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Specialty leaderboard · Updated Nov 11, 2026

Data & AI recruitment agencies, Sydney

Fee models, from the firms' own websites: 2 contingency and 2 hybrid. Together they advertise 81 open roles.

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Data & AI firms ranked

  1. 01Innovative Talent AustraliaAI, machine learning, cloud and data engineering, technology leadership64.3
    Not statedNot disclosed6 open roles
  2. 02Galileo Search63.7
    Not statedNot disclosed5 open roles
  3. 03The Talent VaultAI, cybersecurity, engineering, product, executive leadership and go-to-market search for technology businesses52.6
    Not statedNot disclosed42 open roles
  4. 04SONITECAI, machine learning, data, cloud, security and infrastructure engineering recruitment.40.1
    HybridNot disclosed0 open roles
  5. 05Talent Insights GroupData engineering, analytics, BI, machine learning, governance, actuarial and data leadership39.9
    Not statedNot disclosed13 open roles
  6. 06Correlate ResourcesData, AI, analytics, software engineering and technology transformation35.4
    ContingencyNot disclosed0 open roles
  7. 07Aptitude RecruitmentTower One, Level 35, 100 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo NSW 2000 · Consumer insights, market research, analytics and business intelligence recruitment.33.7
    Not statedNot disclosed15 open roles
  8. 08NexVentureData analytics, data science, data engineering and data leadership26.1
    HybridNot disclosed0 open roles
  9. =09AyoraAI engineers, machine learning, data science, MLOps and AI governance recruitment23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  10. =09Bluefin ResourcesSydney CBD · Data, AI, technology, transformation, finance, risk, legal, sales and marketing recruitment23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  11. =09CMG SearchNorth Sydney · Data specialist headhunting, with a focus on senior professionals, leadership appointments and data-team recruitment.23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  12. =09Farlow23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  13. =09Foxpoint SearchSydney CBD · Data, cloud, technology leadership and business transformation recruitment23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  14. =09JobanzData science and cybersecurity recruitment23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  15. =09Krauss PartnersSenior data, analytics, AI and transformation23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  16. =09Level Up RecruitData analytics, AI and technology recruitment23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  17. =09Noble Talent SolutionsNot-for-profit data, analytics, CRM, systems, digital and fundraising recruitment23.8
    ContingencyNot disclosed0 open roles
  18. =09Prism Consultancy Solutions23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  19. =09The AI PeopleSydney CBD · AI specialist recruitment for machine learning, LLM and AI engineers, data scientists and AI architects.23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles

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How these firms are scored

Rank here is within Data & AI. Every score is built from public signals and measures specialisation and activity, not a guarantee of service quality. Terms, claiming and sponsorship never change it.

Specialist focus
40%
Market activity
35%
Track record
25%
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Data & AI recruitment agencies in Sydney: questions

How do data & ai recruitment agencies in Sydney charge?

Of the firms ranked here, by their own websites: 2 contingency and 2 hybrid. Most agencies charge a percentage of the hire's first-year base salary. Contingency recruiters are commonly quoted at around 15–25% and are paid only when you hire; retained and executive search firms often charge 25–35%, paid in stages as the search progresses.

How are data & ai recruitment agencies ranked here?

Rank is within this specialty only. The biggest factor is specialist focus: the share of a firm's open roles that are in this field. Hiring activity and track record make up the rest. No firm can pay for placement.

Should I use more than one recruiter?

For contingency roles many employers brief two or three firms at once. Retained searches are exclusive by design. Posting one brief here sends it to the specialists and lets you compare their approach and terms before you commit.