Remote Account Manager - Blue-Collar Recruitment

People Infrastructure; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AWX, a leading recruitment company, invites applications for an Account Manager Cairns to join our growing team. In this full-time, work-from-home role, you will support established clients across the Cairns region and build new relationships while delivering high-quality service.

You will manage a portfolio of clients and workers, coordinate recruitment activities from sourcing to placement, and work autonomously with backing from the wider team for training and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in blue-collar recruitment (preferred).
• Experience working in a target-driven environment.
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Persistence, resilience, and a results-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously
• Visit and engage with local clients regularly
• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing clients and workers
• Identify opportunities to expand business and strengthen market presence
• Build strong relationships with candidates within blue-collar industries
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening to placement
• Ensure compliance with recruitment processes and procedures
• Support injured workers, including communication with clients and return-to-work coordination
• Conduct site inspections and toolbox talks
• Work autonomously while remaining connected to the broader team
• Demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and sound decision-making
• Communicate effectively with both clients and candidates

Skills

Blue-collar recruitment

Relationship building

Communication skills

Target-driven

Resilience

Job description

AWX, a leading recruitment company, invites applications for an Account Manager Cairns to join our growing team. In this full-time, work-from-home role, you will support established clients across the Cairns region and build new relationships while delivering high-quality service.

You will manage a portfolio of clients and workers, coordinate recruitment activities from sourcing to placement, and work autonomously with backing from the wider team for training and collaboration.