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We recognise the enduring connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands, waters, and skies.\nWe pay our respects to all First Nations Australians and their Elders past and present.\nWe’re proud to have won the Best Mid-Sized Recruitment Company to Work For at the 2023 TIARA Recruitment Awards, and to have been finalists, for the second year in a row, in the Client Service and Recruitment Leader of the Year categories! At Salt, our mission is Creating Futures by putting our clients, candidates, partners, and team members at the heart of everything we do. We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who has contributed to our continued success.\nSalt acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia as the continuing custodians of country and culture. 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