360 Recruitment Consultant (Commercial Desk)
Melbourne, Australia Apply for RoleRecruitment Consultant
Reports to Team Leader, Branch Manager or Recruitment Manager
The Recruitment Consultant (360) is responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process across a designated desk or market segment. This includes business development with prospective clients, managing existing client relationships, sourcing and engaging candidates, and facilitating placements. The role is fast-paced, and outcome-focused, requiring a strong drive for sales and service excellence.
About Us:
We are the world’s leading recruitment agency with more than 32,000 passionate full-time employees in thousands of branches across 60 countries. We are committed to connecting organisations with the talent needed to succeed.
In Australia, our network of offices across the country allows us to support you no matter where you are. Our local teams understand the Australian market and are busy connecting people with jobs and jobs with people every day.
Every year in Australia alone, we help thousands of people get into exciting new careers. At any given time, we have over 2,500 temporary employees working for us and each year we place more than 1000 people into full time permanent roles.
Key Responsibilities
• Identify and engage new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, and market mapping.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, understanding their business needs and workforce requirements.
• Conduct client meetings, pitch recruitment solutions, and negotiate terms of business.
• Advertise roles using appropriate sourcing channels (job boards, LinkedIn, database, etc.).
• Screen, interview, and shortlist candidates against client briefs.
• Manage the candidate journey, including offer negotiation and onboarding support.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of activities in the CRM system.
• Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements relating to recruitment.
• Adhere to internal KPIs and quality assurance standards.
• Maintain accurate account records, forecasts, and reporting via CRM and tracking tools.
• Provide regular reporting and insights to clients on delivery performance and market trends.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across the account
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned client accounts.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with client stakeholders.
• Conduct regular service reviews and relationship check-ins to ensure satisfaction and alignment.
Key Outcomes
• Deliver consistent individual billings and meet or exceed monthly/quarterly placement targets.
• Build a profitable and sustainable client portfolio with repeat business.
• Provide an exceptional client and candidate experience at all stages of the recruitment process.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records, pipelines, and forecasts.
• Contribute positively to team culture, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
• Uphold brand reputation through professional conduct, market expertise, and ethical recruitment practices.
• Maintain and grow client satisfaction and Net Promoter Score (NPS) within managed accounts.
• Deliver consistent service in line with SLAs, KPIs, and contractual obligations.
• Ensure job fulfillment, quality of hire, and candidate experience meet client expectations.
Experience
• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, KPI-driven environment
• Familiarity with ATS/CRM systems and LinkedIn Recruiter (preferred)
• 1–2 years of professional work experience in sales, customer service, or administration.
• Previous experience in recruitment or staffing (even internally) is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong commercial acumen and results orientation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident in cold calling and client engagement.
• Proactive, resilient, and self-motivated.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• 30% Travel Requirements occasionally
On Offer
We empower our people to carve their own career paths their way. After all, it's only natural that a people-focused organisation should be focused on its own people too. We will offer all the training, tools, motivation, and inspiration you need to achieve exactly what you want from your career. If you can make an impact, we'll provide the career development opportunities you need to achieve your potential and thrive.
The Adecco Group is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Posting date: 13-08-2025
Get to Know Us
Our team is making a difference in people’s working lives and leading society into a future driven by human potential and inclusion. We’re disrupting and transforming norms – looking beyond resumes and connecting people with opportunities to truly get ahead. As the world's leading workforce solutions company, we are offering flexible placement, permanent placement, outsourcing and managed services across all sectors. At Adecco, we believe in the potential of people. We deliver the right talent capabilities at the right time, enabling flexibility and agility for clients. Help us deliver on our purpose to transform the world of work through people who love what they do.
Diversity & Inclusion at Adecco
Join Adecco: Empowering Diversity, Driving Inclusion
At Adecco, diversity fuels our success. We embrace unique identities, backgrounds, and perspectives to build an inclusive future. Our commitment to equity ensures fair access and opportunity for all.
What We Stand For
Diversity Fuels Success: Embracing a full range of identities, from gender and race to ability and nationality, we create a vibrant and innovative work environment.
Equity for All: Fairness drives everything we do. We provide equal access to opportunities, resources, and recognition for everyone.
Championing Inclusion in Action
Expertise in Refugee Integration: We lead in integrating refugees through social coaching, training, and partnerships, making a positive impact on their lives.
Skills for the Future: By upskilling and reskilling, we empower candidates to succeed in the workforce, we bridge the talent gap, driving growth and empowerment for all.
Join us in building a future where everyone thrives. Be a catalyst for positive change with Adecco!
Culture
At Adecco, empowerment drives us, and our collective spirit inspires us to create meaningful change. We envision a world where everyone has a chance to participate in the future of work. Our culture of inclusivity and entrepreneurship enables continuous growth, making a positive impact on society.
Each role at Adecco contributes to a greater cause by making a real difference in people's lives. We connect talent with opportunities, creating careers and shaping a brighter future for everyone.
Fuel your career with Adecco's brand purpose, emphasizing empowerment, societal impact, and leadership in workforce solutions. Together, let's embark on a remarkable journey of transformation and fulfillment, shaping a brighter future for everyone, everywhere.
"Our ambition is to reinforce our leadership in workforce solutions and make the future work for everyone, all around the world." - Christopher Catoir – President Adecco
Learn more about Adecco
We are Adecco, a global leader in workforce solutions. We work to make a difference in people’s working lives and lead society into a future driven by human potential and inclusion. We have a commitment to disrupting and transforming norms – looking beyond resumes and connecting people with opportunities that truly get them ahead. As a member of the team, you’ll be empowered to deliver on our purpose to transform the world of work through people who love what they do. You will be a committed career partner that supports the employability of our Associates and their success.
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Collaborate with purpose, connecting authentically to achieve remarkable goals together.10
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