Job DescriptionThe Australian technology market is entering its next major shift, and the intersection between Software Engineering and AI is right at the centre of it.Onset Group is looking for a Principal Consultant to build and lead a high-performing Software Engineering practice focused across JavaScript, Full Stack Engineering, AI-enabled product businesses, and modern engineering teams.This role suits an experienced recruiter who understands how to build genuine market credibility with Engineering leaders, founders and scaling technology businesses.
Someone commercially driven, highly networked, and motivated by building long-term client partnerships rather than simply filling roles.You'll have the platform, brand and autonomy to grow a significant desk across one of the fastest-moving areas of the market.What you'll be doing:Building strategic relationships with CTOs, Engineering Leaders and FoundersRecruiting across modern Software Engineering environmentsDriving permanent and contract revenue growthDeveloping long-term client partnerships across startup, scale-up and enterprise technology businessesBuilding deep candidate networks within JavaScript,



Full Stack and AI-enabled engineering communitiesContributing to the growth and direction of the broader Technology practice 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 countsTailored growth - whether you want to lead a team or deepen your nicheRegular knowledge sharing with founders, advisors, and big-name clientsIndustry-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 Engineering or TechnologyStrong business development and relationship management capabilityA genuine interest in contemporary engineering and AI trendsCredibility with senior technical stakeholdersAmbition to build a market-leading practiceThis is an opportunity to operate in a market with enormous momentum, backed by one of Australia's most established Technology recruitment brands.If you want to surround yourself with top performers, and actually shape the future of your market - this is your shot.
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📌 Your Next Opportunity: Recruitment Consultant Software Engineering (Javascript & Ai) In Surry Hills (Sydney)
🏢 Onset
📍 Sydney