Recruitment Consultant - Contract

AGA; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

AGA, a leading Australian employment and training provider, is seeking a high-energy Contract Recruiter for a 3-4 month project. If you enjoy screening candidates by phone, building momentum, and filling roles quickly, this is for you.

The role focuses on high-volume phone interviews, active pipeline management, and direct liaison with host employers to match talent with open positions. Prior GTO/RTO experience is valued, with potential extension depending on requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment or high-volume phone screenings.
• Strong communication and a resilient phone presence.
• Ability to hit the ground running from day one.
• Experience with balancing priorities and timelines under pressure.
• GTO/RTO experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-volume phone interviews and initial screenings daily.
• Maintain a high level of phone activity to move the pipeline.
• Match talent to open positions and fill roles quickly.
• Liaise directly with host employers.

Skills

High-volume recruitment

Phone interviews

Excellent communication

Multi-task under pressure

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Lead the change. Drive recruitment forward.

We are looking for a high-energy Contract Recruiter to join our team for a 3-to-4-month project. If you love being on the phone, connecting with people, and driving recruitment momentum, this role is for you. This role has the potential for extension depending on ongoing requirements.

What you will be doing:

• Conduct high-volume phone interviews and initial screenings daily.
• Maintain a high level of phone activity to keep the candidate pipeline moving.
• Efficiently match talent to open positions and fill roles quickly.
• Liasise directly with host employers

What we need:

• Prior experience in recruitment or high-volume phone screenings.
• Exceptional communication skills and a resilient, positive phone presence.
• Ability to hit the ground running from day one.
• Adept at balancing competing priorities, managing overlapping timelines, and self-triaging tasks under pressure
• Prior GTO (Group Training Organisation) or RTO (Registered Training Organisation) experience/knowledge is highly regarded for this positon.

Lead the change. Drive recruitment forward.

We are looking for a high-energy Contract Recruiter to join our team for a 3-to-4-month project. If you love being on the phone, connecting with people, and driving recruitment momentum, this role is for you. This role has the potential for extension depending on ongoing requirements.

What you will be doing:

• Conduct high-volume phone interviews and initial screenings daily.
• Maintain a high level of phone activity to keep the candidate pipeline moving.
• Efficiently match talent to open positions and fill roles quickly.
• Liasise directly with host employers

What we need:

• Prior experience in recruitment or high-volume phone screenings.
• Exceptional communication skills and a resilient, positive phone presence.
• Ability to hit the ground running from day one.
• Adept at balancing competing priorities, managing overlapping timelines, and self-triaging tasks under pressure
• Prior GTO (Group Training Organisation) or RTO (Registered Training Organisation) experience/knowledge is highly regarded for this positon.

What Makes This Different?

This isn't a traditional recruiter role where you post an ad and wait.

You'll help drive a candidate-led talent ecosystem that spans apprenticeships, traineeships, labour hire and employment pathways across the IntoWork Group.

You'll Thrive If You:

• Love talking to people - Confidant conducting phone interviews at high volume
• Enjoy a fast-paced environment
• Think creatively about attracting talent
• Are proactive, organised and solutions-focused
• Get a buzz from helping people start their careers
• Believe candidate experience matters as much as recruitment outcomes

Why Join Us?

• National recruitment team with a collaborative culture
• Immediate Start
• Opportunity to influence recruitment across multiple brands
• Access to innovative recruitment technology and automation
• Be part of a high energy team supporting our group of GTO businesses across Australia and New Zealand

If you're ready to help thousands of candidates find their next opportunity and want to work with a team that’s building the future of recruitment, we'd love to hear from you.

The successful appplicant must hold a WWCC and undergo a National Police clearance.

About AGA

With over 40 years’ experience, AGA is one of Australia’s leading providers of employment and training services. As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), we support trainees every step of the way with flexible learning, expert trainers, and strong employer partnerships.

AGA are committed to supporting National Reconciliation efforts through the implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan, fostering respectful relationships and creating meaningful opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.