Keeping the human at the centre of hiring and recruitment
We believe that when people feel seen, supported and confident in what they do, great things happen – for individuals and the teams they’re a part of. We make that happen.
Our story
Careerkind began with a simple idea: to bring more kindness into the way we work and hire.
After years of working inside HR teams at large organisations and partnering with small businesses, startups, and scaleups as a fractional Head of Talent, we have seen the same challenges play out time and again. Businesses under pressure to “fill the role fast.” Individuals losing confidence in the process. The human side of work getting lost somewhere in between.
Careerkind was created to change that.
Today, we help both sides of the hiring table find their fit, supporting small to mid-sized businesses to build values-led teams and mid-career professionals to take their next step with clarity and confidence.
We combine empathy and strategy in equal measure – helping you achieve your goals without losing your sanity (or your spark) along the way.
Meet our Founder
Hey, I’m Natalie Colton – founder of Careerkind, mum of two, and long-time expat who’s called six countries home.
Recruitment has been the thread running through my career, weaving through roles in talent acquisition, career development, marketing, and business operations. I’ve led hiring at all levels – from early careers to senior leadership across large organisations like RMIT University, Telstra, and the Department of Justice, as well as startups and scaleups finding their feet during my time as Head of Talent at We Are Charlotte.
Having lived in lots of countries growing up, I learned early on what it means to adapt, start fresh, and build community – experiences that shaped how I approach people, work, and change. Later, as a mum of two navigating my own career and ambitious life goals, along with the need for flexibility, I saw how much better work feels when it fits real life.
After years working inside HR teams and alongside growing businesses, I started Careerkind to make recruitment and career development more human – with clarity, care, and (of course) kindness.
Who We Work With
Values-led organisations
Recruitment services for small to mid-sized businesses.
We act as your partner, not your agency, helping you find the right fit people for your recruitment goals.
Services include:
- End-to-end recruitment
- Hiring training for HR teams
- Outplacement support
Ambitious individuals
Mid-career professionals ready to take the next step.
We help you build your confidence, personal brand and professional story.
Services include:
- Career coaching
- Resume and LinkedIn refresh
- Interview prep and job search strategy
Our Mission
Make work feel human again.
We know technology has transformed how we work and that’s a good thing. But while tools and AI can make hiring and job seeking more efficient, it’s people who bring the insight, empathy, and connection that make the process meaningful.
We believe the best outcomes happen when humans and technology work together, with the human always at the heart of it. We work with organisations and individuals that recognise this and hire us for our human-centred approach to recruitment and finding work.
Behind every great hire and every fulfilling career path, we believe that it is kindness, not algorithms, that makes work work.
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Whether you’re hiring, changing direction, or starting again, Careerkind can help you take the next step with confidence.