Legal
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 12 October 2026
1. Introduction
Meridian Charter Group is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information collected through our recruitment, talent acquisition and advisory services.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, hold, use, disclose and protect personal information in accordance with applicable Australian privacy legislation, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), where applicable.
We only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for our business activities and the delivery of our services.
This policy applies to candidates, clients, referees, website visitors and other individuals who interact with Meridian Charter Group.
2. Information We Collect
The personal information we collect depends on the nature of your relationship with us.
2.1 Candidates and Job Seekers
- Name, address, telephone number and email address.
- Employment history, qualifications, education, professional experience and skills.
- Resumes, applications and other employment-related documents.
- Information relating to employment preferences, salary expectations and availability.
- References and professional assessments, where appropriate.
- Information concerning eligibility to work in Australia.
- Results of relevant assessments or background checks, where authorised.
- Other information reasonably necessary to assess suitability for employment opportunities.
Sensitive information, including health information or criminal history, will only be collected where reasonably necessary and where permitted by law, including obtaining consent where required.
2.2 Clients
- Names, job titles and business contact details.
- Information about organisations, recruitment requirements and workforce needs.
- Details relating to recruitment assignments, consulting engagements and business relationships.
- Feedback concerning candidates, recruitment services and advisory projects.
- Information reasonably necessary to manage contractual and commercial relationships.
2.3 Referees
- Names, positions and contact details.
- Professional relationships with candidates.
- Employment-related information and opinions concerning candidate suitability, performance and experience.
3. How We Collect Personal Information
We generally collect personal information directly from individuals through:
- Website enquiries and contact forms.
- Resumes and employment applications.
- Telephone, email, video and face-to-face communications.
- Interviews and candidate assessments.
- Recruitment assignments and consulting engagements.
- Professional networking platforms, including LinkedIn.
- Referee discussions and authorised background checks.
We may also collect information from publicly available sources, professional networks, recruitment platforms and third parties where reasonably necessary and permitted by law.
Where appropriate, we will take reasonable steps to inform individuals when personal information is collected from third parties.
4. How We Use Personal Information
Personal information may be used for the following purposes:
4.1 Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
- Identifying and assessing candidates for employment opportunities.
- Matching candidates with suitable positions.
- Communicating with candidates about potential opportunities.
- Presenting suitable candidates to prospective employers.
- Conducting interviews, reference checks and assessments.
- Managing recruitment assignments and associated business activities.
4.2 Talent Advisory Services
- Understanding client requirements and organisational needs.
- Delivering talent acquisition consulting and recruitment advisory services.
- Conducting recruitment reviews, audits and assessments.
- Developing recruitment strategies and Employee Value Propositions.
- Providing recruitment training and capability development services.
- Managing consulting projects and client relationships.
4.3 Business Administration
- Responding to enquiries and requests.
- Managing contractual relationships.
- Maintaining accurate business records.
- Improving our services and business processes.
- Meeting legal, regulatory and compliance obligations.
We will not use or disclose personal information for unrelated purposes unless authorised by law or with the individual's consent where required.
5. Disclosure of Personal Information
Meridian Charter Group may disclose personal information to:
- Clients and prospective employers for recruitment purposes.
- Referees and authorised assessment providers.
- Third-party service providers supporting our business operations.
- Technology, database and information management providers.
- Professional advisers, including legal and accounting advisers.
- Government authorities or regulatory bodies where required by law.
Candidate information will only be disclosed where reasonably necessary for recruitment purposes and in accordance with applicable privacy requirements.
We take reasonable steps to ensure that third parties handling personal information maintain appropriate confidentiality and security standards.
6. Storage and Security of Personal Information
Meridian Charter Group takes reasonable steps to protect personal information against misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification and disclosure.
Personal information may be held electronically or in physical records.
Security measures may include password protection, access controls, secure information systems and restrictions on access to confidential records.
Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably required for legitimate business purposes or to satisfy applicable legal obligations.
When information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to securely destroy or de-identify it, subject to any applicable legal requirements.
In the event of a data breach, we will assess the circumstances and comply with applicable notification obligations, including those under Australia's Notifiable Data Breaches scheme where applicable.
7. Overseas Disclosure
Some technology platforms and external service providers used in business operations may store or process information outside Australia.
Where personal information is disclosed overseas, Meridian Charter Group will take reasonable steps to comply with applicable Australian privacy requirements.
Further information about the overseas handling of personal information may be requested using the contact details below.
8. Access to and Correction of Personal Information
Individuals may request access to personal information held about them, subject to applicable legal exceptions.
Requests may be made by contacting Meridian Charter Group using the details provided below.
We may request verification of identity before releasing personal information.
Individuals may also request correction of personal information that is inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, irrelevant or misleading.
We will take reasonable steps to respond to access and correction requests within an appropriate timeframe and in accordance with applicable privacy legislation.
9. Direct Marketing and Communications
From time to time, Meridian Charter Group may communicate with candidates, clients and business contacts regarding:
- Relevant employment opportunities.
- Recruitment and talent acquisition insights.
- Industry developments and market information.
- Business services and advisory offerings.
- Other relevant professional communications.
Marketing communications will be undertaken in accordance with applicable Australian legislation, including the Spam Act 2003 (Cth).
Recipients may request to unsubscribe or opt out of marketing communications at any time.
10. Website Privacy and Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, improve user experience and understand website activity.
Cookies are small data files that may be stored on a visitor's device.
Visitors may be able to manage or disable cookies through their browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Where website analytics services are used, information may be collected about website usage, including pages visited, browser characteristics, device information and general traffic patterns.
Our website may contain links to external websites. Meridian Charter Group is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites, and visitors are encouraged to review their respective privacy policies.
11. Electronic Communications
Personal information may be collected when individuals communicate with us electronically, including through email, website forms and other digital communication platforms.
While reasonable precautions are taken to protect information, electronic communications may involve security risks beyond our control, and individuals should consider this when sharing personal information electronically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or wish to request access to or correction of your personal information, please contact us at abe@meridiancharter.com.au.