Sydney | The Network / Sovereign Capability Group
The Network, part of Sovereign Capability Group, is continuing to build a specialist Technology and Defence recruitment practice in Sydney.
This is an opportunity for an experienced recruiter to help shape a growing business at the intersection of Defence, national security, technology, 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 a commercially minded Data & AI Recruitment Consultant with recruitment experience to develop 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 Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence clients across technology, consulting, financial services, healthcare, retail and emerging AI businesses.
This will include existing relationships, warm introductions and proactive business development across enterprise organisations, scale‐ups, consultancies and technology vendors.
You will work across permanent and contract recruitment assignments, with a particular focus on Data & AI leadership positions, Data Engineering,



Data Science, Machine Learning, AI Engineering, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Governance, Cloud Data Platforms and emerging Generative AI talent.
Key Responsibilities
Build and manage client relationships across Data, AI, Analytics and Technology sectors
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 Data and AI professionals across permanent and contract markets
Develop and maintain candidate networks across Data Science, AI, Engineering and Analytics communities
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 across the Data & AI landscape
Contribute to the growth of a specialist Data & AI recruitment practice in Sydney
About You
You may already be an experienced Data & AI recruiter or come from a technology 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 Data, AI, Technology, Analytics, Digital or Professional Services markets
Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with both technical and senior business stakeholders
A practical understanding of the Data, Analytics or Artificial Intelligence talent landscape
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 Data, AI and Technology sectors will be highly regarded
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 Sydney, supported by The Network's recruitment platform and SCG's industry relationships.
For the right person, this is a chance to help build a practice, not simply inherit a job list.
Hybrid working setting
Additional loyalty leave benefits
Luxury offices in the heart of Sydney
Up to 4 weeks remote working from anywhere in the world
Location: Sydney
Employment Type: Full-time
Specialisation: Data, Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Recruitment
Interested?
Apply now for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.
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📌 Data & Ai Recruitment Consultant (New South Wales)
🏢 The Network Technology Recruitment
📍 New South Wales