Why Dixon Appointments?

Dixon Appointments has been operating in Victoria since 1998. We are a locally owned and operated business that has become known doing recruitment differently to our global peers; valuing human connection as core to successful recruitment outcomes. 

We are a professional recruitment firm with a solid reputation for our competence and our personal touch. We take pride in offering exceptional service; as candidate advocates, we know our candidates by name, not by number. We leave the numbers to the finance team.

Dixon Appointments incorporates our guiding principles in our day to day processes and behaviour:

People come first 

People are the heart of our business and our industry. We treat all stakeholders with genuine care and thought, and form lasting partnerships built on mutual respect. We support and celebrate the achievements of our clients, our candidates and our colleagues. These are our people, and their wellbeing takes priority.

Community counts

We strive to make a positive difference in our community. We hold ourselves to a higher standard of operating; constantly questioning how we can improve value for our people, our environment and the Victorian community. We passionately believe everyone should have access to the same opportunities and we champion workplace equality and fairness.

Business is personal

People rely on us to understand their needs and deliver on their objectives, efficiently and effectively. When we succeed in connecting talented people, we help our clients and candidates achieve. We are not transactional recruiters. Taking the time and effort to match complementary needs and skills is how we stand out from the crowd.

Connection is key

Connecting people with opportunity is why we exist. We embrace leading, science-based methods to drive better outcomes but we remain ever-mindful of the human connection. Communication, energy and empathy are key to making the recruitment process a positive experience for everyone.

Our team

Our Recruitment Team are accessible, responsive and have many years of direct hands-on experience. They harness sophisticated, evidence-based techniques to ensure we can successfully understand your employment and career preferences, strengths, skills and specific experience to match you with appropriate opportunities. 

Carbon neutral business

In 2020 Dixon celebrated 10 years being carbon neutral as certified by the Carbon Reduction Institute. We believe it is our responsibility to ensure that in the delivery of our services we do not leave a negative impact on our environment and our communities.

Industry connections and expertise

Dixon is known for our connections with Victoria's best employers; Universities, Government and Not for Profit businesses where their employees are genuinely valued for their talent and contribution. 

Our Recruiters take the time to get to know you, understand your preferences, requirements non-negotiables. We add value to our candidates by providing industry insights and meaningful feedback about your application. This also means that our recruitment team can proactively reach out to you with appropriate opportunities when relevant positions are listed with Dixon Appointments.

We have Specialist Divisions operating in the following sectors:

• Private Sector
• Public Sector
• Education Sector
• Not for Profit Sector

Whatever the area of employment you are seeking, our team will help you find your next role in your discipline:

• Administration and Office Support
• Digital and Analytics
• Education Management and Student Engagement
• Finance, Accounting and Payroll
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Marketing and Communications
• Knowledge and Information Management
• Project Management and Administration
• Policy Advice and Development

Temporary payroll systems for your peace of mind

We understand that as a casual employee, the way we manage our payroll and systems have a direct impact on your financial security. For this reason, our system has automated prompts to remind you to submit your timesheet each week, and your supervisor will then receive a daily reminder to approve until your hours have been authorised for payment.

Integrated, automated timesheet and payroll system

Dixon has invested in a fully integrated timesheeting and payroll system which means no manual data entry, no errors, and an accurate remittance of payroll, every time.

Our timesheeting system is mobile-friendly and can be accessed and completed from anywhere there is an internet connection. This means that if you forget to submit your timesheet or if your supervisor forgets to authorise it, you can do so when they are on the go.

Two payruns; every week

Even with robust, online payroll and timesheet solutions, sometimes things happen that delay the submission or approval of your timesheet. For this reason, we run two payrolls every week; the first is processed after 12 noon each Monday and the second after 12 noon on Wednesdays. This means even if your supervisor is sick, on leave or they approve your timesheet after 12pm on a Monday you will still be paid in that week. 

We even run a report of all active candidates working each Tuesday and follow up with the timesheet approvers individually to ensure that wherever a technical issue or unforeseen barrier has arisen, we can address and resolve before the second payroll is closed.

Work with us

Dixon is always looking for talented, passionate people to join our candidate community. Contact us on 9629 9999 to start a conversation or alternatively, if you're eager to register, simply engage with our virtual assistant, DAISY, who's waiting for you in the bottom right corner of our homepage. Click on 'I'm looking for Work' to get started. Whether you seek assistance in finding the perfect role or simply want to chat, our friendly virtual assistant DAISY is here to help!