If you're looking for a workplace where passion meets purpose, building meaningful connections is as essential as professional growth, AWX is the place for you. We’re always looking to grow and expand the team and you could be part of a leading labour hire and recruitment company backed by over 20 years of expertise.
Our team pride ourselves on building real relationships with our clients and candidates, work-life balance and working hard to play hard and have fun along the way. We believe the foundation of our success lies in understanding the needs and aspirations of each employee, ensuring we create a culture celebrating hard work, dedication and achievement.
AWX is backed by PeopleIN, the largest ASX-listed talent solutions company in Australia and New Zealand.
About the role
Due to continued growth and a considerable increase in demand from our local Cairns clients we have an exciting opportunity for an Account Manager Cairns.
The role of Account Manager is essential within our recruitment business, providing ongoing support to our established and long-term clients, as well as building relationships with new ones.
It can be fast-paced and high volume requiring the ability to be agile whilst delivering quality in all areas of service. But we have your back, you will be supported to thrive, with mentoring and training to ensure you are successful.
Key Responsibilities
- Work autonomously
- Visit and engage with local clients regularly
- Manage and grow a portfolio of existing clients and workers
- Identify opportunities to expand business and strengthen market presence
- Build strong relationships with candidates within blue-collar industries
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening to placement
- Ensure compliance with recruitment processes and procedures
- Support injured workers, including communication with clients and return-to-work coordination
- Conduct site inspections and toolbox talks
- Work autonomously while remaining connected to the broader team
- Demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and sound decision-making
- Communicate effectively with both clients and candidates
Your experience working in a similar recruitment and/or customer service role will provide a solid foundation for your success. You will be a self-starter with a positive attitude, outstanding work ethic and a genuine desire to learn and develop.
- 1–2 years’ experience in blue-collar recruitment (preferred)
- Experience working in a target-driven environment
- Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Persistence, resilience, and a results-driven mindset
* Please note only successful applicants will be contacted*