Meet Jeremy Boland
Brilliant Careers is led by Jeremy Boland, Director and Principal Consultant.
Jeremy has spent more than twenty years working inside the communities he now serves. His experience spans educational leadership, legal recruitment, government selection and professional training, combining practical recruitment expertise with an understanding of institutional responsibilities.
That combination of recruitment expertise and first-hand educational leadership gives clients something increasingly rare: advice from someone who understands the culture, values and responsibilities of educational communities from the inside.
Practical recruitment support. Sound appointment decisions.
Recruitment can place substantial demands on people already managing busy teams and services. We take responsibility for the work, broaden candidate reach and build consistent processes that support well-documented, merit-based decisions.
Our experience is grounded in educational communities, with services also suited to sporting clubs and associations, law firms and government legal practices, among other settings.
Specialist recruitment services
Every educational community is different. We provide specialist recruitment and advisory services tailored to the unique needs of independent and faith-based schools, universities, and residential colleges, combining sector knowledge with thoughtful, relationship-driven support.
Workforce Assurance
Managed volume and seasonal recruitment, bringing selection, screening, induction, training and review into one structured service
Recruitment & Selection
Candidate sourcing and recruitment support for individual appointments, from defining the role through assessment and appointment.
Direct Search
Targeted research and personal approaches to reach suitable candidates for specialist, hard-to-fill and leadership roles.
Why organisations choose Brilliant Careers
Clients come to us for additional recruitment capacity, wider candidate reach and well-managed selection processes that support sound, defensible decisions.
Every engagement is personally led by Jeremy Boland, combining recruitment expertise with first-hand experience of educational communities, legal recruitment and government selection. We take work off busy operational teams and provide practical support through appointment, induction and review.
Because successful appointments are measured over years, not days.
“We have been delighted with your connection to our coaches and the impact that this is having and will continue to have on their formation. We are lucky to have you work alongside our young alumni who can have such a profound impact on our boys.”
Director of Junior School
Independent Boys’ Day and Boarding School
Who we work with
Our experience is grounded in educational communities. We also support organisations facing similar recruitment, workforce and professional development challenges.
- Independent and faith-based schools
- Universities and residential halls and colleges
- Sporting cubs and associations
- Law firms and government legal practices
Supporting people beyond recruitment
Strong educational communities are shaped not only by the people they appoint today, but by the people they help develop for tomorrow.
Alongside our recruitment practice, Brilliant Careers also delivers Career Transition and Masculinity Mentoring programs that support young people through important life transitions.
FAQs
How is pricing structured?
Programs are priced on scope. A single workshop, a full-day intensive and a multi-term program involve different levels of design and delivery, and we’ll provide a quote that fits what you’re trying to achieve. Recruitment engagements are scoped and priced as a fixed-fee managed process, not a placement commission.
Where do you deliver programs?
Anywhere in Australia. We’re based in Melbourne but travel nationally for in-person delivery; virtual delivery is also available. Recruitment processes can be managed for institutions anywhere in the country, with interviews conducted on-site or online as needed.
Are programs delivered in-person or online?
Most workshops are delivered in person because that’s where the best engagement happens. Virtual delivery works well for follow-up sessions, smaller groups, or where travel isn’t practical. We can mix both depending on your needs.
Can programs be customised?
Yes. All programs are designed around your context, cohort and goals. I work with you to shape content that fits, whether that’s adapting an existing workshop or building something new.
Is there follow-up support after workshops?
Yes. Participants can access one-on-one virtual mentoring sessions after each workshop to support reflection and application. This is optional but recommended – it’s where a lot of the deeper learning happens.
Do you offer one-on-one careers coaching and mentoring for young men?
Yes. We provide one-on-one careers coaching for students and early-career professionals, and individual mentoring for young men on masculinity, identity and personal development. Both can complement a school- or university-based program.
What roles do you recruit for?
Our focus is designing and managing recruitment processes – from casual sport coaches and boarding staff, to operational and administrative roles, as well as academic and teaching appointments. While we can source candidates, we don’t maintain candidate pools.
What does the training component cover?
Foundational training for new and casual staff, beginning with personal and professional boundaries – the same protective-care content that underpins our masculinity mentoring programs. Ongoing supervision is available where required.
How do I get started?
Book a 30-minute call. We’ll talk through what you’re trying to achieve, and I’ll let you know whether I can help.
Let’s talk about what’s possible
Whether you’re planning a recruitment round, preparing for an important appointment or simply exploring your options, we’d be pleased to discuss how Brilliant Careers can help strengthen your community.
Alternatively, email me at jeremy@brilliantcareers.com.au.
You can also connect with me on LinkedIn.