Trainee recruitment consultant

_{11th May, 2026}

Engineering Trades Australia is continuing to grow, and we’re looking for Trainee consultants with a sales background or KPI driven background to join our Perth team, focusing on roles across construction, mining and engineering. 

This is an opportunity to build a career within the industry and to step into a high-impact desk working on roles across a range of trades within our Construction, Drill & Blast, Mobile Maintenance and Transport & Logistics divisions, with an existing client base, large database of candidates, systems, and an established brand behind you. 

The Opportunity
As a 360 Recruitment Consultant, you will:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for blue collar trades
• Build and develop strong client relationships across WA
• Drive business development and win new clients
• Source, engage, and place high-quality candidates into 
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from job brief to offer stage
• Work closely with leadership to grow and scale your desk

What We’re Looking For

• Previous agency recruitment experience or a sales background with KPI driven experience
• Ability to create relationships with clients and candidates
• Confident communicator with a commercial mindset
• Driven, motivated, and eager to build a successful desk
• Can do attitude! Willing to learn and put in the hard graft! 

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission structure – Paid monthly!
• Opportunity to build a high-performing blue collar desk
• Strong existing brand and client network across Australia
• Clear career progression and achievable promotional targets
• Supportive leadership, training, and systems
• External training provided within your first few weeks
• Quarterly bonus incentives on top of monthly commission structure!
• Modern Perth CBD office environment
• Flexible starting times once probation period is passed
• $600 payment to use on wellbeing!
• Opportunity to work across our Brisbane and Sydney offices throughout the year
• Quarterly celebrations
• Paid Birthday leave

  
Why Engineering Trades Australia?
We’re one of Australia’s leading recruitment agencies within mining, construction, engineering and office support with established offices in Perth, Brisbane, and Sydney.

Apply Now
If you’re an experienced recruiter ready to step into a role with real earning potential and growth, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to Aaron.Delaney@etagroup.com.au or call 0451 347 491 for a confidential chat.