Senior It Recruitment Specialist

Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment in Melbourne is seeking a Senior IT Recruiter to own the recruitment lifecycle for a portfolio of IT roles. You will engage closely with clients and candidates, delivering high-quality outcomes with professionalism and sound judgement.

You will manage end-to-end recruitment across permanent and contract IT roles, proactively sourcing top talent and conducting structured interviews with clear feedback.

Qualifications

• Proven experience recruiting within IT or technology.
• Ability to handle senior, niche, or complex roles.
• Strong stakeholder and candidate management skills.
• Commercial awareness with professionalism and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed role briefings and shape effective search strategies.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment across permanent and contract IT roles.
• Proactively source and engage high-calibre technology talent.
• Conduct structured interviews and provide insightful feedback.
• Manage multiple roles and priorities with confidence.
• Act as a trusted advisor grounded in integrity and good judgement.

Skills

IT recruitment

Stakeholder management

Candidate management

Sourcing

Structured recruitment process

Job description

• Manage Portfolio of IT Roles
• Structured and Quality Driven
• Full Ownership of the Recruitment Lifecycle

About JBIT

JBIT is an Australian owned, female founded recruitment business with over 25 years of experience delivering IT, Digital, Security, and Project recruitment across Australia and New Zealand. We partner with organisations to create long term value by placing talent across permanent and contract roles, from graduates through to highly specialised experts and senior leaders.

What sets us apart is our belief that recruitment should never be transactional. We take the time to truly understand each role, team, and definition of success, approaching every engagement with integrity, consistency, and accountability.

Our method is structured and quality driven. Every assignment follows a disciplined process including in depth briefing, targeted search, structured interviews, and thorough reference checks. There are no shortcuts and no compromise, just thoughtful recruitment that delivers the right fit for both clients and candidates.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced Senior IT Recruiter to join our team.

The Role

This is a hands on agency role with full ownership of the recruitment lifecycle. You will manage a portfolio of IT roles while partnering closely with clients and candidates to deliver high quality outcomes. You will have the autonomy to run your desk with professionalism and sound judgement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading detailed role briefings and shaping effective search strategies
• Managing end to end recruitment across permanent and contract IT roles
• Proactively sourcing and engaging high calibre technology talent
• Conducting structured interviews and providing clear, insightful feedback
• Managing multiple roles and priorities with confidence
• Acting as a trusted advisor, grounded in integrity and good judgement

What we are looking for

• Proven experience recruiting within IT or technology
• Confidence handling senior, niche, or complex roles
• Strong stakeholder and candidate management skills
• Commercial awareness paired with professionalism and integrity
• A structured, accountable approach to recruitment

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