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About Chandler Macleod

Since 1959, we have helped Australian organisations understand the people they hire. Today we work across recruitment, talent solutions, assessment and training, with teams in every state and territory.

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Our Story

Chandler Macleod began in 1959 with a belief that was ahead of its time: to truly understand performance, you need to understand people.


Founded by Alf Chandler and Doug Macleod as Australia's first firm of registered psychologists, we built our reputation by looking beyond qualifications and experience to understand what drives human behaviour and helps people succeed within a particular role, team and organisation.


That curiosity has defined us ever since.


We dig deeper than a CV, an interview or a list of skills. We seek to understand a person's motivations, personality, capabilities and preferred ways of working, as well as the environment in which they will perform at their best.

BestFit™

That thinking led to our trademarked BestFit™ methodology, grounded in the principle that behaviour is shaped by the relationship between the person and their environment.


BestFit™ brings behavioural science, psychometric assessment and human expertise together to create a more complete picture of potential. Rather than simply asking whether someone can do a job, we explore where they can thrive, how they will contribute and whether the opportunity is right for both the individual and the organisation. This supports stronger alignment between people, roles, teams and cultures, and better performance, engagement and retention.

Who We Are

Building workforces that help people and organisations thrive.

Since 1959, Chandler Macleod has helped clients and candidates navigate change, growth and opportunity.

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Human-led, technology-enabled

As artificial intelligence changes how work is performed and how talent is found, our purpose has never been more relevant.


We use technology and data to improve speed, reach and insight, but we remain human-led. AI helps us find patterns, improve processes and identify possibilities. Our people bring the judgement, empathy, context and accountability needed to turn those possibilities into better decisions.

Since 1959, understanding the science of people. Strengthened by contemporary technology and delivered with a human touch.

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What We Do

Four capabilities, built to work together or on their own.

Temporary, permanent, executive search, graduate and volume recruitment across Australia.


RPO, MSP, CMO and total talent programs for organisations outsourcing all or part of their recruitment and workforce management.


Psychometric assessment, leadership development and outplacement, delivered by registered psychologists.


Managed training, training logistics and procurement solutions.


Our Values

We share a common purpose and three values with RGF Staffing, and they guide how we work with clients, candidates and each other.


Wow the World

What we do isn't just a job. We explore what is possible, question the status quo, fail well and overcome with resilience.


Bet on Passion

We are a team fuelled by curiosity. We respect and draw on each other's differences, and we know one person's idea, backed by data and research, can become the best bet.


Prioritise Social Value

As global citizens, we aim to contribute to a sustainable society through everything we do, seeking out the needs of our communities and acting for a better future.

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Part of a Global Group

Chandler Macleod is part of RGF Staffing ANZ, which supports seven staffing and HR brands across Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore. RGF Staffing is owned by Recruit Holdings, the Japanese group that also owns Indeed and Glassdoor. For our clients, that means the stability and reach of a global parent alongside teams who know their local market.

Our sister brands

IT and digital recruitment across Australia and Asia Pacific, since 1990.

IT professional services, specialist resourcing and Statement of Work delivery.

Managed payroll services and software for Australian businesses.

Allied health services across home care, aged care, NDIS and telehealth.

Outsourced housekeeping for hotels across Australia and New Zealand.

Safety

Our approach to workplace health and safety →

Inclusion

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging at Chandler Macleod →

Leadership

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What does Chandler Macleod do?

    We provide workforce and talent solutions to Australian organisations, covering temporary and permanent recruitment, executive search, recruitment process outsourcing, managed service provision, psychometric assessment, leadership development and managed training services.

  • Where does Chandler Macleod operate?

    We operate across Australia, with teams in every state and territory, and are part of RGF Staffing ANZ.

  • What is BestFit™?

    BestFit™ is our assessment methodology, developed from our origins as a firm of registered psychologists. It combines behavioural science, psychometric assessment and consultant judgement to understand not only whether a person can perform a role, but where they are likely to thrive.

  • Who owns Chandler Macleod?

    Chandler Macleod is part of RGF Staffing ANZ, which sits within Recruit Group.

  • How long has Chandler Macleod been operating?

    Since 1959, when it was founded as Australia's first firm of registered psychologists.

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