Meet our Team

Our team comprises experienced recruiters who specialise in areas they have previously worked within, and is lead by a management team with decades of experience.

The Cox Purtell team is committed to achieving the best outcomes for our clients and candidates and, given that the average term of our specialist recruiters is 4.25 years of service with Cox Purtell (as of June 2010 and not including new consultants recruited due to growth), you can be assured that you will deal with one recruitment specialist throughout the recruitment process.

Management Team

Trish Nugent – Director

A director since 2005, Trish has been working with Cox Purtell for over 10 years. Born in Ireland, Trish worked in marketing, event management and service industries since arriving in Australia and prior to joining Cox Purtell. Known for bringing a common sense approach to recruitment and going the extra mile to ensure clients and candidates achieve the best possible outcomes, Trish is very focused on understanding our clients’ business needs and striving to develop long-term working relationships. Trish takes great pride in watching candidates grow within a client’s business and truly contributing to their team.

James Purtell – Director

Having joined Cox Purtell in 1999, James has enjoyed interrupted stints working overseas and became a director in 2005. With extensive experience in finance and administrative client-facing positions in a variety of industries – as well as a wealth of recruitment knowledge – James, like all Cox Purtell staff, promotes a customer service focus in all dealings with clients and candidates and every other aspect of his work.

Accounting, Credit & Finance Team

Evan Morgans – Divisional Manager – Accounting, Credit & Finance

Evan has worked within the accounting recruitment industry since 2007 and joined Cox Purtell early in 2009. Having gained his experience in the Sydney market, Evan has developed a niche within payroll, accounts receivable/credit, accounts payable and part-qualified accounting roles ranging from entry level to senior management. Operating in multiple industries, Evan has gained success through an open, honest and proactive approach, coupled with an in-depth understanding of client requirements and their businesses. Evan has recruited payroll analysts/managers/BAs, AP officers/managers, credit controllers/managers and assistant accountants.

Ian Moriarty

Ian joined the Accounting, Credit and Finance Team in January 2012 following a highly successful Real Estate career in the U.K. Ian puts his success down to providing exceptional customer service, taking the time to understand what is required by his clients.

Ian is committed to exceeding client's expectations through an open, personable highly focused approach in all his dealings.

Ian holds accountability for delivering what he says he will deliver above all else. A passionate recruiter he specialises in recruiting outstanding candidates into accounting and financial support roles.

Permanent Professional Business Support Team

Jane Boyle – Divisional Manager – Professional Business Support

Jane has worked in the recruitment industry since 2005 and joined Cox Purtell early in 2011. Her position at the helm of the permanent Professional Business Support division sees Jane specialising in recruiting support staff into various industries. A knowledgeable permanent recruitment specialist, Jane is particularly focused on sourcing support staff for the legal, HR, IT, fashion, logistics and agriculture sectors.

Siobhan O'Neill

A member of the Permanent Business Support Team since November 2011, Siobhan joined Cox Purtell after completing a degree in Psychology.

Originally from the UK, Siobhan has two years Recruitment experience and also has a strong background in administration support.

Siobhan is passionate about building strong relationships with her clients and candidates, relationships built on open, honest communication at all times.

At Cox Purtell Siobhan specialises in recruiting within the Construction, Architectural and Engineering industries.

Kanika Kher

Kanika joined the Permanent Business Support Team in January 2012.

With a Degree in Business and HR, experience developing HR and internal recruitment functions, plus strong business administration skills, Kanika brings a debt of knowledge to her consultancy role at Cox Purtell.

Kanika is passionate about her career in the recruitment industry. She is extremely service focused and strives to not only meet, but exceed expectations of her clients and candidates during the recruitment process.

Temporary Professional Business Support Team

Vicky Williams – Divisional Manager – Professional Business Support

Vicky is a highly experienced recruiter who joined the industry in 2001 and Cox Purtell in January 2007. Her background includes working in a multinational recruitment organisation, specialising in temporary / project staff. Vicky has an extremely high fulfilment rate, which is testament to her understanding of both client and candidate needs.

Laura Hopes – Temporary Recruitment Specialist – Professional Business Support

Laura is an experienced temp recruitment specialist who has been recruiting since 2007. Having specialised in placing candidates into business support positions for the duration of her career, Laura has developed a strong client and candidate focus which ensures her success in placing high-quality temps into assignments across various industries.

Temporary and Contract Division

Sinead Connolly

Sinead joined Cox Purtell in mid 2011 and was recently appointed to the role of Candidate Relationship Manager within the Temporary and Contract Division.

With Sinead's extensive background in business support, coupled with a Bachelor of Commerce she is now utilising her skills and experience in attracting and identifying the best temporary and contract talent in the market.

Outstanding commendations and positive feedback from our Clients and Candidates regarding Sinead's friendly, professional and excellent service delivery, couple with her commitment to managing candidates employment needs, only further enhances the excellent service standards provided by the temporary and contract division at Cox Purtell.

Marketing, Communication & Sales Team