We Are the Limelight People

Connecting People | Creating Opportunities | Delivering Lasting Outcomes

At Limelight People, we believe recruitment is all about helping people find meaningful opportunities and build thriving careers while enabling businesses to develop teams that support growth.

As specialist recruiters in healthcare, allied health, aged care, and technology, we work closely with employers and professionals across Australia to deliver recruitment solutions built on trust, expertise, and long-term success.

We Are the Limelight People
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Founded in 2016, Limelight People has facilitated 5000+ placements across 250+ locations in metropolitan, regional, and rural Australia.

Our goal is to bring a personalised, consultative, and people-focused approach to recruitment. 

Rather than focusing on filling vacancies, we take the time to understand what each candidate and employer needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions.

We are your multi-disciplinary workforce solutions partner.

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Our Mission

Limelight People was established with the mission to connect Australia’s leading healthcare and tech employers with the right talent. 

Every conversation, placement, and partnership is guided by our commitment to helping people and organisations achieve their goals. 

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Behind every successful placement is a team of passionate recruitment professionals who want to see others succeed.

Our consultants bring specialist expertise across healthcare and technology recruitment, combining industry knowledge with a commitment to supporting employers and candidates. Meet Your Workforce Solutions Partners

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David Steven

Co-Founder & Director

Co-Founder David delivers sharp strategy, seamless operations and standout service, backed by 19 years of recruitment experience and energy.

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Ian Gingell

Co-Founder & Director

Co‑founder Ian drives finance, strategy and operations, brings 20 years of industry smarts, and thrives around inspiring people and big ideas.

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Kate Heeligan

Director, Healthcare

Workforce strategist Kate drives real results, mentors with heart, and spends downtime happily buried in politics, global trends and big‑picture thinking.

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Cassia Roberts

Manager, Nursing & Midwifery

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Daniel Waldron

Manager, Aged Care

Dan calmly solves aged‑care hiring chaos, then heads home to cook, walk Bailey, build Lego, and judge reality TV with a glsss of wine.

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Danielle Kirby

Principal Consultant, Nursing & Midwifery

Recruitment powerhouse Danielle supports remote nurses, thrives under pressure, and unwinds with coffee, dog walks and quality time with her husband.

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Our Distinct Advantage

What sets Limelight People apart is our ability to combine deep industry expertise with a genuinely people-first approach.

We don't believe in transactional recruitment. We believe in building relationships, understanding individual goals, and delivering recruitment solutions that create long-term value.

  • Extensive Talent Network (125K+)
  • Exclusive Industry Knowledge
  • Personalised Support
  • Flexible Staffing Solutions
  • National Reach (250+ Locations Served)
  • Proven Track Record (5000+ Successful Placements)
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Community & Charity

At Limelight People, we recognise that our responsibility extends beyond recruitment.
We're passionate about supporting the communities in which we live and work through charitable initiatives, community engagement, and meaningful partnerships. 

Whether it's supporting local causes, participating in fundraising activities, or giving back through volunteer efforts, we believe success is measured by the positive impact we create on those around us.

We remain committed to making a difference in the lives of the people and communities we serve.

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What Our Clients Say

My recruiter, has a good heart & is very passionate about her employees getting them what they want. I have explicit faith in all that she tells me, with any & all my offers of employment. There has never been a time that I have had a hard time asking for help, since I have been with Dani, she is my Dream Agent.
Kimberlene
Easy to work with & most importantly laughs at my jokes haha. Very professional & approachable, very happy with my recruiter.
Brett
Kate is friendly, proactive and approachable. Kept in touch via phone call and email. Managed to arrange a contract for me in a good amount of time and checked in along the way.
Hollie
Kate simply put is Brilliant in what she does
Jimmy
Cassia has been a great support in seeking & securing my first contract. The organisation I am currently with have so far been very supportive and encouraging at the same time. I would not hesitate in referring anyone to Limelight especially with Cassia as a recruiter.
Isobel
Cassia has been a great support in seeking and securing my first contract. The organisation I am currently with have so far been very supportive and encouraging at the same time. I would not hesitate in referring anyone to Limelight especially with Cassia as a recruiter.
Celine
Carly is my consultant & she is amazing. She communicates well & often, finds the right match as far as facility goes. Highly recommend
Jen
I can’t speak highly enough of how wonderful she is! I always recommend Carly to anyone looking for Agency work, she has a knack of finding me a great contract!
Susan
Kurrajong Nursing Home
My recruiter is an absolute legion, Dani always has my back. No bullshit, she cares about me & always gets me the job I want. I followed her from a previous agency & cannot recommend her enough.
Donna
I am grateful for Daniel's clear communication & prompt responses. It’s clear that Daniel genuinely care about their candidates and go above and beyond to provide excellent service.
Sikha Basnet
Quick to respond to any queries, knows the Healthcare industry needs & provides placements exactly with what you are looking for.
Raminder Sran
I'm consistently impressed with the professionalism, expertise & outstanding service. The team's commitment to excellence & customer satisfaction is evident in every interaction. Highly recommended!
Josephat Chakavarika
David Was great. He explained all my queries with patience. Highly recommended
Vinod
I was overseas when Ian contacted me, and guided me though the lengthy interview process. Ian was well versed with the technical jargons and was able to match me with a great role in an amazing company. I liked the focused approach which Limelight and Ian had for finding me the right job for my skill set. Thank you.
Nishad
Lead Engineer
Thanks to Daniel, I got my desired job, got there comfortably & in time. Guys if you are looking for contracts or relocate, this is a great agency for you do not miss out!
Racheal Atukwatese
Game changer when it came to supporting me with locum work made the process so easy, great communicator, does what he says and got me into a great set up can’t recommend enough
Tom Stevens
Limelight are great to work with
Jeffrey Burns
Apparent Communications
Limelight’s professionalism, market acumen, and seamless collaboration have made them a valued partner in our growth journey. We highly recommend Limelight to any organisation seeking a proficient, intuitive, and efficient recruitment partner, and we look forward to continuing our partnership as we expand our team further.
Rylan Uherek
Chief Operating Offier, APAC
It has been a pleasure working with you & the Limelight team. I’ve found you to be highly professional, responsive & very cooperative in helping us identify the right staff for our needs. Your communication & ongoing support have made the process smooth & efficient. It’s been great working together to achieve positive outcomes.
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Albury Wadonga Health
I have known Kate professionally since 2012 and can highly recommend the prompt and professional way in which she provides her services. As a client, it is reassuring to know that Kate keeps in touch every step of the way and works hard to ensure the best results.
Richard Campion
Executive Director Mental Health and Wellbeing Services South West Healthcare
Very easy process, consultant was responsive & extremely helpful. Made the process as painless as possible!
Sara Al Halwani

RSL LifeCare
Very easy process, consultant was responsive & extremely helpful. Made the process as painless as possible!
Sara Hodgkinson
Queensland Health

Give Your Business and Career the Boost They Deserve

Whether you're looking to hire exceptional talent or take the next step in your career, Limelight People is here to help. Let's work together to build stronger teams, rewarding careers, and successful futures.

Give Your Business and Career the Boost They Deserve
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We're always interested in connecting with talented people who share our passion for helping others succeed.

If you're looking for a rewarding career in recruitment and want to be part of a collaborative, high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.