Executive Search Researcher

Contract Type:

Full Time

Location:

Sydney C B D 

Industry:

Internal Opportunities

Contact Name:

Karlie Thomas

Contact Email:

karlie@orchardtalent.com.au

Contact Phone:

(02) 9157 6222

Date Published:

01.08.2025

About Us
Orchard Talent Group is an Australian owned search firm, leading the nation in social purpose engagements spanning the care economy, education and government. Our clients include a diverse range of commercially-driven organisations who are focused on delivering community impact.
 
Orchard operates at the nexus of government, private and community sectors - and intimately understands the nuances of developing candidate value propositions in high impact sectors. We focus on the intrinsic opportunity offered by our clients, encompassing the operating environment, organisational values, company culture and the opportunity for impact.

Headquartered in Sydney’s CBD, and with offices in five states, Orchard is a firm possessing a robust, agile and diverse client portfolio of clients championing an equitable and inclusive society.

About the Opportunity
As an Executive Researcher, you will join a well-supported, high-performing and close-knit research team that works alongside some of the most experienced and respected Partners in the Executive Search sector. We welcome expressions of interest from both career researchers and those seeking a meaningful pathway to Partnership through our accelerated progression program. 
Key responsibilities include:

  • Collaborating closely with Partners to understand business context and job briefs
  • Sourcing, engaging and managing executive candidates through the process
  • Proactively networking with senior leaders across our core sectors
  • Supporting the development of client and candidate reports, including market insights and key data to inform decision-making
 
What’s on Offer
  • A well-supported research function, including offshore market mapping assistance
  • Exposure to a diverse range of sectors across education, care economy and government, providing you the ability to increase your scope and subject matter expertise
  • Close collaboration with highly experienced Partners
  • Clear progression pathways and tailored career development
  • Access to senior executive networks and strategic mandates
  • A high-performance culture within a purpose-driven, growth-oriented firm
  • Competitive bonus structure
 
About You
We’re looking for an Executive Researcher who takes pride in advancing social purpose and is interested in growing their career while elevating outcomes for our clients.
Key capabilities include:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to confidently engage with executive leaders
  • Strong organisational skills and acute attention to detail
  • A proactive and curious mindset with a desire for continuous learning
  • Prior experience in executive search (agency or in-house) preferred
 
How to Apply
For more information or a confidential conversation, please click ‘Apply’ or send your resume to karlie@orchardtalent.com.au 
 
Orchard Talent Group is open to sponsorship for the right candidate.


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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