Associate Director, Recruitment - Human Resources
Contract type
Full Time
Location
Sydney
Industry
Recruitment Consultancy
Contact name
Elyshia Poidevin
Contact email
elyshia@orchardtalent.com.au
Contact phone
02 9157 6222
Date published
10.07.2026
About us
Orchard Talent Group is an Australian-owned search firm, leading the nation in social purpose engagements across the care economy, education and government sectors. Our clients are diverse, commercially driven organisations focused on delivering community impact. Headquartered in Sydney’s CBD, we operate with a national footprint and a collaborative, high-energy team culture.
About the opportunity
Due to growth and internal progression within our Corporate Services practice, we are seeking an experienced recruiter to join our team, with a focus on Human Resources appointments across the care economy, education and government sectors.
In this role, you will gain unparalleled access to established client relationships and retained search processes, focused on appointing HR and People & Culture professionals across a broad range of organisations committed to community impact. Typical roles may include ‘Head of’ or ‘Senior’ People & Culture Managers, Organisational Development specialists and Workplace Relations professionals.
You will work closely with senior leaders and executive search consultants who bring extensive experience, providing mentorship and guidance while delivering high-impact recruitment solutions for organisations. These partnerships allow you to manage retained search processes end-to-end, build and maintain relationships with senior leaders and contribute to impactful appointments to support the enabling functions of our clients.
Orchard provides retained search for all permanent roles, ensuring a dedicated and thorough recruitment process tailored to each client’s needs in a consultative manner. Joining Orchard Talent means you’ll have the unique opportunity to deliver senior and sub-executive roles while learning the art and science of executive search directly from experienced Executive Partners. This hands-on mentorship ensures you gain deep expertise while working alongside leaders shaping the future of the sector.
About you
We’re looking for a high-energy, solutions-focused individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have:
For more information and a confidential discussion, click apply or send your resume to elyshia@orchardtalent.com.au.
To be eligible to apply, you must have full Australian work rights.
The Orchard Talent Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Orchard Talent Group is an Australian-owned search firm, leading the nation in social purpose engagements across the care economy, education and government sectors. Our clients are diverse, commercially driven organisations focused on delivering community impact. Headquartered in Sydney’s CBD, we operate with a national footprint and a collaborative, high-energy team culture.
About the opportunity
Due to growth and internal progression within our Corporate Services practice, we are seeking an experienced recruiter to join our team, with a focus on Human Resources appointments across the care economy, education and government sectors.
In this role, you will gain unparalleled access to established client relationships and retained search processes, focused on appointing HR and People & Culture professionals across a broad range of organisations committed to community impact. Typical roles may include ‘Head of’ or ‘Senior’ People & Culture Managers, Organisational Development specialists and Workplace Relations professionals.
You will work closely with senior leaders and executive search consultants who bring extensive experience, providing mentorship and guidance while delivering high-impact recruitment solutions for organisations. These partnerships allow you to manage retained search processes end-to-end, build and maintain relationships with senior leaders and contribute to impactful appointments to support the enabling functions of our clients.
Orchard provides retained search for all permanent roles, ensuring a dedicated and thorough recruitment process tailored to each client’s needs in a consultative manner. Joining Orchard Talent means you’ll have the unique opportunity to deliver senior and sub-executive roles while learning the art and science of executive search directly from experienced Executive Partners. This hands-on mentorship ensures you gain deep expertise while working alongside leaders shaping the future of the sector.
About you
We’re looking for a high-energy, solutions-focused individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience recruiting within HR, People & Culture or Corporate Services functions
- Prior recruitment experience within an agency setting
- Proven business development experience, including winning new clients, generating new opportunities and building a sustainable pipeline of work
- Demonstrated ability to build, maintain and grow long-term client relationships
- Confidence managing retained search processes end-to-end
- Excellent written and professional communication skills
- A passion for the Human Services sector and for-purpose organisations
- A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities and contribute to the continued growth of the practice
- Competitive salary, with potential for bonus based on KPIs
- Hybrid work environment - Sydney CBD office and work from home one day per week
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Clear career progression to Associate Partner
- Work within high-impact sectors
- Monthly social events, birthday leave, Friday early finish, and full access to tech platforms to make your job easier (LinkedIn Recruiter, Seek Talent, laptop, phone allowance)
For more information and a confidential discussion, click apply or send your resume to elyshia@orchardtalent.com.au.
To be eligible to apply, you must have full Australian work rights.
The Orchard Talent Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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