Job Description

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20th September, 2026 n

Ready to do recruitment differently?
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n This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who wants ownership, flexibility, and the chance to work directly with a founder, shaping how a respected boutique brand grows.
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xtend recruitment is a specialist search firm partnering with leading Technology, Cloud, Cyber, SaaS, Data, and Digital organisations across Australia and New Zealand, from tier-1 vendors and MSPs to high-growth scale-ups.
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n We build lasting partnerships and deliver quality, high-impact hires not volume.
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The Opportunity

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- As an Associate Director, you’ll manage end-to-end searches across sales, pre-sales, marketing, and leadership roles within the technology sector.
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- It’s a true 360 role, a blend of strategy, delivery, and client partnership , with flexibility to design how you work.
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The Role n
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- Manage retained and exclusive client relationships with autonomy and trust.
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- Lead candidate research, outreach, and market mapping.
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- Drive the full recruitment process from brief to shortlist to offer.
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- Collaborate with the Founder on executive search and brand growth projects.
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- Contribute to content, EVP,



and authentic market storytelling.
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About You
You’re personable, strategic, and organised, someone who builds genuine trust and consistently delivers results. You’ll do well here if you:n
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- Have proven experience as a 360 recruiter or senior consultant (agency or boutique).
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- Thrive in a high-touch, relationship-driven environment.
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- Are confident managing senior stakeholders and complex searches.
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- Value autonomy, creativity, and flexible working.
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- Want to do work that’s meaningful, not mechanical.
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What’s on Offer n
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- Part time or full-time flexibility, design your week (school hours welcome).
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- Direct partnership with an industry-respected founder.
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- Genuine hybrid model, work from home and client-side across Melbourne.
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- Premium clients and challenging, rewarding searches.
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- Boutique culture built on trust, not KPIs.
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If you’re sharp, grounded, and ready to do recruitment your way we’d love to hear from you.n
nApply now or message directly for a confidential conversation.n
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📌 Associate Director - Sales & Marketing (Melbourne)
🏢 xtend recruitment
📍 Melbourne