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People Panel Phase 1 (SON3897769)
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People Panel Phase 2 (SON3965020)
Chandler Macleod is a trusted federal government recruitment partner, delivering APS hiring solutions, executive search, and labour hire for government agencies.
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.
As a contracted and preferred supplier, we offer temporary labour hire, ad hoc permanent recruitment, and bulk recruitment services to the Australian Federal Government. Over the past five years, we have successfully placed an average of 2,800 labour hire staff annually.
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.
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.
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.
Our involvement in government recruitment panels reflects our commitment to transparent, fair, and strategic public sector hiring. We help select candidates who meet the brief and align with agency culture and goals.
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)
Information Communication Technology Provider Arrangement (ICTPA) - Defence (SON3520191)
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.
Our proprietary BestFit™ methodology for executive recruitment mitigates the significant risks associated with high-level placements, ensuring the ideal match for leadership roles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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
National General Manager
Federal Government
Industry Experience: 20 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 10 years
General Manager
Graduate and Project Recruitment
Industry Experience: 23 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 18 years
Associate Account Director
Industry Experience: 20 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 9 years
Associate Account Director
Industry Experience: 20 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 10 years
Associate Account Director
Industry Experience: 20 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 1 years
Account Manager
Permanent Recruitment
Industry Experience: 4 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 4 years
Lead Principal Consultant
Graduate & Project Recruitment
Industry Experience: 15 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 10 years
Principal Consultant Psychologist
Industry Experience: 13 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 13 years
Delivery Lead - QLD, WA & NT
Industry Experience: 8 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 1 years
Project Manager - Graduate & Project Recruitment
Industry Experience: 29 years
Chandler Macleod Tenure: 2 years
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