About Kindred Talent

Every introduction we make, we stand behind.

Kindred Talent is a referral network for digital-first businesses across Australia. The right hire isn’t the loudest applicant. The right agency isn’t found in a directory. They’re referred by someone who knows the work — and whose reputation is attached to every name they put forward.

“The best opportunities in digital are never advertised. They’re passed on by people who actually know the work.”
— Kindred Talent, Founded 2026
Our Story

Why I started Kindred.

I ended up in recruitment in 2019, by accident. I’d had bad experiences with recruiters myself — and heard plenty more from others. Competitors bulk-sending CVs without reading them. Brands hiring badly because nobody took the time to understand what they were actually building. Salesy recruiters who just kept pushing. I wanted to do it differently.

But the bigger realisation came later: talent is only part of the answer. Being labelled a “recruiter” was limiting what I could actually do for my network. Because the problem isn’t always headcount. Sometimes it’s a fractional CMO for strategic direction. Sometimes it’s a freelancer who can move fast. Sometimes it’s an agency working as an extension of the team.

Kindred was built from that realisation. A referral network for people, partners and platforms. Real advocacy, genuine knowledge of both sides, and honest conversations about fit. Including when it’s not the right move.

— Wylan

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2026
Founded in Sydney
with a focus on digital & eCommerce talent
Lasting
Placement retention
still in role at 6 months
72hr
Average shortlist
from brief received to candidates presented
Always
Warm introductions
every name personally vouched for
How We Work

The principles behind every introduction we make.

01
Warm over cold.
We only make introductions we’d make personally. Every referral — for talent or for partners — comes with context, a recommendation, and our reputation attached.
02
Quality over quantity.
We’d rather send you three people we know well than thirty we’ve just found. We focus on the quality of a match, not the speed of a placement fee.
03
A tailored network.
The best candidates aren’t on Seek. The best agencies aren’t on directories. We maintain an active network of people we know, trust and keep in contact with.
04
Digital-first, always.
We work exclusively in digital, eCommerce and retail. That depth means we understand the roles we fill, the tools people use, and the culture each team needs.
05
Relationship over transactional.
We care about what happens after the introduction. We check in. We support transitions. We’re invested in both sides of every placement we make.
06
Honesty is the best policy.
We’ll tell you if a role isn’t right for our network, or if a candidate isn’t ready. Honesty protects the integrity of every other introduction we make.
Kindred vs Everyone Else

Referral network.
Built on relationships.

Most talent agencies chase volume. Most agency directories are just paid listings. Kindred is built differently — on personal relationships with both sides of every introduction.

Traditional Recruiter
Mass CV sourcing
Volume shortlists
LinkedIn cold reach
Kindred People
Curated personal network
3–5 matched candidates
72hr curated shortlist
Agency Directory
Paid listings & profiles
Self-reported credentials
Cold pitch follow-up
Kindred Partners
Agencies already trusted
Verified by our network
Warm intro, no cold calls
Vendor selection
Not sure where to start
Limited interaction
No context on platform fit
Kindred Platform
Human-led matching
Industry experience
Specialist vendors to trust
Join the Network

Work with us — or join the network.

Whether you’re hiring, looking, referring, or wanting to be referred — the conversation starts the same way. Just reach out.

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I’m a digital professional
Looking for my next role in performance, SEO or growth
I’m hiring for my team
I need a shortlist of vetted digital talent fast
I need an agency referral
Looking for a trusted SEO, performance or growth partner
I run a digital agency
I want to be referred to the right clients
Let’s Talk

Let’s start a conversation.

Drop us a note — we’ll reply personally, usually the same day.