Offering the complete workforce recruitment and management solution
Protocols exclusive to RPR Trades enable a substantially safer workforce, as well as improved stability and performance levels. Already vetted and pre-screened against numerous risk indicators, we leave nothing to chance.
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At RPR Trades, we are proud to be different. People matter, and Service matters. Our entire company is founded on 5 values, which guide the way we behave, and 5 pillars, which guide the way we operate.
It may sound simple, but we hold dearly this proven recipe for consistently delighting our Clients, Candidates and On-Hire Employees.
Darren founded RPR Trades following his successful establishment, then acquisition, of the Davidson Trades business.
Qualified in HR and Industrial Relations, and with consulting, management and executive experience honed over 25 years in the industry, Darren takes pride in listening to and understanding client needs, whilst applying a holistic approach to deliver valued solutions.
As Managing Director, Darren sets the strategic agenda for RPR Trades together with the leadership team, and also takes a hands-on role in developing and nurturing client relationships.
As the leader of the business, he places particular emphasis on assembling a highly talented and driven team, and enabling an environment that fosters enjoyment, fulfilment and success.
Andrew has over 20 years’ experience working with Australian and foreign owned entities.
As a Bachelor of Financial Administration and a CPA, Andrew is a strategic, operationally oriented finance executive with an innate understanding of how recruitment businesses work, gathered through 15 years in the industry.
As CFO for RPR Trades, Andrew leads the compliance and corporate governance requirements, as well as all finance, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, management and systems accounting, procurement and ICT functions.
Andrew is focused on enabling a flexible and efficient business that is able to respond to client demands in a timely and affordable manner.
Loretta Baxter is an accomplished recruitment and business leader with extensive experience across labour hire, workforce solutions, operational leadership, and strategic business development within the trades, industrial, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors.
As General Manager – Sales at RPR Trades, Loretta is responsible for driving business growth, strengthening client partnerships, and leading strategic sales initiatives across multiple regions. She works closely with key clients to deliver tailored workforce solutions while supporting the continued expansion and long-term success of the business.
Since joining RPR Trades, Loretta has played a key role in growing operations, developing high-performing recruitment teams, and building strong relationships with clients through a hands-on, solutions-focused approach. Her ability to understand client needs, identify market opportunities, and deliver scalable recruitment strategies has positioned her as a trusted partner within the industry.
Prior to joining RPR Trades, Loretta held senior leadership positions within the recruitment sector, where she successfully managed large-scale recruitment operations, led multi-state growth initiatives, and implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery. Her background in business development and account management has further strengthened her expertise in stakeholder engagement, workforce planning, and market expansion.
With an early career foundation in nursing, Loretta brings a genuine people-first approach to leadership. Her strong communication skills, commitment to safety and compliance, and ability to build lasting relationships with both clients and candidates continue to be key drivers of her success.
Driven, collaborative, and commercially focused, Loretta is passionate about helping clients solve workforce challenges while supporting sustainable business growth. She remains committed to upholding the RPR Trades pillars of Recruitment, Performance, and Risk Mitigation, while continuing to drive exceptional outcomes for clients, candidates, and the broader business.
With more than 15 years’ experience across finance, payroll, administration and corporate operations, Amanda Furman brings extensive expertise and strong commercial insight to her role as Corporate Services Manager at RPR Trades, where she also leads the company’s Safety function. Backed by a Bachelor of Accounting and a broad range of senior finance and corporate support roles, she has built a career grounded in accuracy, leadership and continuous improvement. Amanda oversees RPR Trades’ work health and safety systems, compliance and injury management, working closely with workers, clients and internal teams to ensure every placement is backed by safe work practices and a strong safety culture.
As Corporate Services Manager, Amanda oversees the delivery of efficient, cost-effective services across administration, HR, payroll, finance, marketing, ICT, safety and branch support. She ensures these functions operate to best-practice standards and remain aligned with the organisation’s objectives, policies and compliance requirements.
Amanda’s role centres on leveraging systems and people to produce timely, accurate payroll, financial processing and internal and external reporting. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, Amanda works to enhance efficiency across all corporate service functions while maintaining robust financial risk management processes. She is known for her exceptional communication and customer service, developing strong relationships with external suppliers to drive innovative solutions and add measurable value to the business.
Committed to leadership and team development, Amanda provides training, guidance and growth opportunities to ensure capability, continuity and long-term success within the corporate services team.
Through her blend of financial expertise, operational leadership and a proactive, improvement-focused mindset, Amanda plays an integral role in enabling RPR Trades to deliver safe, reliable and high-performing workforce solutions nationwide.
As the Operations Manager for South-East Queensland at RPR Trades, Danika leads regional operations with a focus on delivering high-quality workforce solutions across the trades and labour hire sector. With extensive experience in recruitment and workforce management, Danika has developed deep expertise across blue-collar industries including construction, manufacturing, infrastructure, and industrial services. She has progressed through a range of roles spanning recruitment consulting, account management, and operations, giving her a strong end-to-end understanding of workforce delivery.
In her current role, Danika is responsible for overseeing operational performance across South-East Queensland, ensuring consistent service delivery, strong client partnerships, and effective workforce outcomes. She is known for her practical, people-focused leadership style and her ability to manage high-volume, fast-paced environments while maintaining a strong emphasis on reliability, safety, and service excellence.
Jess has a robust background in State & Operations Management within the blue-collar and white-collar recruitment sectors. She thrives in dynamic environments where efficiency and people management are paramount. Jess’ career spans over 20-years, during which has honed her skills in optimizing recruitment processes, enhancing team performance through mentoring, and fostering strong client relationships. Jess is passionate about streamlining operations to ensure seamless recruitment processes that meet both client and candidate expectations. Her strategic mindset allows her to implement effective solutions that drive productivity and improve overall business performance. Jess’s key strengths include leadership, client relationship management, process improvement strategies and adaptability.
Karen’s substantial experience spans 21 years in the recruitment industry, where she has worked with both local and national clients to achieve their skilled blue collar labour solutions. Having delivered across multiple industries including civil, construction, manufacturing, energy, transport & government, Karen has shown she deserves the glowing reviews she receives.
With a true passion for exceeding expectations with timeliness and safety being paramount, Karen builds lasting client relationships which see her being a well known name within the QLD market.
Julie is a Finance Manager, holding a Bachelor of Digital Technology and a Post Graduate Diploma of Accounting. She is currently furthering her expertise by pursuing an Executive MBA with Quantic and is a proud member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).
With 25 years of experience in finance, primarily within the hospitality industry, Julie has travelled extensively, gaining valuable insights by working across different cultures and adapting to a variety of compliance requirements. Her international experience has contributed to her adaptability and depth of knowledge in financial management.
As Finance Manager for RPR Trades, Julie is dedicated to supporting the Finance Team by enhancing the accuracy and timeliness of financial reports. She focuses on developing key metrics and insights to improve forecasting processes and strengthen compliance frameworks.
With more than 15 years’ experience across finance, payroll, administration and corporate operations, Amanda Furman brings extensive expertise and strong commercial insight to her role as Corporate Services Manager at RPR Trades, where she also leads the company’s Safety function. Backed by a Bachelor of Accounting and a broad range of senior finance and corporate support roles, she has built a career grounded in accuracy, leadership and continuous improvement. Amanda oversees RPR Trades’ work health and safety systems, compliance and injury management, working closely with workers, clients and internal teams to ensure every placement is backed by safe work practices and a strong safety culture.
As Corporate Services Manager, Amanda oversees the delivery of efficient, cost-effective services across administration, HR, payroll, finance, marketing, ICT, safety and branch support. She ensures these functions operate to best-practice standards and remain aligned with the organisation’s objectives, policies and compliance requirements.
Amanda’s role centres on leveraging systems and people to produce timely, accurate payroll, financial processing and internal and external reporting. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, Amanda works to enhance efficiency across all corporate service functions while maintaining robust financial risk management processes. She is known for her exceptional communication and customer service, developing strong relationships with external suppliers to drive innovative solutions and add measurable value to the business.
Committed to leadership and team development, Amanda provides training, guidance and growth opportunities to ensure capability, continuity and long-term success within the corporate services team.
Through her blend of financial expertise, operational leadership and a proactive, improvement-focused mindset, Amanda plays an integral role in enabling RPR Trades to deliver safe, reliable and high-performing workforce solutions nationwide.
Tony spent 25 years running his own business before moving to Brisbane and starting a career in recruitment. Running a business for that long taught him what employers need from their people, and he uses that knowledge in every placement he makes.
He started in recruitment at Workforce Solutions, where he spent three years learning the industry and building a strong network of candidates and clients. In 2017 he joined RPR Trades, and he has been part of the team ever since. With almost a decade at RPR, Tony knows the trades market well and is known for building lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.
