Principal Search Consultant – Specialist Medical Recruitment

4 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia HardyGroup Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

THE OPPORTUNITY

At
HardyGroup
, we
Find and Grow Great Leaders
. For more than 30 years, we have been the trusted partner to health and human service organisations across Australia and New Zealand, delivering executive search and leadership advisory services that shape the future of care and community wellbeing. We are now seeking a
Principal Search Consultant
with deep expertise in senior medical recruitment. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to lead high-profile assignments, build enduring client partnerships, and engage exceptional medical leaders who will transform healthcare systems.

THE ROLE

As a Principal Search Consultant, you will:

Mentor and collaborate with researchers and colleagues, contributing to firm-wide knowledge, brand positioning, and presence at industry forums.

  • Lead end-to-end executive and specialist medical search campaigns – including appointments such as Chief Medical Officers, Directors of Medical Services, Clinical Directors, and senior specialist consultants.
  • Build and expand relationships with hospitals, health services, research institutes, and medical colleges, identifying new opportunities through networks, referrals, and thought leadership.
  • Conduct market mapping, proactive sourcing, and structured assessment interviews to evaluate medical leaders' suitability and alignment with client needs.
  • Partner closely with Boards, executives, and senior clinicians to understand organisational context, workforce challenges, and strategic priorities.

THE CANDIDATE

You will bring a proven track record in executive or specialist medical recruitment, ideally gained across complex health systems, along with a deep understanding of the medical leadership landscape and the unique challenges of recruiting clinical executives and scarce specialist talent.

You will also bring:

  • Deep understanding of the medical leadership landscape, including the challenges of recruiting clinical executives and scarce specialist talent.
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to design tailored recruitment strategies and achieve revenue and placement targets.
  • Outstanding communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills, enabling trust with senior stakeholders.
  • Resilience, curiosity, and a genuine commitment to improving health outcomes through the appointment of exceptional leaders.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are passionate about elevating healthcare leadership and have the expertise to deliver outstanding senior medical search outcomes, we would love to hear from you. Send your CV and a short cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with:

Lynette Taylor

Executive Director, Search & Recruitment

HardyGroup Australia & New Zealand

Book a 15 Consultation with Lynette: https://meetings-

Candidates must have permanent work rights in Australia
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Note: Please apply by sending your CV directly to the email provided above, don't use the online platform to submit your application. It will not be accepted

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