At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage full-cycle recruitment for trades and labour roles in the construction sector.
- Company: Join Randstad, a certified Great Place to Work and Forbes World's Best Employer.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, commissions, extra leave, and wellness programs.
- Other info: Great career advancement opportunities and a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team that values growth, inclusion, and success.
- Qualifications: Experience in recruitment or high-volume customer service with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
About the Company
Together We Grow.
At Randstad, we believe growth is a collective journey.
We are a certified Great Place to Work 2024/2025/2026 and a Forbes World's Best Employer, dedicated to a culture where everyone succeeds together.
Join Randstad, the world's leading recruitment and HR services company.
We are known for developing high performers, promoting from within and recognising hard work.
You'll be supported by market-leading tools, strong leadership and a culture that values ambition, inclusion and success.
About the Role
We are seeking a driven and ambitious Recruitment Specialist for our Trades & Labor desk in Canberra.
This role manages a high-volume 360-degree recruitment desk specializing in trades and labor staffing within the construction sector.
Capitalising on an established portfolio of warm client relationships, the desk drives full-lifecycle recruitment, balancing aggressive market development with end-to-end candidate sourcing and placement management.
While operations are predominantly focused on flexible, short-term temporary assignments (approximately 90%), the desk strategically identifies and facilitates seamless temp-to-perm conversions to maximize long-term client retention and revenue potential.
- Your Responsibilities
- Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage candidate sourcing, interviewing, client account management, cold calling and direct sales.
- Candidate Sourcing & Screening: Proactively source candidates using Linked In, job boards (Seek), and network referrals.
Conduct interviews to maintain a strong pipeline of skilled trades and labor talent.
- Client Engagement: Build strong relationships with site managers and decision-makers, completing 2 to 5 face-to-face client visits per week.
- Driving Business Development: Actively hunt for new clients through target-led cold calling, sales activity, and reverse marketing.
- Managing Client Portfolios: Maintain and grow a warm client portfolio while conducting face-to-face client visits to build trust and expand accounts.
What We're Looking For
- Relevant Experience: Background in recruitment, retail, industrial sales, or high-volume customer service.
- Drive & Motivation: Strong commercial acumen with a target-driven mindset and a desire to build a lucrative desk.
- Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence to meet clients on-site and build rapport with blue-collar candidates.
- Work Ethic: Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable managing fast-paced temporary staffing demands
Why Join Randstad Australia?
- Competitive Compensation: Base salary plus commissions.
- Clear Career Advancement: Structured pathways to progress your career
- Empowering Culture: Join a close-knit, goal-oriented team that champions individual development and personal growth.
- An extra days leave for each year of service
- A day off on your birthday
- Volunteer leave
- Parental leave
- Access to the share purchase scheme - Randstad contributes 100% of what you put in!
- Discounted gym memberships and Bupa healthcare
- Free access to Randstad's health and wellbeing programs including Employee Assistance Program, Internal Referral Program, Yoga, Pilates, Meditation classes etc
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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Specialist - Trades & Labour in Canberra employer: Randstad NV
Randstad is an exceptional employer, recognised as a Great Place to Work and a Forbes World's Best Employer, fostering a culture of collective growth and success. Located in Canberra, our team thrives in a supportive environment that prioritises employee development, offering clear career advancement pathways, competitive compensation, and unique benefits such as extra leave for service and wellness programs. Join us to be part of a close-knit, goal-oriented team that values ambition and inclusivity while making a meaningful impact in the recruitment industry.
