Neil Chandaria

Director

Developing strong global networks since 2007.

Neil began his career in recruitment in the UK completing significant assignments for major blue-chip organisations. After working in online advertising Neil moved to Melbourne and continued his successful career in recruitment. He has built relationships with a variety of clients from the not-for-profit, commercial and governmental sectors across Australia, New Zealand and Asia   

Today, with experience recruiting throughout three different continents, Neil understands that cultural fit is paramount.  It isn’t about the present it’s about the future, getting to know the organisation and the individual; ensuring motivations and drivers are understood and aligned.

“one size doesn’t fit all!  We are all individuals and all organisations are unique; take the time to understand…be honest and open.”

Outside of Advance Careers, Neil is a keen home brewer and dreams one day of owning his own brewery…a recruiter who likes beer, that’s not a stereotype at all!

Joel Melbourne

Senior Client Solutions Manager

Spending many years in the FMCG Industry Joel decided to pursue his passion for sustainability and renewable energy by joining Advance Careers.

Joel has an extensive experience in Account Management, Business Development, Networking, and Customer Experience.

Having lived and travelled throughout the UK and Europe, Joel has gained a wealth of experience in cultural diversity and an appreciation for multi-cultural backgrounds and attitudes.

“It is fantastic to be working in such an exciting, diverse, and important industry! I feel extremely grateful to be working in an area that will help to provide a brighter future for our loved ones and our planet!”

Joel spends most of his time on weekends with his young children, attempting to grow vegetables, cooking and listening to his ever-growing record collection.

Alex Clark

Senior Client Solutions Manager

With over twenty years in the recruitment industry, specialising in renewable energy and the built environment, Alex brings a wealth of expertise to Advance Careers as a Senior Client Solutions Manager. He has a proven track record of successfully placing candidates and exceeding targets, and has a thorough understanding of the infrastructure, engineering, construction, and sustainability sectors.

His leadership experience in building and managing collaborative recruitment teams, combined with his excellent communication and interpersonal skills, allows him to effectively match top-tier candidates with the right roles.

“My experience has taught me that recruitment success hinges on building strong, lasting relationships and investing in continuous network development. By being accountable, resilient, and collaborating with others, we can create a cohesive team environment where everyone thrives together. I strive to approach every challenge with curiosity, empathy, and enthusiasm. I’m dedicated to placing top talent in roles that drive sustainable growth and a greener future. Impacting the world, one placement at a time.”

On a personal note, Alex is a former United States college and professional baseball player. He is half Canadian, and grew up in the southeast suburbs of Melbourne. He is a proud single father of two daughters, aged 12 and 15, and a passionate Richmond Tigers supporter.

Kate Faulkner

Senior Client Solutions Manager

Kate brings with her over 10 years of recruitment experience, having worked in both the USA and Australia. She began her recruitment career in Boston, Massachusetts as an internal recruiter for a distinguished IT and managed services provider.

In 2016, Kate embarked on a new chapter, relocating to Melbourne and joining a leading purpose-driven executive search and recruitment firm. Rapidly making her mark in the APAC region, Kate spent the next 8 years in collaboration with professionals in impact sectors, including Environment, Sustainability, Climate & Energy, ESG, Responsible Investment, Health & Safety, Not for Profit, and Social Enterprise. As such, Kate has developed a deep understanding of technical, emerging, and complex role remits across ESG.

Now, Kate is thrilled to have joined Advance Careers, where she is eager to grow her network and continue to contribute to environmental and social impact. Outside of work, she is Mom to an energetic toddler, and you can find her most weekends on the sidelines of a lacrosse game.

Daniel Maloney

Client Solutions Manager

What Daniel brings to the recruitment space is raw industry experience. He went from starting in a warehouse management position, to delivering some of Australia’s largest PV projects at the time. He’s made sales calls, closed deals and managed projects. He’s able to provide an in-depth understanding of what operations’ in the renewable energy field need from an internal perspective.    

The pivot to recruitment with Advance Careers has seen him bring this industry experience in order to service other renewable energy operations as they grow and expand. He has an understanding of what a given role in an organisation needs as he’s either worked it himself or alongside it.

“Something I’ve seen time and time again is renewable energy industry luminaries get the commercial side of things humming along, but really struggle to grow their organisation with the right people once they reach a certain size. This is crucial to ongoing success, and it’s best to bring in experts to guide this process.”

When not in the office, you can often find him in a yoga studio or at the gym attempting to stay sane. You will also find him in the kitchen exercising a keen interest in wholefoods and cooking, paired with supplies raided from a local craft beer and wine establishment.