At a Glance
- Tasks: Build client relationships and manage recruitment for Federal Government and Technology sectors.
- Company: Join a leading recruitment firm focused on Defence and technology in Canberra.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid work, loyalty leave, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to build a meaningful career with established industry connections.
- Why this job: Shape a growing practice and make a real impact in the Defence sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in recruitment or business development, especially in tech or government.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
The Network, part of Sovereign Capability Group, is continuing to build a specialist Technology and Defence recruitment practice in Canberra. This is an opportunity for an experienced recruiter to help shape a growing business at the intersection of Defence, national security, technology, government and sovereign industrial capability. Operating within a professional, collaborative office environment, this role is well suited to experienced and mature recruitment professionals seeking a long-term career opportunity.
The company is an experienced recruitment and workforce solutions business with a strong contractor base, government and commercial relationships, and a growing presence across Technology and Defence. Through Sovereign Capability Group, we are also connected to broader capability areas, including the defence industry, engineering, mission-critical technology, AI, nuclear supply chain services, and sovereign capability programs.
We are looking for commercially minded Recruitment Consultants with recruitment experience to develop Federal Government client relationships, identify workforce needs, build trusted talent networks and convert market opportunities into sustainable revenue.
The Role
You will be responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of clients across the Federal Government sector, leveraging existing relationships, warm introductions, and proactive business development activities to build and strengthen partnerships. With multiple opportunities available across a range of seniority levels, you will manage permanent and contract recruitment engagements within our Federal Government and Technology practice. Our specialist areas include Cyber Security, Data & AI, Cloud & Infrastructure, and Project Services, partnering with leading organisations to attract and secure high-performing talent.
- Build and manage client relationships
- Develop a territory plan covering existing accounts, target clients and priority relationships
- Generate new business through disciplined sales activity, referrals, account development and market mapping
- Identify, attract and manage high-quality professionals across permanent and contract markets
- Develop and maintain candidate networks
- Work closely with clients to understand workforce planning, skills requirements and hiring priorities
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from client qualification through to offer, placement and onboarding
- Maintain accurate CRM, pipeline, activity and account information
- Stay informed on market trends, emerging technologies and talent availability
- Contribute to the growth of a specialist recruitment practice in Sydney
About You
You may already be an experienced technology recruiter or come from a recruitment background with exposure to data, digital, software engineering, cloud or analytics recruitment. To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Experience in recruitment, account management or business development
- Experience recruiting within Federal Government, Technology or Professional Services markets
- Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with both technical and senior business stakeholders
- Proven ability to build and maintain long-term client and candidate relationships
- Commercial discipline with the ability to manage activity, pipeline and revenue outcomes
- A proactive and consultative approach to business development
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- High personal standards, resilience and a willingness to build market presence
- Existing networks within Technology sectors will be highly regarded
Why join us?
This is not a standard recruitment desk. You will be joining a business with existing capability, established infrastructure and access to a broader Defence and Sovereign Capability Group. The role offers the opportunity to build a meaningful market position in Canberra, supported by The Network’s recruitment platform and Sovereign Capability Group’s industry relationships. For the right person, this is a chance to help build a practice, not simply inherit a job list.
Hybrid working environment
Additional loyalty leave benefits
Up to 4 weeks remote working from anywhere in the world
Phone allowance
Recruitment Consultant in Canberra employer: The Network Technology Recruitment
Join a forward-thinking team in Canberra, where your expertise as a Microsoft AI Cyber Security Specialist will be valued and nurtured. We offer a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and professional development, all while contributing to the secure and responsible adoption of AI in a major Federal Government environment. Enjoy the unique advantage of working on cutting-edge technology projects that have a meaningful impact on national security.
Contact Details:
The Network Technology Recruitment Recruitment Team
