Partner, Executive Search | Adelaide

Fish Nankivell; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Fish Nankivell in Adelaide is seeking a Partner to lead our Adelaide practice, shaping the future of leadership in South Australia. You will combine strategic influence, hands-on search excellence and practice leadership to deliver high-impact results for Boards and senior executives.

This role offers meaningful autonomy within a supportive national team, opportunities to mentor colleagues, expand our presence beyond the state, and to engage with industry through thought leadership and

Qualifications

• Experience leading senior-level executive searches.
• Ability to advise Boards and CEOs on leadership and succession.
• Strong networks across business, government, health, or not-for-profit.
• Integrity, sound judgment and relationship-centered leadership.
• Passion for identifying and developing leadership talent.
• Capacity to grow the Adelaide practice and national presence.

Responsibilities

• Build and deepen trusted relationships with Boards, CEOs and senior executives.
• Lead complex executive search assignments from brief through to appointment.
• Provide advice on leadership, succession, organisational design and talent strategy.
• Leverage networks and market insight to generate new opportunities.
• Mentor and develop colleagues, strengthening capability across the business.
• Contribute to strategic direction and continued success of Fish Nankivell.
• Represent the firm through industry engagement, networking and thought leadership.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Executive search

Network development

Strategic advisory

Job description

Lead the conversation. Shape leadership. Influence the future of South Australia.

As South Australia experiences unprecedented growth across defence, technology, renewable energy, infrastructure and human services, the demand for exceptional leadership has never been greater.

At Fish Nankivell, we have built our reputation on trusted relationships, developing in-depth executive search methodologies with an unprecedented commitment to achieving quality outcomes. As a result of the current momentum and appetite for our eastern seaboard expertise, we are now seeking an accomplished Partner to lead our Adelaide practice and play a defining role in the next chapter of our growth, both within the state and beyond.

This is more than just a search role. It is an opportunity to become a trusted advisor to Boards, CEOs and executive leaders while helping shape the leadership capability of some of Australia's most significant organisations.

About the Opportunity

As a Partner, you will combine strategic influence, practice leadership and hands-on search excellence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Build and deepen trusted relationships with Boards, CEOs and senior executives.
• Lead complex executive search assignments from brief through to appointment.
• Provide advice on leadership, succession, organisational design and talent strategy.
• Leverage your networks and market insight to generate new opportunities and grow the firm's presence.
• Mentor and develop colleagues, strengthening capability across the business.
• Contribute to the strategic direction and continued success of Fish Nankivell.
• Represent the firm through industry engagement, networking and thought leadership.

What We're Looking For

You may already be an executive search professional, or you may be a senior executive looking to leverage your experience in a new way.

We are interested in individuals who bring:

• Executive-level credibility and commercial acumen.
• Strong relationships and influence across business, government, health or the not-for-profit sector.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders and navigating complex organisational environments.
• A reputation for integrity, sound judgement and relationship-centred leadership.
• A genuine passion for identifying and developing leadership talent.
• A capacity to build upon established networks and identify new assignments.

Why Fish Nankivell?

For more than 40 years, Fish Nankivell has partnered with organisations across Australia to identify, assess and appoint exceptional leaders.

We offer:

• An established and respected brand.
• Deep client relationships and market presence.
• A collaborative and values-driven culture.
• The opportunity to shape and grow a thriving Adelaide practice.
• Meaningful autonomy with the support of an experienced national team.
• Opportunity to attend our annual global conference.

Interested?

If you're looking for an opportunity to apply your leadership expertise in a different capacity and help shape South Australia's leadership landscape, we'd love to speak with you.