Associate Director, Recruitment - Human Resources

Orchard Talent Group is an Australian-owned search firm, leading the nation in social purpose engagements across the care economy,educationand government sectors. Our clients are diverse, commercially driven organisations focused on delivering community impact. Headquartered in Sydney’s CBD, weoperatewith a national footprint and a collaborative, high-energy team culture.

About the opportunity

Due to growthand internal progressionwithin our Corporate Services practice, we are seeking an experienced recruiter to join our team, with a focus on Human Resources appointments across the care economy,educationand government sectors.

In this role, you will gain unparalleled access to established client relationships andretainedsearch processes, focused on appointing HR and People & Culture professionals across a broad range of organisations committed to community impact. Typical roles may include‘Head of’ or ‘Senior’People & Culture Managers, Organisational Development specialistsandWorkplace Relations professionals.

You will work closely withsenior leadersand executive search consultantswho bring extensive experience, providing mentorship and guidance while delivering high-impact recruitment solutions for organisations. These partnerships allow you to manageretainedsearch processes end-to-end, build andmaintainrelationships with senior leadersand contribute to impactful appointmentsto support the enabling functions of our clients.

Orchardprovidesretainedsearchfor all permanent roles, ensuring a dedicated and thorough recruitment process tailored to each client’s needsin a consultative manner.



Joining Orchard Talent meansyou’llhave the unique opportunity to deliver senior and sub-executive roles while learning the art and science of executive search directly from experienced Executive Partners. This hands-on mentorship ensures you gain deepexpertisewhile working alongside leaders shaping the future of the sector.

About you

We’re looking forahigh-energy, solutions-focusedindividual whoiscomfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have:

- Experience recruiting within HR, People & Culture or Corporate Services functions

- Prior recruitment experience within an agency setting

- Proven business development experience, including winning new clients, generating newopportunitiesand building a sustainable pipeline of work

- Demonstrated ability to build,maintainand grow long-term client relationships

- Confidence managing retained search processes end-to-end

- Excellent written and skilled communication skills

- A passion for the Human Services sector and for-purpose organisations

- A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability toidentifyopportunities and contribute to the continued growth of the practice

What’son offer

- Competitive salary, with potential for bonus based on KPIs

- Hybrid work environment - Sydney CBD office and work from home one day per week

- Ongoing training and professional development

- Clear career progression to AssociatePartner

- Work within high-impact sectors

- Monthly social events, birthday leave,Fridayearly finish, and full access to tech platforms to make your job easier (LinkedIn Recruiter, Seek Talent, laptop, phone allowance)

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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📌 Associate Director, Recruitment - Human Resources (City of Sydney)
🏢 Orchard Talent Group
📍 City of Sydney