David Smith

Founder & Director


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''Be yourself; everyone else is already taken''

– Oscar Wilde

02 9689 8902 | 0414 439 786

davidsmith@westrecruitment.com.au

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About David

I am a passionate sports fan growing up in Western Sydney and spent all my time playing Baseball and Rugby Union. After finishing school, I studied a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Western Sydney before joining the world of recruitment with a large, multinational recruitment firm where I spent 7 years managing their Western Sydney accounting team within commerce and industry.


In 2006, Sean Johnston and myself set up West Recruitment Consulting in Parramatta to service clients across the Western Suburbs of Sydney. The business has grown and we support clients across NSW in the areas of Executive Search, Accounting, IT, Operations, Engineering, Human Resources, Office Support. 


Outside of work

I love watching and playing sport, chasing my two kids around and have a passion for renovating developed through my love of the TV show, Grand Designs.

About David

I am a passionate sports fan growing up in Western Sydney and spent all my time playing Baseball and Rugby Union. After finishing school, I studied a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Western Sydney before joining the world of recruitment with a large, multinational recruitment firm where I spent 7 years managing their Western Sydney accounting team within commerce and industry.


In 2006, Sean Johnston and myself set up West Recruitment Consulting in Parramatta to service clients across the Western Suburbs of Sydney. We now offer support in  the areas of Accounting, IT, Human Resources, Office Support and Operations and Engineering. 


Outside of work

I love watching and playing sport, chasing my two kids around and have a passion for renovating developed through my love of the TV show, Grand Designs.

Why work with me?

I am as passionate about recruitment today as the day I joined the industry in 2001. I am one of the few who have the luxury of perspective, after recruiting at all levels as a consultant before owning my own business. Having grown West Recruitment from a start up to a multi office agency with a team of over 20 staff recruiting across Accounting, IT, Human Resources, Office Support and Operations and Engineering, I know first-hand how critical it is to have the right people in your business.

I lead the West Energy and Renewables team across NSW, working in transmission and distribution networks, renewable generation (wind and solar), energy storage (BESS and Hydro), OEMs, waste-to-energy, electric vehicles, and hydrogen.
 
My most recent executive placements within energy and renewables include:
 
- General Manager of Transformation - Transmission
- Commercial Director - REZ
- Corporate Development Manager - Energy Distribution
- Head of Business Development - Energy Solutions
- Head of Network Regulation and Investment - Energy Distribution
- Head of Strategy - Renewables
- Technical Director - REZ
- General Manager of Strategy and Transformation - Energy Delivery Services 
- Operations Director
- Head of Corporate Communications - REZ
- EV Innovation Manager
- Head of Commercial
 

What to expect when dealing with me

  • A down to earth communication style and honest approach 
  • Access to a large network built over my 20 years
  • A proactive approach to finding and attracting the best talent in the market


 If you're looking for a true talent partner, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me at davidsmith@westrecruitment.com.au or 0414 439 786.


Why work with me?

I am as passionate about recruitment today as the day I joined the industry in 2001. I am one of the few who have the luxury of perspective, after recruiting at all levels as a consultant before owning my own business. Having grown West Recruitment from a start up to a multi office agency with a team of over 20 staff recruiting across Accounting, IT, Human Resources, Office Support and Operations and Engineering, I know first-hand how critical it is to have the right people in your business.

I specialise in the sourcing and selection of ‘C’ level executives as well as building Strategy and Transformation teams. I have a diverse client base of Australian - private or listed, Multinational, Private Equity & Venture capital backed businesses. Recent recruitment process have included:


  • CFO – ASX listed - logistics
  • Group Finance, Planning and Analysis Manager – Not-for-profit
  • Head of Transformation – Private Equity
  • SAP Program Director – Infrastructure
  • Head of Strategy – Private Equity
  • HR Director – Infrastructure
  • Head of Customer Experience – Utilities
  • CFO – UK Listed Retailer
  • Head of Finance – Private Equity
  • Head of Procurement and Supply Chain – Infrastructure
  • Planning and Analysis Director – Retail
  • Head of Regional Business Intelligence – Listed Retailer
  • CFO – Privately owned import and distribution business
  • Head of Tax – Listed Retailer
  • CFO – Industrial manufacturing


What to expect when dealing with me

  • A down to earth communication style and honest approach 
  • Access to a large network built over my 21 years in recruitment
  • A proactive approach to finding and attracting the best talent in the market
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