About Us
Recruitment Specialists
Having worked in a family transport business and grown this business from a single truck to an operating fleet of 80 prime movers and over 250 trailer types we know what is required to nurture and build a business via strong customer focus and indelible trust.
Our Managing Director, Sophia Lafkas, has been building strong relationships between contractors and companies within the transport industry for over 15 years. She is well supported by professional personnel with over 30 years of leadership experience in an array of industries.
We understand that it is not an easy decision to entrust these critical functions to just anyone.
You must be confident in their ability to deliver and protect your business from the many pitfalls that can plague a business. In short, this is why we exist. We have a passion to deliver and provide professional peace of mind. We are committed to providing you with a value-add solution that allows you not only time but the real comfort in knowing we have your back. After all, we are only as successful as you are.
We save you time so you can get back to business.
When you enlist help from The Perfect Recruit, you aren’t just finding a job, or a worker. Our business is passionate about creating links between businesses and workers based on consistency and trust. It is about giving you back some time and providing you with a reliable and trusted business partner. It is about ensuring those who come through your doors share our values of trust & integrity in all we do. We will do the work so you do not have to.
Our Why
We understand that it takes time to work through the entire process of hiring. It can be technical, time-consuming, risky and susceptible to error. This can slow the business down. We are driven to deliver high-quality outcomes through comprehensive hiring processes, placements, and provision of medical assessments.
Our Vision
At The Perfect Recruit our customers are the centre of all we do. We take care to understand your business so that we can deliver the best solution for your needs.
Our Mission
We manage the end-to-end hiring processes so you can focus on working on your business and not in your business. Our mission is to create peace of mind based on results and your overall customer experience.
Sophia Lafkas
Sophia Lafkas is the CEO and Founder of The Perfect Recruit, a recruitment agency specialising in transport, logistics, construction and landscaping across Australia. With a background in finance and deep roots in the transport industry, Sophia combines strategic insight with a practical understanding of workforce challenges on the ground. Starting her career in her family’s transport company, Sophia went on to complete a degree in accounting before moving into labour hire and recruitment.
She founded The Perfect Recruit to fill a gap in the market for a responsive, end-to-end hiring partner that businesses could trust. Today, she leads a team known for delivering reliable, fully compliant workforce solutions that make hiring easy and efficient. Sophia is passionate about helping businesses scale safely and sustainably, with a strong focus on getting the job done right, the first time.
Andreanna Touma
Andreanna Touma is the Compliance Lead at The Perfect Recruit. A qualified lawyer, she brings a blend of industry and legal experience to her role. During the early years of her law degree, she worked in a container transport company, giving her firsthand exposure to the logistics sector before moving into legal practice. She now oversees all compliance, marketing, and operational functions within the business.
Andreanna manages contracts, contractor onboarding, and ensures our processes align with relevant regulatory requirements. She also leads our marketing efforts, driving brand visibility, client engagement, and content strategy across digital channels. In addition to her internal responsibilities, Andreanna works closely with both our workers and clients to ensure their needs are met efficiently and compliantly. Known for her direct approach and problem-solving mindset, she plays a key role in keeping both our clients and workforce supported and on track.
