Researcher - Executive Search

Galvin-Rowley Executive is seeking a detail-driven, resourceful Researcher to join our boutique executive search firm.

• Part-Time | Remote | Flexible Hours

Galvin-Rowley Executive | Remote - East-coast Australia base preferred | Freelance, Part-Time

Reporting to our Senior Account Manager, this newly created position will play a key role in strengthening our end-to-end search capability through strategic research, exceptional database management, and talent pipelining.

About Us

For over 30 years, Galvin-Rowley Executive has been a trusted partner in executive and board search across Australia’s private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. We are known for our high-touch, discreet, and insightful approach—delivering leadership solutions that align deeply with our clients’ cultures and strategic aspirations.

The Role

As a Researcher, you will support our delivery team by identifying and mapping talent pools, building proactive pipelines, and ensuring the integrity of our internal systems and candidate data. This is a behind-the-scenes role where your analytical precision, responsiveness, and communication skills will directly contribute to the quality and success of each search assignment.

We are flexible on the hours worked; however, the preference is for an everyday presence with Friday being essential for availability. Ideally, we are seeking someone that can commit to 10-15 hours per week - these can fluctuate during busy/quiet periods.

The Galvin-Rowley Executive team all work remotely in a fast-paced, professional environment where occasional urgent requests are needed, requiring flexibility to turn tasks around at short notice

Key responsibilities include:

• Database Management (JobAdder) - Maintain clean, well-structured data and ensure accurate tagging for reporting and pipeline development.
• Talent Research and Pipelining - Source, map, and build targeted pipelines across a range of industries, functions, and seniority levels, aligned to both current briefs and future client needs.
• LinkedIn Sourcing - Use LinkedIn Recruiter to identify and engage potential candidates, especially passive talent.
• Research Documentation - Prepare high-quality candidate summaries, maintain trackers, and support the team with timely and relevant talent insights.
• General Support - Contribute to formatting CVs, updating internal records, and liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless process.
• Candidate Engagement - Occasional candidate interaction both written and verbal

What You Bring

• Previous experience in executive search research or recruitment administration.
• Proficiency in JobAdder, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Microsoft Excel.
• Sharp attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive mindset and professional demeanor
• High level of discretion and respect for confidentiality
• A genuine interest in leadership, talent strategy, and the value of great appointments.
• Experience across the Consumer, Retail, or FMCG sectors will be well regarded.

Why Join GRE?

We’re not a volume recruiter. We operate with care, precision, and strategic intent—partnering with organisations on searches that shape the future of leadership in Australia.

At Galvin-Rowley Executive, you’ll join a close-knit team of experts working collaboratively on engagements that matter. You’ll be supported to grow your expertise in executive search and work within a firm that values quality, integrity, and long-term impact over speed or scale.

To apply:

If you're ready to contribute to meaningful, high-impact search work, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role.