Fraudulent job offers
At John Holland, we know our people are critical to our success which is why we have fair and thorough recruitment processes. Unfortunately, like many organisations, we know our name and company logo are sometimes used without our permission by third parties for the purposes of fraud.
How do I know if I have received a fraudulent job offer?
Scammers often contact job seekers through fake recruitment emails, social networking platforms such as LinkedIn, text messages and unofficial websites. Often, these communications are unsolicited. They make immediate offers of employment, and many of them target job seekers who do not presently have working rights in Australia.
They ask these job seekers to disclose their personal and financial details, in order to extort or otherwise obtain money from them.
You may have received a fraudulent job offer if you:
- Receive unsolicited communication from John Holland via email, LinkedIn, text message or other means;
- Receive an immediate job offer without having attended any interviews;
- Are asked to make payments to us, including to receive working rights or a visa; and
- Receive an email that uses a fake variant of our official email address.
What should I do if I receive a fraudulent job offer?
If you believe you have received a fraudulent job offer, please:
Do not respond to the communication or provide any personal or financial information;
- Contact John Holland to determine the authenticity of the offer. You can do so by emailing NASER@jhg.com.au;
- Stop all communication with the individual/organisation immediately; and
- If you have already disclosed your personal and financial details, please inform your bank/financial provider immediately and notify police. You can also submit a cybercrime report by visiting https://www.cyber.gov.au/acsc/report.
All employment opportunities with John Holland are advertised on our website. You can also see our available roles here.
Latest scams
Recruitment scam alert - July 2026
We are aware of a recruitment scam involving individuals falsely claiming to represent John Holland’s Talent Acquisition team through LinkedIn and email.
These scammers are using multiple Gmail addresses that impersonate John Holland recruiters and recruitment teams.
They may contact job seekers about alleged employment opportunities, request personal information, discuss salary expectations or send documents relating to fictious roles and recruitment processes.
Please note:
- John Holland does NOT use Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo or other free email services for recruitment activities
- Official John Holland recruitment communications are sent from authorised company email addresses and through our official careers channels.
If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from John Holland, do not engage with the sender or provide any personal information.
Instead, report the communication to NASER@jhg.com.au and verify any opportunities through our official careers website.
Facebook Marketplace - 12 January 2026
We are aware of scammers on Facebook Marketplace who are pretending to be John Holland employees. These individuals are using our branding and logo on fake invoices to fraudulently sell goods.
Please be aware: John Holland does NOT buy or sell any goods on Marketplace or similar platforms.
If you believe you have been affected by this scam:
- Contact your bank or credit card provider as soon as possible if you’ve provided any payment details
- Report the scam at scamwatch.gov.au and notify police. You can also submit a cybercrime report by visiting https://www.cyber.gov.au/acsc/report.
- Let us know by emailing NASER@jhg.com.au.
