Associate Director

1 day ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Robert Walters Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

At Robert Walters, our people are our business. A world-leading specialist professional recruitment consultancy and talent solutions business, we put our people and the relationships they build at the heart of everything we do.

For over 20 years in Australia, we have been a driving force in the recruitment market, providing high quality candidates for our clients and access to the best jobs. We always put the interests of our clients and candidates first and run on a quarterly bonus model that promotes a working culture where teamwork is incentivised. Join a business where your success is recognised, your growth is supported, and your ideas are valued. As you make your personal impact, we'll help you grow your career globally - with world-class training, a vibrant culture, and the opportunity to lead some of the most respected teams in the industry.

What's the role?
We're now looking for an Associate Director to join our high-performing Melbourne business. This is a full time permanent role. You'll take the lead across several professional services recruitment teams, driving growth, developing talent, and shaping the future of our recruitment success.

  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of recruitment consultants to achieve their goals and exceed revenue targets.
  • Build and maintain long-term client partnerships, developing new business opportunities and negotiating key accounts.
  • Drive innovation in how we deliver recruitment solutions - from marketing and client engagement to candidate experience.
  • Coach and develop your team, managing performance, career progression, and succession planning.
  • Partner closely with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities and deliver strategic initiatives across ANZ.

What we're looking for?

  • A proven leader with experience in recruitment at Manager or Associate Director level.
  • Strong commercial acumen and a track record of driving team performance and revenue growth.
  • Deep understanding of the recruitment market and a network of established client relationships.
  • Exceptional communication, influence, and relationship-building skills.
  • A proactive, positive, and entrepreneurial mindset - with a genuine passion for people and performance.
  • A Degree in HR or a related field.

What's on offer?

  • A high-performing, motivated team to lead and inspire
  • A brand that opens doors and closes deals
  • Autonomy to manage several P&Ls and drive strategic growth
  • Ongoing leadership development with world-class training
  • Unmatched benefits for AD's- 29 days annual leave, an extra $5k super payment, an extra $5k mortgage or childcare payment, and private health insurance
  • A vibrant CBD office, flexible work environment and fantastic collaborative culture (with plenty of reasons to celebrate wins together)

Apply today

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