What footprints does

Collarcare, operating under the Collar Group portfolio (legal entity Collar Talent Group Pty Ltd, ABN 87684 203 549) and referenced in the firmographics as "footprints" via the collar.group website, is an Australian healthcare and aged care recruitment agency founded and headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, and now operating a national network of 12+ offices spanning Perth (Central-Rivervale, South-Mandurah, North-Joondalup), Sydney Central, Melbourne (Docklands), Brisbane, Adelaide (Wayville), and Canberra (Barton), with broader stated coverage from Tasmania to Far North Queensland including regional locations such as Gold Coast, Townsville, and Tennant Creek. The business places nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, and in-home carers into Australian healthcare and aged care organisations across both vertical silos — aged care (residential and home care) and broader healthcare (hospitals, clinics, community health) — and runs an integrated recruitment technology stack combining a candidate self-service portal, a real-time compliance monitoring system (live audits, expiring-document alerts, weekly internal audits), and a quality framework built on five pillars: rigorous screening, compliance monitoring, mandatory training via AusMed, incident/performance management, and ongoing workforce development. The platform is integrated with Deputy for rostering, Astute Payroll for payrolling, PeopleSense for an Employee Assistance Program, and Aged Care Passport for credentialing, with Google and LinkedIn social login.

The firm operates a multi-revenue-model staffing business: usage-based temp and contract placements (hourly/daily bill rates for short-term, single-shift, surge, and outbreak support work); one-time permanent placement fees (typically a percentage of first-year salary); professional-services retainers for executive search and international sponsorship (Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186, Temporary Skill Shortage subclass 482); and managed-services contracts covering Managed Service Provider (MSP), Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), and Total Talent Solutions for enterprise healthcare clients. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; targeted client bonuses signal competitive pricing in candidate-acquisition channels (up to A$750 for permanent nursing referrals completing 12 weeks, A$500 for casual, A$250 for locum, and lower rewards for aged care). Go-to-market is sales-led enterprise field sales for large healthcare networks combined with inside sales (phone and web enquiry forms at 1300 927 522) for mid-market, a self-service candidate portal for individual job seekers, and channel-partner programs for total talent, RPO, and MSP engagements.

The company holds 51–100 employees, supports hundreds of healthcare and aged care client sites, and has built a database of 55,000+ industry-specific candidates with 5,357 lifetime placements reported. Collar Talent Group maintains an Integrated Management System certified to ISO 9001:2015 (quality), ISO 45001:2018 (occupational health and safety), and ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management); the firm is a member of the Recruitment, Consulting & Staffing Association (RCSA), was named a "Top Talent Management Agency to Watch" in Australia, complies with the Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles, and operates sole in Australia with no disclosed external funding rounds or M&A activity in the source data.

Name

footprints

Legal name

Collarcare Group Pty Ltd

Website

https://collar.group

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Collarcare is an Australian healthcare and aged care recruitment agency operating a national network of 12+ offices, placing nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, and carers into aged care providers, hospitals, and home-care organisations via temporary, permanent, executive search, and managed-service engagements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Staffing Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Employment Services (5613)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Help Supply Services (7363)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare Clinical Direct Hire (Nursing/Allied/Physicians) (BPACAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Licensed CNA/HHA Staffing & Credentialed Placement (HSABAMAH), Live-In Caregiver Placement & Matching (HSABAMAD), HR Compliance & Policy Administration Outsourcing (incl. regulatory reporting) (BPACAKAK)

Keywords

• Healthcare recruitment
• Aged care staffing
• Permanent placement
• Temporary staffing
• Workforce solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth, Western Australia

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Temporary and Contract Staffing: Placement of healthcare and aged care professionals in short-term and project-based roles, including shift coverage, outbreak support, and surge staffing. Revenue generated through hourly/daily rates on placed workers.
2. Permanent Recruitment: Placement of candidates in long-term permanent positions for healthcare and aged care organisations. One-time placement fees upon successful hire.
3. Executive Search: Identification and placement of top-tier senior management professionals including executive boards, chairpersons, non-executive directors, and C-suite officers for healthcare organisations.
4. Managed Service Provider (MSP): Oversight of contingent workforce management including sourcing, onboarding, and vendor coordination for healthcare providers with multiple staffing needs.
5. Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO): Complete or partial management of permanent recruitment processes across multiple channels via a single controlled process for healthcare organisations.
6. Total Talent Solutions: Integrated workforce solutions merging permanent hiring, contingent workforce, payroll management, and strategic goals under one managed service.
7. International/Sponsorship Recruitment: Assistance with international sponsorship including Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) and Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa pathways for overseas healthcare professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

footprints operates as a healthcare and aged care recruitment agency (operating through its Collarcare™ brand) that places nursing, medical, allied health, and in-home care professionals into temporary, contract, permanent, and executive roles for hospitals, residential aged care facilities, and community health providers across Australia. It delivers supplementary workforce management services including Managed Service Provider (MSP), Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), and Total Talent Solutions, supported by international sponsorship and regional relocation services. Operations are enabled by a real-time compliance monitoring system, a five-pillar quality framework, and a candidate self-service portal.

Product overview

Collarcare is a healthcare and aged care recruitment agency operating as a unified platform with multiple specialized service modules. The core offering consists of six integrated recruitment solutions: Temp & Contract Recruitment for flexible staffing, Permanent Recruitment for long-term placements, Executive Search for senior leadership roles, Managed Service Provider (MSP) for contingent workforce optimization, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) for outsourced permanent hiring, and Total Talent Recruitment for integrated workforce management. These are complemented by sector-specific verticals including Aged Care, Nursing, Doctor, Allied Health, and In-Home Care recruitment. Additional services include International Sponsorship & Relocation for overseas healthcare professionals and Regional Relocation support with accommodation and travel assistance. The platform includes a Client Portal with self-service capabilities and an Employee Assistance Program for workforce wellbeing support. Collarcare's infrastructure integrates with Deputy (rostering), Astute Payroll, AusMed (training), and PeopleSense (EAP) to deliver end-to-end recruitment and workforce management services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Temp & Contract Recruitment Temporary and contract staffing solutions for the Australian health and aged care sector, connecting providers with experienced professionals for short-term roles, single shifts, ongoing roster coverage, and surge support during periods of increased demand.
• Permanent Recruitment Permanent placement services tailored to client needs, connecting healthcare and aged care organizations with candidates who bring both technical expertise and cultural alignment for long-term organizational success.
• Executive Search Identifies top-tier senior management professionals including executive boards, chairpersons, non-executive directors, and C-suite officers for healthcare organisations through focused, tailored search strategies.
• Managed Service Provider (MSP) Program that optimizes talent acquisition strategies, improves supplier management, controls risk mitigation, reduces costs, and manages contingent workers including casuals, temps, contractors, and fixed-term workers for healthcare providers.
• Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Handles all or part of an organisation's permanent recruitment processes, enabling management of candidates across multiple channels via a single controlled process and improving employer value proposition and candidate engagement.
• Total Talent Recruitment Integrated solution merging permanent hiring, contingent workforce management, payroll management, and strategic goals under one controlled owner, including technology stack review and optimization for healthcare organisations.
• Aged Care Recruitment Specialised recruitment services for the aged care sector covering both Residential and Home Care settings, pairing organisations with candidates who bring both expertise and compassionate care.
• Nursing Recruitment Connects talented nurses with rewarding opportunities across Australia, tailoring services to match individual needs from recent graduates to experienced professionals seeking career changes.
• Doctor Recruitment Premier doctor recruitment services offering healthcare facilities highly qualified professionals and doctors flexible opportunities, including locum and permanent positions across Australia.
• Allied Health Recruitment Connects organisations with allied health candidates who possess expertise, passion, and dedication, covering permanent, casual, or contract positions in various specialties.
• In-Home Care Recruitment Recruitment services for in-home care positions, connecting families with vetted, reliable carers who deliver personalised, compassionate care within the comfort of patients' homes.
• International Sponsorship & Relocation Services Guides international healthcare professionals through the complex sponsorship process including visa assistance (Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186 and Temporary Skill Shortage subclass 482), document gathering, and post-arrival support for overseas hires.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,357 candidates placed into roles
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AusMedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralia's leading clinical education platform providing accredited training modules for health and aged care workers. All Collarcare staff must complete mandatory training through AusMed before first shift, including infection prevention, manual handling, cultural competency, and code of conduct training. AusMed also provides ongoing professional development and compliance training continuously reviewed in line with legislative changes.
• PeopleSensecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployee Assistance Program provider offering free and confidential mental health and wellbeing services to all Collarcare employees and their immediate families. Services include support for stress, anxiety, burnout, relationship concerns, grief, trauma, and workplace issues available 24/7 via phone or in-person.
• Recruitment, Consulting & Staffing Association (RCSA)coreOthersAustralia's peak body for recruitment, staffing, and workforce. Collarcare is a member committed to promoting and protecting the industry, driving professional practice, and providing networking opportunities. RCSA's purpose is to Lead in the World of Work and empower members to improve lives, communities, and the economy.
• Collar GroupcoreOthersCollarcare is a trademark of Collar Talent Group Pty Ltd. Collar Group provides integrated management systems compliant with ISO standards 9001 and 45001, and oversees the Collarcare brand and operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Healthcare Australia: Largest specialist healthcare staffing agency in Australia, placing nurses, aged care, allied health, and medical professionals across all states. Direct head-to-head competitor for the same hospital and aged care clients Collarcare serves.
• Medacs Healthcare (Australia): International healthcare staffing brand with Australian operations placing doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals. Competes in locum, permanent, and contract healthcare recruitment.
• HCA (Healthcare Careers Australia): Specialist Australian healthcare recruitment firm focused on nursing, midwifery, and aged care placements nationally. Closest comparable in size, vertical focus, and candidate mix to Collarcare.
• Pulse Australia: Specialist healthcare recruiter placing nursing, midwifery, allied health, and medical professionals across Australia and New Zealand. Directly overlaps with Collarcare's temp and perm nursing verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Randstad Australia: Global staffing leader with a large Australian healthcare and aged care division. Competes for the same enterprise MSP/RPO contracts but as part of a broader multi-sector portfolio rather than a pure-play healthcare focus.
• Robert Half Australia: Specialised recruiter with an Australia healthcare and business support practice. Competes for allied health and mid-to-senior healthcare placements from a broader talent solutions platform.
• Talent International: Australian recruitment firm with a healthcare technology and digital health vertical. Adjacent overlap with Collarcare's allied health and healthcare IT-adjacent placements, plus broader enterprise staffing reach.
• Hays Australia: Global recruitment firm with dedicated healthcare and aged care practices across Australia. Larger and more diversified than Collarcare but directly overlapping on permanent and contract healthcare placements.

Emerging players

• AustCorp Healthcare Recruitment: Australian specialist recruiter for healthcare and aged care professionals, including international nurse placement. Overlaps with Collarcare on aged care and international sponsorship pathways.
• MedFuture Medical Recruitment: Australian boutique recruiter focused on doctors and GPs. Directly competes with Collarcare's Doctor Recruitment vertical, particularly on locum and permanent GP placements in regional Australia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/footprintsgroupwa

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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