Job Description
Senior Technical Recruiter / Associate Director
Mining, Infrastructure & Technical Recruitment
Build something substantial.
Without the corporate layers.
Lead recruitment across major Australian mining, infrastructure, energy and industrial projects
Build trusted client partnerships and a specialist technical desk with real ownership
National scope, with proven capability and growing prospect in international recruitment
Mergent Group is a privately owned Australian recruitment and labour hire business recognised among the AFR Fast Starters for its growth adn commitment to industry.
We work where recruitment has real consequences—supporting clients across mining, infrastructure, engineering, construction, energy, defence and technical industries.
We move quickly, stay close to the detail and take pride in doing excellent work under pressure.
We are looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter, Principal Consultant or Associate Director-level operator who wants more ownership, more influence and a genuine opportunity to help shape a growing business.
This role suits someone who can bill, build relationships, win work, deliver properly and bring commercial maturity to the team.
The role
You will build and manage a specialist desk across technical, mining, infrastructure, engineering or related markets.
You will work directly with the Director and senior team, with the autonomy to develop client relationships, identify opportunities and deliver recruitment outcomes from brief through to placement.
We work with clients nationally and have successfully supported international recruitment assignments.
As the business grows, so will the opportunity to contribute across broader markets and build your commercial success.
What you'll be doing
Building and developing a portfolio of technical clients
Taking detailed briefs and challenging vague requirements when necessary




Developing search and attraction strategies for difficult-to-fill roles
Building, engaging and representing a high-quality technical candidate network
Managing permanent and contract recruitment assignments from brief to placement
Providing clients with practical market intelligence, salary guidance and workforce advice
Identifying growth opportunities across industrial and commercial markets
Helping improve systems, standards and internal recruitment capability
What we're looking for
Proven recruitment experience within technical, mining, engineering, construction, infrastructure, industrial or labour hire markets
Strong client relationship and business-development capability
A demonstrated record of billing or building a profitable recruitment desk
Commercial confidence, sound judgement and the ability to manage pressure without dropping standards
The confidence to engage senior stakeholders and influence hiring outcomes
A practical, diligent and approachable recruitment style
You will suit Mergent if you are:
Relentless — you follow through without being chased
Attentive — you notice the detail that protects clients, candidates and the business
Responsive — you communicate quickly, clearly and commercially
Honest — with clients, candidates and the team
Quality-driven — even when the pace is high
What's on offer
Genuine autonomy and direct access to decision-makers
The opportunity to build and influence a specialist division
Exposure to major projects and high-value technical recruitment work
National work with growing international opportunity
Strong earning potential, competitive base salary, superannuation and uncapped commission
A capable team that values quality, speed, ownership and follow-through
If you are an experienced recruiter looking for greater ownership, less corporate noise and the chance to build something that matters, we would like to hear from you.

📌 Principal Consultant (Adelaide)
🏢 Mergent Group
📍 Adelaide