Privacy Policy
PJO Recruitment Pty Ltd
(97 686 207 545)
Effective Date: 29/9/2025

1. Commitment to Privacy
PJO Recruitment Pty Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information that we handle in the course of providing recruitment services.

2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Candidates: name, date of birth, contact details, address, work history, qualifications, referees, professional memberships, work rights, and other information relevant to potential employment.

• Clients: contact details, position descriptions, organisational information, and correspondence.

• Website visitors: information automatically collected such as IP addresses, browser type, cookies, and usage statistics.

We only collect sensitive information (e.g., health, criminal record) with your consent or if required by law.

3. How We Collect Information
We may collect personal information in the following ways:

• Directly from you (when you submit your resume, apply for a job, complete forms, or communicate with us).

• From third parties (such as referees, LinkedIn profiles, job boards, or background check providers, with your consent).

• From clients who provide job-related information.

• Automatically via our website (cookies, analytics, etc.).

4. Why We Collect Information (Purpose)

We collect and use personal information for purposes including:

• Assessing your suitability for employment opportunities.

• Matching candidates with job vacancies.

• Providing recruitment services to clients.

• Communicating with candidates and clients.

• Meeting legal or regulatory obligations.

We will not use your personal information for any other purpose without your consent, unless required or authorised by law.

5. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information to:

• Prospective employers/clients (with your consent).

• Referees and other third parties you have authorised.

• Technology service providers (e.g., cloud storage, payroll, CRM systems).

• Regulatory or law enforcement authorities, where required.

Some service providers may be located overseas. If your information is transferred outside Australia, we will take reasonable steps to ensure it is protected.

6. Security and Storage
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access. This includes the use of secure systems, restricted access, and regular reviews of our security practices.

We retain personal information only as long as it is needed for business purposes or as required by law, after which it is securely destroyed or de-identified.

7. Access and Correction
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you, or ask us to correct it if it is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated. Requests should be made in writing (see Section 9).

8. Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us (see Section 9). We will respond promptly.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):

• Website: www.oaic.gov.au

• Phone: 1300 363 992

9. Contact Us
For any questions, requests, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

PJO Recruitment Pty Ltd
Email: info@pjorecruitment.com
Phone: 0447 329 748
Postal Address: Sydney, Australia 

10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.