Senior Recruitment Consultant - Public Practice (Permanent)
Melbourne CBD | Hybrid | Family-Friendly Culture | High Earning Potential

An established specialist recruitment firm based in Melbourne CBD is hiring a Senior Consultant to join their growing Public Practice division.

The business focuses on accounting and legal recruitment across Australia, with a strong reputation in the Public Practice market and a highly candidate-driven approach. With a team of experienced consultants and supportive leadership, this is an opportunity to step into a mature environment where relationships, trust and delivery matter more than rigid KPIs.

This role is ideal for an experienced recruiter who enjoys sourcing, headhunting and building long-term networks rather than high-pressure sales environments.

The Opportunity

You will focus on permanent recruitment within Public Practice accounting, covering Melbourne or Sydney markets depending on your experience and network.

Approximately 80% of the role is candidate-led, including:

Headhunting and sourcing high-quality accounting professionals

Building long-term candidate relationships and referral networks

Managing recruitment processes end-to-end

Floating candidates into existing and new client relationships

Developing opportunities in suburban markets with strong hiring demand

The business operates nationally, with consultants in Melbourne recruiting across multiple states, offering robust desk scalability.

Why This Role Stands Out

Hybrid working: 3 days office, 2 days home

Early finish culture: typically 8:30am to 4pm





Mature, supportive, family-friendly environment

No aggressive KPIs or micromanagement

Strong candidate market with consistent demand

Principal-level earning potential without corporate politics

Opportunity to grow into leadership

The leadership team prioritises hiring experienced recruiters who can build long-term careers rather than high-churn junior environments.

Commission & Earnings

Quarterly threshold: 60% of salary

Commission up to 55%

Additional incentives for sourcing placements

Leadership bonuses and profit share available

Typical billings:

First 6 months: $70k-$100k

Ongoing quarters: $75k+

About the Team

Specialist accounting and legal recruitment business

Melbourne CBD office (Spencer Street)

Hybrid working model

Diverse team with UK, Irish, Australian and Kiwi consultants

Collaborative, easy-going culture with strong delivery standards

What We're Looking For

Recruitment experience (ideally Public Practice or Professional Services)

Strong sourcing and relationship-building skills

Confident communicator who enjoys being on the phone

Friendly, personable personality

Team-oriented mindset

This is not a high-ego sales culture. The environment suits recruiters who are motivated, genuine and enjoy working with good people.

Visa Sponsorship

482 visa sponsorship is available for suitable international candidates.

Process

First interview with Directors

Second meeting with team leaders

Informal, relationship-focused hiring process

📌 Senior Consultant | Public Practice | Melbourne
🏢 Doherty Group
📍 Melbourne