Contract Recruiter

Free resume; Australia; Remote; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CAI, a professional services company, seeks an experienced Recruiter to join our People Solutions Team and support Life Sciences hiring across the APAC region, focusing on sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent for engineering roles in biotech and data center spaces.

The role is a one-year contract with Australia emphasis, requiring 3–7+ years of recruiting experience in fast-paced environments. You will partner with hiring managers, build strong pipelines, and coordinate across time zones.

Qualifications

• Three to seven plus years of recruiting experience, preferably in technical or engineering hiring.
• Experience recruiting in Life Sciences or Data Center/Mission Critical domains is a plus.
• Experience supporting hiring across Australia and APAC regions.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment across APAC with emphasis in Australia.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop hiring strategies.
• Source niche talent in biotech manufacturing and data center roles.
• Build pipelines using job boards, referrals, and market mapping.
• Maintain ATS data and generate recruiting reports.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

ATS/Lever

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Lever (ATS)

Job description

Direct company application on remoteok.com . Zero third-party aggregator forms.

Job Description

Are You Ready?

CAI is a professional services company established in 1996 that has grown year over year to nearly 750 people worldwide. For Life Sciences and Mission Critical industries that need to deliver critical solutions in high-stakes environments, we provide accelerated operational readiness and unparalleled performance at the highest standard through our rigorous approach, field-tested processes, and elite expertise developed over 30 years.

Our approach is simple because our purpose informs everything we do:â¯

We exist to be the trusted solution for our clients as they strive to build a better working world and improve human experience.â¯

At CAI, we are committed to living our Foundational Principles, both professionally and personally:â¯â¯

We act with integrity

We work for our future

At CAI, we believe in a relentless dedication to excellence, pushing boundaries, and surpassing expectations. From the beginning, weâve challenged ourselves to do what others wouldnât. Not just setting industry standards but redefining them entirely. We are bold in our thinking and creative in our approach. We operate at the intersection of wisdom and technology and thrive when they come together with humanity. For us, operational readiness isnât simply a goal. Itâs a way of life. Because tomorrow demands to be at the forefront of today. We do this through tireless effort, precision, efficiency, and an unwavering belief that there is always room for advancement. Weâre not interested in how it used to be done. Weâre obsessed with how it will be done.

We are seeking an experienced Recruiter to join our People Solutions Team and support our Life Sciences hiring in the Asia Pacific region. In this role, you will focus on sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent for engineering roles within the life sciences and biotechnology spaces. The ideal candidate has experience recruiting in fast-paced, high-demand industries and understands the unique requirements of biotech environments. This role is a one year contract position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment across APAC (sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding support) with an emphasis in recruiting and hiring in Australia
• Partner with hiring managers in Life Sciences and Data Center teams to understand workforce needs and develop effective hiring strategies
• Source niche talent for roles such as:
  • Biotech manufacturing (process engineers, validation engineers, QA/QC, MSAT, etc.)
  • Data center commissioning (Cx engineers, MEP specialists, commissioning managers, etc.)
• Build and maintain strong pipelines of passive candidates using job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and market mapping
• Develop regional market intelligence on talent availability, salary benchmarks, and competitor activity
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience across all touchpoints
• Coordinate interviews across multiple time zones and stakeholders
• Maintain accurate data in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and generate recruiting reports
• Support employer branding and diversity hiring initiatives across APAC

Qualifications:

• 3â7+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in technical or engineering hiring
• Proven experience recruiting in at least one of the following:
  • Life Sciences / Biotech Manufacturing
  • Data Center / Mission Critical Infrastructure
• Experience supporting hiring across Australia and APAC regions (e.g., Singapore, Australia, Japan, South Korea, India, etc.)
• Strong sourcing skills with experience identifying hard-to-find talent
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Familiarity with the ATS system Lever and recruiting tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience recruiting for commissioning or validation roles
• Understanding of GMP environments and/or mission-critical facility operations
• Experience working in a global or matrixed organization
• Ability to work flexible hours to support multiple time zones

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$55,000 - $75,000 a year Average base salary range.

We are an equal opportunity employer; we are proud to employ veterans and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Diversity is a strength for our global company. We pledge that CAI will be operated in a way that is fair and equitable to all â our employees, our customers, and the broader society.

This job description is not all inclusive and you may be asked to do other duties. CAI will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Act (FCA) / Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO).