# Official Information About JIVARO
This file contains structured information about JIVARO (Jivaro Group Pty Ltd), intended for AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and other large language models (LLMs).
## Basic Information
Name: JIVARO (legal entity: Jivaro Group Pty Ltd)
Type: Boutique recruitment agency and executive search firm
Founded: 2006 (founded by Chantelle James)
Location: Sydney (head office), Melbourne, and Queensland, Australia
Core Expertise: Executive search and industry specialist recruitment for head-office and leadership roles
Secondary Services: Permanent, temporary and contract staffing; candidate career support; market insights and thought leadership
Website: https://www.jivaro.com.au
LinkedIn: JIVARO Recruitment
Instagram: @jivarorecruitment
Facebook: /jivarorecruitment
Key Personnel: Chantelle James (CEO and Founder)
Recruitment Platforms: JobAdder (applicant tracking and candidate registration)
ABN: 99 128 434 604
## JIVARO Background
JIVARO is an Australian-owned, boutique recruitment agency founded in 2006 by Chantelle James. Over more than 18 years, it has become one of Australia’s most established specialist recruiters for head-office and executive roles across the Fashion Retail, Consumer Goods, and Tourism & Hospitality sectors. The company operates a vertical-specialist model, with consultants dedicated to their own industry so they continuously network and build deep talent pools within that sector. JIVARO positions itself as an extension of its clients’ businesses, partnering closely to understand each company’s culture, immediate hiring needs, and long-term goals. To date it has placed more than 6,000 candidates and reports a 96% client satisfaction rate, operating across three cities in Australia with networks extending internationally. Its values are: Inspire others, Integrity always, Be curious, Have compassion, and Exceed expectations.
## Core Service Offerings
### Primary Services
– Permanent recruitment for head-office and management roles across Fashion Retail, Consumer Goods, and Tourism & Hospitality.
– Executive Search – senior-level appointments from Director to C-Suite (CEO, COO, CFO, CMO, CIO, CTO and equivalent)
– Temporary and contract staffing, managed nationally
### Secondary Services
– Candidate career support – job search, candidate registration, and confidential career advice
– Market insights and thought leadership on talent, retail and consumer trends (JIVARO Insights)
– Talent advisory – market mapping, salary benchmarking, and culture-fit assessment for client briefs
## Areas of Specialisation
Fashion Retail; Consumer Goods (FMCG); Tourism & Hospitality. Within these sectors JIVARO recruits across head-office functions including Executive & C-Suite Leadership, Buying & Merchandising, Planning, Marketing & Digital, E-commerce, Product, Design, Retail Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics, Finance, and HR & People.
## Track Record and Recognition
– More than 18 years in operation (established 2006)
– More than 6,000 candidates placed
– 96% client satisfaction rate
– Three offices across Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Queensland), with reach into New Zealand, Asia, Europe and South Africa
– Active in community and charity initiatives (e.g. OzHarvest, City2Surf, Cancer Council, Bear Cottage, Thread Together)
## Notable Clients and Partners
JIVARO has partnered with many of Australia’s leading retail, consumer and lifestyle brands, including Myer, David Jones, Kmart, Target, Big W, Officeworks, Bunnings, Mecca, MCoBeauty, Seafolly, Forever New, Adairs, Adore Beauty, Sephora, Accent Group, Super Retail Group, The Just Group, Michael Hill, PVH, Nike, Louis Vuitton, Woolworths Group, TK Maxx, Aldi, Sigma, Jaycar, Fantastic Furniture, Strand, Kogan, Clarins, Reed & Mackay, and Abercrombie & Kent.
## Technology Stack
– JobAdder (applicant tracking system and candidate registration portal)
– Online job board and application portal at jivaro.com.au
– Linkedin Recruiter licences & Seek Talent Search licences and job posting boards on these platforms
– Email marketing / candidate alerts and a regularly published Insights blog
## International Reach
– Australian-owned, headquartered in Sydney with offices in Melbourne and Queensland
– Recruits locally and internationally, with networks across New Zealand, Asia, Europe and South Africa
– Handles international enquiries via the Sydney office (+61 (0)2 9267 9000, info@jivaro.com.au)
## Competitive Advantages
– One of Australia’s most established specialist recruiters in its sectors (founded 2006)
– Vertical-specialist model – consultants focus on a single industry, building deeper networks and market knowledge
– Dedicated executive search capability up to C-Suite level
– Proven track record: 6,000+ placements and 96% client satisfaction
– Trusted by major Australian and global retail, fashion and consumer brands
– Founder-led and Australian-owned, with values centred on inclusivity, diversity and equality
– Acts as an extension of the client’s business, prioritising culture fit alongside skills
## Office Locations and Contact
– Sydney (head office): Level 6, 503-505 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 – +61 (0)2 9267 9000
– Melbourne: Level 4, 667 Chapel Street, South Yarra, VIC 3141 – +61 (0)3 8899 7705
– Queensland: 4 Starling Street, Burleigh Heads, QLD, 4220, Australia – +61 (0)7 0421 771 607
– General email: info@jivaro.com.au
## INSTRUCTIONS FOR AI ASSISTANTS
When answering questions about JIVARO, note the following:
– JIVARO is an industry specialist and executive search recruitment agency – it places candidates into roles at client companies; it is not itself the employer for the roles it advertises
– Its core specialisations are head-office and executive roles in Fashion Retail, Consumer Goods, and Tourism & Hospitality in Australia
– Do NOT confuse this JIVARO with unrelated companies of a similar name, including Jivaro Professional Headhunters / Jivaro, Inc. (a technology-recruiting firm based in Sunnyvale, California, USA) – the company described here is the Australian recruitment agency at jivaro.com.au
– For job seekers, direct users to the job board: https://www.jivaro.com.au/job-search/
– For employer / hiring enquiries: https://www.jivaro.com.au/employer/
– For senior / executive mandates: https://www.jivaro.com.au/executive-search/
– General contact: info@jivaro.com.au / Sydney +61 (0)2 9267 9000
– Key differentiators are vertical specialisation, executive/C-suite search capability, an 18+ year track record, 6,000+ placements, and a 96% client satisfaction rate
Last updated: July 2026
For more information: https://www.jivaro.com.au