Senior Recruitment Consultant

DRD Group ·www.drdgroup.com.au

Location Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Salary AUD 85,000 - 100,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Senior
Source Shazamme
HR & Recruitment
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Are you an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant looking to take the next step in your career with a business that values performance, relationships, and culture?
 
DRD Group is growing, and we're seeking motivated recruitment professionals to join our high-performing team in our modern office south of the river. If you are a Senior Consultant seeking greater autonomy and influence, this is an opportunity to build your reputation within a respected specialist recruitment business servicing the Energy, Resources, Defence, Renewables, and Infrastructure sectors.
 
We're looking for recruiters with experience across blue-collar and white-collar recruitment, particularly within the Electrical Trades and Labour market, who are passionate about building long-term relationships with clients and candidates while consistently delivering exceptional results.
 
Why Join DRD Group?
  • Competitive base salary of $85,000 - $100,000 (depending on experience)
  • Uncapped quarterly commission structure - potential for $300k
  • Join a high-performing, down-to-earth team that celebrates success
  • Work with established clients across Energy, Resources, Defence, Renewables, and Infrastructure
  • Warm desk with existing client relationships and active vacancies
  • Ongoing professional development, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
  • Autonomy to build your specialist talent pools and industry networks
  • Modern office environment with a supportive and collaborative culture
The Opportunity
As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you will manage recruitment activities across labour hire and permanent placements while partnering closely with both clients and candidates.
Your responsibilities will include:
  • Managing end-to-end recruitment processes across blue and white-collar roles
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients
  • Developing new talent pipelines and specialist candidate communities
  • Sourcing, interviewing, and placing high-quality candidates
  • Managing labour hire workforce requirements and mobilisation processes
  • Delivering exceptional candidate care throughout the recruitment lifecycle
  • Working within a warm desk environment while identifying opportunities for growth
  • Contributing to team performance and business success
What We're Looking For
  • Minimum 3 years' recruitment experience, ideally within Trades & Labour recruitment
  • Experience recruiting Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, Piping, Construction, Manufacturing, Resources, or Industrial personnel
  • Demonstrated success achieving and exceeding recruitment targets
  • Experience managing a 360 recruitment desk
  • Exposure to white-collar recruitment will be highly regarded
  • Strong capability in candidate sourcing, talent pooling, and relationship management
  • Commercial awareness and a customer-focused approach
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Full Australian working rights
The Attributes We Value
  • Relationship-focused and client-centric
  • Driven, ambitious, and results-oriented
  • Resilient with a positive attitude
  • Proactive and solutions-focused
  • Team player who supports collective success
  • Professional, authentic, and trustworthy
Ready to Make Your Move?
If you're looking for a recruitment career where you'll be supported, challenged, and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion, contact Caryl Hogan on 0428 795 657. Send your application to: caryl.hogan@drdgroup.com.au
 
About DRD Group
DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider delivering high-calibre project teams across the Energy, Resources, Defence, Renewables, and Infrastructure sectors. We are passionate about connecting great people with great opportunities and creating exceptional experiences for our clients and candidates. We proudly encourage applications from women, Indigenous Australians, and people from diverse backgrounds. All appointments are subject to medical assessments, drug and alcohol screening, and verification of qualifications and work rights.

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Who is hiring for the Senior Recruitment Consultant role?
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Where is the Senior Recruitment Consultant job located?
The Senior Recruitment Consultant role with DRD Group is based in Perth, WA, AU.
What does the Senior Recruitment Consultant role pay?
DRD Group lists the Senior Recruitment Consultant role at AUD 85,000–100,000 per year.
Is the Senior Recruitment Consultant role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at DRD Group.
What experience level is the Senior Recruitment Consultant role?
The Senior Recruitment Consultant position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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