Metier Recruitment is seeking an experienced Recruitment Manager (Internal) to lead a high-volume, multi-state recruitment function for a well-established organisation. Based in Adelaide, this role reports directly to the General Manager and plays a critical leadership role across recruitment operations in South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales.
About the Role
This is a hands‐on leadership position overseeing a small internal recruitment team, including two Recruitment Partners as direct reports. You will be responsible for driving performance, improving capability, and ensuring consistent delivery across a fast‐paced, high‐volume environment.
You'll lead both strategy and execution—balancing operational recruitment delivery with coaching and development of your team.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, coach, and develop a team of Recruitment Partners in daily recruitment activity
* Oversee high‐volume end‐to‐end recruitment across SA, VIC, and NSW
* Run and support a mix of group assessment sessions, structured interviews, and targeted 1:1 headhunting
* Personally recruit for managerial and shared services roles as required
* Drive consistent hiring outcomes, quality of hire, and time‐to‐fill performance
* Partner with senior stakeholders to align workforce needs with business priorities
* Engage directly with executive and C‐suite leaders, providing updates, insights, and recruitment strategy input
* Improve recruitment processes, candidate experience, and overall hiring effectiveness
About You
You are a confident recruitment leader who thrives in high‐volume, multi‐site environments. You are equally comfortable coaching a team as you are leading executive‐level conversations.
You will bring
* Background in agency recruitment or internal talent acquisition (preferred)
* Proven experience managing high‐volume recruitment functions
* Strong capability in stakeholder management, including executive/C‐suite engagement
* Experience in structured interviewing, assessment centres, and proactive sourcing/headhunting
* A calm, commercial approach with strong organisational and leadership skills
* The ability to lead performance and lift capability within a small team
Why This Role
This is a pivotal leadership role with real influence across multiple states, offering the opportunity to shape recruitment strategy while remaining close to delivery. You'll step into a visible position with direct access to senior leadership and meaningful operational impact.
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