Grow Your Team Locally & Internationally

Considering expanding your business to Australia but unsure where to begin?

Leverage our 25 years of expertise in the Australian Life Sciences sector. Here's how we can help:


  • Access our annual salary & job market survey with data from over 2000 contributors and 150+ job titles.
  • Ensure compliance with state-based laws and get support from our legal, HR, and service partners.
  • Discover our 2024 initiative: providing C-Suite & Boards global salary and equity benchmarking.
  • Connect with top global life science talent through our strategic global partnerships.
  • Utilize our direct hire, search & contractor services, and employer of record solutions.


Book an obligation free meeting with Catherine O'Mahony, Managing Director of On Q Recruitment to receive our latest Salary and Job Market Report for the Australian Life Sciences Sector. Learn how we've successfully helped other companies establish and expand their presence in Australia.


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Partnering With On Q to Expand to Australia

25 years of Experience

Experts in the life sciences recruitment space in Australia, providing services to corporate, government and not for profit sectors. 


Our extensive experience ensures you receive knowledgeable, reliable, and tailored recruitment solutions that meet your specific needs.

Preferred Supplier to Industry Leaders

On Q is a pre-approved supplier of choice to multiple large and small biotech companies, the Australian Federal Government, including the Department of Health, Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), and CSIRO, many of the top 20 global pharma companies, industry associations, and independent bodies.


This means you benefit from our proven track record and trusted partnerships, ensuring reliable and compliant service.

Your Employer of Record

On Q offers the flexibility to hire temporary and contract employees, acting as the employer of record for your preferred candidates.


We handle payroll, HR, and legal compliance, reducing your risks, resource demands, and overhead costs.

Navigating Legal and Compliance

Expanding your team requires navigating diverse legal and compliance challenges, including employment laws, taxes, and immigration regulations, which vary across each state in Australia.


As a specialist recruitment agency, we ensure your hiring practices comply with local laws and offer access to legal, HR, and other service partners to support you.

Access to Qualified Candidates

On Q has well established networks and databases of candidates within the biotechnology sector in each state.


You can tap into our pool of active as well as passive talent to identify qualified candidates who fit your requirements.

Gain Valuable Job Market Insights & Salary Data

Utilize our comprehensive annual Australian salary survey report, featuring data from over 2000 contributors and covering 150+ job titles.


Optimise your workforce planning using job market trends and insight from hiring managers and employees.

Why expand your business to Australia? 

Australia is a world-leading location for the life sciences and has been ranked among the top five in biotechnology innovation for the third consecutive year.

  • Thriving Biotech Ecosystem: Australia boasts a vibrant biotech scene with top-tier research institutions, skilled talent, and supportive regulations, especially in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.


  • Government Support: The Australian government offers tax incentives and grants, such as the Biomedical Translation Fund (BTF), to boost biotech investment and R&D.


  • Stable Political Environment: Australia’s stable political and regulatory climate minimizes geopolitical risks.


  • Quality of Life: High quality of life in Australia attracts and retains skilled biotech professionals, with Melbourne and Sydney among the world's most liveable cities.


  • Collaborative Opportunities: Australian biotech firms collaborate internationally, enhancing innovation and global networking. AusBiotech facilitates these partnerships.


  • Healthcare Infrastructure: Australia’s robust healthcare system, including Medicare, research hospitals, and clinical trial facilities, supports biotech research and commercialization. The Australian Clinical Trials Alliance (ACTA) bolsters clinical research.
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