In their words
Client and candidatetestimonials
Thirty-three reviews from hiring managers and placed professionals, across exploration and geology, mine engineering, geotechnical, processing, underground, HSE and site operations.
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Three worth reading in full
Reviews are published as they were written, from LinkedIn recommendations and verified candidate reviews.
Client·Exploration & Geology
Attentive, responsive and adapted to the hiring needs as they evolved, consistently presenting candidates to fit the team dynamics and skills required. A great pleasure to work with and we would happily work with them again.
Candidate·Processing
I do not usually like dealing with recruitment specialists but James has earned my respect and full recommendation as he truly has his clients best interests at heart.
His hard work and dedication is exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble, questions were always followed up and answered, phone calls or text replied to regardless of the time and professional but friendly throughout the process.
I even retracted my application due to a counter offer from my employer. James didn’t get pushy, he picked up on my confusion and discussed my thoughts and helped me clear my head and choose the path that was right for ME.
Once I landed the job, his help hasn’t stopped there. He still keeps in touch to make sure everything is going ok and see if he can assist with anything. Whether you are looking to hire, be hired or simply considering a change, I highly recommend speaking to James, your only regret will be not having done so sooner.
Candidate·Exploration & Geology
Super friendly and easy to talk to. He’s an extremely hard worker who gets things done when he says he will with no delay. He helped me find employment extremely quickly and was dedicated to finding me the perfect role within the Geoscience mining industry.
Quite literally a one-week turnaround from having our first chat to me signing a new contract in a role that suited me perfectly with the perfect company.
Even after his end of the job is complete, he is still so courteous to continually check in and make sure you are happy and that everything is going smoothly. His compassion for people and for achieving their dreams is next to none.
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We map the whole site, not just the vacancy
Before a search starts we survey the ground: the roster, the commodity and circuit, the reporting line and the team the person is joining. Shortlists are then benchmarked against the people already doing the job.
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Jul 2026
Can’t recommend James enough if you’re on the job hunt for mining technical roles. He was incredibly proactive, after getting him my CV, he had me in front of the client for an interview within a day, and I had a job offer two days later. Clear and regular communication throughout, and he made what can often be a stressful process feel straightforward.
Jul 2026
I recently found a new role through Mikey at Ezra Recruitment, and it was by far the best experience I’ve had with a recruiter. Mikey touched base every few days with updates and was transparent throughout the entire process. I 100% recommend Ezra and will use them for my own recruiting needs moving forward.
Mar 2026
Recruiter was very open about what the proposed job entailed, ensured that there was a clear dialogue between employers and candidate that helped to answer any questions posed by the candidate.
Mar 2026
The recruiter very well represented me as a candidate. He was aware of my skills and what I was looking for and worked with that to secure me a perfect job.
Jan 2026
Fast, clear and effective communication throughout the whole process. Would highly recommend to anyone!
Jul 2025
I’m incredibly grateful to James for guiding me through the recruitment process and helping me secure a fantastic opportunity. From the very beginning, his support was unwavering, and his professionalism stood out at every stage. He was always responsive, transparent, and genuinely invested in my success. Thanks to his dedication, I’ve reached an important milestone in my career.
Jun 2025
James was fantastic to work with, professional, responsive, and incredibly helpful throughout the process. He kept me updated every step of the way, offered valuable guidance, and made the whole experience smooth and stress free. James is probably the best recruiter in Perth.
LinkedIn· Oct 2024
I would highly recommend James’ services, he was highly professional and extremely prompt with all communication and it was very refreshing working with someone who understood both mine and the clients needs and wants.
LinkedIn· Jan 2023
Many thanks to James for helping me find the new job. He was very responsible and very reliable during this period. I will still contact him if I need to.
LinkedIn· Dec 2022
James assisted me in achieving my objective of moving from consulting to a company based role. He is very communicative and kept me informed of the different stages of the journey. He is a great negotiator. I certainly will be using James in the future, if the need arises.
LinkedIn· Nov 2022
Highly recommend James. To be honest I normally don’t like dealing with recruiters or agencies but James is different, he really does look after your interests and does really take an interest in you. Great communication and landed me a role that exceeded my expectations.
LinkedIn· Nov 2022
James was extremely helpful in reaching out to me and communicating diligently with my new employer. He kept both parties up to date throughout the process and helped facilitate all the necessary communications so that nothing fell over and everything went very smoothly. James works hard for both parties to ensure the right employers are introduced to the right candidates and he negotiates for the best outcomes.
LinkedIn· Nov 2022
James understands the recruitment space very well and always follows up with you throughout the recruitment process.
LinkedIn· Oct 2022
James’ service and communication is phenomenal. He called me within 5 minutes of receiving my email expressing interest in a role and after a few questions, he had an interview organised within a day. During the whole process from interview to arriving on site, James was touching base with me to see if he could be of any assistance. I would highly recommend James if you’re after a recruiter who understands the industry and has great communication skills!
LinkedIn· Aug 2022
James was extremely helpful with my transition into a new role. He quickly replied to any questions, and checked I had relevant information at all times throughout the recruiting process. He has also checked that I am settling well into my new employment. I highly recommend him!
LinkedIn· Jun 2022
Very well communicated process, James got me exactly what I wanted. Recommend you to anyone James, thanks.
LinkedIn· Apr 2022
James was straight to the job, very professional and helpful through the whole recruitment experience. I’m very appreciative of the support he gave me.
LinkedIn· Apr 2022
I highly recommend James who worked tirelessly to find a very good role in metals and mining for me. James was able to match my experience and qualifications to the right position and he was a pleasure to work with!
LinkedIn· Jan 2022
James is diligent, he understands the mining recruitment space very well and always follows up with you throughout the recruitment process. He isn’t pushy about getting his clients a job in their field but rather takes the time to understand what kind of role and work culture his clients are looking for and focuses on getting them specifically into roles that meet those criteria.
LinkedIn· Dec 2021
James Doherty is an excellent mining recruitment consultant that goes an extra mile in looking for a good fit to your experience and match it to a position to get you the good challenge and remuneration. He managed to find me a good match with a company that is expanding with a good blend of challenges that keep me upbeat. I am forever grateful to his professionalism.
LinkedIn· Dec 2021
James was very helpful and proactive in securing me a contract core logging geologist position which then became a full time exploration geologist position. He’s always friendly and approachable and has checked in with me since starting on at the full time position.
LinkedIn· Dec 2021
James was pivotal in helping me to shift direction in my career and put me in contact with the perfect people to assist with redefining my career path. He was great at asking questions and listening to my responses to understand the specifics of what I wanted and then checked in with me throughout the interview and offer stages.
LinkedIn· Nov 2021
James Doherty is a great person to know and work with as your consultant. He is honest, reliable and a very good mediator between employers and clients. I was hesitant in looking out for new job opportunities. James contacted me and helped me through to secure a geotechnical engineer job offer that I could not turn down. I would recommend James highly to employers and individuals who want to move out of their comfort zone and seek opportunities.
LinkedIn· Nov 2021
Lovely to work with, not pushy and was able to answer all my questions clearly and promptly. James has great communication skills, is very friendly and was able to find me the right fit for my next adventure.
LinkedIn· Aug 2021
James helped me a lot in the search for a new job opportunity in the mining industry. From the beginning he was an approachable, friendly and very professional person. His work and feedback were so valuable. One of the things that I liked the most about James is his communication skill, at all times I was aware of what was happening, it was always clear and direct communication.
LinkedIn· Aug 2021
I have recently had the pleasure of dealing with James during the process of securing a FIFO role. James matched my skill set to the job criteria and contacted me directly to apply for the role. With his efforts and daily coms we were able to secure the HSE Coordinator position that I ultimately wanted. Thanks James, awesome effort mate.
LinkedIn· Jul 2021
James is very detail orientated and made for a smooth process.
LinkedIn· Jun 2021
Very easy to deal with. Had a good experience with James so can certainly recommend him.
LinkedIn· Apr 2021
From my first contact with James, he made everything easy and always stayed in touch through the recruitment process. He matched me with a role with exciting prospects, perfect for me.
Candidate review
I had been actively looking for a new role but had not seen this position, as it was not advertised. The process was quick, and when there were delays I was kept in contact and told what was happening at each stage.
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Depth
Entry level through to management
The reviews above run from graduate geologists to superintendents and managers. Same process at every level, from first approach to aftercare once the person is on site.
Why the feedback reads this way
The same four stages, every search
What clients and candidates describe above is the framework the business runs on, not a one-off.
The role, the technical must haves, the roster and commodity context, and the team the person is joining.
Direct approach through the national mining network rather than waiting on job board applicants.
Candidates screened and benchmarked against your site incumbents, submitted with written analysis rather than a bare CV.
Interviews, offer and negotiation, medicals and start dates, then follow up after the placement to protect it.
Verification
The references behind the placements
Ezra Recruitment partners with Refereez, an independent, human-led reference verification platform. Employers get detailed references verified outside their own hiring process, and candidates keep a reference profile they can use again.
- Verified by experienced recruiters. Phone, email and same-day reference checks, carried out by people rather than automated forms.
- Benchmarking, not just a tick. Structured summaries and red flag alerts, alongside the incumbent benchmarking run on every search.
- A profile candidates keep. Placed candidates leave with a verified reference profile they can use again.

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