Senior Defence & Engineering Recruitment Consultant

Kinexus; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinexus is seeking an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to lead permanent recruitment efforts in Defence & Engineering. You will work with established clients, manage a robust candidate network, and drive growth across specialist technical disciplines.

As a senior member of the team, you will partner with consultants, nurture long-term partnerships with clients and candidates, and contribute to Kinexus' continued success in Australia’s Defence and Engineering sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years recruitment experience within Defence, Engineering, Infrastructure or Technical sectors.
• Proven ability to grow a profitable permanent recruitment desk.
• Strong business development mindset and hunter mentality to win new clients.
• Proven track record of developing long-term client relationships and repeat business.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an established permanent recruitment desk within Defence, Engineering and Technical sectors.
• Build and strengthen relationships with existing clients while identifying new business opportunities.
• Generate revenue through strategic business development and account growth.
• Partner with hiring managers to deliver high-quality recruitment solutions.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines within Defence and Technical markets.
• Develop trusted adviser relationships with clients and candidates.
• Identify opportunities to expand accounts and increase market share.
• Negotiate terms of business and manage end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Contribute to Kinexus' growth and success.
• Represent Kinexus at industry events and client engagements.

Skills

5+ years recruitment experience

Defence & Engineering recruitment

Business development

Client relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Kinexus is seeking an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to lead permanent recruitment efforts in Defence & Engineering. You will work with established clients, manage a robust candidate network, and drive growth across specialist technical disciplines.

As a senior member of the team, you will partner with consultants, nurture long-term partnerships with clients and candidates, and contribute to Kinexus' continued success in Australia’s Defence and Engineering sectors.