Unlock potential with the Thomas Personality Assessment
Discover the core traits that drive performance, motivation, and job satisfaction - so you can make smarter people decisions at every stage of the employee lifecycle.
Trusted by 11,000+ businesses globally, supporting organisations across Australia - Part of the Thomas Assess platform
Trusted by 11,000+ organisations worldwide, including clients across Australia
You can’t develop your people if you don’t know who they really are
You're hiring top performers on paper—but they struggle to thrive
Managers don’t understand how to motivate or communicate with their teams
Leadership decisions are based on gut feel instead of long-term fit
Without a clear view of personality, businesses risk misalignment, disengagement, and missed potential. In Australia's competitive market, that’s a risk most companies can’t afford to take.
What is a Personality Assessment (HPTI)?
The Thomas Personality Assessment reveals the psychological traits that drive how people think, feel, and behave at work. Based on the globally recognised Five Factor Model, it provides deep insight into a person’s temperament, working style, and development needs.
- Based on the Five Factor Model (Big Five)
- Measures traits like openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and emotional stability
- 10-minute completion time
- Accessible via the Thomas Assess platform
- Ideal for development, leadership, and succession planning across Australian businesses
Fast, simple, and seamless — From invite to insight
- Invite your candidate or employee to complete the online assessment
- Complete the assessment in under 10 minutes - no training required
- Get instant access to visual personality profiles and trait scores
- Apply insights to support hiring, development, and team planning
Available online for teams anywhere in Australia. Simple, reliable, and built for scale.
Backed by the global standard in personality psychology
The assessment is based on the Five Factor Model (FFM), the most scientifically validated framework in personality psychology. Used by HR leaders worldwide, the FFM gives Australian organisations a powerful lens to evaluate potential, fit, and development priorities
Use personality insight to build high-performing teams
- Identify leadership potential and growth areas
- Improve manager–employee relationships
- Support succession planning and talent mobility
- Reduce bias and enhance diversity in hiring
Trusted by Australian businesses across every sector—from healthcare to tech
Real Results: How Specsavers Australia Developed Future Leaders
Challenge: Specsavers needed deeper insight into leadership traits to inform internal promotions and long-term development.
Solution: They used the Thomas Personality Assessment to uncover the traits behind high performance and tailor development pathways. Managers used the results to guide coaching conversations and succession plans.
Results: Clearer leadership pipelines, stronger development outcomes, and more confident promotion decisions across the Australian business.
"The Thomas tools give us clarity on who is ready to grow and where to invest our time." — Recruitment Team, Specsavers Australia
Part of a smarter people platform
The Personality Assessment is one of several science-backed tools on the Thomas Assess platform. Combine it with Behaviour, Aptitude, and Emotional Intelligence data to build a full picture of each person—and make people decisions with confidence.
Quick to set up. Easy to use. Results you can trust.
- Delivered online via secure browser access
- Takes around 10 minutes to complete
- Requires no setup or internal training
- Instant access to visual reports through Thomas Assess
- Designed to support businesses across Australia
Built on scientific rigor and trusted worldwide
The Thomas Personality Assessment is validated by leading psychometricians and meets international standards for reliability and accuracy. It’s registered with the British Psychological Society and trusted by organisations across Australia and beyond.
Frequently asked questions about personality assessments
What is a personality assessment?
It’s a tool that measures psychological traits that influence how people think and behave at work.
What is the Five Factor Model?
Also known as the Big Five, it’s the most researched personality framework in psychology.
Can I use it for existing employees?
Absolutely—it's ideal for development, coaching, and team building.
Is it relevant for Australian businesses?
Yes, it's used by organisations across Australia to support leadership, hiring, and talent strategy.
Hear what HR leaders across Australia are saying
“The Thomas assessments are a data-backed, end-to-end solution and a real time saver for the team.” — Recruitment Team, Specsavers Australia
“The impact of integrating Thomas assessments into Downer’s HR processes is evident in the business’ success in winning multiple large-scale government tenders.” — HR Team, Downer Group
“As a result of implementing Thomas assessments, the consultancy was able to put sustainable initiatives in place to carry the business forward into the future with confidence.” — Leadership Team, The Dream Collective
Get powerful behavioural insights in minutes
Start making smarter hiring and development decisions with the Thomas Personality Assessment—trusted by Australian businesses.
Book a demo today or contact our team with the details below.
Thomas International Australia
WeWork, 13-114
5 Martin Place
Sydney, 2000
New South Wales