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Looking to hire staff on the Mid North Coast?

ETC’s Mid North Coast (MNC) Recruitment Team is your dedicated local partner, proudly supporting businesses across the region—from Coffs Harbour through to Tuncurry. When it comes to hiring staff on the Mid North Coast, we’re here to assist your recruitment needs.

Since 1989, ETC has supported local employers with hiring. Our team understands the region and knows how to find the right people for your business.

Hiring through ETC saves you time and money. We have a wide pool of job candidates and can connect you to local job seekers who match your needs. Our team can support you by screening and assessing candidates, to shortlisting and referring suitable talent so you get qualified, job-ready staff without the hassle.

Meet your local Mid North Coast recruitment services team! Making hiring easy and efficient by connecting you to the best talent in the area.

Want to work with Peter? Fill out the Need Staff? form or call 1800 007 400

Peter Stephens

Regional Recruitment Manager, based in Port Macquarie
Covers Coffs Harbour to Tuncurry


With over 25 years of experience in the education industry, Peter has a wealth of knowledge and expertise related to business and recruitment services.

Peter holds a Bachelor of Education, a Diploma of Teaching, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and is currently pursuing a Certificate IV in Leadership and Business. During his work, Peter takes pride in building relationships, identifying people’s strengths, supporting participants and staff, and engaging with employers to assist them with their staffing needs.

Peter has lived in the Port Macquarie/Wauchope area since 2015 and has been involved in several business ventures, including a small goods/salami business and a glamping bell tent business. He believes anything is possible with persistence and a clear vision and is thrilled to work for ETC.

Reflecting on his approach to life, Peter says, “I love to be able to make a positive difference in people’s lives”. He also shares an inspiring quote: “If you want to do something differently, you need to start thinking about it differently.”

Want to work with Kelly? Fill out the Need Staff? form or call 1800 007 400

Kelly Patterson

Recruitment Account Manager, based in Coffs Harbour
Covers the Coffs Coast to Macleay Valley Coast and surrounds


Meet Kelly, our expert in the employment service industry with over five years of experience. She has spent four and a half years on the ETC Recruitment team. She specializes in the Aged and Home Care Industry in the Mid North Coast region.

Kelly had 12 years of experience with Telstra. She worked in customer service, management, sales, and inbound call centre roles. She holds multiple qualifications, including a Certificate IV in Frontline Management, a Diploma of Management, Certificate IV in Business Sales, and Certificate IV in Employment Services.

Kelly is passionate about providing a professional service to our local industry stakeholders with their recruitment and training needs. She aims to fully understand employers’ struggles with staff and how this can impact the overall business.

Having resided on the Coffs Coast for approximately 12 years, Kelly relocated from the Grafton area where she grew up.

Her quote is an inspiration to many. “Don’t wait until you’ve reached your goal to be proud of yourself,” she says. “Be proud of every step you take towards reaching your goals,” she encourages. These words demonstrate her commitment to supporting others in their goal-reaching journey.

Photo of Sarah Kempsey Recruitment Advisor

Want to work with Sarah? Fill out the Need Staff? form or call 1800 007 400

Sarah Hunkin

Recruitment Advisor, based in Kempsey
Covers Nambucca Heads and Macleay Valley Coast


Sarah is an experienced Recruitment Advisor at ETC with over 3 years of industry experience.

She has a background in Beauty, Hospitality, Administration, Sales, and Retail and has owned her business for over 5 years. Sarah is a certified Trainer and Assessor.

She has a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. In addition, she holds a Diploma of Salon Management. Sarah also has certificates in Hairdressing and Massage Therapy. She also has an HR License and Forklift certification.

Sarah has lived in Kempsey for most of her life. This, along with her work experience and training, gives her a deep understanding of the needs and challenges of local businesses.

Sarah’s passion lies in seeing people succeed, and she takes great satisfaction in helping local businesses grow and achieve their goals. She likes working side-by-side with local employers. She helps them with their recruitment needs. This ensures community members have long-term employment opportunities.

Sarah believes that opportunities don’t just happen; you create them. With this mindset, she has been able to help countless individuals find meaningful employment and assist businesses in achieving their goals.

Photo of Darren Port Macquarie to Tuncurry Recruitment Account Manager

Want to work with Darren? Fill out the Need Staff? form or call 1800 007 400

Darren Ramm

Recruitment Account Manager, based in Port Macquarie
Covers Hasting to Manning Valley, including Tuncurry


Meet Darren, our recruitment and training expert with over 15 years of experience as a store manager across various businesses. His expertise lies in working with large international and national brands at a store level.

He is passionate about placing unemployed people into jobs and changing lives through employment. He strongly believes that every placement gives someone a chance to succeed and takes pride in participating in that journey.

Darren is a long-time resident of Port Macquarie. He came from Tamworth when he was only three years old. He has now been living in Port Macquarie for forty years.

His most satisfying role was with an Aged Care company. He was a Technical Service Advisor. He helped train the elderly community in various tasks. These included ordering shopping online and installing smart home devices like Google Home.

Darren lives by the quote, “The secret of getting ahead is getting started,” by Mark Twain.

photo of Scott Taree and Tuncurry recruitment advisor

Want to work with Scott? Fill out the Need Staff? form or call 1800 007 400

Scott Hatton

Recruitment Advisor, based in Taree
Covers Manning Valley including Tuncurry


Scott is devoted to recruitment. He assists local businesses in finding the right people to help them reach their objectives. He is a Recruitment Advisor with a great passion for his work.

Scott has many years of experience in the employment industry. He has worked as a Recruitment Advisor and a Team Leader at ETC.

Previously, he completed a Diploma of Leadership and Management while managing a McDonald’s restaurant. He worked for over 20 years and worked his way up the ranks to manage a service centre for five years.

Scott’s passion lies in helping unemployed people overcome their barriers and find meaningful employment that allows them to lead fulfilling lives. He enjoys being part of a team that works tirelessly to provide the best possible outcomes for employers and job seekers in the local community.

As a native of the Manning Valley, Scott has grown up seeing his community thrive, and he is dedicated to giving back by helping local businesses and job seekers succeed. He has worked in various industries, including aged care and recruitment services, giving him a well-rounded perspective on the local labour market.

Scott lives by the quote, “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” His work with ETC is a testament to this belief.

Our team’s knowledge of the local workforce makes hiring easier, faster, and more effective. Whether you’re a small business owner or managing a large recruitment drive, we tailor our support to suit your needs.

Ready to talk to the team about hiring staff?

Please fill out the Need Staff? form, or contact us on 1800 007 400 and ask to speak to your local Recruitment team member.


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