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Engineering Trades Australia is expanding — and we’re opening an exciting new Sydney office. We’re now looking for an experienced Team Manager / Business Development Manager from the construction recruitment space who’s ready to play a key role in establishing and growing our NSW presence.

This is a rare opportunity to launch and shape a desk, drive business development, and step into a leadership role backed by the strength, systems, and reputation of a national recruitment group.

Face-to-Face Interviews will be held in Sydney CBD on 28th and 29th January

This is a great opportunity to have a confidential, face-to-face discussion about the role, the business, and the long-term vision for ETA in NSW.

The Opportunity As a senior hire in our new Sydney office, you’ll:

• Build and grow a construction recruitment desk with a strong BD focus
• Develop new client relationships across construction, civil, infrastructure, and related sectors
• Lead from the front — mentoring recruiters as the team grows
• Work closely with senior leadership to shape strategy, culture, and growth in NSW
• Be trusted with real autonomy while supported by proven systems, marketing, and leadership

What You’ll Be Doing

• Driving new business development and expanding ETA’s Sydney client base
• Managing end-to-end recruitment across construction roles
• Building long-term client partnerships and becoming a trusted market expert
• Coaching and mentoring recruiters as the team scales
• Contributing to office growth, culture, and performance

About You

• Proven experience in construction recruitment (agency experience essential)
• Strong business development mindset — you enjoy winning and growing clients
• Confident managing client relationships and delivering consistent results
• Ready to step into (or continue in) a leadership role
• Ambitious, driven, and excited by the opportunity to help build something new

Why Join ETA?

• Be part of the launch of our Sydney office — a genuine build-from-the-ground-up opportunity
• Backed by a national recruitment brand with a strong reputation across Australia
• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission
• Clear pathway to senior leadership as the NSW team grows
• Supportive, high-performance culture with real autonomy
• Long-term career progression, not just another desk

If you’re an experienced construction recruiter who loves BD and is ready for the next big career move, we’d love to hear from you.

�� Apply now to be considered for face-to-face interviews in Sydney on 28–29 January, or reach out for a confidential discussion - fiona.mclachlan@etagroup.com.au / 0451 434 148

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