The depth of knowledge and experience that On Q Recruitment offers Its clients and candidates.

• over 40 years of combined recruitment experience
• over 30 years of combined service to the pharmaceutical sector
• Scientific, marketing, healthcare, data management qualifications

The strengths of a company are typically derived from the people who work for it.   On Q Recruitment was established by Catherine O’Mahony, a key player in the scientific recruitment market for over 12 years. She has successfully established new scientific, technical & engineering divisions for publicly listed recruitment organisations; managed a major Scientific & Technical Recruitment Company based in Sydney and successfully launched their Melbourne operation; and herself had over 5 years practical work experience in Pharmaceutical, Environmental & Food industry before commencing her recruitment career. Catherine’s profile has attracted like-minded scientists who have left the practical scientific arena to expressly pursue careers in recruitment.

The high calibre of consulting staff has permitted On Q Recruitment to attract candidates and clients by word of mouth – first impressions are lasting in recruitment, and this has benefited the company, clients and candidates over the past 6 years.

Catherine O’Mahony Director of On Q Recruitment 13 years scientific recruitment experience; recruiting positions from Graduates through to Senior Management in the Sydney marketplace Successfully established new scientific, technical & engineering division for Publicly Listed recruitment organisation Managed a major Scientific & Technical Recruitment Company based in Sydney and successfully launched their Melbourne operation Science and Marketing qualifications 5 years hands on work experience in Pharmaceutical, Environmental & Food industry
Ester McDonnell 10 years scientific & technical recruitment experience; recruiting at all levels for the pharmaceutical, food, biotechnology and manufacturing sectors 2 years as Marketing Consultant for the scientific branch of an international recruitment firm 3 yrs as Branch Manager and Training Manager for a specialist recruitment company; successfully managed 3 interstate branches 1.5 years as OH&S Coordinator for a major chemical manufacturer 5 years in laboratory-based roles for a major chemical manufacturer and food research facility Tertiary qualifications in Marketing and Science
Dermot O’Mahony 3 years scientific recruitment experience focusing on Pharmaceutical (Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Validation), Demand Management and Engineering roles, with a special interest in continuous improvement 3 years as Business Manager for a light engineering fabrication company, achieving an increase in turnover of 300% 1.5 years as Industrial Engineer for a high volume transistor manufacturing facility, focusing on continuous improvement 2 years as Manufacturing Engineer for a computer packaging/peripherals manufacturer during the turnkey phase Bachelor of Science (Materials Science)
Clarisa Prasethyo 1 year Accounting experience 1 year experience as a Recruitment Resourcer 6 years of customer service experience in a global foodservice retailer 4 years retail experience in the photography industry with one of the top 100 ASX listed companies as well as in an International company specialising in high end luxury-items Bachelor of Food Science & Technology Hons 2 (Class 1) Thesis: The Incorporation of Lactobacillus Acidophilus into the Fermentation of Tempe
Anne-Marie O’Keeffe Specialising in healthcare and life science portfolio 6 years experience in Human Capital and Resource Management, including International Medical Recruitment and general SME Recruitment. 3 years recruitment experience focusing on the Medical and Healthcare sector both in Australia and Ireland Successfully managed Job Search Centre focusing on temporary placement of staff Bachelor of Arts in General & Corporate Administration (First Class Hons), Certificate in Office Information Systems.
Brett Pettit