Recruitment Consultant | Remote Anywhere in Australia (Must Reside in Australia)

About the Role

Join Aquent as a commercially savvy Recruitment Consultant who will proactively build a high-performing recruitment desk by discovering opportunities others overlook. This role requires identifying market openings originating from business transformations, funding rounds, acquisitions, product launches, or tech innovations like AI—rather than waiting for job briefs to arrive.

Aquent is a global workforce solutions provider with over 40 years' experience supporting organizations across marketing, creative, digital, technology, and transformation sectors. Harnessing proprietary technology and AI-driven sourcing tools, we enable smarter connections between talent and opportunity, shaping the future of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and grow your own client portfolio throughout Australia by uncovering early recruitment needs.
• Develop strong relationships with hiring managers, HR leaders, and executives across various industries.
• Spot hiring demands within transformation programs, organizational changes, growth strategies, and other business initiatives.
• Drive business development for permanent recruitment, contract staffing, project services, and workforce solutions opportunities.
• Utilize AI, market intelligence, and data insights to identify buying signals and emerging talent requirements.
• Create and maintain a proactive pipeline of recruitment opportunities through independent research and outreach.
• Position yourself as a trusted advisor by understanding client business strategies and workforce needs.

Candidate Profile

• Degree-qualified with a background in sales, recruitment, or business development.
• Strong commercial awareness and a highly proactive approach.
• Confident in engaging senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Proven success in acquiring new clients and forging lasting relationships.
• Genuine curiosity about AI, technology advances, and evolving work models.
• Resilient, ambitious, and passionate about creating meaningful business outcomes.
• A mindset that focuses on possibilities and solutions rather than obstacles.

What Success Looks Like

You will be someone who doesn't wait for briefs but creates them. With intelligent questioning and deep business insight, you identify needs others miss. Your use of AI and technology enables faster, smarter recruitment processes, and your motivation stems from ownership, growth, and measurable success.

Benefits and Perks

• Work remotely from anywhere within Australia.
• Enjoy unlimited paid time off for work-life balance.
• Access an $8,000 annual learning and development fund.
• Opportunity to earn uncapped bonuses based on performance.
• Continuous training in sales, AI applications, and market intelligence.
• Leverage leading recruitment technology and AI-enabled tools.
• Flexible working arrangements combining remote work and some in-person collaboration.
• Strong leadership support and a high-achieving team culture.

Additional Information

This role offers autonomy to establish your own market, combined with the stability of a globally renowned company. If you are ambitious and ready to shape both your career and the future of work, we encourage you to apply.