Lead Data & AI Engineering Recruiter

The Onset Group

Sydney

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Onset Group is seeking a Principal Consultant to build and grow a specialist Data & AI Engineering practice across Data Engineering, Machine Learning Engineering, AI Engineering, Analytics Engineering and modern data platforms in Australia.

You will recruit specialist talent, develop client partnerships, and drive permanent and contract revenue while shaping the market with founders and executives. This is a chance to lead a high-growth, high-impact practice in a dynamic tech landscape.

Qualifications

Have 4+ years of 360 recruitment experience (ideally in Australia).
Know your niche or are ready to define it - Recruitment experience within Technology.
Strong client development and commercial capability.
Interest in Data, AI and emerging technology trends.
Ability to build credibility with technical stakeholders.
Ambition to build a high-performing specialist practice.

Responsibilities

Build strategic partnerships across Australia’s growing Data & AI market.
Recruit specialist talent across Engineering and AI functions.
Drive permanent and contract revenue growth.
Develop account mapping and expansion strategies across existing and new clients.
Build deep talent networks within modern data and AI ecosystems.
Establish yourself as a trusted specialist within a rapidly evolving market.