Associate Director

Alex Cooper

Alex specialises in Executive, Disability and Community recruitment

About Alex

Alex has led a successful 18-year executive recruitment career focused within the Public and Community sectors in Victoria.

Specialising in C-Suite, General Management, Director and Senior Management search and selection, Alex is able to offer bespoke talent sourcing and assessment support that minimises risk and offers exceptional service delivery. This can be attributed to a unique methodology and set of core values under the Johnson Recruitment brand.

Alex’s value proposition is built on his ability to listen to his clients, review, assess and understand their key requirements, and provide an adaptive and comprehensive solution which encourages improved performance and a sustainable competitive advantage.

Success stories

I have never had such a positive helpful customer experience. As a candidate i was supported by Alex, who was professional, friendly and reassuring.

Having seen how they conduct their business, I will be using their services in future.

Matt J, Candidate

I can highly recommend partnering with Johnson Recruitment either as an employer or an executive seeking their next career move. Barry, Alex and the team offer a highly tailored approach that is genuinely people and fit focused. A rare gem in a landscape of mostly transactional executive recruitment firms.

Dave W, Client

Alex was an excellent support from my first contact to successfully securing the position. He was clear about what I should expect and kept in touch during the whole process. Alex reminded me that the interview process was also a chance for me to check whether or not the organisation and it’s people were a good fit for me!
Would definitely work with him again.

Aimee, Candidate

I am impressed by the professionalism, support, and enthusiasm Alex possessed during this process.

Bimal Dangi, Candidate

I had a fantastic experience working with Alex Cooper from Johnson Recruitment. He consistently provided swift updates throughout the application process, which kept me informed and reassured.

What stood out the most was Alex’s motivation and support; he genuinely encouraged me to put my best foot forward, which boosted my confidence immensely. Thanks to his guidance, I successfully landed the job I applied for. I highly recommend Alex and Johnson Recruitment for anyone seeking dedicated and effective recruitment support!

Dean Caraig, Candidate

Alex Cooper was highly instrumental in assisting with the sourcing of a new job within the NDIS sector. Alex was a terrific communicator and overall – a pleasure to deal with. Thank-you Alex!

Lachlan, Candidate

Victoria

Alex Cooper did an amazing job assisting us in finding and recruiting a senior manager – a critical role for this business. The process was steered seemlessly to a fantastic result. Alex exceeded my expectations. With many thanks!

Michael, Disability Housing, Client

All prospective employers and employees will enormously benefit from this empathetic and wise soul… Alex has an uncanny ability to understand the strengths and skills of individuals and align that with prospective employers to fulfill their exact needs. He is one exemplary individual with a genuinely in-built compassionate and care model that personifies peak performance and great depths of professionalism rarely seen in the industry. I was very lucky to have crossed paths with Alex and Johnson Recruitment.

Michael, Disability Housing, Candidate

Victoria

Working in the disability sector we are all about person centred care. Fantastic that a recruitment agency has adopted this approach into their own work practices. Thank you Alex Cooper you are a leader in your field.

Brian, Disability Support Leader, Candidate

Alex has been amazingly efficient and supportive throughout the recruitment process I was involved in and it was a refreshing change of pace to have someone by my side who was outcomes driven and passionate about supporting me to achieve my employment goals.

Anita, Service Delivery in Disability Services, Candidate

Articles from Alex Cooper

Insights hub

Cracking the Code: Recruiting in the Disability Support Services Sector isn’t Business as Usual

As recruitment experts, we thrive on connecting people with purpose. But when it comes to the Disability Support Services sector, even the most seasoned recruiters will admit – it’s not your standard talent search. Australia’s NDIS landscape is evolving fast, demand is outpacing supply, and the roles we’re trying to fill are more than just…

Is it time for independent pricing in the NDIS?

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of Australians with disability, enabling choice, control, and access to vital supports. But behind the scenes, a critical element of the system remains mired in complexity and contention: pricing. Currently, the NDIS operates within a price-controlled framework set by the NDIA…

The Rapid Growth of Specialist Disability Accommodation: A Game-Changer for the Disability Community

The Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) sector is experiencing significant growth, transforming the housing landscape for Australians with high support needs. As part of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), SDA is designed to provide purpose-built, accessible housing that promotes independence, dignity, and community inclusion for people with disabilities. A Growing Sector with a Big Impact…