About Apex Talent Partners
Apex Talent Partners (ATP) is a recruitment company based in Australia, established in 2018. Since then, the company has supported over 1,200 professionals across more than 200 businesses.
Starting in 2024, ATP has repositioned its focus to support Asian international students, especially those from China and Vietnam, in building long-term careers in Australia.
With a team of experts who understand the market and share similar backgrounds, we provide practical and tailored recruitment solutions.
We recognize the challenges that international students face—cultural gaps, unfamiliar job markets, and skill mismatches—and we're here to bridge those gaps. Through our integrated ecosystem, ATP offers comprehensive support that extends from education to employment.
With a global perspective and regional expertise—particularly in Vietnam and China—ATP delivers optimized solutions that combine local flexibility with the reach of an international network. Our team consists of seasoned professionals across industries, dedicated to matching the right talent to the right roles with precision and care.
Whether you're an international student looking to shape your career path, or a business aiming to build a high-performing, diverse team, Apex Talent Partners is here to support you—every step of the way.
Our Journey
From a simple idea to a comprehensive support system for international students
2014
IDEA INITIATED
A group of former international students in Australia began exploring ways to support Vietnamese students facing challenges abroad.
2015
PILOT ACTIVITIES
Launched initial support services including airport pickup, housing assistance, and city orientation for new students.
2016
EXPANSION IN AUSTRALIA
Scaled services to six cities across Australia. Received strong feedback from students and parents.
2018
OFFICIAL ESTABLISHMENT
Apex Talent Partners (ATP) was officially founded as a recruitment company based in Australia.
2019
PROFESSIONAL RECRUITMENT SERVICES
Provided recruitment solutions to over 1,200 professionals and 200+ businesses across Australia.
2024
STRATEGIC SHIFT
Refocused efforts on helping Asian international students—especially from Vietnam and China—build long-term careers in Australia.
Founders / Leaders
Eric Ha
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
- Founded the company in 2014 to empower youth through education and global opportunities.
- Marketing graduate from Monash University, part of Australia's Group of Eight.
- Recognised as one of the Top 10 Outstanding Young Leaders in Vietnam–Australia Relations.
- Experienced speaker, mentor, and trainer in youth leadership and career development.
- Passionate about building programs that support next-generation global talent.
Albert Kalaja
CO-FOUNDING MEMBER & CAREER ADVISOR
- 30+ years of experience in recruitment and career coaching since 1987.
- Former founder and director of Paragon Recruitment Services, specialising in IT.
- Reviewed over 45,000 CVs and conducted 6,000+ interviews across all career levels.
- Helped hundreds of international graduates successfully enter the Australian job market.
- Provides expert support in CV writing, LinkedIn strategy, and interview preparation.
Emily
FOUNDING MEMBER & LEADERSHIP ADVISOR
- Over 12 years of experience in organizational leadership and people strategy.
- Former CHRO and CPO, with deep expertise in culture transformation and executive coaching.
- Advises leaders and teams through complex growth and change management.
- Specializes in building people-centric, sustainable workplace strategies.
- Trusted mentor to senior leaders seeking to improve performance and team impact.
Impressive Numbers
With a mission to connect international students and fresh graduates with businesses, we are proud of what we've achieved:
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