McArthur, a proudly Australian-owned recruitment and consulting firm established in 1969, is seeking a driven and experienced Senior Associate to join our high-performing team in Brisbane. This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal role with a clear and accelerated pathway to Executive Manager , where you will ultimately lead and shape the division. As a key member of our National Executive Search team , you will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment processes across the Local Government sector in Queensland and the Northern Territory. This division is the leading supplier of executive search and recruitment services to Local Government in Queensland/Northern Territory and is part of the only genuine national specialist Local Government Executive Recruitment Team in Australia. The division has exceptionally well-established relationships across the sector, so bringing your demonstrated ability to continuing to build strong, consultative relationships with clients and candidates will be central to your success. What you'll bring: Proven experience in senior-level recruitment , ideally within professional or public sector domains A consultative approach with a strong client and candidate focus Demonstrated ability to manage the full recruitment lifecycle A track record of high performance and business development success What's on offer: A genuine opportunity to transition into the Executive Manager role in the near future Leadership of a well-established division with strong market presence within local government Competitive remuneration , achievable bonus structure, and ongoing professional development A supportive, values-driven culture with a focus on career growth If you're a high-performing recruitment professional ready to take the next step into leadership, we want to hear from you. Apply now with your cover letter detailing your motivation for applying and a current resume addressed to Julie Barr, Manager Executive Search Queensland. Or call 07 3211 9700 for a confidential discussion. Reference Job Number: J8635
