Recruitment, Refined…

With a Human (and Slightly Ginger) Twist

Hey, we’re Refactor.

We’re a growing team of recruiters who genuinely give a sh*t about what we do. Built by people who’ve been in the game long enough to know what works (and what doesn’t), we’re here to do recruitment with less fluff and a lot more function.

Refactor was founded by James Farrey, or Farrey/Faz/Fazza depending on who you ask… a loud Geordie with 13+ years’ experience connecting brilliant humans with the companies that deserve them.

After a decade leading recruitment across Australia’s tech scene, James had seen enough of the noise: the ghosting, the salesy nonsense, the “spray and pray” culture that gives recruitment a bad name.

So he decided to build something better — and bring others on the ride.

Why We Exist

We started Refactor because we wanted to do recruitment the way we believe it should be done:

• With honesty and urgency

• With curiosity and care

• With bold ideas, sharp tech, and actual personality

We’re here to help great people find purpose in their work, whether you're an engineer ready for your next challenge, a founder building your dream team, or a candidate who's tired of being treated like a number.

What We Bring

• Experience across startups, scaleups, and global players

• Video shortlisting tools, inbound-driven marketing, and fast delivery powered by AI

• And yes, occasionally, a spicy podcast episode or two

Refactor. Values

1. Transparency Over Tactics

We say what needs to be said… no ghosting, no vague updates, no bullshit.

2. Humans Over Automation

We love tech, but we’ll never let it replace real conversation, empathy, or instinct.

3. Fun Over Formality

We take our work seriously, not ourselves. Good people, good energy, good outcomes.

4. Outcomes Over Ego

We don’t chase placements to flex. We solve problems, build teams, and make hiring easier for everyone involved.

5. Impact Over Optics

Whether it’s Refactor... for Good or just doing right by a candidate, we care more about doing the thing than being seen to do it.

So, Who’s Refactor For?

Anyone sick of the traditional way recruitment’s done.
Anyone who wants a partner, not a pushy salesperson.
Anyone who’s ready to scale with intent, not filler.

And if you’re still wondering… yes, James was on Come Dine With Me.
Yes, he cooked up a storm.
And yes, he’ll 100% tell you the story over a pint.

We’re Refactor. Let’s make hiring better — together. 🚀