Senior/Lead Recruiter - Infrastructure (Australia)

Fuse Energy; Darwin; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Biannual bonus

Fully expensed tech

Paid annual leave

Exposure to senior leaders

Job summary

Fuse Energy, a forward-looking renewable energy startup, is seeking a Senior/Lead Recruiter (Infrastructure) to build our physical infrastructure team in Australia. You’ll lead sourcing for Grid Interconnection, Data Center Project Development, Land Acquisition, and High-Voltage/Substation roles, partnering with leaders to shape the workforce of a growing energy platform.

You will run fast, data-driven hiring processes, close niche engineering candidates, and advocate for candidates and managers

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting in tech or energy sectors.
• Experience filling Grid Interconnection, Data Center/Renewable projects, Land Acquisition, or HV/Substation roles.
• Able to close niche engineering candidates in competitive markets.
• Partner with hiring managers as a trusted talent advisor.
• Strong relationship-building and communication across org levels.
• Experience with ATS, pipeline reporting, and data-driven recruiting.

Responsibilities

• Develop tailored sourcing strategies to engage top-tier talent from data center operators, renewables, and power sectors.
• Screen and assess candidates for technical excellence and cultural alignment.
• Run high-velocity, high-quality hiring processes and ensure a smooth candidate experience.
• Negotiate offers and close world-class talent in infrastructure and energy markets.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand requirements, hiring needs and timelines.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Technical recruitment

Energy infrastructure

Stakeholder management

Talent advisory

ATS proficiency

Job description

Job Description

Fuse Energy is a forward-thinking renewable energy startup on a mission to deliver a terawatt of renewable energy - fast. We're combining first-principles thinking with cutting-edge technology to build a radically better energy system. We raised $170M from top-tier investors including Multicoin, Balderton, Lakestar, Accel, Creandum, Lowercarbon, Ribbit, Box Group and strategic angels like Nico Rosberg, the Co-Founder of Solana and GPs behind Meta, Revolut, Spotify, Uber and more.

We’re creating a fully integrated energy company: from developing solar, wind and hydrogen projects to real-time power trading and distributed energy installations. By selling directly to consumers, we cut out the middleman, lower costs and pass on savings to customers.

But we’re not stopping there. We’re also building the Energy Network: a decentralized platform of smart devices that rewards users in Energy Dollars for electrifying their homes, shifting usage to off-peak hours, and helping balance the grid. This network strengthens grid stability - a critical foundation for scaling AI data centers and other energy-intensive industries.

To accelerate this mission, we are looking for a Senior/Lead Recruiter (Infrastructure) to join our team. You will play a pivotal role in scaling our physical infrastructure development footprint from the ground up, focusing on hiring across Grid Interconnection, Data Center Project Development, Land Acquisition, and High-Voltage/Substation Engineering. This is a real opportunity to join an ambitious startup at the forefront of the energy transition and help build the foundational workforce for a new kind of integrated energy infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop tailored sourcing strategies to engage top-tier talent from major data center operators, renewable energy developers, and the power/grid sector.
• Screen and assess candidates for both specialized technical excellence and cultural alignment.
• Run high-velocity, high-quality hiring processes: drive pipeline activity, facilitate post-interview debriefs, and ensure a seamless candidate experience.
• Negotiate offers and close world-class talent in highly competitive infrastructure and energy markets.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and department heads to deeply understand their technical requirements, hiring needs, and timelines.

Requirements

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a heavy focus on technical or energy infrastructure in high-growth or startup environments.
• Proven track record filling critical upstream roles, including Grid Interconnection, Data Center/Renewable Project Development, Land Acquisition, or High-Voltage/Substation Engineering.
• Proven ability to identify and close candidates with niche, highly competitive engineering and infrastructure skill sets in the local market.
• Ability to partner effectively with hiring managers and candidates, acting as a trusted talent advisor rather than just a process manager.
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills across all levels of an organization, from technical engineering leads to executives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to compel and pitch experienced infrastructure professionals on a high-growth startup mission.
• Experience with modern ATS tools, pipeline reporting, and data-driven recruiting practices to keep hiring velocity high.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Biannual bonus scheme
• Fully expensed tech to match your needs
• Paid annual leave
• Opportunity to work closely with senior business leaders and exposure to building a global energy business