This is a unique opportunity to step into an established and high performing desk focused on senior and specialist appointments across:
- Human Resources & People and Culture
• Procurement & Contracts
• Finance & Accounting
• Business Support & Corporate Services
• Governance, Policy & Administration
You will leverage existing panel agreements, long standing client relationships and a highly engaged candidate network to deliver retained solutions across Queensland councils.
This role is ideal for a consultant who enjoys relationship driven recruitment, executive search, market mapping and partnering closely with senior stakeholders to solve complex recruitment challenges.
About Public Sector People
Public Sector People is a specialist recruitment agency focused exclusively on the Public Sector. As part of the Search4 Group, we operate nationally across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth and are recognised as one of Australia’s leading government recruitment specialists.
We partner with councils, state government departments, utilities and government owned corporations across Australia and have built a reputation around quality, transparency and long term relationships.
Our team currently supports over 500 temporary workers nationally each week and has delivered more than 20,000 placements across the public sector.
What the role looks like
This is a true 360 recruitment role with a strong focus on relationship management, search and business development within the Local Government market.
You will be responsible for:
- Managing and growing an established Corporate Services desk
• Delivering retained executive and leadership search recruitment assignments
• Building relationships with CEOs, Directors, Managers and HR leaders across councils
• Conducting market mapping and executive search activities
• Managing recruitment processes end to end
• Developing candidate pipelines across HR, Finance, Procurement and Business Support
• Attending client meetings, networking events and industry functions
• Working closely with leadership to continue growing our QLD business
- Minimum 3 years agency recruitment experience in a 360 environment
• Strong capability in business development and relationship management
• Experience recruiting within Professional Services, Corporate Services or Government recruitment is highly regarded
• A proactive and consultative approach
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High levels of accountability and professionalism
• Someone who enjoys building long term relationships and becoming a trusted advisor to clients and candidates
What we offer
Established market presence
- Long standing Local Government panel agreements and client relationships
• Access to an extensive database of Public Sector professionals
• Strong existing brand recognition across the government sector
- Structured development programs focused on leadership and high performance
• Ongoing coaching and mentoring from experienced recruitment leaders
• Clear progression pathways into leadership and management roles
- Hybrid working arrangements (2 days WFH)
• 35 hour working week
• Strong focus on wellbeing and sustainable performance
- Highly competitive commission structure
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus Christmas closure
• Quarterly high achiever events and annual incentive trips
• Team events, wellbeing initiatives and professional development programs
• Fully expensed laptop and iPhone
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Paul Johanson
QLD State Manager
pjohanson@publicsectorpeople.com.au
0401857515
To learn more about Public Sector People, visit:
www.publicsectorpeople.com.au
Public Sector People is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion and creating a supportive workplace where people can thrive.
