Recruitment Team Leader

Tecside; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Commission

Job summary

Tecside in Melbourne seeks an experienced Team Leader to own and drive the Moorabbin branch. You will lead a hands‑on team, nurture client relationships and steer growth across revenue, margins and pipeline while upholding compliance and high service standards.

You will inherit an established team and client base, with the opportunity to shape the branch’s future direction, recruit and develop top performers, and deliver tangible business results through a proactive leadership approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a trades and/or light industrial recruitment desk, team or branch.
• Experience leading recruitment consultants and managing performance.
• Strong understanding of the labour hire and recruitment industry.
• Hands-on approach and ability to recruit, fill roles and manage client relationships.
• Commercial mindset with understanding of revenue, margins, fill rates and pipeline management.
• Confidence building client relationships and conducting face-to-face site visits.
• Knowledge of labour hire compliance, workplace health and safety and relevant award rates.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the team: manage, mentor and motivate Talent Specialists; set expectations and drive performance.
• Drive recruitment outcomes: stay involved in vacancies; fill trades and light industrial roles efficiently.
• Grow client relationships: regular site visits; identify opportunities to win new business.
• Drive branch growth: own revenue, margins, pipeline activity and overall performance.
• Oversee operations: ensure compliance, reporting, candidate care and client service.
• Lead from the front: foster a positive, high‑performing culture.

Skills

Leadership

Trades & light industrial recruitment

People management

Client relationships

Business growth

Job description

Take the next step in your recruitment career. Lead a team, grow a business and make your mark.

Are you an experienced recruitment professional ready to step into a leadership role where you can make a real impact?

Tecside

is looking for a driven, hands‑on Team Leader to take ownership of our Melbourne branch, based in Moorabbin. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who knows the trades and industrial recruitment market, enjoys leading people and has the commercial mindset to drive growth.

You’ll inherit an established team, existing client relationships and active recruitment desks, with the opportunity to build on what is already there, grow the team and take the branch to the next level.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and develop the team: Manage, mentor and motivate our Talent Specialists, setting clear expectations, driving performance and supporting their professional development.


• Drive recruitment outcomes: Stay actively involved in the recruitment process, managing vacancies and ensuring trades and light industrial roles are filled efficiently and effectively.


• Grow client relationships: Build strong relationships with existing clients through regular site visits, while identifying opportunities to win new business.


• Drive branch growth: Take ownership of revenue, margins, pipeline activity and overall branch performance.


• Oversee operations: Ensure the branch runs effectively, maintaining high standards across compliance, reporting, candidate care and client service.


• Lead from the front: Create a positive, accountable and high‑performing team culture.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience managing a trades and/or light industrial recruitment desk, team or branch.


• Previous experience leading recruitment consultants and managing performance.


• A strong understanding of the labour hire and recruitment industry.


• A hands‑on approach and the ability to recruit, fill roles and manage client relationships yourself.


• A commercial mindset, with an understanding of revenue, margins, fill rates and pipeline management.


• Confidence building client relationships and conducting face‑to‑face site visits.


• Knowledge of labour hire compliance, workplace health and safety and relevant award rates.


• The ability to identify opportunities, drive growth and build a successful team.

Why join Tecside?

• Take ownership of an established Melbourne recruitment operation.


• Lead an existing team with the support of an experienced handover.


• Shape the future direction and growth of the branch.


• Build and develop your own high‑performing team.


• Make a real impact on business performance and success.


• Enjoy a competitive salary package plus commission

Ready to take the lead?

If you’re an experienced recruitment professional looking for more ownership, greater responsibility and the opportunity to build something bigger, we’d love to hear from you.