Senior Recruitment Consultant

Posted: 17/06/2026

Competitive Salary

Sydney, Australia

Permanent

Are you a recruitment professional with a passion for the Power & Renewables sector?

NES Fircroft Australia is looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our Sydney team, leading and growing a desk that connects top technical talent with the organisations shaping Australia’s energy future.

This is your opportunity to join a global leader in technical recruitment and play a key role in supporting Australia’s rapidly expanding renewable energy and power infrastructure market.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Build and Manage Client Relationships - Partner with utilities, EPC contractors, developers, and consultancies delivering workforce solutions across power generation, transmission & distribution, solar, wind, BESS, and emerging clean energy technologies.

Lead Full-Cycle Recruitment - Manage end-to-end recruitment — sourcing, interviewing, placing, and managing high-calibre candidates across engineering, project delivery, operations, and commercial roles.

Drive Business Growth - your portfolio by identifying new opportunities and developing relationships with key clients across Australia’s growing energy transition and infrastructure markets.

Provide Market Insight - Act as a trusted advisor to clients and candidates, offering insights on talent trends, workforce planning, and the evolving energy landscape in Australia.

Collaborate with a Global Team - Work closely with colleagues across Australia and the wider APAC region, sharing knowledge and delivering exceptional recruitment solutions.

What We’re Looking For:

3+ years’ experience in agency recruitment, ideally within power, renewables, infrastructure, or energy sectors

Strong commercial mindset with experience building and managing a recruitment desk

Excellent client development and candidate relationship skills

A proactive, self-driven approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Knowledge of the Australian energy market is beneficial, but enthusiasm and willingness to learn are equally valued

What You’ll Get:

Competitive salary with uncapped commission

A dynamic, high-performing team environment in Sydney

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

The chance to work for a globally respected recruitment brand with a strong APAC presence

A supportive culture focused on success, collaboration, and growth

Why NES Fircroft Australia?

Australia is undergoing one of the world’s most ambitious energy transitions, with major investments in renewable generation, grid infrastructure, and clean technologies.

As a trusted recruitment partner to leading energy organisations, NES Fircroft connects world-class talent with the projects and companies powering the future.

Leonie Jennings Talent Acquisition Manager - APAC