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Nicholas King

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Head of Talent Acquisition at Innovo
📍 Greater Melbourne Area, Australia

Nicholas is a recruitment director with nearly 20 years of experience in the IT and technology services industry, currently leading teams at Blake Oliver Consulting and Tarkine Consulting Group. With a unique background that includes a diploma in graphic design and a Bachelors from the University of Tasmania, people he has worked with often describe him as professional, dedicated, and well-connected.

Outside of his professional life, Nicholas values personal time, having previously taken a career break for rest, relaxation, and family. His early education in graphic design and multimedia suggests a creative perspective and an appreciation for visual communication, which complements his technical recruiting expertise.

He founded a consultancy, Tarkine Consulting, with a core mission of environmental sustainability, aiming for B Corp certification.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Head of Talent Acquisition
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Melbourne Area, Australia
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Priorities

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Talent Acquisition
His entire career is focused on executive search and RPO. He frequently posts about hiring for highly technical roles in SAP, Salesforce, and test automation.
Environmental Sustainability
His firm, Tarkine Consulting, is committed to sustainability, aiming for B Corp certification and membership with 1% for the Planet.
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Career

Work history

3-2025 - 9-2025
Head of Talent Acquisition
Innovo
3-2024
Director of Banking, Technology & Transformation
Blake Oliver Consulting
3-2024
Managing Director
Tarkine Consulting Group
3-2024 - 1-2025
Principal Talent Advisor
NRI Australia & New Zealand
2-2024 - 3-2024
Enjoying some well needed time off.
career Break
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Education
2002 - 2005
Bachelors
University of Tasmania
2005 - 2007
Diploma
TAFE Tasmania
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