Executive Search Associate

- Work from home position

- Entry Level in Executive Recruitment
- Full Training provided

About the company

Arete Executive is a boutique executive search firm based in Brisbane, recruiting nationally and, on occasion, internationally. We work with employers across every industry to identify and secure senior talent from early management through to executive, CEO and board level.

We run true retained executive search in the manner of the global firms, but faster and more commercially. Our Performance-Based Hiring methodology defines roles by the outcomes the person must achieve, then targets the market directly to find the people capable of delivering them.

Arete is led by Richard Triggs, author of Uncover the Hidden Job Market and Winning the War for Talent, and host of The Arete Podcast.

We have also continued to evolve how we deliver executive search, incorporating AI and technology where it adds genuine value to the process. This supports our people with research, market mapping, drafting and preparation, while keeping the important human elements at the centre of our work, building relationships, exercising judgement, headhunting and closing.

About the opportunity

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity to build a genuine career in executive search, working directly alongside Richard Triggs and an experienced Recruitment Partner team.

The role is based from your home office, supported closely through Microsoft Teams, with regular face-to-face social connection and team time with our South East Queensland and Brisbane-based team.

As an Executive Search Associate, you will be central to the delivery of live executive searches. You will manage advertising responses, screen and interview candidates, conduct reference checks, prepare candidate reports and keep searches moving from initial application through to shortlist.

You will work closely with experienced Recruitment Partners and use our search methodology, systems and technology to become highly capable in the delivery side of executive search,



while progressively developing the skills required to become a Recruitment Partner.

This is not a back-office administration role. From the outset, you will be exposed to headhunting and client interactions, initially by observing and supporting experienced consultants, then progressively taking on more responsibility as your capability develops.

Over time, the pathway is clear: Executive Search Associate, Recruitment Partner, and ultimately the opportunity to own and manage client accounts.

About you

You are ambitious, driven and genuinely interested in building a career in executive search. You do not need to come from recruitment. We are more interested in your capability, attitude and desire to learn.

Above all, you are a superb communicator. You are articulate, personable and confident speaking with people at all levels, from candidates considering their next career move through to senior executives and board-level talent.

You will also be

- Ambitious and driven, with the motivation to build a career and earn progression.

- A superb communicator, able to build rapport quickly, ask good questions and hold credible skilled conversations.

- Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities without letting things slip.

- Curious and coachable, willing to learn, accept feedback and continually improve.

- Technology capable, with an interest in using technology and AI to work smarter and more effectively.

- Self-motivated, comfortable working autonomously from a home office and being measured by outcomes.

- Professional and discreet, with sound judgement when dealing with confidential candidate and client information.

Prior experience in recruitment,



sales or another client-facing professional environment is useful, but it is not essential. The right attitude, communication skills and aptitude are more important.

What you can expect

- A full time, permanent position working from your home office.

- Recruitment assignments across Australia and, occasionally, internationally.

- Exposure to genuine executive search from early management through to executive, CEO and board-level appointments.

- The opportunity to learn directly from Richard Triggs and experienced Recruitment Partners.

- Regular support, collaboration and coaching through Microsoft Teams.

- Regular social connection with the South East Queensland and Brisbane-based team.

- A structured pathway from Executive Search Associate to Recruitment Partner and, in time, ownership of client accounts.

- A competitive base salary plus commissions, with on-target earnings in year one exceeding $100,000.

- The opportunity to work with modern search technology and AI tools that support, rather than replace, the human side of executive search.

- A boutique environment where your contribution is visible and progression can happen quickly.

If you are looking for a career rather than simply your next recruitment or administration job, this is an opportunity to learn the craft of executive search from the inside and build towards becoming a Recruitment Partner.

For further information please apply via the role advert or contact Kerrie with any specific questions: *@areteexecutive.com.au. You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia to apply. As part of the process, pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Arete Executive specialises in the Search & Recruitment of Leadership & Executive roles throughout Australia.

We offer cost effective headhunting services from 10% with guaranteed results delivered in under 20 days. Candidate confidentiality is assured with all applications, with your privacy being our utmost priority. Partner with us for fast, reliable, and impactful recruitment solutions.

📌 Executive Search Associate - Entry Level, WFH (Brisbane)
🏢 Arete Executive
📍 Brisbane