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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 20 July 2026 ‍

1. Introduction

Avalon Workforce Consulting (“Avalon”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by our clients, candidates, website visitors, contractors and business partners.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.

By engaging with Avalon, using our website, submitting information or accessing our services, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. About Avalon Workforce Consulting

Avalon Workforce Consulting provides workforce and people solutions including:

  • Recruitment and talent acquisition services

  • Workforce planning

  • HR advisory services

  • Employee relations and industrial relations support

  • Consulting services to organisations seeking to improve workforce capability and performance

As part of providing these services, we may collect and manage personal information relating to clients, candidates, employees, contractors and other stakeholders.

3. What Personal Information We Collect

The type of personal information we collect depends on our relationship with you.

Candidates

We may collect:

  • Name and contact details

  • Resume/CV information

  • Employment history

  • Qualifications, skills and experience

  • Professional references

  • Work rights information

  • Availability and employment preferences

  • Salary expectations

  • Interview notes and assessment information

  • Information provided during recruitment processes

Where required and permitted, we may also collect information relevant to a role such as licences, certifications, security clearances or other employment-related information.

Clients

We may collect:

  • Names and contact details

  • Company information

  • Position details

  • Recruitment requirements

  • Workforce planning information

  • Business objectives and operational information

  • Communication records

Website Visitors

We may collect:

  • Name and contact details submitted through enquiry forms

  • Website usage information

  • Browser/device information

  • Cookies and analytics information

4. How We Collect Personal Information

We may collect personal information through:

  • Direct communication with you

  • Website forms

  • Email correspondence

  • Phone conversations

  • LinkedIn and professional networking platforms

  • Recruitment platforms and databases

  • Referrals

  • Publicly available professional information

  • Client-provided information

Where possible, we collect information directly from the individual concerned.

5. Why We Collect Personal Information

We collect and use personal information to:

  • Provide recruitment services

  • Assess candidate suitability for employment opportunities

  • Introduce candidates to clients

  • Communicate with clients and candidates

  • Provide workforce consulting services

  • Prepare reports and recommendations

  • Manage business relationships

  • Improve our services

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

6. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose personal information to:

  • Clients seeking recruitment services

  • Potential employers where a candidate has provided consent

  • Service providers supporting our business operations

  • Professional advisors including accountants, insurers or legal advisors

  • Government bodies where required by law

We will not sell personal information to third parties.

Candidate information will only be shared with potential employers where appropriate and generally with the candidate’s knowledge or consent.

7. Candidate Information

Candidates should understand that by engaging Avalon for recruitment services:

  • Their information may be considered for suitable employment opportunities.

  • Relevant information may be provided to prospective employers.

  • Avalon may contact them regarding roles, career opportunities and workforce-related updates.

Candidates may request that their information is updated, restricted or removed from our database.

8. Data Security

Avalon takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from:

  • Misuse

  • Loss

  • Unauthorised access

  • Modification

  • Disclosure

Information may be stored electronically using secure systems, including cloud-based platforms and recruitment technology providers.

9. Access and Correction

You may request access to personal information we hold about you or request corrections if information is inaccurate, incomplete or outdated.

Requests can be made by contacting:

Avalon Workforce Consulting
Email: info@avalonworkforceconsulting.com.au

10. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and understand website activity.

You may adjust your browser settings to limit cookie collection.

11. Overseas Disclosure

Some technology providers used by Avalon may store information outside Australia.

Where this occurs, Avalon takes reasonable steps to ensure appropriate privacy protections are maintained.

12. Privacy Complaints

If you believe Avalon has handled your personal information incorrectly, please contact us first so we can investigate.

We aim to respond to privacy complaints within a reasonable timeframe.

If you remain dissatisfied, you may contact the:

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

13. Changes to This Policy

Avalon may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be available on our website.

Contact Us

Avalon Workforce Consulting

Email: info@avalonworkforceconsulting.com.au

Website: www.avalonworkforceconsulting.com.au

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