Our Mission
Global Healthcare Talent, Local Healthcare Triumph
The Placing Company is on a quest to close Australia's health and aged care skills gap by opening doors to qualified international talent. Our comprehensive suite of services, from targeted job placements to immigration assistance and pre-arrival training, is designed to ensure a smooth transition for both employers and candidates. Our role goes beyond connecting candidates to Australian enterprises; it extends to ensuring their sustained success, creating a win-win scenario for not only the employee and employer, but also for the patients and broader community within which the employer operates.
We envisage becoming Australia's foremost conduit for global healthcare talent, guiding them to promising careers in Australia while helping Australian healthcare providers tap into world-class expertise. Our drive is rooted in the belief of mutual growth; as we enhance the professional narrative of our candidates, we simultaneously contribute to an enriched health and aged care landscape in Australia.
Our Global Operations
At The Placing Company, we pride ourselves on our expansive global reach, connecting talent with opportunities across multiple continents. Explore our operations in the following countries, each link guiding you to more specific information about our services in these locations.
Our team
Michael Koss
Founder | Director
A seasoned lawyer and entrepreneur, Michael offers a rich blend of corporate, commercial and health expertise. From advising startups and established entities alike, navigating them through market entry and commercialisation, to representing Australia in various international bilateral and multilateral dialogues, Michael is committed to fostering robust business strategies and fostering cross-border collaborations. Now, as Co-Founder of The Placing Company, Michael applies his extensive knowledge and skills to provide international recruitment solutions.
Education:
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Graduate Diploma, Legal Practice – College of Law
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Master of Laws (LLM) – Monash University
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) / Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – Monash University
Certifications:
Michael is an Australian Lawyer and Certified Mediator.
Michael Barrell
Founder | Director
An accomplished healthcare professional, lawyer, and leadership consultant, Michael brings a wealth of expertise spanning diverse fields including nursing, psychiatry, law, health services management, and leadership consulting. With a solid educational backbone of a Juris Doctor, Master of Laws, and an MBA from the University of Melbourne, he co-founded The Placing Company. This venture serves as a potent pathway for Michael to direct his varied acumen towards reducing the Australian skills gap between global talent and Australian enterprises.
Education:
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) – University of Melbourne, Melbourne Business School
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Graduate Diploma, Legal Practice – College of Law
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Master of Laws (LLM) – Monash University
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Juris Doctor (JD) – Monash University
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Graduate Diploma, Nursing Practice (Psych) – University of Melbourne
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Bachelor of Nursing – Federation University
Certifications:
Michael is a Registered Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Australian Lawyer and Certified Mediator.