We approach things a little differently.
Queensland’s most respected employers rely on Luminary to tackle complex challenges and secure leadership that delivers with impact.
We are all about Queensland
“Would highly recommend Luminary regardless of role or sector type. They very well understood our brief and were able to bring a great list of candidates to us for a role that could be challenging to recruit. Regular communication and valued guidance were provided all along the way.”
— Chief Financial Officer, ASX Company
We carefully select and then partner with employers of choice:
✓ ASX and listed companies – delivering executive appointments with proven impact.
✓ Public sector & local government – guiding high-profile, complex leadership searches.
✓ Education & research institutes – connecting visionary academic and administrative leaders.
✓ Government-owned entities – providing senior leadership for strategic transformation.
✓ For-purpose organisations – supporting mission-driven leadership and governance.
✓ Family businesses, private, scale-up & start-up companies – securing leaders who drive performance.
At Luminary, we don’t just fill roles, we build stories that move people.
We uncover what makes your leadership or organisation worth following, then craft authentic, Queensland-centric narratives that connect heart and head.
Our recruitment campaigns attract great talent by turning your story into something people want to be part of, building belief, not just attention.
Hiring for Cultural Add™
Finding leaders who thrive in your workplace culture is critical, but hiring is more than a checklist. At Luminary, we help you recruit for CulturalAdd™, leaders who enhance, rather than just fit, your culture.
Our approach →
1. Define your culture code
We work with you to articulate your organisation’s core values and behaviours, embedding them into every stage of the hiring process.
2. Pre-screen with culture in mind
From the first review of applications, we evaluate candidates against your culture code, ensuring alignment and potential CulturalAdd.
3. Develop multi-stage assessment
Using our proprietary L-CAR® framework, we design interviews that test how candidates interact and adapt to your organisation’s culture.
“Their professionalism, insightful guidance, and thorough communication made the process seamless and stress-free. The team’s approachable nature, positive attitude, expertise and dedication are exceptional.”
— Executive Director, State Agency
L-FIT®
Luminary Fit Insight Tool
How we Illuminate culture
We explore six core dimensions, with L-FIT®, that reveal how your organisation truly operates day to day →
Purpose & Identity – Why you exist, what you stand for, and what you’ll never compromise on.
Leadership DNA – The behaviours and decision styles that shape how people lead and follow.
Pace & Change Readiness – The rhythm of work and your appetite for change.
Communication & Connection – How openly people speak up, share ideas and stay informed.
People Experience – What energises or drains your teams, and what belonging really feels like.
Values in Action – Where your stated values show up in daily decisions, and where they don’t.
“They provided great advice and expertise throughout the recruitment process. They were very responsive to client needs and have exceptional customer service skills as well as having a calming influence over candidates in what can be a very stressful time.”
— Director, Local Government Organisation
The Luminary concierge service
Our signature service provides you with a personalised, high-touch experience for leaders and organisations who expect more than a placement →
Pre-engagement intelligence
Market insights and benchmarking: Tailored executive market intelligence reports, competitor talent analysis, and succession insights.
Role design advisory: Guidance on shaping roles, capabilities, and organisational structures before recruitment even begins.
CulturalAdd™ calibration: A facilitated discovery session to define what kind of leader will add to the culture, not just fit it.
Executive search & recruitment
White-glove candidate care: From curated introductions to travel coordination, briefing packs, and personal communication throughout the process.
Client experience management: Private dashboards, detailed progress reporting, and proactive updates.
Stakeholder liaison: Coordination with Boards, CEOs, or HR partners to ensure smooth scheduling, communication, and confidentiality.
Transition & onboarding support
The first 12 months, handled: Complimentary access to the Luminaries Community Program—a network of peer mentors, coaches, and executive advisors to support a successful transition.
Onboarding architecture: Custom 30-60-90-day onboarding plans, including stakeholder maps and early impact milestones.
Cultural immersion: Tools and facilitated sessions to help new hires align quickly with strategy and culture.
Ongoing leadership concierge
Check-ins and pulse reviews: Regular touchpoints with both the client and the candidate to ensure alignment and resolve early friction points.
Personal brand and network curation: Profile optimisation, introductions to key Queensland networks, and invitations to Luminary events.
Board and executive coaching: Preferential access to Luminary-aligned coaches and leadership mentors
Every Luminary signature experience is →
Local and personal: Delivered by experienced consultants who know Queensland and operate where clients are.
Discreet and trusted: A service built on integrity, respect, and long-term relationships.
High-impact and human: Because even in a world of AI and automation, leadership is still personal.
