. The team is always available and very helpful!

Ming Lee
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★★★★★

My experience with Three Recruitment has been highly positive. I highly recommend this agency as a candidate. They are just wonderful to deal with who really care about you.

Olivia Petrovska
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★★★★★

I’ve had a great experience with Three Recruitment. The team is professional, attentive, and communicates well throughout the recruitment process and beyond. A special mention to Tom, who has been a pleasure to work with. He regularly checks in, keeps me informed, and has taken the time to understand my career goals. I also appreciate the opportunities that Three provides to network and connect with others in the industry. I would highly recommend the team at Three Recruitment to anyone looking for a recruiter who is genuinely invested in their success.

Carly McGrath
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★★★★★

Highly recommend Three Recruitment and Advisory! The team was professional, incredibly supportive, and amazing through the entire job search process.

Shane
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★★★★★

I have been with Three for the last 18 months. I have found them incredibly easy to deal with. They respond to any enquiries, negotiations and contract extensions quickly. And pay is always on time. I would happily recommend them to any of my contacts.

Jess Ellis
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★★★★★

Seamless contract engagement and supportive throughout the journey. The team’s professionalism, responsiveness and genuine care show that they operate a little differently to other recruitment agencies.

FM B
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★★★★★

No fuss, real people and real deal.

Yash Lakhotia
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★★★★★

Three are truly a professional, polished outfit. From initial discussions of opportunities through to onboarding with the client, the whole experience has been great. The personal interactions with the team have always been positive, and their systems and processes are well streamlined. Would highly recommend chatting to the team at Three as both a contractor and a prospective client.

Luke Hinton
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★★★★★

Highly recommend working with this team, extremely prompt and professional.

Natalie Portes
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★★★★★

I’ve worked with Three for the last two years placing a significant number of contingent roles within our organisation. I have always found them to be extremely professional, having an excellent understanding of our business and the market. The quality of candidates and CVs supplied have always been fantastic and we’ve had a huge amount of success. As agent for the contractors themselves, I’ve always found them to be incredibly supportive and the nature of the company being smaller than some of the larger body shops has meant that their personalised support and attention to detail have been incredible. Highly recommend.

Elizabeth Webb
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★★★★★

Really great firm to work with. Very proactive and cooperative.

Dan O’Keefe
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★★★★★

Tom and the team at Three made the whole process seamless from start to finish. They really took the time to understand my skill set and matched me with a role that aligned. Super personable throughout, with regular check-ins that made me feel supported every step of the way. Highly recommend!

Ella C
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★★★★★

Dan from Three Recruitment was super helpful finding a role that suited my skill set. He helped with all the stages of recruitment and has followed up since I’ve been in the role.

Emily Winwood
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★★★★★

I’ve had an excellent experience with Three Recruitment. The team consistently goes above and beyond, taking the time to understand my needs and matching me with the right opportunities. Their communication, professionalism, and genuine commitment to achieving great outcomes make them a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a recruitment partner that truly delivers.

Nicole Ziebell
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★★★★★

Joe, Bek and the broader Three team are a bit of a unicorn in the recruitment world… 1. Great people, 2. Dedicated and insightful, 3. Committed to finding the best of the best, and 4. Supremely honest and transparent.

Marcus Presland
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★★★★★

Three Recruitment is a boutique recruitment agency that prides itself on ensuring their candidates are well looked after from the first meeting to post getting the role. Tom was amazing and worked for 2 months in the background to find me the perfect next role. He listened to what I wanted next and the kind of place I wanted to work, and worked relentlessly to make sure that’s exactly what I got. The onboarding was smooth and there are consistent check-ins to make sure I’m settling in okay. Five stars all the way.

Neha Jain
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★★★★★

I have been working with Three Recruitment & Advisory for the past three months and have had a great experience. The team is professional, supportive, and always approachable. Communication is excellent, and I have felt valued and well-supported throughout. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and people-focused recruitment company.

Saira G
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★★★★★

Outstanding experience from start to finish. The team truly understands the space and matched me with a fantastic 12-month contract at a major superannuation company. They were professional, proactive, and kept communication seamless throughout the entire onboarding process. If you are looking for an agency that actually delivers and respects your career goals, look no further. Highly recommended!

Seungri Kim
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★★★★★

I’ve had a fantastic experience working with Three Recruitment. A special thank you to Joe, Tom, and Bek, who have been incredibly proactive and supportive throughout the contractor onboarding process. From day one, they made sure everything was handled efficiently, communicated clearly, and stayed on top of all the administrative requirements. What really stood out was how they consistently checked in around payroll and superannuation to ensure everything was processed correctly and on time, helping contractors avoid any unnecessary penalties or administrative issues. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine care for contractors make them stand out from other recruitment agencies. I highly recommend Three Recruitment and the team to anyone looking for a recruitment partner that goes above and beyond.

Harry
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★★★★★

Three Recruitment found me my latest role. They were professional, streamlined and provided clear information. I recommend them to other job applicants.

Deryk Ward
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★★★★★

Very professional with clear communication at every step. Definitely would recommend for anyone seeking their next contractor role.

Thien Nguyen
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★★★★★

I highly rate a very personable experience with Three, unlike other agencies. Weekly payslips run smoothly as a breeze, always someone there to keep an eye on you! Plus I received a bonus voucher for my coffees in the first week of my new role, and invites to the free drinks. Awesome job guys!

Vesna Zadnik
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★★★★★

They were excellent to deal with when finding me a role and their communication on various things since getting my role has been great as well. Definitely recommend as a recruiter.

Kris Niven
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★★★★★

Three Recruitment are a great agency to work with. They are always professional and have taken care of me from start to finish. I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking employment.

Becky Azzopardi
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★★★★★

Three Recruitment is simply the best! Tom and the team found me the perfect role, handled everything smoothly and professionally, and even celebrated my first day with a donut parcel. Sweet in every way! Highly recommended!

Ash Goyal
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★★★★★

I had a fantastic experience working with Dan and highly recommend Three Recruitment! Dan’s technical background was beneficial to understanding my next career goals in the industry. He was professional, responsive and I felt well supported in every step of the process. I am grateful for the opportunity and couldn’t be happier with my outcome!

Jessica Sansour
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Where we specialise

Seven practice areas, from Data & AI to Data Centres, each recruited by people who understand the work, the tooling and the pressure these teams are under.

PRJ / 01

Our own program delivery background means we can scale delivery teams quickly when the pressure is on, from a single PM to a full transformation office.

Program DirectorProgram ManagerProject ManagerDelivery LeadTransformation LeadPMO LeadScrum MasterAgile CoachRelease Train EngineerBusiness AnalystChange ManagerTest Manager
DAI / 02

AI is reshaping every organisation, and it all runs on data. We place the people who build AI and the data platforms behind it, from engineers to heads of function.

Head of Data & AIAI EngineerGenerative AI / LLM EngineerMachine Learning EngineerMLOps EngineerData ScientistAI Product ManagerData EngineerAnalytics EngineerData ArchitectDatabricks EngineerSnowflake EngineerPower BI DeveloperData AnalystData Governance Lead
DCN / 03

Australia's data centre build-out is accelerating with AI demand. We recruit the specialists who design, build, commission and run critical digital infrastructure.

Data Centre Operations ManagerCritical Facilities EngineerData Centre TechnicianCommissioning ManagerData Centre Project ManagerConstruction Delivery ManagerNetwork & Fibre EngineerCapacity & Infrastructure PlannerCritical Environment Manager
ENG / 04

From a single specialist developer to an entire engineering team, across modern stacks and enterprise platforms.

Software EngineerFull Stack DeveloperFront End Developer (React)Back End Developer (.NET, Java, Node)Mobile Developer (iOS, Android)Platform EngineerSolution ArchitectTech LeadEngineering ManagerQA / Test Automation EngineerSalesforce DeveloperDynamics 365 Developer
CLD / 05

On-prem, hybrid or cloud, we know the technical and vendor-management skills in-house teams need.

Cloud ArchitectCloud Engineer (AWS, Azure, GCP)DevOps EngineerSite Reliability Engineer (SRE)Infrastructure EngineerNetwork EngineerMicrosoft 365 EngineerModern Workplace EngineerSystems AdministratorFinOps AnalystService Desk & End User Computing
SEC / 06

Threats keep getting more sophisticated and security talent is scarce. We understand the risk and find the skills.

CISOSecurity ArchitectSecurity EngineerCloud Security EngineerSOC AnalystIncident Response AnalystPenetration TesterGRC & Cyber Risk AnalystIdentity & Access Management (IAM) EngineerEssential Eight & IRAP Specialist
DIG / 07

Customer-centric digital experience is a competitive edge. We recruit across product, design and digital marketing.

Head of ProductProduct ManagerProduct OwnerUX/UI DesignerUX ResearcherService DesignerContent DesignerDigital Marketing ManagerCRM & Marketing Automation Specialist

Unbiased placement, every time.

We actively support people who are under-represented in technology, and we give every candidate an equal shot regardless of gender, ethnicity or age. Diverse teams build better technology, and we're proud to champion that.

Giving back

Proud supporters of Open Haven

Open Haven helps women and children in Brisbane and Logan break the cycle of domestic violence and rebuild their lives, with practical support, counselling and pathways into housing and work.

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What does Three Recruitment do?

Three is a boutique IT and technology recruitment agency based in Brisbane. We recruit permanent and contract talent in Data & AI, data centres, cloud and infrastructure, cyber security, software engineering, digital and product, and project and transformation delivery, across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and regional Australia.

How quickly can you provide contract candidates?

For contract roles we typically present a shortlist within 24 to 48 hours.

Do you guarantee permanent placements?

Yes. Permanent placements are backed by a six-month guarantee.

What is your fill rate?

Around 76%, because we work fewer roles with more care.

Do you use AI in recruitment?

Yes, to automate process and admin work so our consultants can spend more time with clients and candidates. AI supports our work, but people make every decision. Every AI decision we make starts with one question: does this help us offer more to our clients and candidates?

Are your consultants based in Australia?

Yes. You deal directly with experienced, Australian-based recruiters. We don't use offshore consultants.

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