Data and AI are no longer future priorities - they are now central to how modern businesses operate, compete and scale.
Onset Group is looking for a Principal Consultant to build and grow a specialist Data & AI Engineering practice across Data Engineering, Machine Learning Engineering, AI Engineering, Analytics Engineering and modern data platforms.
This role is designed for a commercially driven recruiter who enjoys operating in high-growth technology markets and building long-term relationships with technical and executive stakeholders.
You will work with some of Australia's most innovative businesses across AI, SaaS, fintech, enterprise technology and emerging data-driven organisations.
The opportunity:
Build strategic partnerships across Australia's growing Data & AI market
Recruit specialist talent across Engineering and AI functions
Drive permanent and contract revenue growth
Develop account mapping and expansion strategies across existing and new clients
Build deep talent networks within modern data and AI ecosystems
Establish yourself as a trusted specialist within a rapidly evolving market
Here's what people actually stay for:
A high-performance, low-ego team (many with 10+ years in the game)




Market-leading tools, AI systems, and a delivery, marketing and research team so you can spend more time where it counts
Tailored growth - whether you want to lead a team or deepen your niche
Regular knowledge sharing with founders, advisors, and big-name clients
Industry-leading commission and incentives
You'll fit right in if you:
Have 4+ years of 360 recruitment experience (ideally in Australia)
Know your niche or are ready to define it - Recruitment experience within Technology
Strong client development and commercial capability
Interest in Data, AI and emerging technology trends
Ability to build credibility with technical stakeholders
Ambition to build a high-performing specialist practice
This is an chance to build a meaningful market presence in one of the most strategically important sectors in technology today.
If you want to surround yourself with top performers, and actually shape the future of your market - this is your shot.
Apply here or email ****** for a confidential chat.
Let's just start the conversation.
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📌 Principal Recruitment Consultant – Data & Ai Engineering (Sydney)
🏢 The Onset
📍 Sydney