The Team
Kim Ritchie
Director
kim@edenritchie.com.au
Kim Ritchie, Director of Eden Ritchie Recruitment, has spent the last 12 years of her career establishing and evolving a specialised recruitment organisation with Justine Eden. She believes that the success to date of Eden Ritchie Recruitment can be attributed to several factors but primarily the strong belief that both Directors have in maintaining high levels of customer service to all client groups.
Prior to the establishment of Eden Ritchie Recruitment, Kim spent 9 years with a large international recruitment firm where she successfully managed the Queensland operations. Her roles both presently and in the past have involved extensive account management and client development within both the public and private sectors and professional accounting firms. Kim's recruitment experience includes all levels of accounting and administration positions, she also successfully recruits in the IT and Executive markets.
Throughout her 20 years in recruitment Kim has been involved in many industry groups and management committees and has worked closely with both CPA Australia and The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. She sees this as an important way of keeping abreast of what is happening within the accounting arena as well as assisting with the development of the Accountants of the future.
Kim sees the future of Eden Ritchie Recruitment, as further developing strategically aligned business relationships and working partnerships with our client base and contributing to the growth of the Queensland economy.
Any chance she gets Kim will get on a plane and “hot tail it out of here”, although she will go anywhere in the world her favourite cities are without a doubt Paris, Florence and New York.
Direct Line: 3230 0025
Justine Eden
Director
justine@edenritchie.com.au
Justine Eden, Director of Eden Ritchie Recruitment, has spent the past sixteen years in the Queensland recruitment industry. Twelve years ago, frustrated and seeking greater career challenges Justine joined forces with Kim Ritchie and created Eden Ritchie Recruitment, out of a belief that service levels to candidates and employers could be improved. Justine is focused on partnering with employers and candidates to build longer term, mutually beneficial relationships where respective skills and attributes are valued as well as maximised.
Justine has extensive experience in the recruitment of Executive, Financial Management, Qualified Accounting and Accounting Support staff within both the Public and Private Sectors. Justine’s role within Eden Ritchie Recruitment entails close involvement with the consulting team to maximise opportunities for candidates and employers, business development and marketing activities as well as business planning. Justine holds a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accountancy. Prior to joining the Recruitment Industry she worked in various capacities within the Sharebroking and Finance Industries.
Her favourite saying would be “The harder I work, the luckier I get!”
Direct Line: 3230 0027
Linda Parker
PA/Office Manager
linda@edenritchie.com.au
Linda Parker joined Eden Ritchie Recruitment in August 2004 as Personal Assistant to the Directors. Linda's role encompasses general administration support, looking after payroll and accounts payable and receivable, and providing assistance to the Directors, Kim Ritchie and Justine Eden. Linda is also the Office Manager and looks after the day to day running of the office, including supervising the administrators workflow and ensuring the high quality standard of work Eden Ritchie is renowned for is maintained across the business. Linda also manages the IT function of the office and provides technical support as and when required.
In her five years with Eden Ritchie, Linda has also assisted in and managed several recruitment panel processes and has gained significant experience with short listing, scribing and selection report writing with various Queensland Government organisations.
Prior to joining Eden Ritchie Recruitment Linda spent two years living and working in the UK, in the head office of one of the UK's leading Wine and Drinks Retailers. Previous to her overseas employment Linda worked for AMP, Shopping Centres Division for a period of 6 years. The main role Linda performed during this time was as Executive Assistant to a Centre Manager.
Direct Line: 3230 0029
Shannon Newton
Recruitment Resourcer
shannon@edenritchie.com.au
Shannon originally joined Eden Ritchie Recruitment as a Trainee Recruitment Administrator in August 2007.
Shannon has been promoted twice since joining Eden Ritchie, first into the role of Recruitment Administrator, and more recently into the position of Recruitment Resourcer for the Qualified Accounting Division. Shannon provides invaluable support to Christiane Mueller in this role, by liaising with candidates on a daily basis and effectively matching their skills with employer expectations.
Shannon is very committed to providing the high level of customer service to candidates and employers that Eden Ritchie Recruitment prides itself on.
Direct Line: 3230 0023
Dan Smith
Recruitment Consultant
dan@edenritchie.com.au
Daniel Smith joined the team at Eden Ritchie as a Recruitment Consultant in the Business Improvement/IT division. Dan has since taken over the leadership of the IT team and is responsible for growing the division. He particularly specialises in the recruitment of senior level ICT candidates across the Brisbane market.
Dan is involved in recruiting both contract and permanent IT roles across such fields as Executive ICT leadership roles, Project/Program Managers, Business Analysts, Organisational Change Managers, Enterprise and Solutions Architects, Testing Analysts, Applications Team Leaders, Software Developers, Technical Writers and Network/Systems Administrators.
Dan began his career in recruitment at the beginning of 2008 with a specialist IT recruitment agency where he developed strong relationships with both clients and candidates while specialising in the recruiting of contract and permanent IT staff, in particular, software developers in Brisbane.
Dan enjoys the fast-paced industry and challenges that recruitment provides. Away from the office, Dan has been an elite basketball referee since 2003.
Direct line: 3230 0012
Christiane Mueller
Recruitment Consultant
christiane@edenritchie.com.au
Christiane joins Eden Ritchie as a Recruitment Consultant within the Qualified Accounting Division. In this role she is responsible for recruiting Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Cost Accountants, Tax Specialists, Financial Controllers, Finance Managers, Business Analysts and Auditors.
Christiane has over 3 years experience in the recruitment industry, having been promoted from Recruitment Consultant through to Team Leader in a recruitment firm in Frankfurt, Germany between 2006 and 2008, before moving to Australia in January 2009, where she took on an Account Executive role within the Brisbane office of an international recruitment firm. Prior to commencing her career in recruitment Christiane worked for AXA Investments, whilst completing her studies in both Paris and Amsterdam.
Christiane is focused on providing the high standard of customer service Eden Ritchie prides itself on; and understands the importance of matching the right candidate to the right employer.
In her spare time Christiane enjoys travelling and socialising with friends.
Direct line: 3230 0035
Brie Anderssen
Recruitment Administrator
brie@edenritchie.com.au
Brie has joined the team at Eden Ritchie Recruitment as a Recruitment Administrator, where her role is to assist Dan Smith in the Business Improvement/IT Division, by providing recruitment services to both candidates and employers.
Prior to joining Eden Ritchie, Brie gained two years experience managing recruitment accounts and maintaining Client relationships within Job Services. She prides herself on her attention to detail and being client focused, and looks forward to applying these qualities in her role with Eden Ritchie Recruitment.
Direct line: 3230 0033
Jane Harvey
Recruitment Consultant
jane@edenritchie.com.au
Jane Harvey has recently joined Eden Ritchie Recruitment as a Consultant within the Qualified Accounting Division and is focused on permanent recruitment opportunities within Commercial organisations.
Jane brings a wealth of experience to Eden Ritchie, having commenced her recruitment career in the mid 1990’s after spending several years in an accounting capacity within a large multinational FMCG company. Since moving into recruitment Jane has specialised in the Accounting and Finance sector in both small boutique firms and large national firms in both Sydney and Brisbane.
Jane primarily concentrates on recruiting Senior / Executive level accounting and finance professionals across a broad range of industry sectors and is able to utilise her own hands on accounting experience to provide tailored solutions for her candidates and clients. Jane has recently returned from a career break and is keen to utilise her experience and deliver the high level of service that Eden Ritchie Recruitment prides itself on.
Direct line: 3230 0034
Loretta Fazzari
Business Development Coordinator
loretta@edenritchie.com.au
Loretta has joined Eden Ritchie Recruitment as Business Development Coordinator. Her role will be to work closely with both Directors Justine Eden and Kim Ritchie in the effective management of employers and candidates across the business, ensuring that expectations are not only met, but continually exceeded.
Prior to joining Eden Ritchie Loretta held the Office Manager position for companies across various industries, including Information Technology and Manufacturing. Loretta has also worked in a sales and recruitment role for a large payroll software development company.
Loretta is very focused on assisting all aspects of the business and upholding the strong customer service levels that Eden Ritchie prides itself on.
Stuart Mansbridge
Business Development Manager
stuart@edenritchie.com.au
Stuart joined Eden Ritchie in May 2010 and focuses on strengthening client relationships across all Eden Ritchie divisions. He works closely with the Directors and Consultants to ensure Eden Ritchie remains top of mind with new and existing employers in government and commercial sectors. In constant contact with clients and the marketplace, Stuart’s aim is to build on Eden Ritchie’s excellent reputation as one of Brisbane’s leading recruitment companies.
A QUT International Business graduate, Stuart returned to Australia in 2009 after ten years in senior management positions throughout Asia, North America and the Middle East. He has extensive management experience in the logistics, information security and investment sectors and has also served in voluntary positions including Chairman of the Australian Business Council in Dubai where he oversaw programs to serve a dramatic increase in membership numbers, profile and sponsorship interest.
A relentless networker, Stuart is committed to raising Eden Ritchie’s profile amongst existing and new clients alike.
In his spare time, he enjoys sports, music and relaxing with friends and family.
Direct line: 3230 0036
Tiffany Kamo
IT Resourcer
tiffany@edenritchie.com.au
Tiffany has joined the team at Eden Ritchie as a Resourcer in the IT division. Tiffany will be assisting Dan Smith in the recruitment for both contract and permanent IT positions.
Prior to joining Eden Ritchie, Tiffany had gained two years Recruitment experience across the IT and Financial Services sectors and understands the importance of time management and communication with her candidates throughout the entire recruitment process.
Tiffany enjoys waking up each day not knowing what new challenges recruitment may bring!
Direct line: 3230 0026