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Principal Consultant - Tech - Sydney

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Ready to inherit one of Sydney's highest performing Software Engineering desks?

At Robert Walters, we're looking for an experienced Recruiter to join our high performing Technology team in Sydney. This is an opportunity to step into an established, high billing desk with an exceptional reputation, warm client relationships and consistent demand across both permanent and contract recruitment.

If you're an experienced Software Engineering recruiter who wants to work with Australia's biggest brands, maximise your earnings and be backed by one of the strongest recruitment businesses in the market, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

The opportunity:

You'll join a collaborative team of 15 high performing consultants across three specialist Technology and Transformation divisions, giving you access to market leading expertise, referrals and cross selling opportunities.

Most importantly, you'll inherit a hot Software Engineering desk that has generated over $600,000 in annual billings for each of the past five years.

The desk recruits across permanent and contract Software Engineering roles, allowing you to build a highly valuable contracting portfolio while continuing to deliver lucrative permanent placements. The clients are warm, the relationships are established, and work is regularly called in, meaning you can focus on what you do best: recruiting and billing.

Why Robert Walters:

Success in recruitment starts with access, and no one opens more doors than Robert Walters. We are on the recruitment panels for most of Australia's Top 20 employers, including four of the country's five largest banks. Combined with long standing partnerships across Sydney's technology market, you'll have access to opportunities that many competitors simply can't reach.

You'll benefit from:

-One of the largest and strongest PSA portfolios in Australia.
-Deep, long standing relationships with leading enterprise organisations.
-Warm, active clients with live vacancies.
-A globally recognised brand that helps you win business and attract exceptional talent.
-Outstanding marketing, research and leadership support so you can spend more time billing.

What we're looking for:

-Previous agency recruitment experience recruiting Software Engineering or Software Development professionals.
-Experience working with Australian clients across the digital or technology sector.
-A proven ability to build relationships with both clients and candidates.
-Strong business development skills and a consultative approach.
-The drive to maximise a desk with outstanding earning potential.

What's in it for you?

At Robert Walters, we invest heavily in our people because we know exceptional recruiters deserve exceptional rewards.

-Access to one of Australia's strongest client and PSA portfolios.
-Industry leading earning potential on a proven $600k+ desk.
-Hybrid working with a Microsoft Surface Pro and phone allowance.
-Private health insurance.
-Additional monthly superannuation contributions.
-20 days annual leave, plus an extra 5 days after three years of service.
-An additional 5 Work From Anywhere days each year to extend your holidays.
-High achiever incentive trips. This year's top performers travelled to Cape Town, with Cambodia next on the agenda.
-Regular incentive lunches and team celebrations.
-Discounted gym memberships and wellbeing benefits.
-Office breakfast every morning, Friday drinks and an active social club.
-Global career opportunities across 31 countries through our international mobility programme.

Apply today!

Whether your goal is to become one of Sydney's highest billing recruiters, build a substantial contracting portfolio or eventually lead a team, Robert Walters gives you the platform, client access and brand to make it happen. If you're ready to take over one of the best Software Engineering recruitment desks in Sydney and significantly increase your earnings, we'd love to hear from you.

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: Recruitment / Resourcing

Industry: Human Resources and Personnel

Salary: AUD85,000 - AUD115,000 per annum + uncapped bonus + great benefits

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Sydney

Job Reference: 8592

Date posted: 28 July 2026

Consultant: Jonny Morrison

Phone number:

jonny.morrison@robertwalters.com.au

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