Acquisition Development Consultant
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane
Parttime: 24 hrs a week
Experience: > 10 Years
Conventional Energy
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
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Application process
First Contact
We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.
Scheduling an Interview
After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.
Phone/ Qualification Interview
During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.
Meeting in Real Life
After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.
Application for the Position
Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.
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