Associate – Executive Search

About the role

We are seeking a highly professional and commercial Associate to join our national Executive Search team in Melbourne. The role supports Managing Directors on C‑suite search assignments across multiple functions and plays a vital part in our continued growth.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with Managing Directors to develop focused search strategies and position specifications.
• Identify prospective candidates through targeted research, industry sources and internal databases.
• Conduct in‑depth phone and in‑person interviews to qualify candidates against role requirements.
• Prepare candidate assessments, manage interview processes and coordinate referencing.
• Maintain progress, status and market feedback reports for both clients and Managing Directors.
• Collaborate with the Research Department to track market trends and ensure data integrity.

Required profile

• Degree‑qualified recruitment professional with 5+ years of experience in permanent, contingent or retained executive search.
• Outstanding organisational, project‑management and time‑management abilities.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with C‑level candidates and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent networking, communication and analytical skills.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and can shift between detailed work and strategic thinking.