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About the Role

As a Senior Associate, you will play a central role in the execution of executive search engagements, partnering closely with Managing Directors and the broader team. You will contribute across the full search lifecycle - from research and market mapping through to candidate engagement and assessment - while acting as a strategic advisor on leadership talent. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role with strong exposure to senior executives and board-level hiring decisions.

Responsibilities

Support client requirement gathering, including research and participation in kick-off meetings
Collaborate on search strategy development and position profile (specification) creation
Conduct detailed market mapping and build targeted candidate pipelines
Engage and headhunt senior executives through tailored outreach
Perform candidate screening and in-depth interviews
Manage search execution, including reporting, tracking, and documentation
Prepare high-quality candidate profiles and client-ready materials
Gather market intelligence and provide insights on industry trends and talent movements

Requirements

Degree-qualified, successful contingent or retained permanent recruitment professional with experience in placing talent at the management and/or senior leadership level.
Methodical, diligent, and disciplined approach to work.
Minimum of 2-years’ experience with Robert Half
Experience in permanent placement corporate recruitment, executive search, or professional services
Demonstrated experience working with C-Level executives
Advanced verbal communication skills with the ability to proactively headhunt, engage and interview senior level candidates
Ability to effectively context-shift between detailed work and strategic thinking
Highly driven and self-motivated with the ability to work independently where needed
Team player who enjoys a collaborative work environment with the agility to work with several colleagues on simultaneous projects and effectively prioritize client deliverables
High levels of professionalism, discretion, and emotional intelligence
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Proactive, curious mindset with a passion for learning and continuous improvement
Strong business writing experience and high attention to detail

Skills

Research
Market mapping
Candidate engagement
Assessment
Strategic advisory
Analytical skills
Technology skills
Communication skills
Business writing

Location

Sydney

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior Associate
Minimum of 2-years’ experience

Education Level

Degree-qualified

Benefits

Exposure to complex, high-impact executive search assignments
Opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and executive talent
A platform to develop advisory and commercial skills
Supportive team environment with ongoing learning and development
Access to advanced technology and tools
Career progression across the broader Robert Half network

About the Company

Robert Half Executive Search (RHES) is a well-established division of the NYSE-Listed firm Robert Half, one of the first and largest staffing professional services firms in the world.
RHES is proud to have nurtured a very loyal and varied client base across all sectors, from start-ups to established ASX-Listed businesses and everything in between.
With a reputation for precision, insight, and discretion, we partner with organisations to secure transformative talent that drives strategic success and are expert at successfully executing highly specialized searches, where a client is seeking a specific and complex background and/or industry experience that is difficult to find.
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers.
We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®, a global consulting firm that provides internal audit, risk, business and technology consulting solutions.
Explore our talent solutions, research and insights at RobertHalf.com.

Equal Opportunity

At Robert Half, inclusion is part of who we are. We welcome diverse perspectives and experiences - so you can bring your whole self to work and thrive in an environment where everyone belongs