Job Description
About the Role
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We are seeking an experienced
Senior Recruiter
to join a large-scale Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) program supporting a major organization within the Australian resources sector.
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Based in
Perth, Western Australia
, this is a highly visible, hands-on recruitment role responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment across a portfolio of specialist, technical, engineering, operational, project, and corporate positions.
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The successful candidate will bring strong recruitment experience within
mining, resources, energy, engineering, construction, infrastructure, or other heavy industries
, along with a solid understanding of the Australian talent market.
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We are looking for someone who is comfortable operating within a large and complex organization, partnering directly with hiring managers and senior stakeholders, proactively sourcing difficult-to-find talent, and managing recruitment processes from intake through offer and onboarding.
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Previous experience working within an
RPO environment or an in-house Talent Acquisition function within the mining/resources sector
would be highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage the full recruitment lifecycle across an assigned portfolio of vacancies, from intake and sourcing through screening, interview coordination, offer management, and successful placement.
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Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, technical capabilities, team environments, and business priorities.
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Develop tailored recruitment strategies for each vacancy based on talent availability, location, skill requirements, and market conditions.
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Manage multiple vacancies simultaneously while maintaining quality, responsiveness, and an excellent candidate experience.
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Maintain accurate and timely recruitment activity and candidate information within the ATS.
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Proactively identify risks or challenges that may impact recruitment delivery and recommend appropriate solutions.
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Take a proactive,
direct-sourcing-led approach
to identifying and engaging talent.
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Apply strong knowledge of recruitment within
mining, resources, energy, engineering, construction, infrastructure, or related heavy industries
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Build strong, consultative relationships with hiring managers, HR teams, Talent Acquisition stakeholders, and business leaders .
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About You
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You are a
strong, hands-on recruiter
who understands how to find and engage difficult-to-reach talent rather than relying primarily on job advertisements or inbound applications.
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You understand the Australian resources talent market and can confidently engage with engineers, technical specialists, project professionals, operational talent, and senior candidates.
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You are comfortable working in a fast-paced RPO environment where
delivery, sourcing activity, stakeholder management, candidate quality, and responsiveness are all critical to success
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You also have the confidence to advise hiring managers when market conditions, compensation, location, or candidate requirements are affecting recruitment outcomes.
Required Experience
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Significant experience in
end-to-end recruitment or Talent Acquisition
, ideally at Senior Recruiter level.
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Demonstrated recruitment experience within
mining, resources, energy, engineering, construction, infrastructure, industrial, or other relevant heavy-industry environments
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Strong knowledge of the
Australian recruitment market
, ideally with direct experience recruiting within Western Australia.
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Previous experience in either: n
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an
RPO or recruitment outsourcing environment
, or
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an
in-house Talent Acquisition function within a large mining, resources, engineering, or industrial organization
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Strong experience recruiting technical, engineering, project, operational, or specialist positions.
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Demonstrated success with
direct sourcing and passive candidate engagement
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Strong LinkedIn Recruiter and talent mapping capabilities.
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Experience managing multiple vacancies and hiring managers simultaneously.
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Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
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Experience working with ATS and recruitment reporting systems.
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Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a broader RPO team.
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Highly Desirable
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Previous recruitment experience within a
major Australian mining or resources organization
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Established networks within the Western Australian mining, resources, engineering, or energy talent market.
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Experience recruiting across disciplines such as engineering, projects, operations, maintenance, technical services, supply chain, HSE, or corporate functions.
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Experience working within a large-scale or enterprise RPO program.
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Exposure to both high-volume and
specialist/technical
recruitment.
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Experience conducting talent mapping and providing market intelligence to hiring managers.
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Strong understanding of recruitment KPIs, SLAs, and RPO delivery expectations.
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What Success Looks Like
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The successful Senior Recruiter will quickly develop a strong understanding of the client's business, hiring priorities, and talent requirements while establishing trusted relationships with hiring managers and candidates.
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You will consistently build solid candidate pipelines through
proactive direct sourcing
, provide meaningful market intelligence to stakeholders, and maintain momentum across your recruitment portfolio.
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Most importantly, you will bring genuine knowledge of the
Australian mining, resources, engineering, and heavy-industry talent market
and use that experience to deliver high-quality recruitment outcomes in a complex and rapid-moving environment.
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📌 Sr. Recruitment Consultant (Perth)
🏢 Brunel
📍 Perth