Michael Smith

Michael Smith is an experienced professional in the education recruitment sector, currently serving as Area Manager at Free Agency since October 2022, focusing on staffing needs for schools in Melbourne. Prior to this role, Michael was the Business Development Team Leader and Senior Recruitment Consultant at Tradewind Australia from March 2020 to April 2022, where responsibilities included servicing Melbourne and Greater Australia schools, as well as international and government agencies in the Gulf and Far East. Previous experience includes serving as Branch Recruitment Manager for Academics International from November 2005 to March 2020, managing the international office for Academics UK, and teaching physical education at both secondary and primary levels at Croydon Local Education Authority from February 2003 to August 2005. Michael's career began at the University of Technology Sydney Union, where, from March 1997 to October 2002, oversight of university sport clubs and recreation programs was provided. Michael holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Movement (Sports Science) from Southern Cross University.