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Research Associate

Perth CBD, Perth Permanent View Job Description
As a Research Associate, you will partner closely with our Search Partners to identify, engage and assess senior leaders and C-suite talent for retained search assignments.
  • Act as a trusted adviser throughout the search process
  • The position offers significant career growth opportunities.

About Our Client

Page Executive is the specialist executive search and leadership advisory brand within Michael Page, partnering with organisations to appoint senior leaders who can deliver meaningful business impact.

We work across Australia and internationally, supporting organisations through critical leadership appointments across C-suite, executive and senior functional roles. Our consultants combine deep sector expertise with extensive market knowledge and access to high-calibre executive talent.

Job Description

  • Conduct comprehensive market mapping to identify and assess executive talent across industries and functions.
  • Build and execute research-led search methodologies that deliver exceptional candidate outcomes.
  • Engage, assess and influence senior executive and C-suite candidates, often developing relationships from a cold introduction.
  • Deliver high-quality candidate screening and bring assignments through to longlist stage.
  • Provide clients and internal stakeholders with market intelligence, talent insights and competitor analysis.
  • Utilise a range of sourcing platforms and tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Copilot, internal databases and other market intelligence sources.
  • Maintain accurate project and candidate records, ensuring a first-class candidate experience throughout the search process.
  • Identify and refer potential commercial opportunities uncovered through candidate and market engagement.
  • Contribute to the ongoing evolution of our research function, processes and best practices.



The Successful Applicant

You are naturally curious, commercially minded and enjoy building relationships with senior professionals. You thrive on solving complex talent challenges and are motivated by delivering high-quality outcomes.

You will also bring:

  • Experience engaging with senior leaders and executive-level stakeholders.
  • Exceptional research, sourcing and market-mapping capability.
  • Strong commercial acumen and the confidence to build credibility quickly with senior executives.
  • Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
  • A high level of empathy, professionalism and discretion.
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong project management skills.
  • Proficiency across LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM platforms and Microsoft Office applications.
  • An interest in leveraging AI, data and technology to enhance search outcomes.

What’s on Offer

  • Work on senior executive and C-suite appointments across Australia.
  • Learn directly from experienced Executive Search Partners.
  • Gain exposure to a broad range of industries and leadership challenges.
  • Play a pivotal role in a growing executive search business.
  • Benefit from a defined career path, including progression into a future Partner position for high performers.
  • Join a collaborative, high-performing team that values expertise, innovation and continuous development.
Contact
Edward Ellis
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7094180

Job summary

Function
Sales
Subsector
Sales Subsector
Industry
Professional Services & Consultancy
Location
Perth CBD
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Edward Ellis
Job reference
JN-092026-7094180
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Edward is an executive search expert specialising in  the Construction, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Resources markets. He has a proven track record in high-level placements across the UK, Europe, and  Australia. He is your trusted partner based ...

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About Page Executive

Page Executive are inclusive Recruiters and Hirers, as reflected in our Clear Assured Platinum Standard Accreditation from the Clear Company. We are passionate about attracting diverse talent and are committed to ensuring our processes are inclusive and supportive.