Job details
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
260000FT• Focus on workforce solutions, planning & strategic client partnerships
• Highlight technology, CRM & AI-enabled recruitment tools
• Emphasize growth within existing client accounts, alongside new business
The 360 Recruitment Consultant is a representative of the company and is expected to demonstrate the company core values Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, Customer at heart.
The purpose of this role is to maintain and develop new and existing client relationships through the identification and provision of temporary recruitment and management services. This role is to assume responsibility for the tasks undertaken as a Consultant, Temporary Business Line to achieve business goals and maximize profit. This extends to the way Adecco is represented and includes a professional approach toward Adecco’s candidates, clients, colleagues and shareholders in terms of selling and delivering recruitment services.
The Recruitment Consultant is expected to support the company policies and management decisions. Report any suspicions of illegal or fraudulent activity anywhere within the company. The role is expected to voice opinions of the appropriate senior manager whilst having voiced opinion, when there is disagreement will fully support the final decision in word and in actions
About Us
We are the world’s leading recruitment agency with more than 32,000 passionate full-time employees in thousands of branches across 60 countries. We are committed to connecting organizations with the talent needed to succeed.
In Australia, our network of offices across the country allows us to support you no matter where you are. Our local teams understand the Australian market and are busy connecting people with jobs and jobs with people every day.
Every year in Australia alone, we help thousands of people get into exciting new careers. At any given time, we have over 2,500 temporary employees working for us and each year we place more than 1000 people into full-time permanent roles.
Responsibilities:
Customer Accountabilities:
• Proactively attract candidates using a variety of different means and register and complete the end-to-end recruitment process for suitable applicants and ensure the branch always has a quality pool of work ready candidates.
• Write and place effective job advertisements in appropriate media and consult with the client on same.
• Accurately establish client needs through quality job briefs.
• Seek, establish and maintain effective client relationships.
• Provide clients with responses to requests for information pertaining to all aspects of our business (pricing, proposals and delivery service).
• Proactively develop, gain and grow new and existing business through a variety of means ensuring KPI’s are met and including but not limited to:
MPA calls, Lead generation calls, Client visits
• Ensure that associates always receive quality care in their dealings with Adecco
• Ensure that service delivery is of the highest standard for clients and candidates
• Knowledge and awareness of competitor activity and the industry and trends.
Financial Accountabilities:
• Ensure that clients adhere to the Adecco Terms of Business by following up on overdue payments and proactively ensuring the on-time payment of accounts.
• Achieve budgeted sales as per KPI’s set by Branch Manager
• Actively work to grow the business at every available opportunity.
• Ensure the calculation of margins is in accordance with the volume of business and ensure that agreed margin standards are maintained whilst seeking every opportunity to increase GM where possible. Gain signoff where appropriate and use of the EVA model.
• Promote the use of all Adecco services, paid advertising, testing tools and temporary to perm sales to clients.
Quality Accountabilities:
• Ensure that all activities in relation to the candidate process meet Adecco’s compliance standards.
• Attend all training and operations meetings as required.
• Ensure that data integrity and timeliness is maintained in all activities relating to reporting, payroll, billing and placements.
• Ensure that all activities in relation to the Client relationship meet Adecco’s compliance standards.
• Accurate calculation of rates for Clients and Associates.
• Ensure understanding of and adherence to Adecco’s Health and Safety Management Systems including but not limited to hazard identification, injury management/return to work plans as applicable.
• Ensure that all Adecco policies and procedures, OH&S, ERA, EEO, privacy and other application legislation is adhered to at all times in relation to clients, candidates/associates and colleagues.
• Provide reporting and information as required to internal and external stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Maintain a high level of organization by utilizing Adecco tools such as the weekly planner.
• Other accountabilities include, from time to time this role is required to undertake other projects and responsibilities when required by the business.
People Accountabilities:
• Play an active part in own development, proactively attend training courses and other development actively outlined in performance and development reviews.
• Building strong and professional relationships with your colleagues within Adecco by ensuring effective communication with other staff members by encouraging the sharing of information.
• Encourage communication and teamwork with other branches.
• Active participation in team activities and meetings.
• Through our values and leadership principles of cool head, warm heart, working hands and curious mind, contribute to a culture based on credibility, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie.
• Support the rollout and take an active role in any Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
• Adhere to and support accessibility needs and inclusion in the workplace.
Key Performance Indicators
• Volume of responses
• Business retention
• Hours billed
• Growth of new business
• Job f ill rates
• Number of client/ candidate visits
• Internal and external feedback
• Quality of candidate base
• Candidate referrals
• Compliance audits
• Employee development plan
• DSO’s
• Accuracy of rate calculations
Qualifications and Experience:
• A proven track record of consistent billing in an agency recruitment environment
• Strong business development and client acquisition skills
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment processes (permanent placements preferred)
• Confidence working with mid to senior-level roles and stakeholders
• A self-starter with a commercial mindset and strong sense of accountability
On Offer
We empower our people to carve their own career paths their way. After all, it's only natural that a people-focused organization should be focused on its own people too. We will offer all the training, tools, motivation, and inspiration you need to achieve exactly what you want from your career. If you can make an impact, we'll provide the career development opportunities you need to achieve your potential and thrive.
Posting date: 02-09-2026
What it means to be part of the Adecco Group.
For over 50 years, we’ve helped connect thousands of people from all different backgrounds and cultures with employment opportunities across the world. We provide leading HR services and solutions, powering the world of work that not only gives our clients a more personalised experience, but also gives our colleagues a sense of purpose and value in the work they do with us. Being a part of our international group means being part of a community that drives each other to be their best. You’ll do work that challenges the lives of our clients. You’ll be a part of a spirited and professional network of people who believe in what we’re doing. And, you’ll believe in it too.