Job Description
Executive Search Researcher / Candidate Manager - Government
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Sydney | $100,000–$110,000 + super | Four or five days per week
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We are partnering with a highly successful executive search firm to appoint a Researcher / Candidate Manager to support one of its leading Partners.
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Working across retained executive appointments within NSW, VIC, QLD and broader Australian government markets, you will help manage an active portfolio of high-quality searches. Most appointments are at the $200,000+ level, with many offering executive packages of approximately $500,000.
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This is a delivery-focused position with no business development, fee-generation or job-origination expectations. Instead, you will play a central role in ensuring each search is thoroughly researched and professionally managed from briefing through to shortlist.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Conducting targeted candidate research and market mapping
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Managing LinkedIn searches and location-specific advertising campaigns
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Reviewing and assessing applications
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Engaging and communicating with prospective candidates
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Coordinating competency and psychometric assessments
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Managing search administration, timelines and documentation
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Supporting stakeholder communication throughout the process
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Participating in client briefings where appropriate
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Completing the initial candidate assessment before Partner interviews
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The successful person will be bright, organised and an excellent communicator, with the confidence to engage senior candidates and manage multiple retained assignments simultaneously.
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You may already be working as an Executive Search Researcher, Candidate Manager, Recruitment Consultant or Delivery Consultant and be looking for a role that offers exposure to genuinely senior appointments without the pressure of business development or individual billing targets.
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The prospect would also suit an experienced recruiter returning to the workforce who is seeking a structured, intellectually engaging role with stable hours.
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Why consider it?
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$100,000–$110,000 + super + discretionary bonus
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Flexible working - can be four or five days per week
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No business development or billing targets
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Exposure to senior retained government appointments
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Broad involvement across the complete executive search process
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Work closely with an established and highly active Search Partner
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📌 Researcher (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales