Our journey
Recruitment built on expertise. Driven by high performance.
At MAP Talent, recruitment isn't about filling roles. It's about impact. We partner with Australia's leading enterprises to solve hiring challenges in technology, digital and transformation.
Founded in Sydney by Paul O'Shaughnessy.
External investment. Built brick by brick, deal by deal.
Turnover today, as a market-leading group.
A decade of service to Australia's leading brands.
The MAP journey
MAP Talent wasn't built. It was forged.
Forged with ambition, resilience and a refusal to settle for the status quo.
Founded in 2015 by Paul O'Shaughnessy, a seasoned tech recruitment leader with a career spanning major transformations, M&As and growth projects for brands like TAL, Qantas and Vodafone/TPG.
MAP Talent was created to do recruitment differently: with purpose, performance and passion. At the heart of its founding DNA is loyalty. With zero external investment, Paul built the business from the ground up alongside a relentless team who have grown it into a market-leading $20 million turnover group.
We've always backed the belief that elite talent deserves elite representation, and that businesses deserve a partner who delivers, every single time. For us, recruitment isn't just business. It's personal. It's performance. And it's about doing good work that creates real impact on people's journeys.
How we work
Built for high performance. Values led.
We connect businesses with the hardest-to-find, top-level talent at speed, with accuracy and impact. Our values aren't slogans or words on a wall. They're the way we operate.
That's why leading enterprises trust us with master vendor agreements, MSA models and SOW engagements: proof that we deliver at scale without compromising on quality.
Three core strengths
Accuracy. Speed. Quality.
Finding the right talent for the right role, every time. Delivering faster, without shortcuts. And placements that stick.
CVs sent to placement
Two CVs for every person we place. No volume, no noise, just the right shortlist.
CVs sent to interview
Nearly every CV we send gets an interview, so your hiring managers' time is well spent.
Jobs added to placements
A fill rate that reflects our selectivity: we take on briefs we know we can deliver.
What makes MAP
Performance recruitment partners.
We're not just recruiters. Here's what makes MAP different.
Quality at the core
Our recruiters are SMEs and recognised leaders in their markets.
Proven delivery
A track record of scaling teams for some of Australia's top brands.
MAP Mindset
Ambition, loyalty and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Beyond transactions
We deeply care: long-term partnerships, not one-off deals.
Community impact
From meetups to mentoring, we give back with real industry influence.
Market insights
Real-time data, sharp industry knowledge and on-the-ground intel.
Diversity & responsibility
Championing inclusion, fairness and corporate responsibility.
Doing good
Supporting local initiatives and charities that align with our values.
One team, one dream
Meet the people behind MAP
Paul O’Shaughnessy
Managing Director
Lee Cuthbert
Director - Projects & Transformation
Alex Roberts
Director - Software Development
Alex Forsberg
Principal Consultant - Cyber Security
Darragh Gannon
Senior Consultant - Data & AI
Martyn Green
Recruitment Consultant - Data & AI
Patrick Gunn
Recruitment Consultant - Performance Marketing
Rita Hu
Finance Lead
Where performance meets purpose
The MAP Mindset
Elite performance starts with how you show up: physically, mentally and emotionally. Our team thrives on high standards, but true success isn't just about output. It's about energy, focus and resilience.
We build wellbeing into how we work, with meditation, cold plunges, sauna recovery, run club and fitness, to keep the team sharp, grounded and thriving under pressure. It's not about burning out. It's about showing up at your best, every single day.
Strong minds. Strong bodies. Strong results.
Giving back
Doing good business means doing good for people.
As a Sydney-born business, we're committed to operating with heart, integrity and responsibility. We support local initiatives and charities that align with our values, through donations, volunteering and using our platform to amplify good causes.
Most recently, the team spent a day volunteering with the Happiness Foundation in Bali, playing sport with local children. We're equally passionate about diverse, inclusive workplaces that give people from all walks of life access to meaningful careers.
We're looking to grow.
Join a loyal, high-performing team that backs its people. We're always keen to meet ambitious recruiters.