Recruitment Consultant – Control Systems & Electrical Engineering
Location: Brisbane, QLD | Employment Type: Full Time
Are you a technically sophisticated Recruitment Consultant with demonstrable expertise in identifying, mapping and securing highly specialised Control Systems and Electrical Engineering talent across complex, asset-intensive environments?
This role operates at the convergence of engineering execution, workforce planning and data intelligence—supporting the mobilisation of critical technical capability across large-scale mining, energy and infrastructure projects characterised by multidiscipline interfaces and stringent delivery timelines.
Role Overview
You will assume end-to-end ownership of a deeply specialised recruitment portfolio spanning Control Systems, Automation, Operational Technology (OT) and broader Electrical Engineering disciplines.
Operating as a strategic partner to Engineering Leadership and Executive stakeholders, you will convert forward workload projections and project pipelines into structured, insight-led talent acquisition strategies. This will require the application of advanced market mapping, talent segmentation and data analytics to enable proactive hiring and workforce optimisation.
Success in this role is contingent on your ability to interpret technical complexity, navigate candidate-scarce markets and deliver precision outcomes within high-pressure, project-driven environments.
Core Responsibilities
- Architect and execute the full recruitment lifecycle across multiple concurrent requisitions, from technical scoping through to onboarding and post-placement lifecycle management
- Develop sophisticated, multi-channel sourcing strategies targeting niche Control Systems, OT and Electrical Engineering skillsets across mining, energy, utilities and heavy industrial sectors
- Undertake advanced market mapping and competitor analysis to identify talent pools, succession pipelines and passive candidate networks
- Conduct in-depth, competency-based and technically rigorous interviews across PLC, SCADA, DCS and Electrical Engineering domains
- Design and deploy highly targeted attraction campaigns aligned to project requirements, workforce planning cycles and market conditions
- Provide consultative guidance to stakeholders, incorporating real-time labour market intelligence, remuneration benchmarking and hiring risk mitigation strategies
- Leverage enterprise systems and data visualisation tools to monitor, analyse and optimise recruitment performance, ensuring robust reporting frameworks and data integrity
- Orchestrate a high-quality candidate experience, ensuring alignment across stakeholders throughout onboarding and probationary periods
Essential Criteria
- Minimum of 2+ years’ specialised experience recruiting within Control Systems Engineering and Electrical Engineering disciplines in mining, energy or heavy industrial environments (essential)
- Demonstrated capability recruiting across a broad electrical spectrum, including:
- Control Systems Engineers (PLC, SCADA, DCS)
- Electrical Design Engineers (LV/MV power distribution, switchgear, motor control, hazardous area design)
- Industrial Electricians (fixed plant, shutdown, commissioning and maintenance environments)
- Design/Drafting professionals producing detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts and construction documentation
- Strong technical literacy across electrical and automation systems, including:
- Power distribution systems (LV/MV), protection philosophies and motor control systems
- Instrumentation and field devices within industrial automation environments
- Hazardous area (EEHA) principles and compliance frameworks
- Integration between control systems and electrical infrastructure
- Advanced proficiency in Power BI, extending beyond dashboard consumption to include:
- Data modelling and transformation (Power Query)
- Development of interactive dashboards and visualisations tailored to recruitment and workforce metrics
- Integration of multiple data sources (e.g. ATS, CRM, ERP systems such as Dynamics 365)
- Creation of KPI frameworks (time-to-fill, pipeline velocity, source effectiveness, cost-per-hire)
- Utilisation of DAX functions to generate predictive insights and trend analysis
- Automation of reporting processes to support real-time decision-making
- Proficient in enterprise platforms including SharePoint, Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Field Service, with the ability to utilise these systems to enhance workflow efficiency and data capture
- Proven ability to influence and partner with stakeholders across engineering, project delivery and executive leadership functions
- Highly developed communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement capability, with the ability to build credibility within technically complex environments
- Exceptional organisational discipline, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple project streams
- Resilient, analytical and outcome-driven, with a continuous improvement mindset and commitment to process optimisation
What’s on Offer
- Competitive remuneration framework inclusive of performance-based incentives
- Structured career progression within a specialist, growth-oriented organisation
- Direct engagement with senior leadership and project stakeholders
- Access to advanced systems, tools and ongoing professional development
This opportunity is designed for a recruitment professional who thrives in technically complex environments and seeks to operate as a strategic enabler of engineering project delivery—while advancing within a highly specialised and in-demand market.
Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
