Senior Recruitment Consultant

at

Adelaide

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

High Earning Potential
Exceptional Support
Mentorship & Onboarding
High Performing Team
Resources
Flexibility & Culture

Job summary

at in Adelaide, SA, is seeking an Experienced Recruitment Consultant – Engineering, Construction and Mining to lead and grow our mining sector recruitment capabilities from the Wayville office. The role offers national remit and a permanent, full-time career with a high-performing team.

You will proactively identify new business, manage key client partnerships, and place senior engineers, project managers, site managers, estimators and safety professionals with a strong focus on mining.

Qualifications

  • Dedicated to discovering new potential and resilient in fast-paced, rewarding environments (Growth Orientation).
  • Experience in mining or related engineering/construction sector is a plus; strong B2B experience and passion for learning new industries (Sector Appreciation).
  • Deep understanding of off-the-tools recruitment, articulating value of degree-qualified and supervisory-level talent, often at senior level (White-Crown Focus).
  • Confident negotiator capable of influencing senior stakeholders and engaging top-tier talent (Communication & Drive).

Responsibilities

  • Proactively discover and welcome new business opportunities across the Australian mining landscape (Cultivating Partnerships).
  • Manage and nurture existing preferred supplier agreements with tier-one mining clients (Account Management).
  • Source and place high-quality white-collar professionals (Engineers, Project Managers, Site Managers, Estimators, Safety Professionals) (Full 360 Recruitment).
  • Utilise business development and sales acumen to map talent and deliver innovative recruitment solutions (Strategic Growth).
  • Maintain precise tracking of all recruitment activities within our robust internal systems (Operational Excellence).

Skills

Growth Orientation
Sector Appreciation
White-Crown Focus
Communication & Drive

Job description

Role Title: Experienced Recruitment Consultant – Engineering, Construction and Mining

Location: Adelaide, SA (National remit)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Are you an experienced recruitment professional looking to join a high‑performing team and growing business?

Do you enjoy the journey of growing a successful business while nurturing established, tier‑one partnerships? We're looking for a collaborative and ambitious Consultant to guide a high‑performing business within our Engineering & Construction professionals division, located in our Wayville office.

This is an opportunity to lead one of our most successful specialisations with a solid foundation in the mining sector. We value someone with the curiosity to explore new business avenues, expand our network of clients, and help professionals take the next step in their careers.

Responsibilities
  • Proactively discover and welcome new business opportunities across the Australian mining landscape (Cultivating Partnerships).
  • Manage and nurture existing preferred supplier agreements with tier‑one mining clients (Account Management).
  • Source and place high‑quality white‑collar professionals (Engineers, Project Managers, Site Managers, Estimators, Safety Professionals) (Full 360 Recruitment).
  • Utilise business development and sales acumen to map talent and deliver innovative recruitment solutions (Strategic Growth).
  • Maintain precise tracking of all recruitment activities within our robust internal systems (Operational Excellence).
Qualifications
  • Dedicated to discovering new potential and resilient in fast‑paced, rewarding environments (Growth Orientation).
  • Experience in mining or related engineering/construction sector is a plus; strong B2B experience and passion for learning new industries (Sector Appreciation).
  • Deep understanding of off‑the‑tools recruitment, articulating value of degree‑qualified and supervisory‑level talent, often at senior level (White‑Crown Focus).
  • Confident negotiator capable of influencing senior stakeholders and engaging top‑tier talent (Communication & Drive).
Benefits
  • Competitive base salary with uncapped commission structure and established business from day one; full EVP available (High Earning Potential).
  • Full shared services team covering IR/Rates management, Payroll, Invoicing, HR, Legal, and WHS, allowing focus on placements and growth (Exceptional Support).
  • Mentorship through local leader and dotted‑line reporting to experienced Principal in mining industry; structured onboarding including shadowing top‑performing consultants (Mentorship & Onboarding).
  • High‑performing team of motivated recruiters who win awards nationally (High Performing Team).
  • Access to market‑leading database of over 3.5 million candidates and mapped talent pools; all tools of the trade provided (Resources).
  • Hybrid work environment combining modern Wayville office with flexibility, recognition programs, competitions, and genuine career mobility (Flexibility & Culture).
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