Healthcare and Medical Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant – Contract

Location: Sydney, NSW • Type: Contract • Start: Immediately • Salary: $50,000–$60,000 PA

About the Role

We are seeking an energetic Recruitment Consultant to join a busy administrative team in Sydney on a contract basis. This role suits a proactive communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys matching talent to opportunity. You will work closely with hiring managers and candidates across a variety of sectors to deliver a high-quality recruitment service that supports business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for temporary and permanent positions, from role briefing to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Source and screen candidates using job boards, databases, social media, and direct outreach, ensuring a strong pipeline for active roles.
• Build and maintain relationships with hiring managers to understand role requirements and provide market insights and candidate recommendations.
• Coordinate interviews, provide timely feedback, and ensure candidates receive a professional and positive experience throughout the process.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client records in the applicant tracking system and produce regular recruitment reports as required.
• Support the team with ad hoc administration, candidate referencing checks, and compliance documentation to ensure quality and accuracy.

Who You Are

• Australian citizen or permanent resident eligible to work in Australia without sponsorship.
• Previous experience as a recruitment consultant, resourcer, or similar role within an agency or in-house recruitment team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a consultative approach when engaging stakeholders and candidates.
• Organised, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing multiple roles simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficient with recruitment platforms, candidate tracking systems, and Microsoft Office suite.

Why Join

This contract role provides exposure to a diverse client base and a variety of recruitment challenges that will sharpen your sourcing, client management, and negotiation skills. You will be supported by an experienced team and have the autonomy to build candidate pipelines and influence hiring outcomes. The salary range reflects a competitive annual rate for contract work in the Sydney market and offers an engaging opportunity for consultants seeking immediate start dates.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to inclusive hiring practices and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds who meet the role requirements. If you are passionate about recruitment, enjoy working collaboratively, and meet the residency requirements, this contract opportunity in Sydney offers a rewarding platform to grow your consulting career.