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Custom-written Job Ads That Cut Through the Noise and Attract Quality Candidates
Helping our clients find the right talent for their businesses
Hiring on the Sunshine Coast but struggling to find the right people? You’re not alone – and you’re not doing anything wrong. The local talent pool is competitive, and finding someone who fits your team and your values can take more time and energy than you’ve got.
That’s where we come in.
At Purple Playground, we’re a recruitment agency Sunshine Coast businesses trust to deliver smart, people-first hiring support. We act as an extension of your team, taking the time to understand your business, culture and hiring needs before helping you attract and hire the right people.
From advertising and candidate screening through to interviews and offers, we help make recruitment simpler, more efficient and less time-consuming.
Our virtual recruitment model allows us to partner with Sunshine Coast businesses while delivering the same experienced recruitment support, practical advice and responsive service we provide to clients across Australia.
Strategic Recruitment for Sunshine Coast Businesses
From Noosa to Maroochydore, Buderim to Caloundra, we partner with fast-growing businesses across the coast who are scaling up and need great people to grow with them.
Whether you’re expanding your eCommerce team, hiring a customer service lead, or building out your back-of-house operations, our team brings clarity, care, and strategy to every step of the recruitment process.
As your trusted Sunshine Coast recruitment consultant, we’re not just ticking boxes — we’re helping you build a team that aligns with your culture, goals, and growth.
Our Sunshine Coast Recruitment Services Include:
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Flexible Support — We Can Manage the Whole Process or Just Where You Need Us
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Outcome-based Role Scoping to Get Clarity on What Success Looks Like
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Interview Support, Shortlisting, Reference Checks, and Onboarding Advice
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Full End-to-end Recruitment: Advertising, Sourcing, Screening, Interviewing, and Job Offers
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Market Benchmarking and Salary Guidance Tailored to Your Industry
Whether you need full recruitment support in the Sunshine Coast or help refining your hiring strategy, we’ve got your back.
Not your Average Recruitment Agency
We’re not about pushing resumes or rushing to fill a role. We work as an extension of your team — getting to know your business, your values, and what a great hire looks like for you.
We may be virtual, but we know the Sunshine Coast recruitment landscape inside and out as we’re based in South East Queensland too. We understand what candidates are really looking for and how to position your opportunity to attract the right attention.
Our Team
Virtual Recruitment that’s Personal and Practical
You don’t need an in-house HR department to hire great people. You just need the right partner.
Our 100% virtual model gives you the flexibility to move quickly while still making thoughtful, well-supported hiring decisions. Whether you’re onboarding in Peregian, interviewing in Palmwoods, or growing your team in Coolum, we’re right there with you — just a call or Zoom away.
Our Impact
Why Choose Purple Playground?
Because we care about your long-term growth—not just a quick hire. As your Sunshine Coast recruitment consultant, we take the time to understand what you’re building and find the people who will help you take it to the next level.
We’re not transactional — we’re transformational. And that’s what sets us apart from the average recruitment agency Sunshine Coast wide.
Don't just take our word for it
Everything you want to know
Our experienced recruitment team has a diverse recruiting background and is always keen to tackle new roles. Whilst we’ve successfully recruited across a range of industries and positions, we tend to add the most value when recruiting the people who keep businesses moving every day
This includes administrative and support roles, experienced professionals, advisors, coordinators, supervisors and team leaders. We focus on positions where strong people skills, practical capability and cultural alignment are key to success – areas where our recruitment approach and expertise delivers the most value.
It’s not the size that matters…it’s who you need that counts. Any size, any Aussie location. When we go searching for your next team member, we believe in finding you the ideal blend of knowledge, experience and cultural fit.
Check out our Recruitment Packages to see how we’ve made it simple to budget for your recruitment needs with clear percentages calculated on salary package (base + superannuation) and fees invoiced in 3 instalments at Advertising, Client Interview and Acceptance of Contract stages.
We can manage the entire recruitment process on your behalf or support specific stages of the hiring journey. From role clarity, salary scoping and advertising through to screening, interviews, reference checks, and offers, our services can be tailored to suit your needs.
We don’t just find you great candidates, we actually really care about them succeeding in their new role. We keep in contact with them throughout their onboarding phase and if either party believes they’re not a perfect match, we encourage you to reach out to us for support. This is where our HR team can also give you guidance on how to help them succeed and ensure you meet your Fair Work obligations before letting them go.
Ask us about our replacement guarantee.
Absolutely! Our team specialises in a range of HR services that can help your new employee succeed…such as employment contracts, HR policies, onboarding programs, probationary period review documentation…and more! Head over to our HR Services Page to learn more about how we can support your business.
Whether you're hiring your next team member or simply want to discuss your recruitment options, we'd love to learn more about your business and how we can help you find the right fit.
Ready to find the right person for your team?
Whether you’re hiring for a new role, replacing a team member, or simply need support managing the recruitment process, we’re here to help.
Tell us a little about the role and we’ll recommend the recruitment solution that’s right for your business.
