Government Recruitment Agency
Chandler Macleod is a leading government recruitment agency, providing expert hiring solutions to federal, state & local governments across Australia.
65 Years
Supporting Government Recruitment Needs
10,000+ Workers
Placed Across Federal, State
and Local Roles
80+ Clients
Trusted by Departments, Councils & Agencies Across Australia
Supporting Federal, State, and Local Government Departments
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.
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.
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
Unbundled Recruitment 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
Real Feedback, Real Results. What Our Customers 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
Let’s Find the Right Talent Together
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Government Recruitment Case Studies
Chandler Macleod understand the diversity of needs in Government Recruitment campaigns. With over six decades of industry experience, we have the capacity to exceed your expectations for high quality Government Recruitment. Read our Government case studies below and don't hesitate to reach out if we can be of assistance.
Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
Australian Government Organisation
Government RPO
Government Agency: Community Support Practitioners
Government Department
Services Australia
Australian Federal Police Graduate Recruitment
National Indigenous Australians Agency 2024 Graduate Recruitment
Department of Defence Graduate & Entry Levels Program Recruitment
Services Australia: Cross Project
Government News & Insights
New Employment Trends:
Whilst economic growth is forecast to slow later this year with rising interest rates, and inflation in Australia is expected to have peaked, the labour market continues to be very tight.
