Contract Recruiter

Essjay Contracting Pty Ltd.; Rockhampton Regional; Remote; AUD 55,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Essjay Contracting is seeking a Contract Recruiter to screen candidates for its operational workforce and manage inbound/outbound calls, exercising independent judgement to assess fit and culture. You will shortlist qualified candidates for HR review and ensure timely, professional communication with applicants.

The role is remote, with an hourly rate and equipment provided by Essjay. Hours and workload align with recruitment demand and HR coordination.

Qualifications

• Strong phone/virtual-based communication and interviewing skills.
• High emotional intelligence and confidence exercising independent judgement on candidate fit.
• Ability to work autonomously and reliably in a remote, unsupervised environment.
• Familiarity with Monday.com or comparable platforms (desirable).
• ABN Essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound candidate enquiries and make outbound calls.
• Conduct structured phone-based screening interviews with candidates.
• Verify relevant licences, tickets, and experience required for the role being recruited.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date candidate records and call outcomes.
• Communicate outcomes professionally and promptly to all candidates, including unsuccessful applicants.

Skills

Phone/Video interview skills

Emotional intelligence

Autonomous remote work

Monday.com familiarity

ABN

Tools

Monday.com

Job description

The Contract Recruiter is responsible for the end-to-end screening of candidates for Essjay Contracting's operational workforce, managing inbound and outbound candidate calls, and exercising independent judgement to assess candidate suitability and cultural/operational fit. The role delivers a shortlist of qualified candidates to HR for further interview, ensuring only appropriately assessed candidates progress in the recruitment process.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inbound candidate enquiries and make outbound calls
• Conduct structured phone-based screening interviews with candidates
• Verify relevant licences, tickets, and experience required for the role being recruited
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date candidate records and call outcomes
• Communicate outcomes professionally and promptly to all candidates, including unsuccessful applicants

Key Requirements

• Strong phone/virtual-based communication and interviewing skills
• High emotional intelligence and confidence exercising independent judgement on candidate fit
• Ability to work autonomously and reliably in a remote, unsupervised environment
• Familiarity with Monday.com or comparable platforms (desirable)
• ABN Essential

Working Arrangements

• Engaged as an independent contractor at an agreed hourly rate
• Work is performed remotely from home
• Essjay will supply a laptop and mobile phone for the duration of the engagement
• Hours and workload to be agreed with HR based on current recruitment demand