Recruiting a Media and PR Advisor for Container Exchange

About Container Exchange

Established in 2018, Container Exchange (COEX) is a not-for-profit organisation running Queensland’s Containers for Change Scheme, ensuring that over 3 billion drink bottles don't end up as landfill (with this number rising every day).

The inspirational Containers for Change Scheme allows Queenslanders to return eligible drink containers for a 10 cent refund at over 270 sites across the Sunshine State. Not only are COEX promoting a sustainable green future, but they are also encouraging Queensland companies to raise funds from donations of container refunds.

Recruiting an individual to match a high-performance team culture

Container Exchange is a fast-moving organisation made up of a team of first-class professionals who are focussed on ensuring Queensland stays beautiful.

When the CEO reached out and asked for Kingston Human Capital to help recruit a media and PR advisor, we knew we had to identify a pedigree professional, someone who would complement the high-performance team culture.



Right from the beginning, Kingston Human Capital knew that an in-depth candidate evaluation plan was necessary to find the perfect candidate. There was no shortage of applicants and the team worked hard to build a quality shortlist.

The Challenge

How did we overcome this challenge?

As Container Exchange needed an exceptional and unique individual with niche responsibilities, Kingston Human Capital knew that this recruitment drive, to locate this rare diamond, required an in-depth briefing with Container Exchange. 

As a result of this briefing, Kingston Human Capital brainstormed a list of questions to ensure our evaluation interviews were ideal for Container Exchange’s needs, both for the present and the future. 

As the role requirements were niche, Kingston Human Capital developed a customised search strategy to find the perfect candidate. 



Kingston Human Capital took a strategic approach to finding new talent, working closely with COEX on an exclusive basis. This allowed the Kingston Human Capital team to dedicate 100% of their time, energy, resources, and expertise to find the perfect person for the job.

The Process

Experience in delivering swift outcomes

Kingston Human Capital liaised with the client to fully understand the challenges that any future client would have to overcome. We then used our entire search team to find the best applicants available, presenting the shortlist to the client within 5 business days of receiving the brief, along with advice and insight into the personality of those shortlisted.

How Kingston Human Capital helped Container Exchange find the right candidate?

1. Kingston Human Capital liaised with the General Manager of community and Engagement to receive a detailed briefing that allowed us to understand the challenges of the role and the expertise and skills necessary for success
2. Kingston Human Capital was the only consultancy firm working on the role which allowed our entire search team to work on finding the right candidate
3. Using our wide network, Kingston Human Capital's dedicated search team were able to present a shortlist to Container Exchange within 5 business days
4. We offered advice and insight into the personality and experience of each candidate in order to help the client make a final decision
5. Supported the client during the interview process, offering insight and advice
6. Arranged the onboarding and commencement of the new team member, making it easier for the candidate to hit the ground running

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The Result

Strong candidates shortlisted with successful hire offered on the spot

Due to the in-depth search provided by Kingston Human Capital, COEX was presented with a shortlist of strong candidates, each with the necessary skills, experience, and drive to hit the ground running and blow away their new team members at Container Exchange. 



As a result of the strong recruitment process, Container Exchange felt comfortable enough to offer the role to the lucky candidate on the spot during the interview.

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What did Container Exchange value most about Kingston Human Capital's Recruitment Services?

Kingston Human Capital enjoys helping businesses find incredible and rare talent.

Container Exchange valued Kingston Human Capital’s ability to turn the project around quickly. The client knew that, due to our in-depth and tailored search process, they wouldn’t just be given any candidate. They know our search and evaluation would be thorough.

Discover how Kingston Human Capital are different and give you a competitive advantage.

We work as an agile team across retained recruitment projects, ensuring we can commit the time and effort of our entire search team. This allows us to reach further into the market, which means we get to evaluate more candidates and get high-quality results.