Our Services

Waite InterSearch is an Australian specialist Executive Search firm which is a member of InterSearch a worldwide partnership of Executive Search firms. We operate throughout Australia and in 46 countries of the world. Our Executive Chairman, Peter Waite was appointed a Director of the International Board in March 2005 and Chairman of the Asia Pacific Regional Group in May 2007.


As the Australian partner of InterSearch we are able to operate nationally and internationally which has been of great assistance to our Australian clients seeking to expand globally or seeking executives from overseas and multinational corporations setting up operations here. We are particularly adept at project managing cross border assignments involving one or multiple partners to ensure consistency of service and quality of outcome in each country.



Our Process

Waite InterSearch operates across all major industry sectors, covering senior executives, managers, specialists and board directors from many disciplines and diverse backgrounds. Our principals and dedicated research staff work with clients on a retained, exclusive basis to identify suitably qualified executives to meet the client brief. The following process applies:

  • Initial client visit
  • Submission of comprehensive appointment brief
  • Research of target companies, sources and candidate identification
  • Interviewing of candidates
  • Initial shortlist prepared
  • Final shortlist submitted for client interviews
  • Assistance with interview preparation and process
  • Negotiation between client and final shortlisted candidate
  • Completion of comprehensive reference checks
  • Appointment of desired candidate
  • Follow up monitoring process with client and candidate


Our Ethics

Waite InterSearch adheres to Australian legislation and InterSearch guidelines on Equal Opportunity. Confidentiality is absolute on client and candidate information. We use common methodologies to provide Executive Search to the highest, consistent, professional standards in line with the InterSearch Worldwide Standards and Quality Committee.