Our Team

Jack Foster

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Jack is a specialist engineering recruiter with over 8 years of experience recruiting exclusively within the engineering design field.

Since escaping the wet climate of Northern England and arriving in Australia in 2016, Jack has cultivated an expansive network across the design and construct sector, building a reputation for his honest and genuine approach to recruitment. During that time, he is proud to have placed over 250 design professionals across building services, civil, structural, renewables and digital engineering sectors.

Jack is a big believer in human connection, and the notion that the connections you make in life, however small and brief, can lead to life changing opportunities. And that’s where Connexus was founded, Jack takes pride in connecting and advocating those that have common interests and goals, so they can help each other succeed.

Away from the office Jack enjoys unwinding with family and friends and slowly eating his way through many of the cafés and restaurants that Australia has to offer, travelling, and scuba diving.

Gareth McCafferty

DIRECTOR

Gareth is a people focused recruiter with a background in psychology, and over 6 years of recruiting exclusively within the Australian building services engineering market. Throughout that time, Gareth has cultivated an expansive network across the design and construct sector, building a reputation for his honest and consultative approach to recruitment.

Away from the office, Gareth enjoys keeping active by hitting the mats at the local BJJ studio, walking his little Frenchie, and cheering on the Gunners!

Devina Marcelyn

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Devina is a transparent and people-focused recruiter with 3 years’ experience in recruiting for technical positions across civil and structural engineering, as well as geotechnical, sustainability and renewable energy. Throughout Devina’s career to date, she has built a reputation for her honest and consultative approach to recruitment, valuing long-term relationships with her candidates and clients, over one-off transactions.

Jack Seymour

Senior Recruitment Consultant

With 7 years of recruitment experience, Jack has built a strong track record in connecting talented professionals with leading construction firms. His career in recruitment stems from a passion for understanding people’s motivators and aligning their skills with the right opportunities.

He thrives on helping both candidates and clients succeed, believing that recruitment is about building meaningful relationships that lead to long-term success.

Millie Macdonald

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Whilst having recruited on behalf of some UK leading architectural practices and development firms, Millie partnered with Architects, Landscape Architects, Urban Designers and Interior Designers to find their motivators and proactively connect them to the best opportunities the market has to offer. Millie is now exploring Australia's market and is always happy to chat and offer some insights on the Architecture and Interior design sector.

Lewis Phillips

RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT

After several years working in sales, Lewis has developed a passion for working with people and developing long term relationships with those that he works with, which has led him into the work of recruitment.

Lewis believes in putting people first, wanting to see them succeed and most of all happy. For him, this takes priority over anything else. Making great connections while striving to achieve the best outcome with every interaction.

Outside of work, Lewis is passionate about Football, Golf and all things sport. 

Josh Davis

RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT

With a dynamic blend of skills in recruitment, sales, and engineering, Josh has evolved into a discerning recruitment consultant in the building services sector. His journey from hands-on glazing engineer to mastering recruitment for diverse engineering roles showcases his dedication to connecting talent with opportunity. Josh's focus on building lasting relationships and his deep understanding of the technical and sustainability aspects of the industry make him a valuable asset in guiding careers and shaping teams.

Josh's approach is rooted in comprehensive industry knowledge and a commitment to aligning candidates with roles that match their ambitions.

Grace Baldoza

ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT