Sounds like you have made the decision to move from the UK to Australia. Connecting Recruiters can partner with you, as a trusted local Rec to Rec in Australia, to assist you in navigating this very exciting career change. I am sure you have lots of questions around how you can transition your current market knowledge, sector experience, and recruitment knowledge into the Australian market (there are huge opportunities across Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane).
When you work with Connecting Recruiters, you work with me directly. I am Andrea Collins and have been recruiting in Australia for over 20 years. I have relocated so many people from the UK to Australia and have the transition process perfected! Your UK experience is a competitive advantage here, so you want to make sure you are getting across the right brands & having the right remuneration package negotiated (which I will do on your behalf).
4 Essential Steps to Landing the Right Recruitment Role in Australia
Landing a job from overseas requires strategy, there is no room for error and you want to be aligning with experts as you make this transition. Follow these steps to maximise your appeal to high quality Australian agencies:
1. Highlight the Wins & Transferable Skills
Get down into the details about the market sector you specialise in. Make sure your resume highlights the types or roles you are known for recruiting and also highlight the types of clients you have been working with (what industries have you been working across). Use data to showcase your billings history and go into detail about your annual billings and any other successes you have had.
2. External Digital Footprint
Make sure your LinkedIn profile matches your resume (this is very important in the visa application process). Agencies in Australia are leaning more towards LinkedIn today as their main resume tool, so make sure it is up to date, detailed & that you have had some recent active activity on the platform.
3. Connect with a Specialist Rec to Rec
This is the most efficient pathway. Australian agencies typically expect international candidates to engage with a specialist recruiter. A Rec to Rec acts as your advocate, supporting you as you navigate the process (including visa and relocation requirements). You work closely with your Rec to Rec throughout the entire journey, so building a strong connection and a genuine professional relationship is important.
4. Choose Your City Wisely
Don’t treat Australia as one market. Every state here has its own heart beat & they differ quite a lot. Make sure to do your research on which city is aligned with your career goals and your lifestyle.
Sydney: A highly professional environment with exceptional beaches. Known for its strong financial services market, offering higher salaries and a distinctly corporate feel. Bus, ferry & train are all common modes of transportation.
Melbourne: Strong, established market with a focus on specialist recruitment and a great culture/lifestyle balance. Live music, sports & events. Very likeable city & very easy to navigate. Public transport is brilliant here, no need for a car.
Brisbane: The growth engine due to the Olympics, offering huge opportunities across the recruitment sector. We are seeing huge growth across all recruitment markets (also a small increase in the cost of living). If you love the sun all year around, this one is hard to beat!
Working with Connecting Recruiters
We will meet via Teams, where I will take the time to understand your motivations for the move. I will gain a detailed understanding of your recruitment background and explain how we can adapt and successfully transition your experience into the Australian recruitment market.
I use my 20+ years of industry experience and market knowledge to represent you to high-quality recruitment agencies that are financially stable, offer strong commission structures, and are experienced in supporting international candidates. These agencies are well equipped to manage visa requirements and, where applicable, employer sponsorship and permanent residency pathways.
Proven Success: I have successfully placed countless UK recruiters, including candidates who have relocated from Leeds to Sydney and from Manchester to Melbourne. I genuinely love what I do, and that commitment shows as we work through the process together.
Ready to Make the Move?
If so, I would love to help you transition your recruitment career from the UK to Australia.
Click here to connect with me and let’s turn your UK expertise into an Australian career success story!