Elite Executive - Executive Recruitment and Search Consultants

Elite Executive is a boutique executive recruitment firm based in Cairns, Queensland, with reach across regional and remote Australia. Led by Managing Director and Principal Recruiter Eva Grabner, the firm is recognised as one of northern Australia’s most trusted recruitment partners, specialising in C suite, senior leadership, and specialist roles across public and private sectors. Operating throughout Queensland, the Northern Territory, and regional communities, Elite Executive is the only ISO certified executive search consultancy of its kind outside Brisbane. The firm’s success comes from its strong local knowledge, networks, and personal approach. Eva and her team work closely with clients to understand culture, strategy, and community context, delivering leaders who combine capability with genuine regional commitment. Their process includes tailored search strategies, behavioural interviewing, psychometric testing, and reference checks to ensure the right technical and cultural fit. Elite Executive partners with organisations across sectors including local government, infrastructure, maritime, agribusiness, aviation, and Indigenous organisations, with clients such as Sea Swift, MSF Sugar, Norsta Maritime, and the Anindilyakwa Land Council. Guided by values of integrity, transparency, and partnership, Elite Executive’s ISO 9001 certification demonstrates its commitment to quality and continuous improvement. Beyond recruitment, the firm supports regional development and local initiatives while promoting regional living as a rewarding lifestyle choice. Through Eva’s leadership, Elite Executive continues to connect exceptional leaders with purpose driven organisations, helping build stronger and more sustainable regional communities across Australia.