Senior Recruitment Consultant

Skillforce Recruitment; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join their Perth team. In this role, you will manage a full 360 recruitment process, build relationships with key partners, and drive revenue through business development. The ideal candidate has a proven record in recruitment, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to work autonomously. The position offers a salary between $80,000 – $100,000 plus commission, with opportunities for growth and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Salary range $80,000 – $100,000

Commission potential

Autonomy in role

Opportunities for growth to Team Lead

Collaborative team culture

Influence in company strategy

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in recruitment, particularly in trades or construction sectors.
• Proven record of client retention and business development.
• Confidence using recruitment technology.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full 360 recruitment process for your client portfolio.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with industry partners.
• Drive revenue through business development and account expansion.
• Mentor junior consultants and enhance high-performance culture.
• Provide market intelligence and tailored solutions to clients.
• Collaborate with leadership on divisional strategy.

Skills

Business development capability

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Proactive mindset

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Tools

Recruitment CRMs

Job boards

Sourcing technology

Job description

Join Skillforce Recruitment as a Senior Recruitment Consultant – Perth

Shape Your Desk. Shape the Business. Shape Your Career.

Skillforce Recruitment is seeking a top-performing, commercially minded Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our Perth team.

This is a rare opportunity to own your desk, influence business direction, and step into a role built for high achievers. If you thrive in client-facing environments, excel at business development, and want genuine autonomy — this is where you’ll do your best work.

What You’ll Lead

• Managing the full 360 recruitment process across your own client portfolio
• Building and nurturing long-term relationships with key industry partners
• Driving revenue through strategic business development and expanding existing accounts
• Mentoring junior consultants and contributing to a high-performance culture
• Providing market intelligence, workforce advice, and tailored solutions to clients
• Using strong commercial acumen to maximise profitability and desk growth
• Collaborating with leadership to shape divisional strategy and operational improvements

What You Bring

• Demonstrated success as a Recruitment Consultant or Senior Consultant — ideally in trades, construction, technical, or similar sectors
• Strong business development capability and a proven record of client retention
• Outstanding stakeholder management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, results-focused mindset with the ability to operate autonomously
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving abilities
• Confidence using recruitment CRMs, job boards, and sourcing technology

Why High Performers Choose Skillforce

• Salary: $80,000 – $100,000 (depending on experience) + Commission
  Rewarding high performers with strong base earnings and uncapped incentive potential
• True Autonomy: Run your desk your way, with full support from experienced leadership
• Clear Growth Pathways: Opportunities to step into Team Lead roles
• Established Client Base: Access to an extensive network across key WA industries
• Down-to-Earth Team Culture: Collaborative, supportive, and driven
• Real Influence: Your ideas matter — help shape processes, strategy, and business growth

Ready to Elevate Your Recruitment Career?

If you’re an experienced, high-performing recruiter ready for your next step, apply via the link today.

Confidential conversations are welcome for those exploring opportunities discreetly.