Government Recruitment Agency in Australia
Government hiring is unlike any other sector. APS frameworks, security clearances, APSC compliance, and strict procurement rules mean most generalist agencies cannot meet the bar. Chandler Macleod has been recruiting for government since 1959 and is approved on multiple federal procurement panels, as well as state and local government supplier arrangements. We have placed 10,000+ workers across federal, state, and local agencies. We know the rules and we know the talent.
Since 1959
Supporting Government Recruitment Needs
10,000+ Workers
Placed Across Federal, State
and Local Roles
80+ Clients
Trusted by Departments, Councils & Agencies Across Australia
Recruitment for Federal, State, and Local Government
Federal Government
As a trusted supplier to key federal agencies, we deliver compliant, secure, and scalable recruitment solutions tailored to APS frameworks.
State Government
From frontline staff to policy experts, we support state departments across Australia with flexible hiring strategies and deep public sector expertise.
Local Government
Partnering with over 60 local councils, we provide workforce solutions that power community services, infrastructure and council operations.
Submit a 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.
Why Government Agencies Choose Chandler Macleod
As a trusted recruitment partner, we specialise in navigating the complexities of public sector hiring, ensuring compliance and security while delivering top talent.
Compliance & Security Experts
We understand public sector frameworks and deliver fully vetted, security-cleared talent that meets APS, state and local compliance standards.
Recruitment Built for Government
We tailor recruitment solutions to your agency’s structure, priorities and panels, whether you need temporary staff, executives or full volume project delivery.
BestFit™ Candidate Matching
Our proprietary BestFit™ methodology ensures every placement aligns with both role requirements and your department’s culture and expectations.
Our Government Recruitment Services
We offer flexible workforce solutions tailored to the unique needs of public sector agencies, including:
Executive & Board Appointments in Government
- Specialising in C-level, SES, EL, and Board roles within the public sector
- BestFit™ methodology mitigates risk in high-stakes leadership placement
- Proven track record sourcing
transformational leaders for government and statutory boards
Permanent & Temporary Government Recruitment
- Specialist recruitment teams for government roles across policy, administration, procurement, HR, engineering, finance, and IT
- Short-term and contract hiring solutions to support agency resourcing needs
- Diversity & inclusion hiring programs to align with APS workforce goals
Labour Hire for Government Agencies
- Scalable workforce solutions for government projects including administration, blue-collar, and public-facing roles
- Specialist staffing for events, traffic management, road and school safety, hospitality, and council operations
- Compliance with all federal, state, and local employment regulations
- Managed workforce programs for contingent, casual, and contract staff
APS Scribing and Recruitment Support Services
- Flexible support for government HR teams needing partial recruitment services
- Services include shortlisting, scribing, assessment centres, psychometric testing, and compliance checks
- Vendor-neutral approach, ensuring cost-effective, targeted hiring
Learn more about our APS Scribing and Recruitment Support Services.
What Government Clients Say About Us
The team are professional, have worked closely to ensure our recruitment needs are being met, and deliver all aspects of the process to a high standard.
Director, Services Australia
Chandler Macleod provides our recruitment panel with prompt and reliable support. They’re professional, solution-focused, and clearly understand the systems and tools we use.
Assistant Director, Services Australia
The team is very responsive and understands our business needs. I’m grateful for the quality and speed of service.
Manager, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
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Government Recruitment Case Studies
From APS graduate programs to large-scale contingent workforce programs for Services Australia and the Department of Defence, our case studies show what government recruitment looks like in practice. Read the examples below or contact our government team to discuss your requirements.
Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
Driving Graduate and Volume Hiring for APS
Driving Bulk Recruitment Success for Government
Government Agency: Community Support Practitioners
Government Department
Services Australia
End-to-End Graduate Hiring for AFP
Supporting NIAA’s Graduate Talent Pipeline
Department of Defence Graduate & Entry Levels Program Recruitment
Services Australia: Cross Project
View more
Frequently Asked Questions: Government Recruitment
Is Chandler Macleod approved on government recruitment panels?
Yes. Chandler Macleod is approved on the Commonwealth Government's PPP1 (Flexible and Integrated Services) procurement panel, which covers temporary and contract staffing for federal agencies. We also hold state and local government supplier arrangements across multiple jurisdictions. Our panel approvals mean government agencies can engage us directly without running a separate tender process in most cases.
Does Chandler Macleod recruit for APS roles?
Yes. Chandler Macleod has been recruiting for Australian Public Service agencies since 1959. We understand APS frameworks including the APS Act, APSC guidelines, classification structures (APS1 to SES), and security clearance requirements. We recruit across policy, administration, ICT, finance, HR, and specialist technical roles for federal agencies including Services Australia, the Department of Defence, and NIAA.
Can Chandler Macleod provide security-cleared candidates?
Yes. Chandler Macleod manages security clearance requirements for candidates across federal government roles, including Baseline, NV1, and NV2 clearances. We work within AGSVA processes and can advise on clearance timelines and candidate availability for roles with security requirements.
What types of government recruitment does Chandler Macleod specialise in?
Chandler Macleod provides recruitment across the full public sector spectrum: permanent and temporary staffing for federal, state, and local government; executive and SES appointments; graduate programs and volume hiring; labour hire for council and government project operations; MSP and RPO programs for large agencies; and APS scribing and selection support services. We have 80+ active government clients across Australia.
Does Chandler Macleod recruit for local councils?
Yes. Chandler Macleod partners with over 60 local councils across Australia, providing workforce solutions across council operations, infrastructure, community services, administration, and executive appointments. We understand the procurement and employment frameworks that apply at the local government level, including enterprise agreements and council-specific award structures.
How does Chandler Macleod ensure compliance with government recruitment requirements?
Government recruitment compliance is core to what we do. Our processes cover right-to-work verification, security clearance management, APSC-aligned selection practices, modern slavery obligations, Fair Work compliance, and WHS requirements. For federal agencies, we operate within APS employment frameworks. For state and local clients, we align to the relevant jurisdiction's requirements. Our compliance capability is one of the reasons government agencies have been returning to Chandler Macleod since 1959.
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