Recruitment & Business Development Lead

Recruitment & Business Development Lead

Location: Bundaberg or Strathpine, QLD
Employment Type: Part-Time – 3 Days Per Week, with Opportunity to Grow to Full-Time
Industry: Mining, Civil, Construction and Transport
Start Date: Immediate Start Available

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced blue-collar recruiter who is ready to take the next step into a broader role encompassing recruitment leadership, people management and business development.

This is a hands-on position where you will manage the complete recruitment lifecycle—from sourcing and selection through to medical bookings, onboarding and mobilisation—while supporting and guiding a small team.

You will work autonomously, with direct support from the Director, and build strong relationships across a small and valued client base. You will also play an important role in identifying new opportunities and helping grow the business.

The position will initially be part-time, working three days per week, with the opportunity to grow into a full-time role as the business expands. You can be based at either our Bundaberg or Strathpine office.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for mining, civil, construction and transport roles

• Lead, support and coordinate employees involved in recruitment, onboarding and mobilisation activities

• Source candidates through SEEK, job boards, existing databases, referrals and industry networks

• Screen candidates, conduct interviews and complete reference checks

• Coordinate pre-employment medicals, drug and alcohol testing and other compliance requirements

• Manage onboarding, site inductions, travel arrangements and mobilisation to site

• Maintain accurate candidate, employee and compliance records

• Prepare and advertise vacancies across relevant platforms

• Build and maintain an active database of skilled blue-collar candidates

• Develop strong relationships with existing clients and understand their workforce requirements

• Provide responsive and professional communication to clients, candidates and employees

• Identify business development opportunities and establish relationships with prospective clients

• Assist with workforce planning, upcoming projects and recruitment strategies

• Manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes with a high level of autonomy

• Work closely with the Director to support the continued growth of the business

About You

This opportunity would suit an experienced blue-collar recruiter who enjoys being hands-on but is ready to take greater ownership of recruitment operations, client relationships and team performance.

You will ideally have:

• Demonstrated recruitment experience within mining, civil, construction, transport or a similar blue-collar industry

• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and mobilisation

• Previous people leadership experience or the confidence and capability to step into a leadership role

• A sound understanding of pre-employment medicals, drug and alcohol testing, inductions and mobilisation requirements

• Strong client relationship and stakeholder-management skills

• An interest in business development and growing existing and new client relationships

• Experience using SEEK, recruitment databases and other sourcing platforms

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills

• The ability to manage multiple vacancies, candidates and mobilisation requirements simultaneously

• Strong attention to detail and a practical understanding of workforce compliance

• A proactive, professional and solutions-focused approach

• The confidence to work autonomously while maintaining regular communication with the Director

• Current Australian working rights

What We Offer

• A genuine next step for an experienced blue-collar recruiter

• A broad role covering recruitment, mobilisation, people leadership and business development

• Direct support and guidance from the Director

• Autonomy and the opportunity to take ownership of the recruitment function

• An established and valued client base

• The opportunity to help shape and grow the business

• Part-time employment initially—three days per week

• The opportunity for the position to grow into a full-time role

• Choice of Bundaberg or Strathpine location

• Flexible working arrangements

• Immediate start available for the right person

Apply Now

If you are an experienced blue-collar recruiter looking to take the next step into a role with greater ownership, leadership responsibility and genuine growth potential, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your recruitment experience, leadership capability, business development experience and availability.