Effective Date: 5 June 2026


Privacy Policy


At Hands On Recruitment & Consulting (Hands On RC), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a responsible and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, create an account, apply for jobs, submit your resume, or use our recruitment and consulting services.

We comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).


Information We Collect

Depending on your interaction with us, we may collect personal information including:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Residential or postal address
  • Date of birth (where required)
  • Employment history
  • Educational qualifications
  • Resume/CV and cover letters
  • Professional licences, certifications, and registrations
  • Skills, experience, and career preferences
  • Work rights, visa status, and eligibility to work in Australia
  • Referee details and references
  • Identification documents where required by law or our clients
  • Any information you provide through forms, emails, phone calls, interviews, or our online portal.

We may also automatically collect technical information such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Website pages visited
  • Date and time of access
  • Cookies and similar technologies.


How We Collect Your Information

We collect personal information when you:

  • Register for an account on our website
  • Apply for employment opportunities
  • Upload your resume or supporting documents
  • Contact us by email, phone, or online forms
  • Attend interviews or recruitment assessments
  • Subscribe to updates or newsletters
  • Interact with our website.

We may also receive information from:

  • Referees you nominate
  • Previous employers (with your consent where required)
  • Recruitment partners
  • Educational institutions
  • Government agencies
  • Publicly available professional profiles such as LinkedIn, where permitted by law.


Why We Collect Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Assess your suitability for employment opportunities
  • Match candidates with our clients' recruitment requirements
  • Contact you regarding job vacancies and recruitment updates
  • Conduct reference and background checks where authorised
  • Verify your qualifications and work eligibility
  • Provide recruitment, workforce, and consulting services
  • Respond to enquiries and support requests
  • Improve our website and services
  • Meet our legal and regulatory obligations
  • Maintain business records.


Disclosure of Personal Information

Your personal information may be disclosed to:

  • Employers and clients seeking suitable candidates
  • Referees and background screening providers
  • Payroll and onboarding service providers
  • Professional advisers
  • IT service providers and cloud hosting providers
  • Government or regulatory authorities where required by law
  • Other organisations where you have provided consent.

Hands On RC does not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.


Sensitive Information

Where required for recruitment or employment purposes, we may collect sensitive information such as health information, criminal history checks, professional memberships, or visa information. We will only collect this information with your consent or where permitted or required by law.


Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, understand website usage, and enhance our services.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain website functionality.


Data Security

Hands On RC takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard your personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Although we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.


Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil recruitment purposes, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain business records. When information is no longer required, it will be securely destroyed or de-identified where appropriate.


Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you or request that inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information be corrected.

To make a request, please contact us using the details below.


Marketing Communications

From time to time, we may send you information about employment opportunities, recruitment news, or service updates.

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails or by contacting us directly.


Overseas Disclosure

Some of our technology providers or recruitment systems may store information outside Australia. Where personal information is transferred overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with Australian privacy laws.


Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Hands On RC is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.


Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Withdraw consent where applicable.
  • Make a complaint about the way your personal information has been handled.


Privacy Complaints

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us first so we can work to resolve the issue.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).


Changes to This Privacy Policy

Hands On RC may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or services. The latest version will always be published on our website, together with the effective date.


Contact Us


Hands On Recruitment & Consulting (Hands On RC)

Website: https://www.handsonrc.com.au

Email: jobs@handsonrc.com.au



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