Federal Government Recruitment Agency Australia
Chandler Macleod has been recruiting for the Australian Federal Government since 1959. We are approved on six federal procurement panels, including People Panel Phase 1 and 2 (SON3897769 and SON3965020), enabling federal agencies to engage us directly without a separate tender process. We provide security-cleared professionals across APS1 to SES level, with an average of 2,800 labour hire placements annually.
APS Recruitment, Labour Hire, and Executive Search
Chandler Macleod specialises in APS hiring, executive search, and labour hire for public sector agencies. With 65 years of experience, we provide security-cleared professionals across all levels of government, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and the right talent fit.
Why Federal Agencies Choose Chandler Macleod
We Get People
As a panel-approved supplier, we offer temporary labour hire, permanent recruitment, and volume hiring for the Australian Federal Government. Our teams are based in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth, with deep knowledge of APS classification frameworks, security clearance requirements, and agency-specific hiring protocols.
BestFit™ Talent
We use our proprietary assessment tool BestFit™ to discover what makes people tick and find them the right job. This ensures the best person is found for the particular role and your organisation.
Unrivalled Expertise
Our expertise extends across a spectrum of Government professions ranging from accounting and finance to policy and legal. Whether you're seeking professionals, or entry level graduate talent, we've got the solution for you.
Trusted and Reliable
Chandler Macleod is ISO 9001 and 45001 certified and holds labour hire licences in Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, and the Australian Capital Territory, further solidifying our reputation as a trusted and reliable partner.
Approved on Six Federal Procurement Panels
Chandler Macleod is approved on six federal government procurement panels. Panel-approved suppliers can be engaged directly by federal agencies without running a separate tender process, saving time and reducing procurement risk. Our panel approvals cover staffing, defence, ICT, and capability support.
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Procurement or tender enquiry?
If you are engaging Chandler Macleod through a formal procurement process, including an RFT, RFQ, or EOI, submit your enquiry via our dedicated procurement channel.
Our team will route your request to the appropriate commercial or tender response team.
Federal Government Recruitment Services
Our services are designed to meet the unique needs of Federal Governments, offering a full range of recruitment solutions that are customised to your specific requirements. From executive searches to temporary staffing, we provide end-to-end recruitment services that ensure you have the right people in the right roles.
Executive Search
Our proprietary BestFit™ methodology for executive recruitment mitigates the significant risks associated with high-level placements, ensuring the ideal match for leadership roles.
Permanent Recruitment
Our specialist recruiters bring deep industry expertise and a proven track record of success, with tenure well above the industry standard. We are committed to finding the right long-term fit for your organisation.
APS Scribing and Selection Support Services
Our consultants customise recruitment strategies to align with your organisational objectives, offering flexible support across key stages, including shortlisting, assessment centers, background checks, interview scheduling, scribing, and comprehensive reporting.
Graduate and Volume Recruitment
We deliver market-leading graduate and volume recruitment solutions, leveraging advanced technology and prioritising an exceptional candidate experience to ensure the best talent for your organisation.
Labour Hire Services
Our labour hire solutions provide the flexibility to scale your workforce up or down based on your business needs, ensuring a fast and efficient response to changing demands.
MSP, RPO and SOW Arrangements
Our MSP, RPO, and SOW solutions allow you to outsource your entire recruitment process, manage downstream vendors, or deploy specialised teams for specific projects, all tailored to meet your unique business needs.
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Disciplines We Recruit Across Federal Government
By understanding the unique requirements of Federal Government roles, we ensure that candidates are well-suited to the specific needs of the role. We specialise in recruiting for the following areas:
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Our Federal Government Recruitment Team
We understand the importance of tailored approaches, especially when it comes to sourcing top talent for the Federal Government. Our Federal Government recruitment team has a combined experience in talent acquisition services of more than 320 years! Meet our team and feel free to connect with us via our Linkedin or in our contact form.
A combined industry experience
328
YEARS
In Chandler Macleod
157
YEARS
an average industry experience of
15
YEARS
Mario Deniese
National General Manager
Federal Government
Industry Experience: 21 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 11 years
Clinton Bolst
General Manager
Graduate and Project Recruitment
Industry Experience: 24 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 19 years
Jamie Greer
General Manager
Consulting
Industry Experience: 21 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 21 years
Isaac Benjamin
Associate Account Director
Industry Experience: 21 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 2 years
Neville Smith
Associate Account Director
Industry Experience: 24 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 9 years
Sarah Borg
Associate Manager
Industry Experience: 9 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 9 years
Jade Donnelly
Recruitment Operations Lead
Industry Experience: 7 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 7 years
Leanne Porter
Delivery Lead
Industry Experience: 20 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 6 years
Claudia Leiva
Delivery Lead - VIC
Industry Experience: 6 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 4 years
Joy Delos Reyes
Delivery Lead - QLD, WA & NT
Industry Experience: 9 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 2 years
Fiona Bell
Account Manager
Permanent Recruitment
Industry Experience: 5 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 5 years
Bronwyn Hill
Principal Consultant - Projects
Industry Experience: 21 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 3 years
Tim Twynham
Lead Principal Consultant
Graduate & Project Recruitment
Industry Experience: 16 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 11 years
Brian Van
Principal Consultant Psychologist
Industry Experience: 14 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 14 years
Weng Choe
Consultant Psychologist
Industry Experience: 9 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 7 years
Larissa Amburger
Project Manager - Graduate & Project Recruitment
Industry Experience: 30 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 3 years
Megan Daggian
Principal Consultant Psychologist
Industry Experience: 13 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 4 years
Frequently Asked Questions: Federal Government Recruitment
What federal government procurement panels is Chandler Macleod approved on?
Chandler Macleod is approved on six federal government procurement panels: People Panel Phase 1 (SON3897769), People Panel Phase 2 (SON3965020), Defence Support Services Panel (SON3485107), Capability Support Services Panel AFP (SON3538332), Digital Marketplace Panel 2 (SON4102906), and the Information Communication Technology Provider Arrangement (ICTPA) for Defence (SON3520191). Panel-approved engagement means federal agencies can engage Chandler Macleod directly without running a separate tender process in most circumstances.
Can federal agencies engage Chandler Macleod without a tender process?
Yes, in most cases. Chandler Macleod's approvals on People Panel Phase 1 and 2, the Defence Support Services Panel, and other Commonwealth panels allow federal agencies to engage us directly under the panel's standing offer arrangements. This significantly reduces procurement lead times. For engagements outside existing panel arrangements, our procurement team can support agencies through RFT, RFQ, or EOI processes.
Does Chandler Macleod recruit APS-level roles including SES?
Yes. Chandler Macleod recruits across the full APS classification structure, from APS1 and APS2 administrative roles through to EL1, EL2, and SES Band 1 and 2 executive appointments. We operate within APSC guidelines, understand APS employment frameworks, and can advise on merit-based selection, APS Act obligations, and classification matching for each role.
Can Chandler Macleod source security-cleared candidates for federal roles?
Yes. Chandler Macleod manages security clearance requirements for federal government placements, including Baseline, Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1), and Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2) clearances administered through AGSVA. We can advise on clearance timelines, candidate availability, and how to structure engagements for roles with security requirements, including defence and intelligence-adjacent positions.
What disciplines does Chandler Macleod recruit across the federal government?
Our federal government recruitment covers policy, legal, compliance, risk and governance, procurement and contracting, project and program management, change management, business and data analytics, grants and assessment, fraud and investigation, case management, accounting and finance, human resources, ICT, engineering and technical, contact centre, work health and safety, administration, and executive support. We also run graduate programs and volume recruitment campaigns for federal agencies.
Does Chandler Macleod provide APS scribing and selection support?
Yes. Chandler Macleod provides APS-compliant scribing and selection support services for federal agencies. This includes trained scribes for merit-based selection panels, assessment centre design and facilitation, structured interview scheduling, reference checking, and comprehensive selection documentation. Our psychologists and organisational development specialists can also support capability assessment for EL and SES-level appointments.
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