Director - KordaMentha Executive Search

For more than 20 years, KordaMentha has supported businesses through some of their most complex matters and opportunities. Founder owned and led; we are an advisory firm that helps corporations, financiers, lawyers, private investors and government clients to grow, protect and recover value.

That’s what we do, but it’s how we do this that makes us who we are.

Proudly independent, strategically local, and with a bias for action to get things done, we focus on doing what is right by our clients, our people, and the wider community. Our track record shows that we help navigate the best path forward in challenging times, and do so across cities, regions and territories.

In the most stressful or demanding environments, we continue to drive change where it really counts.

Exceptional executive search is about more than matching candidates to roles. It is about understanding leadership, building trust, advising with confidence, and helping clients make decisions that shape the future of their organisations.

KordaMentha Executive Search is looking for a commercially minded, client-focused and people-centred executive search professionals to join our new and growing practice at the Director level.

This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who is excited at the opportunity to be a meaningful contributor to the growth of KordaMentha’s Executive Search team, thrives in senior stakeholder environments, enjoys building trusted relationships, and brings the judgement, discipline and market insight required to lead retained executive search assignments from brief through to successful appointment.

In this role, you will play a key part in growing and strengthening our Executive Search practice by:

• Leading retained executive search assignments from client brief development through to appointment
• Originating and converting business development opportunities through market intelligence, client relationships and referral networks
• Advising clients on role design, market positioning, candidate attraction, assessment and appointment recommendations
• Building trusted relationships with senior clients, candidates, industry leaders and referral partners
• Overseeing market mapping, research, candidate engagement and shortlisting to deliver rigorous and defensible search outcomes
• Contributing to the continued growth of the Executive Search brand through market engagement, client advocacy and thought leadership
• Collaborating across KordaMentha to deliver strategic, commercial and client-focused outcomes

We are looking for an accomplished executive search professional with a strong track record delivering C-suite appointments, who brings commercial confidence, trusted advisory capability and a genuine commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients, candidates and colleagues.

You will bring:

• At least 8 years’ experience in executive search or aligned industries
• Strong executive search capability across briefing, research strategy, candidate assessment and appointment management
• A proven ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with senior clients, candidates and referral networks
• Commercial acumen and confidence identifying, developing and converting business opportunities
• Sound judgement, discretion and integrity when managing confidential client and candidate information
• Highly developed communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
• The ability to synthesise market intelligence and provide considered, practical advice
• Resilience, adaptability and confidence operating with pace, ambiguity and competing priorities

Join KordaMentha — Where Your Growth Is Our Priority

We don’t just hire talent; we invest in it - with support that accelerates your success in every way

Why Join Us?

• Professional Development: Expert mentorship, tailored training via KordaMentha Business School, study support, and our Accelerate program for Analysts to Associate Directors — build your brand, expand your network, and gain strategic insights from senior leaders
• Flexibility: We champion work/life integration with options that fit your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: Merit-based promotions, secondments, and opportunities to work alongside senior leaders on impactful projects.
• Leave That Works for You: Buy extra leave and access volunteer, generous parental leave and career break options.
• Culture & Connection:Social events, cultural celebrations, be part of our diversity and inclusion program, KMConnect.
• Family Support: Flexible parental leave, return-to-work support through our partner GracePapers, and resources for every stage of family life.
• Health & Wellbeing: Inclusive wellness initiatives and confidential and industry leading EAP for you and your family.

This isn’t just a job — it’s a place where your ambitions are nurtured, your wellbeing is valued, and your contributions celebrated. Ready to shape your future with us?

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume via our online portal.

Recruitment and Search Firms:

While your interest is appreciated, KordaMentha does not take responsibility or accept charges for unsolicited approaches.

At KordaMentha, we're at our best when different perspectives come together to solve complex problems. We believe better outcomes come from people with diverse experiences, backgrounds and ways of thinking.

We bring together the right teams to help our clients tackle complex challenges and move forward with confidence. That collaborative mindset is central to how we work. We foster an environment where ideas are welcomed, curiosity is encouraged and people are empowered to contribute from day one.

It's how we create opportunities and deliver outcomes that count for our clients, our people and the communities in which we operate.

If you're looking for meaningful work, real responsibility and the opportunity to make an impact, we'd like to hear from you.