State Government Recruitment Agency Australia
Chandler Macleod has been recruiting for state and territory governments since 1959, and holds approved supplier arrangements with NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, and ACT governments. We understand the enterprise agreements, classification frameworks, and merit-based selection requirements that apply in each jurisdiction, and we are currently managing over 10,000 placements across government. Whether you need a single specialist or a volume workforce program, our teams are on the ground in every state.
Recruitment Across All Australian States and Territories
Chandler Macleod is a specialist recruitment partner for state government agencies, providing tailored workforce solutions across all Australian states and territories. With over 60 years of experience, we understand state hiring complexities and provide scalable recruitment strategies for permanent, temporary & contract roles.
Why State Government Agencies Choose Chandler Macleod
We Get People
As a panel-approved supplier to NSW (SCM0007, SCM0012), VIC (SPC), QLD, SA, WA, and ACT governments, we offer temporary labour hire, permanent recruitment, and volume hiring tailored to each jurisdiction's procurement framework. Our in-state account managers understand local enterprise agreements, award structures, and agency-specific requirements.
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 state government recruitment teams are embedded locally in each capital city and key regional centre. Karl Smart leads our national professional services team, with dedicated account managers for NSW, VIC and SA, QLD and NT, and regional NSW and ACT. You deal with someone who knows your department, not a central call centre.
Trusted and Reliable
Chandler Macleod is ISO 9001 and 45001 certified and holds labour hire licences in QLD, SA, VIC, and the ACT, covering the jurisdictions where state labour hire licensing applies. We meet the WHS, right-to-work, modern slavery, and Fair Work compliance requirements that state government procurement teams require.
Approved Supplier Across Six State and Territory Governments
Chandler Macleod holds approved supplier arrangements with six state and territory governments. Approved suppliers can be engaged directly under standing offer arrangements, reducing your procurement burden and lead times. Contact your state's account manager directly using the team details below.
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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.
State Government Recruitment Services
Our services are designed to meet the unique needs of State 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.
Selection Support and Scribing 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 State Government
By understanding the unique requirements of State 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 State Government Recruitment Team
We understand the importance of tailored approaches, especially when it comes to sourcing top talent for State Governments. Our 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.
Karl Smart
National General Manager
Professional Services
Industry Experience: 20 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 10 years
Clinton Bolst
General Manager
Graduate and Project Recruitment
Industry Experience: 23 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 18 years
Jamie Greer
General Manager
Consulting
Industry Experience: 20 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 20 years
NATIONAL
Adrian Lund
Client Solutions Director
VICTORIA & SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Catherine Rockett
Business Manager, Professional Services
REGIONAL NSW & ACT
Kristy Madaffari
Manager Regional NSW
QUEENSLAND & NT
Craig Moffat
Business Manager,
Professional Services
NEW SOUTH WALES
Gary Ward
Business Manager,
NSW Gov & NFP
Frequently Asked Questions: State Government Recruitment
Is Chandler Macleod an approved supplier to state government agencies?
Yes. Chandler Macleod holds approved supplier arrangements with state and territory governments across Australia, including NSW (SCM0007 and SCM0012), VIC (SPC panel), and supplier arrangements in QLD, SA, WA, and ACT. Approved supplier status allows state government agencies to engage Chandler Macleod directly under standing offer arrangements without running a full tender process in most circumstances.
Does Chandler Macleod understand state government employment frameworks?
Yes. Each Australian state and territory operates under its own public sector employment legislation, classification frameworks, enterprise agreements, and merit selection requirements. Chandler Macleod has in-state account managers in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, and ACT who understand the specific hiring rules, award conditions, and procurement requirements for their jurisdiction. We do not apply a one-size-fits-all approach across state boundaries.
What types of roles does Chandler Macleod recruit for state government agencies?
Chandler Macleod recruits across the full spectrum of state government roles: policy, legal, compliance, risk and governance, procurement, project and program management, change management, grants and assessment, case management, accounting and finance, ICT, engineering, human resources, marketing and communications, administration, contact centre, work health and safety, and executive appointments. We also deliver graduate programs and volume recruitment campaigns for state agencies.
Can Chandler Macleod help with executive and senior public sector appointments?
Yes. Chandler Macleod's executive search practice uses our proprietary BestFit™ psychometric methodology for senior public sector appointments. This is particularly relevant for executive level roles where cultural alignment, leadership capability, and values fit are as important as technical qualifications. Our consultants have placed SES-equivalent and director-level roles across multiple state departments and statutory authorities.
Does Chandler Macleod provide labour hire and contingent workforce solutions to state governments?
Yes. Labour hire and contingent staffing is one of the most common engagement models for state government agencies, particularly for project-based work, backfill, and surge capacity. Chandler Macleod is an approved labour hire supplier across multiple state government panel arrangements, holds labour hire licences in QLD, SA, VIC, and ACT, and is ISO 9001 and 45001 certified. We currently manage over 10,000 placements across government.
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