Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultants help an organisation find and employ new staff — advertising vacancies, screening the job applications, and conducting interviews with candidates. They usually work for dedicated recruitment companies, but larger organisations sometimes employ their own recruitment officers.

As a Recruitment Consultant you could be arranging for a short-listed candidate to undertake an aptitude test, doing background checks, booking interviews, or developing an interview questionnaire for a specific job role.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $79,976
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a recruitment consultant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB40420

Certificate IV in Human Resource Management
Online
8 months
$2,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Recruitment Consultant Human Resources Assistant
Talent Acquisition Specialist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Recruitment Consultant Human Resources Assistant Talent Acquisition Specialist + 1 more
BSBSS00105

Human Resources Foundations Skill Set
On Campus
4 months
$0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Recruitment Consultant Human Resources Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Recruitment Consultant Human Resources Assistant

Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $105,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Employee Relations Manager Human Resource Advisor Human Resources Director
Human Resources Manager People and Culture Manager Recruitment Consultant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Employee Relations Manager Human Resource Advisor Human Resources Director Human Resources Manager People and Culture Manager Recruitment Consultant + 3 more

Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Employee Relations Manager Employment Recruiter Recruitment Manager
Human Resources Manager Human Resources Consultant Human Resources Director Recruitment Consultant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Employee Relations Manager Employment Recruiter Recruitment Manager Human Resources Manager Human Resources Consultant Human Resources Director Recruitment Consultant + 4 more
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Common questions

How much do Recruitment Consultants earn?

In Australia, a full time Recruitment Consultant generally earns $1,538 per week ($79,976 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience can you expect a higher salary than people who are new to the role.

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What are the job opportunities for Recruitment Consultants?

There are currently 26,800 Recruitment Consultants employed in Australia right now and this job role remained quite stable over the last 5 years. Recruitment Consultants work in all industries and employment sectors.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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How do I become a Recruitment Consultant?

Get started as a Recruitment Consultant with a Certificate IV In Employment Services or the Certificate IV in Human Resources. These courses take 12 months to complete.

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