Senior Recruitment Consultant

Kinexus; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinexus is seeking an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to lead growth within the Defence and Engineering recruitment markets. You will work with an established team, leveraging existing client portfolios and deep industry relationships to drive long-term partnerships.

You will nurture a high-performing recruitment desk, identify new opportunities, and contribute to Kinexus' growth across Defence, National Security and Federal Government sectors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' recruitment experience, Defence/Engineering or Technical sectors.
• Proven ability to grow a profitable permanent recruitment desk.
• Strong business development mindset to win new clients.
• Proven long-term client relationships and repeat business.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship skills.
• Defence industry knowledge is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an established permanent recruitment desk.
• Build and strengthen relationships with existing clients.
• Generate revenue through business development and account growth.
• Partner with hiring managers to deliver recruitment solutions.
• Build talent pipelines in Defence, Engineering and Technical.
• Represent Kinexus at industry events and client engagements.
• Contribute to ongoing growth of Kinexus.

Skills

5+ years recruitment

Defence/Engineering focus

Business development

Client relationship mgmt

Revenue delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Self-motivated

Opportunity identification

Defence industry knowledge

Job description

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Defence & Engineering

For over 25 years, Kinexus has been helping Australia's Defence, National Security and Federal Government sectors secure the talent needed to deliver some of the country's most important projects. Our reputation has been built on deep industry expertise, long-standing customer relationships, and a genuine commitment to our candidates.

We're now seeking an experienced recruitment professional to join our permanent recruitment team and help shape its next phase of growth.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to join one of Australia's most established Defence and Engineering recruitment businesses and work alongside a team of experienced recruiters who manage long-standing, successful client portfolios.

You'll partner with consultants who have built strong relationships across the Defence, Engineering and Technical sectors, giving you immediate exposure to established clients, active job flow and proven market opportunities. Rather than starting from scratch, you'll be supported by a collaborative team environment where knowledge sharing, cross-selling and joint client engagement are all part of how we work.

As you develop relationships and establish yourself within the business, you'll have the opportunity to carve out your own specialist market, client base or discipline focus. This creates the ideal balance between leveraging established business and building a portfolio that you can genuinely call your own.

We're looking for someone who enjoys relationship building, business development and creating long-term partnerships with clients and candidates. You'll have the backing of the Kinexus brand, extensive candidate networks, a loyal customer base and an experienced leadership team, while being empowered to grow your own area of expertise and influence.

Key Responsibilities

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

About You

You are an established recruiter with a strong track record of success and a genuine passion for building relationships and growing a recruitment business.

You bring:

• 5+ years' recruitment experience, ideally within Defence, Engineering, Infrastructure or Technical recruitment
• Demonstrated success managing and growing a profitable permanent recruitment desk
• A strong business development mindset and the ability to win new clients and opportunities
• Proven experience developing long-term client relationships and repeat business
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of delivering recruitment revenue
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• A proactive, self-driven and highly motivated approach
• The ability to identify opportunities, influence outcomes and drive growth
• Defence industry knowledge or experience working with technical and engineering talent markets (highly regarded)

Why Join Kinexus?

Few recruitment opportunities offer the combination of established business, collaborative support and genuine growth potential that exists at Kinexus.

You'll join a team with deep client relationships, strong market presence and a proven track record of success within some of Australia's most specialised recruitment sectors. From day one, you'll have access to existing opportunities, established accounts and experienced colleagues who understand the Defence and Engineering landscape.

For ambitious recruiters who enjoy identifying opportunities and building lasting partnerships, there is significant scope to develop your own specialist portfolio, expand existing relationships and create a business stream that reflects your strengths and interests.

Backed by more than 25 years of success in Defence, National Security and Federal Government recruitment, Kinexus provides the platform, reputation and support to help you build a rewarding long-term career while making a genuine contribution to the growth of the business.