Lachlan Bevilacqua

Company Overview: TEKsystems is a leading IT staffing and services provider in Australia, with a strong presence across public and private sectors. The company partners with federal and state government agencies, higher education institutions, and major enterprises to deliver tailored technology talent solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver end-to-end recruitment and delivery services across a high-demand Public Sector portfolio, including both Federal and State Government accounts.
• Own the full recruitment lifecycle: from role qualification, sourcing, and shortlisting through to offer management, onboarding, and post-placement follow-up.
• Manage candidate pipelines for an average of 15 concurrent roles each month, spanning multiple IT domains, ensuring responsiveness and alignment with fast-paced government project needs.
• Support key accounts across Federal Government DAFF, Services Australia, ADHA and State Government (NSW Department of Communities and Justice, NSW Police, Water NSW).
• Drive regular candidate engagement via structured communication: weekly check-in calls with candidates in process and monthly touchpoints with wider talent networks.
• Use TEKsystems' proprietary CRM system (RWS) to maintain up-to-date candidate records and ensure consistent cadence of communication across both candidate and client stakeholders.
• Managing the onboarding process for placed candidates, coordinating closely with hiring managers and internal functions (legal, payroll, commercial) to ensure seamless transitions into roles.
• Leverage candidate check-in calls not only for relationship management but also to gain market intelligence — identifying competitor roles candidates are applying for and relaying insights back to the sales and account teams.
• Operate in a highly competitive desk environment, where speed to market is critical. Regularly leverage internal talent networks to deliver qualified candidates faster than competitors, often within 24–48 hours of receiving a requirement.

Key Achievements:

• Established and managed multiple internal talent networks across critical IT skillsets, which were later adopted and expanded by the wider recruitment team.
• Regularly contributed to successful senior client engagements across key government accounts, helping to deepen strategic relationships with hiring managers.
• Recognized as “Best New Hire” for Q3 2024 in recognition of early performance, delivery capability, and client feedback.

Company Overview: Astor Hostels is a leading backpacker accommodation group in London, recognised for its vibrant community atmosphere and high guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Supervised daily front-of-house operations, including managing staff rotas, allocating shifts, and processing annual leave and break requests.
• Coordinated a team of approximately 10 staff members, leading weekly team meetings to review performance, address issues, and action improvements.
• Delivered professional guest communication from start to finish: managing bookings upon arrival, checking in on guest satisfaction throughout their stay, and conducting follow-ups post departure with promotional offers and retention outreach.
• Oversaw and contributed to the training and development of both reception and housekeeping staff, delivering onboarding sessions and continuous development initiatives based on feedback and observations.
• Actioned outcomes from weekly team meetings, implementing operational improvements and staff development plans to support service quality and efficiency.
• Maintained high service standards in a fast-paced hospitality environment, ensuring smooth check-ins, accurate room allocations, and effective use of in-house systems for payment processing and financial reporting.

Company Overview: Ray White Surry Hills is a high-performing real estate office within one of Australia’s largest and most recognised property groups, servicing residential clients across Sydney’s Inner City.

Responsibilities:

• Promoted from Leasing Officer to Sales Executive after just three months.
• Conducted structured daily prospecting campaigns, consistently achieving over 100 outbound calls per week.
• Booked a minimum of 2 property appraisals or market update meetings each week, contributing to the agency’s listing pipeline.
• Built rapport with potential vendors and buyers, providing tailored insights and advice on market trends and property positioning.
• Supported senior agents in negotiations with vendors and buyers, gaining exposure to live deal environments.
• Maintained and updated the CRM to track prospect engagement and follow-up strategy.
• Coordinated and assisted with open homes, vendor feedback reports, and campaign follow-through.

Key Achievements:

• Consistently exceeded prospecting KPIs, directly contributing to increased appraisal opportunities and listings for the team.
• Personally recognised by the office principal and multiple directors for strong communication, tenacity, and professional growth.

Company Overview: Supported the property management team in overseeing residential rentals and tenant coordination in Sydney’s Inner City market.

Responsibilities:

• Acted as the first point of contact for prospective tenants, conducting property viewings and handling leasing enquiries.
• Prepared lease agreements, processed applications, and coordinated with landlords on approvals.
• Maintained accurate records and updates in the property management system.
• Supported end-to-end lease administration, ensuring compliance with NSW tenancy laws.

Key Achievement:

Promoted to Sales Executive within three months based on performance, customer rapport, and initiative.