Variation & Procurement Specialist – Major Projects

Clough Limited; Cooma; Remote; AUD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Clough Limited seeks a Recruitment Consultant - IT & Project Services Generalist (Remote) to own end-to-end sourcing, screening, and delivery for Australian IT and project services roles. Work in a high-volume agency setting with strict 24-48 hour SLAs, leveraging Bullhorn, LinkedIn Recruiter, and AI-driven sourcing.

You will screen quickly, vet candidates, ensure compliance, and prepare them for client interviews. Remote role with international scope and onshore collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years' recruitment agency or in-house resourcing experience.
• 6-12 months' exposure to IT, project services, or digital transformation roles.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, business analysis, data and general IT concepts.
• Prior experience in Australian recruitment or familiarity with Australian market landscapes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• High-Speed Talent Sourcing from Bullhorn databases, LinkedIn Recruiter, and job portals for IT/PM roles.
• Rapid screening and vetting: 15-minute screens to assess fit, compensation, and availability.
• Execute database headhunting and AI-driven sourcing to maximize delivery speed and reduce acquisition costs.
• Verify right-to-work status, background checks, reference checks, and security clearances per Australian frameworks.
• Prepare shortlisted candidates on client requirements and interview formats.
• Provide overflow and technical delivery support during peak vacancy periods.
• Collaborate with onshore Australian Account Managers to present vetted shortlists.

Skills

Recruitment experience

IT project roles

Australian market knowledge

Bullhorn

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean searching

MS 365

AI-driven sourcing

Tools

Bullhorn CRM/ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean searching

MS 365

AI-driven sourcing

Job description

Recruitment Consultant - IT & Project Services Generalist (Remote)

Remote (South Africa) |Supporting an International Company

Monday - Friday, 02:00 - 10:00 SAST | Full-Time

R40 000 per month + Performance Commission

Accelerate your global recruitment career by delivering agile talent solutions for Australia’s premier government and enterprise digital transformation projects.

You will own the end-to-end talent sourcing, candidate screening, and delivery pipeline for project services, digital transformation, and general IT roles across Australia. Operating in a high-volume agency setting with strict 24-48 hour turnaround SLAs, you will leverage internal databases, automated tools, and passive sourcing strategies to deliver high-quality, job-ready shortlists.

What You'll Do

• High-Speed Talent Sourcing: Search internal Bullhorn databases, LinkedIn Recruiter, and online job portals to build active pipelines for Business Analysts, Data Analysts, Project Managers, and general IT roles.


• Rapid Screening & Vetting: Conduct 15-minute screens to evaluate technical fit, communication skills, compensation expectations, and availability against strict client deadlines.


• Database & Sourcing Strategy: Execute first-step internal database headhunting and AI-driven sourcing before posting job adverts to maximize delivery speed and reduce acquisition costs.


• Compliance & Vetting Management: Verify right-to-work status, background checks, reference checks, and security clearances in alignment with Australian government and panel compliance frameworks.


• Interview Preparation: Prepare and brief shortlisted candidates on client project requirements, role specifications, and interview formats to drive strong placement conversion rates.


• Overflow & Technical Delivery Support: Act as a versatile team resource by stepping in to support non-technical project roles and managing technical IT overflow during peak vacancy periods.


• Onshore Account Support: Partner directly with onshore Australian Account Managers by presenting fully vetted shortlists and gradually stepping into direct client interaction as operational trust builds.

What You Bring

• Experience & Certifications: Minimum 3-5 years' recruitment agency or in-house resourcing experience, with at least 6-12 months' exposure to IT, project services, or digital transformation roles.


• Core Technical/Specialized Skills: Proficiency with Bullhorn CRM/ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searching, MS 365, and AI-driven sourcing/automation tools.


• Background & Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of project delivery, business analysis, data, and general IT concepts; prior experience in Australian recruitment or familiarity with Australian market landscapes is highly advantageous.


• Technical Translation / Delivery: Proven ability to manage 5-10 active roles weekly and submit 3 fully prepped candidates per vacancy within 24-48 hour client SLAs.


• Working Style: Highly organized, proactive, and resilient professional who plans ahead, manages calendar urgency effectively, and excels in autonomous remote environments.

Remote Work Requirements

• Hardware: Reliable personal laptop or desktop capable of running all role-required software.


• Connectivity: High-speed, stable internet connection with a backup plan for power or connectivity outages.


• Workspace: A dedicated, quiet, and professional home-office environment.


• Mindset: High self-discipline, excellent time management, and a strong track record of thriving in an autonomous remote setup.

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