Careers at HBG
Join the Team That’s Building Australia
We’re not a corporate machine. Our MD still recruits daily, commission is uncapped at up to 50%, and every desk comes loaded with live roles, warm clients, and the best tech stack in the game.
128,000+
Candidates in Database
860+
Clients Served
10,800+
Inducted Workers
5
Offices Across AU & NZ
Why HBG
This Isn’t Your Average Recruitment Agency
We built HBG for recruiters who want to run their own race — with the backing of a national business, not the bureaucracy of one.
MD Still Recruits Daily
Our Managing Director is on the tools every day — not behind a boardroom door. You'll learn from someone who lives the job, not someone who's forgotten it.
Uncapped Commission — Up to 50%
Earn up to 50% of every dollar you bill, paid monthly, on time. No thresholds to unlock, no complicated tiers. OTE $220K–$250K+.
Real Autonomy, Real Support
Choose your lane. Run your desk your way. We give you the tools, the database, and the admin support — then get out of your way.
Cutting-Edge Tech Stack
JobAdder, LinkedIn Recruiter, SEEK, Indeed, Lusha, DotCNX, ChatGPT, Distil Alert — plus proprietary LinkedIn automation tools unique to HBG.
Perks & Benefits
More Than Just a Pay Cheque
We invest in our team because great recruiters deserve great support.
Up to 33 Days Annual Leave
Hit your targets and earn up to 33 days off per year
New MacBook + iPhone
Latest Apple hardware from day one — no BYOD
HBG-Branded Utes
Access to company vehicles for client meetings and site visits
Pool Table & Golf Sim
Pool table, air hockey, and a golf simulator in the office
Friday Knock-Offs
Beer fridge and wine fridge stocked for end-of-week celebrations
Quarterly Incentives
Weekends away, team days, and annual top-performer rewards
Flexible WFH
4 days office / 1 day WFH — with flexible 8am–5pm hours
Full Admin & Marketing Support
Centralised admin, compliance, and marketing team behind you
Monthly Top Earner Recognition
Celebrate wins — monthly shout-outs and team recognition
Open Desks
Current Opportunities
Every desk comes with live roles, warm clients, and full tech & admin support. Base $70K–$110K + up to 50% commission.
Recruitment Consultant — Construction
Fitout / Residential / Civil
True 360 perm + contract role. Choose your lane: Fitout, Residential, or Civil. Live roles from day one with warm client relationships already in place.
Building Services Recruiter
Fire / Mechanical / HVAC / Electrical
5–8 live roles immediately. Clients include tier 2 building services contractors. Desk traditionally billing $200K/year, ready for the right person to take it to the next level.
Commercial Construction Recruiter
Tier 1 & 2 / Fitout / New Build
PMs, Site Managers, Contract Administrators, Project Engineers. Project values from $1M to $100M+. Established client base across NSW, VIC, and QLD.
Residential Construction Recruiter
Multi-Res / High-Density
PMs, Contract Administrators, Estimators, Site Managers. Covering NSW, VIC, and QLD multi-residential and high-density builds.
Labour Hire Consultant
Trades / Civil / Manufacturing / Warehousing
700+ signed clients and 7,000+ inducted candidates ready to deploy. Phone-heavy BD desk with massive upside for someone who loves the grind.
Receptionist / Recruitment Admin
Career Growth Path Available
Front-of-house and recruitment admin support. Assist with compliance, data entry, and bookkeeping. Career growth path to become a consultant if desired.
Remuneration
Get Paid What You’re Worth
Transparent, uncapped commission paid monthly. No complicated tier structures, no delayed payouts, no hidden thresholds.
$70K–$110K
Base Salary
Aligned to experience
Up to 50%
Commission
Of every dollar billed
$220K–$250K+
OTE (Uncapped)
No ceiling on earnings
2.7x
Performance Benchmark
Return on package
Commission Calculator
$40,000
| Billing Range | Rate | Amount | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 – $20,000 | 10% | $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $20,000 – $35,000 | 25% | $15,000 | $3,750 |
| $35,000 – $50,000 | 35% | $5,000 | $1,750 |
| $50,000 – $60,000 | 45% | $0 | $0 |
| $60,000 – ∞ | 50% | $0 | $0 |
Monthly Commission
$7,500
Annual Commission
$90,000
Total Annual Package
$170,000
It’s Not Just About the Money
We get it — you can have the best-paying job in the world and still burn out. That’s why every month you hit your financial target, you earn 1 extra day of bankable “Bonus Leave” that stacks on top of your annual leave. Hit target 12 months running + your birthday off = up to 33 days leave per year. Take it as a block, tack it onto a holiday, or bank it — it’s yours.
Commission is paid monthly on the 15th of the following month — on every dollar billed, no holdbacks.
Life at HBG
Surry Hills HQ & Beyond
Our headquarters sits in the heart of Surry Hills, Sydney — with additional offices in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Auckland. The vibe is competitive but collaborative: pool table breaks, Friday knock-offs, team celebrations, and a culture where hitting targets actually gets rewarded.
The Surry Hills HQ spans 480 square metres across a single open-plan floor. It was designed to feel like a place people actually want to spend time in — not a corporate office with fluorescent lights and grey carpet. The office features a full-size pool table, an air hockey table, a golf simulator, a stocked beer and wine fridge, and a kitchen area that doubles as the hub for Friday knock-offs and impromptu celebrations.
Team events are a regular part of life at HBG. Friday afternoons typically wind down with drinks in the office, and bigger milestones get proper recognition — Melbourne Cup day is a highlight, with the full team dressing up, sweepstakes running all morning, and the afternoon given over to celebration. Quarterly incentive trips have included weekends away, team dinners at top restaurants, and activity days for top billers. The annual top-performer reward recognises the consultant who has delivered the most consistent results across the year.
The working week runs four days in the office and one day from home. Hours are a flexible 8am to 5pm. Every consultant receives a new MacBook and iPhone on their first day — no BYOD, no waiting period. HBG-branded utes are available for client meetings and site visits, and a centralised admin, compliance, and marketing team handles the back-office work so consultants can focus on billing.
Who We’re Looking For
Genuine 360 recruiters (or ready to operate like one)
Commercially sharp — fees, conversion, urgency, delivery
Phone-strong and consistent billers
Comfortable with construction decision-makers
Construction experience preferred, but strong recruiters from other sectors welcome
Driven by autonomy, not micromanagement
Our Desks
Four Desks, Four Opportunities
Every desk at HBG comes loaded with live roles, warm clients, and a clear market to own. Here is what each desk looks like.
Building Services
Fire / Mechanical / HVAC / Electrical
This desk has a proven billing history of $200K per year and comes with five to eight live roles from day one. Clients are tier 2 building services contractors across NSW and VIC. You will recruit Project Managers, Estimators, Service Managers, and commissioning specialists. It is a niche market with high fees and strong repeat business — ideal for a recruiter who wants to build deep relationships in a specialised sector.
Commercial Construction
Tier 1 and 2 / Fitout / New Build
Project Managers, Site Managers, Contract Administrators, and Project Engineers on projects valued from $1M to $100M and above. The established client base spans NSW, VIC, and QLD, covering commercial new builds, retail fitouts, and office refurbishments. This is a high-value permanent recruitment desk with strong fee margins and national reach.
Residential Construction
Multi-Res / High-Density
Covering multi-residential and high-density builds across NSW, VIC, and QLD. Roles include Project Managers, Contract Administrators, Estimators, and Site Managers. Australia’s housing pipeline means this desk has consistent demand and a growing client base. Ideal for someone who wants to specialise in one of the fastest-growing segments of the construction market.
Labour Hire
Trades / Civil / Manufacturing / Warehousing
This is a high-volume, phone-heavy desk with massive upside. You will have access to 700+ signed clients and 7,000+ inducted candidates ready to deploy. The work is fast-paced business development — filling orders same-day, building contractor relationships, and growing margin through volume. Perfect for someone who thrives on pace and loves the grind of daily fills.
How to Apply
What Happens After You Apply
Send Your Intro
Email Will with a short intro and your CV. A formal cover letter is not required — just tell us who you are and what you are looking for.
Initial Conversation
A 20-minute phone call to discuss your experience, what desk interests you, and answer any questions you have about HBG.
Meet the Team
An in-person meeting at our Surry Hills HQ where you will see the office, meet the team, and walk through the commission structure in detail.
Offer and Onboarding
If it is a mutual fit, you will receive an offer within 48 hours. Onboarding includes full tech setup, system training, and warm introductions to your client base.
FAQ
Common Questions
What is the commission structure?
Commission is uncapped at up to 50% of every dollar you bill, paid monthly. There are no complicated tier structures or thresholds to unlock before you start earning. The exact percentage is aligned to your base salary and experience level, and it is discussed transparently during the interview process. You can also use our public commission calculator to model your earnings before you apply.
How does the 2.7x billing ratio work?
The 2.7x billing ratio is our performance benchmark. It means we expect consultants to bill 2.7 times their total employment cost (base salary plus super plus any other on-costs). For example, if your total package cost is $100K, the expectation is $270K in annual billings. This is a realistic and achievable target — most experienced construction recruiters exceed it comfortably, and those who do earn significant commission above the baseline.
What tech tools do I get?
Every consultant receives a new MacBook and iPhone on day one. Your software stack includes JobAdder (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, SEEK and Indeed for job advertising, Lusha and DotCNX for direct contact sourcing, Distil Alert for real-time market monitoring, ChatGPT for assisted drafting, and proprietary LinkedIn automation tools built in-house at HBG. Full training is provided on all platforms during onboarding.
Is there a ramp-up period?
Yes. We understand that it takes time to build pipeline in a new environment. The first three months are treated as a structured ramp-up where expectations are adjusted. You will have access to warm client introductions, existing job orders on your desk, and direct mentorship from the MD and senior consultants. We do not expect you to hit full billing targets from week one — but we do expect activity and effort from day one.
What does a typical day look like?
Most consultants arrive around 8am and spend the first hour reviewing job orders, candidate applications, and market activity. The core of the day is phone-based — sourcing calls, client check-ins, candidate interviews, and business development. Afternoons are typically used for shortlisting, reference checks, and offer negotiations. Days in the office are Monday to Thursday, with Friday as a work-from-home day. Pool table and coffee breaks happen throughout the day — we work hard but it is not a pressure cooker.
Can I work remotely?
We operate a 4-day office, 1-day WFH model. The office days are Monday through Thursday at our Surry Hills HQ (or your local office in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, or Auckland). Friday is a work-from-home day. We believe recruitment is a team sport and the energy of the office is part of what makes HBG different — so fully remote arrangements are not available, but we are flexible within the 4/1 structure.
Ready to Make Your Move?
Send a confidential note to Will — CV optional, short intro welcome. Or just pick up the phone.
All enquiries are treated confidentially.