Applicant screening for busy teams

Hire the right person, faster, for one low fixed fee.

We give busy owners, executives and overrun HR teams their time back. We run the slow, draining first stage of hiring (writing the ad, screening every applicant, and handing you a short, accurate shortlist) so you only meet people worth interviewing. No agency fees. No commissions. Just results.

Why owners, executives and HR teams choose us

Four reasons hiring feels easier the moment you hand it to us.

Saves you hours

We take the time-consuming first stage off your plate, so a busy executive or an overrun HR team never has to wade through a pile of CVs again.

Accurate shortlists

Our structured screening method is built around your real non-negotiables, so the candidates you meet genuinely fit the role.

Fast turnaround

Technology we have developed lets us process and screen applications quickly. We are usually ready to start the same day.

One low fixed fee

Affordable and predictable: the same flat fee whatever the role. No percentage of salary, no surprises.

Mornington Screening Service vs An Agency

MSS Agency
Fee for $75k hire $700 $7,500
Fee for $125k hire $700 $15,000
Fee for $175,000 hire $700 $35,000
Surplus applicants
If hired the fee is ZERO Fee as per above

Why the difference?

Traditional recruitment agencies charge a percentage of the successful candidate's salary. As the salary increases, so does the recruitment fee.

At Mornington Screening Service, we charge a fixed fee for the service we provide, not a commission based on salary.

★★★★★ 4.9

Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 8 Google reviews

★★★★★

"Fantastic service & follow-up. Jacqui made the process so easy & found the perfect candidate for the role. The rates charged for the service provided are very good. Highly recommend."

Mark Clydesdale Google review

"We have had a great experience working with Mornington Screening Services. They have helped us find quality carpenters when we have needed them and have always been helpful, responsive and easy to deal with. We really appreciate their support and would not hesitate to recommend their services."

Robert Pallone RJD Projects

"Every candidate presented is thoroughly screened and well-suited for the role."

Brett Sargeant CEO, Andreasens Green Wholesale Nurseries

Ready to hand over the hard part?

Tell us about the role and we will get your screening underway, often the same day.

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