Introduction

Our client is seeking an experienced Acquisition Development Consultant to identify, research and engage potential acquisition targets within Australia's industrial and technical services sectors.

This position is offered as an initial six-month contract engagement, working approximately three days per week and based in Brisbane.

What are you going to do 

The role will focus on identifying suitable acquisition targets, researching businesses, and proactively approaching owners to initiate discussions and build a qualified pipeline.

  • Develop and maintain a targeted acquisition pipeline
  • Identify and research privately owned businesses across strategic market sectors
  • Conduct market mapping and competitor analysis
  • Engage confidentially with business owners, directors and shareholders
  • Assess strategic alignment and commercial suitability of acquisition opportunities
  • Prepare acquisition opportunity briefs and recommendations
  • Coordinate introductions between prospective acquisition targets and senior stakeholders
  • Maintain accurate records, pipeline reporting and engagement activity
  • Provide regular updates on opportunity status, risks and next steps

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Experience in corporate development, mergers & acquisitions, business development, transaction advisory or investment banking
  • Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking skills
  • Experience engaging senior business owners and executive stakeholders
  • Ability to identify and assess growth opportunities within industrial or technical services markets
  • Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Highly developed research, analysis and written communication capabilities
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities
  • A well-established professional network within Australian industry is highly regarded

What we offer 

  • Engage as a PTY or PAYG contractor
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Chris Brennan c.brennan@brunel.net

Closing: 22 August 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

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