Damien Sweeney

Principal Consultant | Transformation & Change

About:

Damien is an experienced Principal Consultant at Allura Partners, specialising in the recruitment of high-calibre project delivery and transformation professionals across Australia. He partners with clients ranging from high-growth private equity portfolio companies to major ASX-listed organisations, helping them build the leadership and delivery capability required to execute complex change.

With a background in Business Analysis and as a certified Scrum Master, Damien brings a practical, hands-on understanding of how transformation programs operate. This enables him to look beyond job titles and CVs to identify people who deliver outcomes, build trust quickly, and create lasting impact.

With six years of recruitment experience, Damien has built a strong track record across Private Equity, Commerce & Industry, and Financial Services. He recruits across contract, interim, and permanent markets, covering roles including Project, Program, and Portfolio Management; PMO; Agile Delivery; Transformation Leadership; Change Management; and Process Excellence.

Damien’s track record includes:

Head of IT Project Management – Global Construction Business
IT Transformation Manager – Australian Rentals Business
Release Train Engineer – Global Insurance Business
ERP Transformation Lead – PE-backed Engineering Consultancy
IT Separation Program Lead – PE-backed Healthcare Divestment
Director, PE Performance Improvement – Global Advisory Firm

Each of these engagements involved building and scaling technology and transformation teams.

Interests:

Outside of work, Damien is passionate about being active, engaging in sport and community. He is an avid runner and has completed five marathons so far. Gaelic football plays a central role in his life having played it most his life at home in Ireland and here in Australia, he served as Chairperson of a local club in Sydney’s Eastern Suburb and is now coaches the women’s football team. He regularly attends WNOW – a men’s mental health movement which is something he values greatly.

Specialities:

Transformation & Change

"Damien was instrumental in helping me to secure my next role. Efficient communicator and timely responses made all the difference."

Gerald Tan, Project Manager
"It was a fast and great process. Damien was very helpful in answering my questions and phone calls."

Najla Dantas, Project Manager
"Damien made the entire recruitment process super easy, lightning fast with a great outcome landing me the role at QBE. 2 interviews and an offer was all achieved in less than 48 hours."

Darren Cox, Scrum Master
"Kept me well informed on progress, knew the client's needs and was able to guide me through the process."

Christian Rogers, IT Transformation Manager
"Damien was incredibly helpful in aiding my search for employment. He kept me totally informed during every step of the process and was integral in liaising with the employer. Thank you Damien."

Henry O'Shea, Hypercare Assistant
"I had the pleasure of working with Damien and Allura Partners for a 6-month placement, with an International Building Firm.
Although the customer was extremely difficult to work with, Damien was extremely supportive and assisting, throughout the length of the contract! He was more than just a set and forget recruiter, he was always present and supportive with his constant communication and phone calls. Would definitely love to work with Damien and the team at Allura Partners at any given moment."

Nik Gorevski, Senior Project Manager
"I've been working with Allura Partners for 18 months and find Damien and the team super supportive. Would thoroughly recommend for candidates or clients."

Arturo Norbury, Group People Programme Manager
"I had an excellent experience working with Damien and Allura Partners. Damien was very professional and efficient when onboarding me for a contractor role, while also taking the time to answer my questions and give me a polished and human experience. It was also great to work with Damien on my job search, and he has an impressive network of client relationships."

Will Mosenthal, Independent Transformation Consultant
"I have a great experience working with Damien. He was consistently prompt in his communication, keeping me informed at every stage without overwhelming me. I really appreciate his professional approach, never pushy, always respectful of my preferences and timeline."

Gray Li, Director - Performance Improvement, Alvarez & Marsal
"Allura Partners are definitely one of the best recruitment firms in Sydney. Damien and his team are genuine and great to deal with."

Sarah Dowling, Project Coordinator, Scentre Group
"I have worked with Allura Partners over the years and have always found them good to deal with. Most recently I have worked with Damien Sweeney. Damien has been great to work with, he listens well to the brief of what is needed, presents good candidates to screen and follows up consistently as he said he would. I would have no hesitation recommending Allura Partners and Damien for your recruitment needs!"

Sarah Chopping, Transformation Manager
"As a company, Woolworths utilises many panel suppliers. Allura is easily in my top three due to their amazing partnership approach. They sourced a quality candidate who has successfully been with us for over 12 months and continues to deliver. A special shout out to Damien!"

Omar Hameed, Program Manager, Woolworths Group

Damien Sweeney

"Damien was instrumental in helping me to secure my next role. Efficient communicator and timely responses made all the difference."

"It was a fast and great process. Damien was very helpful in answering my questions and phone calls."

"Damien made the entire recruitment process super easy, lightning fast with a great outcome landing me the role at QBE. 2 interviews and an offer was all achieved in less than 48 hours."

"Kept me well informed on progress, knew the client's needs and was able to guide me through the process."

"Damien was incredibly helpful in aiding my search for employment. He kept me totally informed during every step of the process and was integral in liaising with the employer. Thank you Damien."

"I've been working with Allura Partners for 18 months and find Damien and the team super supportive. Would thoroughly recommend for candidates or clients."

"I have a great experience working with Damien. He was consistently prompt in his communication, keeping me informed at every stage without overwhelming me. I really appreciate his professional approach, never pushy, always respectful of my preferences and timeline."

"Allura Partners are definitely one of the best recruitment firms in Sydney. Damien and his team are genuine and great to deal with."

"As a company, Woolworths utilises many panel suppliers. Allura is easily in my top three due to their amazing partnership approach. They sourced a quality candidate who has successfully been with us for over 12 months and continues to deliver. A special shout out to Damien!"