Recruitment Advisor

Ascend Search and Advisory; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Search and Advisory in Sydney is seeking a hands-on Recruitment Advisor for a 3-month contract. You will own vacancies, identify top talent across technical and operational roles, and coordinate interviews to support timely hiring decisions.

Based in Sydney with hybrid arrangements, you’ll manage multiple vacancies, build candidate pipelines, and partner with stakeholders to clarify requirements and timelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in agency recruitment or internal talent acquisition.
• Confident identifying, engaging and assessing candidates.
• Strong organisational skills to manage several vacancies.
• Good communication and stakeholder rapport across levels.
• Familiarity with recruitment systems and candidate management tools.
• Background in infrastructure, telecommunications, construction, engineering or electrical trades is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies to attract suitable candidates across technical, trade and operational roles.
• Search online talent pools, networks and recruitment databases to identify applicants.
• Assess applications and conduct preliminary candidate interviews.
• Present suitable candidates to hiring managers and coordinate next steps.
• Maintain candidate pipelines to support vacancies and workforce needs.
• Consult with stakeholders to clarify hiring requirements and timelines.
• Manage interview arrangements, applicant records and recruitment system updates.
• Ensure timely communication and a positive candidate experience.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Candidate engagement

Interviewing

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Tools

Recruitment systems

Job boards

Candidate management tools

Job description

Ascend Search and Advisory – Sydney CBD NSW

Recruitment Advisor | 3-Month Contract

Ready for your next recruitment opportunity?

We're seeking a hands‑on Recruitment Advisor to join the People & Culture function of a well‑established national organisation operating across telecommunications and infrastructure.

This is a great opportunity for a recruiter who enjoys being close to the action, taking ownership of vacancies and finding the right people for a variety of roles. With workforce demands continuing across the business, you'll play an important role in helping teams secure the talent they need.

Based in Sydney with hybrid working arrangements, this initial three‑month contract is suited to someone who can get up to speed quickly and make an immediate contribution.

What you'll be responsible for

You’ll take an active role in keeping recruitment processes on track, from identifying potential candidates through to coordinating interviews and supporting hiring decisions.

Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:

• Developing sourcing strategies to attract suitable candidates across technical, trade and operational disciplines.
• Searching online talent pools, professional networks and recruitment databases to identify prospective applicants.
• Assessing applications and conducting preliminary candidate interviews.
• Presenting suitable candidates to hiring managers and coordinating the next stages of the selection process.
• Maintaining candidate pipelines to support current vacancies and anticipated workforce needs.
• Consulting with stakeholders to clarify hiring requirements and recruitment timelines.
• Managing interview arrangements, applicant records and recruitment system updates.
• Ensuring candidates receive timely communication and a positive experience.

What you’ll bring

You’ll be a motivated recruitment professional who enjoys working at pace, building relationships and balancing multiple hiring priorities.

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

• Experience in agency recruitment or an internal talent acquisition team.
• Confidence identifying, engaging and assessing candidates.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage several vacancies simultaneously.
• A practical, solutions‑focused mindset and the initiative to work autonomously.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to build rapport with stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with recruitment systems, job boards and candidate management tools.

Exposure to recruitment across infrastructure, telecommunications, construction, engineering or electrical trades would be an advantage.

Why consider this role?

• Immediate opportunity: Get started without a lengthy lead‑in.
• Hybrid flexibility: Enjoy a mix of office‑based and remote working in Sydney.
• Short‑term commitment: An initial three‑month contract.
• Variety: Work across a broad mix of roles and candidate profiles.
• Team environment: Partner with an established People & Culture function.

Applications welcome

We're keen to hear from recruiters who are available now or can commence at short notice and are ready to make an impact in a busy environment.

Candidates on Working Holiday Visas are welcome to apply, subject to holding valid Australian working rights for the full contract period.