Electus Recruitment Pty Ltd (‘ECR’) is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information in line with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information, and how you can access or correct it.

This policy applies to all personal information collected by ECR in relation to job applicants, clients, staff, contractors, suppliers, and website users. It covers all business activities and communication channels.

We may collect the following types of personal information, depending on your interaction with us:

• Name, contact details, date of birth
• Resume, employment history, qualifications
• Tax file number, bank details, superannuation info
• Health information (e.g. for pre-employment assessments)
• Background check results (e.g. police check or working with children checks)
• Website usage data (IP address, browser type, cookies)

ECR collects personal information that is reasonably necessary for its functions, including:

• Recruitment and placement services
• Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
• Staff training and certification
• Payroll and insurance administration

Information may be collected through:

• Online forms and job applications
• Email or phone communication
• In-person interviews or assessments
• Third-party referees or background checks
• Our website and digital platforms (via cookies or tracking tools)

Failure to provide required personal information may limit ECR’s ability to deliver recruitment or employment-related services.

Personal information will only be used or disclosed for the purposes it was collected or as otherwise permitted by law. This includes:

• Submitting candidate profiles to clients (with prior consent)
• Meeting legal obligations (e.g. tax, Fair Work, Superannuation, insurance)
• Providing training and support services
• Government agencies
• IT service providers (with appropriate data protection agreements)

ECR does not disclose personal information to overseas recipients unless specifically required and with the individual’s consent.

ECR takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. Measures include:

• Secure databases and password-protected systems
• Role-based access control
• Confidentiality agreements with staff and contractors
• Secure disposal of personal records when no longer required

We retain personal information only as long as required to fulfil its purpose or comply with legal, contractual or regulatory obligations. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or de-identified.

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and track traffic patterns. You may disable cookies via your browser settings, though some features may not work correctly.

We may collect anonymous usage statistics via tools such as Google Analytics.

If you believe your privacy has been breached, you can lodge a complaint by writing to:

Electus Recruitment Pty Ltd
Lobby 1, Level 2 76 Skyring Terrace – Newstead (QLD) 4006
compliance@electuspeople.com.au

We take all complaints seriously and will investigate and respond promptly.

This policy will be reviewed annually by the Director, with corporate staff, client and other stakeholder feedback.
Electus Recruitment’s Continuous Improvement Plan will be used to record and monitor progress of any improvements identified and where relevant feed into service planning and delivery processes.

Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)
Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
All ECR Policies & Procedures