Associate Researcher

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Orchard Talent Group Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

About Us 

Orchard Talent Group is an Australian owned search firm, leading the nation in social purpose engagements spanning the care economy, education and government. Our clients include a diverse range of commercially-driven organisations who are focused on delivering community impact. 

Orchard operates at the nexus of government, private and community sectors - and intimately understands the nuances of developing candidate value propositions in high impact sectors. We focus on the intrinsic opportunity offered by our clients, encompassing the operating environment, organisational values, company culture and the opportunity for impact. 

Headquartered in Sydney's CBD, and with offices in five states, Orchard is a firm possessing a robust, agile and diverse client portfolio of clients championing an equitable and inclusive society. 

About the Opportunity 

As Associate Researcher you will join an experienced team of high-performing Executive Researchers and Search Partners. Your key responsibilities will include: 

  • Collaborating closely with Partners to understand business context and job briefs

  • Sourcing, engaging and managing executive candidates through processes

  • Proactively networking with senior leaders across our core sectors

  • Supporting the development of client and candidate reports, including market insights and key data to inform decision-making

What's on Offer 

This is an opportunity for an experienced recruitment consultant, with strong organisational and communication skills, who is looking to progress their career into executive search. You will:  

  • Work alongside and receive mentoring from an experienced Research Manager

  • Join a well-supported research function, including offshore market mapping assistance

  • Exposure to a diverse range of sectors across education, care economy and government, providing you the ability to increase your scope and subject matter expertise

  • Close collaboration with highly experienced Partners

  • Progression pathways and tailored career development within executive search

  • Access to senior executive networks and strategic mandates

  • A high-performance culture within a purpose-driven, growth-oriented firm

About You 

We are looking for an Associate Researcher, who is looking to advance their career within executive search and have a passion for supporting the for-purpose sector.  Key capabilities include: 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to confidently engage with executive leaders

  • Strong organisational skills and acute attention to detail

  • A proactive and curious mindset with a desire for continuous learning

  • Prior experience within recruitment (agency or in-house)

  • A tertiary qualification will be highly regarded.

How to Apply 

For more information or a confidential conversation, please click 'Apply' or send your resume to   

Orchard Talent Group is open to sponsorship for the right candidate.

The Orchard Talent Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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