Senior Recruitment Consultant

PERSOL; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Competitive base salary

Collaborative team culture

Flexible working arrangements

Market leader

Job summary

PERSOL is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to lead a Government/Public Sector temp desk in Adelaide. You will manage end-to-end temp recruitment for government clients, building trusted partnerships and delivering high-quality talent solutions.

Join a market-leading team with an established government client base, offering a competitive base salary aligned to experience plus uncapped commission and collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in relationship building and opening doors with clients.
• Experience recruiting within Government (local, state or federal) preferred.
• Strong background in temporary recruitment and fast-paced roles.
• Ability to manage multiple roles and tight deadlines.
• Excellent stakeholder management and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a temporary desk focused on Government.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government stakeholders.
• End-to-end temp recruitment: sourcing, interviewing, onboarding, compliance and placement.
• Proactively manage contractor care and redeployments.
• Stay up to date with government panels, contracts and compliance requirements.

Skills

Relationship Building

Business Development

Government Recruitment

Temp Recruitment

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Job description

Job Title:
Senior Recruitment Consultant – Government/Public Sector – Temp Desk | Adelaide

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Government Recruitment Consultant to join our established temporary recruitment team in Adelaide. This is an opportunity to step into an existing warm desk with established government relationships and huge potential for growth.

You will manage end-to-end temp recruitment across government clients, building and maintaining trusted partnerships while delivering high-quality talent solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a temporary desk focused on Government
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government stakeholders
• End-to-end temp recruitment: sourcing, interviewing, onboarding, compliance and placement
• Proactively manage contractor care and redeployments
• Stay up to date with government panels, contracts and compliance requirements

About You

• A solid track record in relationship building, opening doors and business development
• Proven experience recruiting within Government preferred (local, state or federal)
• Strong background in temporary recruitment
• Confident managing multiple roles and fast-paced deadlines
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Knowledge of government compliance, contracts and panels is essential
• Results-driven, organised and relationship-focused

What’s On Offer

• Working with a market leader – No. 1 in the APAC region
• Established temp desk with existing government clients
• Competitive base salary in line with your actual experience + uncapped commission
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Reward and Recognition Program

If you’re a driven Government recruiter looking to take ownership of a strong temp desk, we would love to hear from you.

Our Commitment

Programmed and PERSOL are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace, underpinned by a culture of zero harm. We value diversity and seek to build a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds, genders, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and life experiences. We also recognise that great candidates come from a range of life stages and circumstances and, where operationally feasible, we welcome discussions regarding flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job-share opportunities. If flexibility would support your success in this role, we encourage you to apply.