Recruitment Manager

A Recruitment Manager oversees the hiring process to ensure the best talent is attracted and selected for the organisation. You might work in a corporate HR department or a recruitment agency. Recruitment Managers focus on developing recruitment strategies, managing job postings, and conducting interviews. You’ll collaborate with department heads to identify staffing needs, implement hiring processes, and evaluate candidate suitability.

Recruitment Managers play an important role in shaping the workforce. You’ll need to be proactive and detail-oriented, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You’ll liaise with candidates and internal teams to streamline recruitment efforts, ensuring a positive hiring experience and meeting organisational staffing goals.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $114,400
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a recruitment manager?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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BSB50320

Diploma of Human Resource Management
Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $4,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
IT Recruitment Consultant Human Resources Assistant Human Resources Manager
Payroll Officer Human Resources Director Recruitment Manager Compensation and Benefits Manager Nurse Manager Human Resources Administrator Talent Acquisition Manager Chief of Police
+ 8 more
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management
Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sales Analyst Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer
Winemaker Vineyard Manager Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Senior Risk Manager Radio Producer Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Local Government Customer Service Assistant Council Member Plant Manager Facilities Manager Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Service Manager Parts Manager Executive Housekeeper Fleet Manager Life Coach Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Airport Operations Manager Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Landfill Supervisor Abattoir Supervisor Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Investigation Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Dog Trainer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Environmental Health Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Catchment Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Assistant Manager Area Manager Regional Manager Presales Consultant Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Venue Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Operations Officer Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Account Manager Park Manager Business Specialist Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Business Services Manager Team Administrator Operations Specialist Scrum Master Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Customer Success Manager Service Director Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Claims Specialist Governance Coordinator Cluster Manager Solutions Architect Agile Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Chief Operating Officer (COO) Travel Operator Business Leader Diversity Consultant International Development Worker Lobbyist Policy Specialist Engagement Manager Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Social Media Strategist Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Team Leader Supervisor General Manager Project Coordinator Financial Regulator Creative Entrepreneur Policy Researcher International Project Manager Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Film Producer Location Manager Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Meteorologist Executive Director Mining Manager IT Specialist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Logistician Research and Development Manager People and Culture Manager ICT Project Manager Operations Analyst Strategy Manager Commercial Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Education Coordinator Business Process Analyst Program Leader Capability Manager Data Miner Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Project Director Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Technical Manager Customer Experience Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Finance Director Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Program Evaluator Site Manager Political Consultant Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Partnerships Manager Innovation Manager IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Economics Consultant Employee Relations Manager Company Director Business Relationship Manager Promotions Manager Hospitality Manager Risk Consultant Development Manager Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Vendor Manager Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Innovation Strategist Early Childhood Center Manager Digital Project Manager Health Manager Wellness Coordinator Theatre Manager Athletic Director Corporate Services Manager Clinical Supervisor Superintendent Performance Coach Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Contract Specialist Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Media Relations Specialist Food Service Supervisor Leadership Coach
+ 267 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sales Analyst Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Senior Risk Manager Radio Producer Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Local Government Customer Service Assistant Council Member Plant Manager Facilities Manager Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Service Manager Parts Manager Executive Housekeeper Fleet Manager Life Coach Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Airport Operations Manager Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Landfill Supervisor Abattoir Supervisor Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Investigation Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Dog Trainer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Environmental Health Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Catchment Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Assistant Manager Area Manager Regional Manager Presales Consultant Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Venue Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Operations Officer Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Account Manager Park Manager Business Specialist Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Business Services Manager Team Administrator Operations Specialist Scrum Master Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Customer Success Manager Service Director Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Claims Specialist Governance Coordinator Cluster Manager Solutions Architect Agile Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Chief Operating Officer (COO) Travel Operator Business Leader Diversity Consultant International Development Worker Lobbyist Policy Specialist Engagement Manager Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Social Media Strategist Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Team Leader Supervisor General Manager Project Coordinator Financial Regulator Creative Entrepreneur Policy Researcher International Project Manager Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Film Producer Location Manager Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Meteorologist Executive Director Mining Manager IT Specialist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Logistician Research and Development Manager People and Culture Manager ICT Project Manager Operations Analyst Strategy Manager Commercial Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Education Coordinator Business Process Analyst Program Leader Capability Manager Data Miner Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Project Director Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Technical Manager Customer Experience Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Finance Director Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Program Evaluator Site Manager Political Consultant Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Partnerships Manager Innovation Manager IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Economics Consultant Employee Relations Manager Company Director Business Relationship Manager Promotions Manager Hospitality Manager Risk Consultant Development Manager Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Vendor Manager Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Innovation Strategist Early Childhood Center Manager Digital Project Manager Health Manager Wellness Coordinator Theatre Manager Athletic Director Corporate Services Manager Clinical Supervisor Superintendent Performance Coach Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Contract Specialist Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Media Relations Specialist Food Service Supervisor Leadership Coach + 267 more
BSB40420

Certificate IV in Human Resource Management
Blended, Online, Traineeship
8 - 24 months
$0 - $4,928
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Administrator Recruitment Manager Talent Acquisition Specialist
Payroll Officer Human Resources Assistant Recruitment Consultant IT Recruitment Consultant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Administrator Recruitment Manager Talent Acquisition Specialist Payroll Officer Human Resources Assistant Recruitment Consultant IT Recruitment Consultant + 4 more

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 People and Culture Manager Compensation and Benefits Manager
Recruitment Manager Human Resources Director Employment Recruiter Human Resource Advisor Recruitment Consultant Human Resources Manager IT Recruitment Consultant
+ 7 more

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Research Assistant Psychological Researcher Child Psychologist
Behavioural Psychologist EAP Psychologist Academic Psychologist Recruitment Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Research Assistant Psychological Researcher Child Psychologist Behavioural Psychologist EAP Psychologist Academic Psychologist Recruitment Manager + 4 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.
Recruitment Manager Human Resources Officer Employee Relations Manager
Human Resources Director Human Resources Manager Recruitment Consultant Employment Recruiter
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Recruitment Manager Human Resources Officer Employee Relations Manager Human Resources Director Human Resources Manager Recruitment Consultant Employment Recruiter + 4 more

Master of Human Resource Management
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $69,120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Manager Human Resources Director Employee Relations Manager
Recruitment Manager Compensation and Benefits Manager People and Culture Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Change Manager
+ 5 more

Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $17,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resource Advisor People and Culture Manager Human Resources Administrator
Recruitment Manager Human Resources Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resource Advisor People and Culture Manager Human Resources Administrator Recruitment Manager Human Resources Manager + 2 more
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