Nic Willis Consulting - HR & Recruitment

18/06/2025

A great testimonial to our recruitment service from one of our management candidates - Mark Dwyer
"I came from South Africa to Australia as to create a better future for my family. I started work at a company in Rockhampton and worked there for 8 months. A gentleman who came to site regularly saw that what I was doing was not getting my full potential explored. He then approached Nic Willis out of his own accord as to recommend me forward. Can you believe that people still do this. I thought it was great!
So one day while I was at work I recieved a call from Nic and she introduced herself and asked if she could get some of my time to discuss an opportunity with me. That is when I discovered Nic Willis.
These are some facts about Nic:
1. She cares for the candidates and employers deeply.
2. She keeps the candidates informed constantly.
3. She is a positive person who holds honesty in a high regard.
4. She is always available and gives advise where she can. If she cannot give advice she goes out of her way to get some.
5. Most of all she is always friendly, and one can feel her level of care even just talking to her over the phone.
I cannot emphasize enough how invaluable Nic Willis Consulting has been in securing my new job. Nic's services has been paramount, enabling me to approach the future with newfound confidence. I hope she remains in business for as long as I'm in mine, because I can't imagine navigating this journey without her."
Thanks Mark - it was a pleasure getting to know you in the recruitment process!

13/01/2025

Happy New Year to all! Let's start 2025 with some amazing feedback from one of our clients -

Collaborating with Rod Francisco from Nic Willis Consulting has been a transformative experience for us at Yarraman Caravan Park & Cabins. Rod’s kind and generous approach, combined with his deep commitment to understanding our unique business environment, has made an incredible difference in our workforce strategy.

Thanks to the Queensland Tourism Industry Council’s initiative, Rod supported us in developing a Strategic Workforce Plan that not only addresses our needs in recruitment and succession planning but also includes a comprehensive Performance Management Framework to ensure ongoing team development and alignment with our goals. Additionally, he provided us with a full suite of Workplace Health and Safety framework documents, which has greatly strengthened our commitment to a safe, supportive workplace. Rod’s expertise and dedication helped us create innovative recruitment strategies, extensive upskilling programs, and effective succession planning—ensuring our team is prepared for future growth. We’re grateful for the tailored solutions from Rod Francisco and Nic Willis Consulting, which have equipped us to provide an even better experience for both our staff and guests, and to make our park a truly rewarding place to work.

18/11/2024

Do you have fewer than 20 staff and annual turnover of less than $10 million?
If so, you may qualify for the Industry Workforce Advisor program!

The Industry Workforce Advisor program aims to provide workforce planning assistance to employers in small and medium sized businesses, enabling them to address workforce challenges, diversify their workforces, and support workforce growth.
• Identify workforce challenges, develop a workforce plan and suggest options to address the challenges including accessing grants and incentives.
• assist employers to develop strategies to recruit and attract people for their workforce
For further information: https://desbt.qld.gov.au/employment/workforce-connect-fund or ring Nic Willis on 0487 895 796.

The Workforce Connect Fund aims to increase investment in projects that address attraction, retention and participation issues within the workforce

03/09/2024

Those who know me well would know that being described as kind and compassionate in my dealings with candidates ticks all my boxes. I recently completed a recruit for Herron Todd White and the candidate gave me the following testimonial -

"My selection for a job position was a little unusual from most job applications. I applied and Nic Willis phoned me very soon after advising she would like to set up a time for my screening. Unfortunately, due to her client re-structuring their workforce, their intake of a new employee was delayed. For three months the process was on again, then off again. The whole time Nic kept me informed as to the situation, and she kept my hopes up. As soon as there was an update, she would let me know. She kept me fully informed. I also feel Nic took the time to listen and know me as a person, and then conveyed that to her client, which in turn helped me with being successful in securing this position! I would definitely recommend Nic Willis Consulting to any businesses who are looking to recruit employees, as Nic does her homework, all while being kind, compassionate and understanding to ensure the best possible outcome.

30/04/2024

Another happy client in our HR Consulting business. Well done Rod!

Nic Willis Consulting and Habitude Rod Francisco have provided our small family business with an exceptional opportunity and resource to outsource to locally renowned experts. Their tremendous understanding of awards, contractual requirements, and HR function gap analysis and planning has been invaluable. Rod goes above and beyond to ensure understanding and knowledge building. We highly recommend their services.

Thank you to Dragline Cleaning Services - it was a pleasure working with you!

11/03/2024

The Australian HR Institute had another successful and thought provoking event last week. A big thank you to the BLUEGUM PLACE team for sharing their wisdom.

05/03/2024

The Fair Work Ombudsman is encouraging workplace participants to get educated and compliant with the further changes to workplace laws, or risk facing the new significantly higher penalties. For further information -

The Fair Work Ombudsman is encouraging workplace participants to get educated and compliant with the further changes to workplace laws, or risk facing the new significantly higher penalties.

27/02/2024

Networking can be vital to the success of a business but how do we do it effectively? For years I have been asked the same question so I thought it would make a good blog. Happy reading!

Networking is often referred to as a necessary evil and there are many of us who feel overwhelmed at the idea of walking into a group of strangers and starting conversations. I have been approached numerous times over the last twenty years and asked how someone can network effectively and we all hav

30/01/2024

Another great testimonial from one of our valued clients...

The Neighbourhood Hub engaged Nic Willis Consulting to review our Strategic Plan and assist in the revision and redevelopment of that plan. During this process, several sessions were held with the team to ensure that everyone had input and participated in this activity. Rod was both engaging and approachable which made the process very straightforward. The result is a new Strategic Plan which will assist us in ensuring we are working towards a common goal and contributing to the ongoing growth of the organisation.

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25/01/2024

For many years I have had people tell me that reference checking is not useful as you will always get positive feedback. I disagree so I thought I would share my latest blog. Enjoy!

Throughout my 20+ years in the recruitment industry, I have been told numerous times that there is no value in reference checking. I totally disagree. Reference checking is a tool we use in the recruitment process to obtain information about the candidate and determine job fit.