TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS
IN OIL & GAS, GEOSCIENCE & ENGINEERING
Oil & Gas Recruitment
Technical recruitment tailored for the subsurface industry, delivered by experienced Oil and Gas industry professionals.
Engineering Recruitment
Specialist Engineering recruitment for a range of large-scale Infrastructure and energy projects.
Construction Recruitment
Specialist Construction recruitment for Infrastructure and Resources projects.
Permanent Recruitment and Contract Staffing Solutions
For Oil & Gas, Engineering, Construction and Energy Infrastructure projects in Australia, Onshore and Offshore.
What Our Clients and Candidate Say About Us
Our Story
Patch Personnel was founded by experienced recruiters and Oil & Gas professionals who saw a better way to connect high-calibre technical professionals with complex projects.
We are an award-winning agency specialising in Oil and Gas, Engineering, and Construction recruitment, recognised as a both a trusted talent partner and thought leader to the subsurface engineering and technical sectors.
Our Technical Selection Panel draws on deep sector experience to assess both the brief and the talent carefully. That’s how we deliver an efficient search and recruitment process with meticulous attention to detail.
Proud Partners in Industry Since 2015
At Patch Personnel, we’ve built our reputation on long-term relationships and consistent results. Recognised as a leading specialist in Oil and Gas, Geotechnical, Engineering, and Construction recruitment, our track record is backed by awards and trusted partnerships.
We’re proud to have been named APSCo’s Specialist Firm of the Year in 2023. Our success has also been recognised by Sourcr, with three consecutive wins for Best Agency – Oil, Gas & Energy QLD in 2024, 2023 and 2022.
We’ve long supported Australia’s subsurface and Engineering communities through active industry involvement. Patch Personnel is an Associate Member of Australian Energy Producers (AEP) and a proud supporter of organisations like the Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia (PESA) and QUPEX.
We also sponsor selected industry events and run our own networking events for Oil and Gas industry professionals to promote professionalism, connectivity and progress across the sector.
David Styles
Managing Director
David is an experienced recruitment consultant and manager with extensive international recruitment experience. He commenced his recruitment career in 2001 and has held senior roles with companies including Hays, Randstad, NES Global Talent. David has lived and worked in Europe, the Middle East and Australia.
Matt Burnett
Recruitment Manager
Matt has over 16 years of recruitment experience working within the Civil, Construction and resources sectors globally. Matt spent the first 4 years of his recruitment career in the UK, working across trades and labour for the south east of England.
Sally Alexander
Principal Consultant
Sally Alexander brings over 11 years of specialist recruitment expertise across the oil and gas sector in Australia and New Zealand. Her track record spans global E&P majors, service companies, emerging small-to-mid cap operators and local service and contracting partners.