Our Newcastle Team
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Nadene Barretto
Managing Director
You will hear Nads before you see her. She needs no excuse to let out her famous chortle, and it’s infectious enough to turn even your worst day around. And why is she so happy you ask? She is doing what she loves every single day. Since 2000, she has been wining, dining and helping superstars find each other. If you want to talk about your recruitment strategy or how to find a unicorn for your team call Nadene!
Steve Barretto
General Manager
With his battle skills honed on the rugby field, you would think Steve was our lead negotiator. As a highly integral part of the Eight Recruitment team, Steve's management of operations keeps us all on track! Living by the mantra 'a pat on the back is only 6 inches away from a kick in the bum', he takes working with his wife very seriously and often thinks she missed her calling as coach for the Leinster Lions. If you have any questions about accounts and operations, call Steve! And yes, you can ask him for scrum tips too.
Nikki Costelloe
Recruitment Consultant
Nikki loves to talk… a lot. Chatting to candidates, clients, the old lady next door, she can even talk under water. Nikki loves to hear a good yarn and doesn’t mind spinning one either. Her passion is in the detail and with her as your cheerleader, you know you will have the best foot forward when looking for your next role. Want a new best friend as well as a new job? Give Nikki a call!
Simone Adamski
Recruitment Consultant
Simone thinks that being a mum is the best job she’s had, which makes her kids really lucky because she smashes it here at Eight Recruitment and apparently, we’re not even her favourites! Quiet and unassuming, she is the one to watch because she sees and remembers everything. A great quality for her clients and candidates, not so great for her colleagues and Christmas parties! Simone is the person to call about your next career move, just don’t ask her about chickens.
Erin Melia
Recruitment Consultant
Number 5 is alive! As our newest recruit, Erin has turned our boring square into a star and she is super shiny to boot. She doesn’t believe in coincidences and since she has joined us, neither do we as she is exactly where she is meant to be – and that’s jumping up and down with excitement when she helps someone find their perfect job. With a laugh to rival the boss lady herself, give Erin a call if you have a funny story, she has plenty to share herself.
Melanie Renfrew
Recruitment Consultant
Mel just HAD to have a job with us at Eight Recruitment and I am pretty sure it’s because she has heard about our bottomless drawer of chocolate! The sweet stuff is special fuel that keeps this pocket rocket fuelled up and ready to go. When she’s not at work, you will find Mel in Bunnings as she is also an avid renovator… maybe we will see her smiley face on The Block? Oh, and she is a HR/Recruitment whiz with over 10 years’ experience but who’s counting?
Join Our Team
Growing an empire needs great talent and we know that Eight can only be as good as its people. If you’re a superstar give us a call and tell us what we can do for you… but be prepared to back yourself!
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