Careers at HBG
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
We built HBG for recruiters who want to run their own race — with the backing of a national business, not the bureaucracy of one.
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.
Earn up to 50% of every dollar you bill, paid monthly, on time. No thresholds to unlock, no complicated tiers. OTE $220K–$250K+.
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.
JobAdder, LinkedIn Recruiter, SEEK, Indeed, Lusha, DotCNX, ChatGPT, Distil Alert — plus proprietary LinkedIn automation tools unique to HBG.
Perks & Benefits
We invest in our team because great recruiters deserve great support.
Hit your targets and earn up to 33 days off per year
Latest Apple hardware from day one — no BYOD
Access to company vehicles for client meetings and site visits
Pool table, golf simulator, and dartboard in the office — we work hard but have fun
Fridge stocked every Friday, plus weekly team lunches — in the office or out around Surry Hills
Hunter Valley this quarter — weekends away, team days, and top-performer rewards
4 days office / 1 day WFH — with flexible 8am–5pm hours
Centralised admin, compliance, and marketing team behind you
Celebrate wins — monthly shout-outs and team recognition
Open Desks
Every desk comes with live roles, warm clients, and full tech & admin support. Base $70K–$110K + up to 50% commission. Recruitment experience required. Sponsorship available for the right person.
Multi-Res / High-Density / New Build
PMs, Site Managers, Contract Administrators, Estimators. Covering NSW, VIC, and QLD residential and high-density builds. Established client base with live roles from day one.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Career Growth Path Available
Front-of-house and recruitment allocations support. Assist with compliance, candidate coordination, and allocations. Career growth path to become a consultant if desired.
Your Career Path
A clear, transparent path with real numbers — no guesswork, no corporate ladders.
Month 1–3
$70K–$110K Base
Month 4–12
$120K–$160K OTE
Year 1–2
$180K–$220K OTE
Year 2+
$250K+ OTE
860+
Active Clients
Ready to hire
10,800+
Inducted Workers
In the database
5
Office Locations
AU + NZ
50%
Max Commission
Uncapped, monthly
Remuneration
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
$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
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.
Our Surry Hills HQ — 480sqm of open-plan workspace in the heart of Sydney
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, a golf simulator, a dartboard, a stocked beer and wine fridge, and a kitchen area that doubles as the hub for Friday knock-offs, weekly team lunches, and impromptu celebrations. We even had a makeshift bowling lane during the fitout.
Team events are a regular part of life at HBG. Weekly team lunches happen most Fridays — sometimes cooking up in the office, sometimes heading out around Surry Hills. Friday afternoons wind down with drinks, 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 the Hunter Valley this quarter, weekends away, team dinners at top restaurants, and activity days for top billers. We took the team to the NRL recently — it’s not all work.
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.
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
Recruitment experience required — this is not an entry-level role
Construction experience preferred, but strong recruiters from other sectors welcome
Visa sponsorship available for the right person
Driven by autonomy, not micromanagement
Our Desks
Every desk at HBG comes loaded with live roles, warm clients, and a clear market to own. Here is what each desk looks like.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
A 20-minute phone call to discuss your experience, what desk interests you, and answer any questions you have about HBG.
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.
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
Our Technology Edge
HBG has built proprietary AI-powered recruitment technology in-house. Our consultants don’t fear automation — they wield it. While other agencies drown in admin, our people focus on what actually makes money: relationships.
Our algorithms match candidates to roles in seconds — not hours. Skills, availability, compliance, and location are all scored automatically.
Inductions, licences, white cards, right-to-work — all tracked and flagged automatically. Zero manual chasing.
CV formatting, site mapping, availability broadcasts, offer letters — AI drafts it, you approve it. Minutes, not hours.
150+ API endpoints, 5 portals, live dashboards. Every placement, every worker, every site — visible in one place.
Our consultants are 10x more productive than the industry average.
That means more billings, higher commissions, and less burnout. The tech stack is continuously improving — and you’ll be using tools most agencies won’t have for years.
Join the Future of RecruitmentApply Now
Fill in the form below — no formal cover letter needed, just a short intro about who you are and what you are looking for. All enquiries are confidential.
Prefer email? Send your CV directly to willb@harrisonbarratt.com.au or call 1300 HBG 24/7