State Government Recruitment
Chandler Macleod partners with state government agencies to provide executive search, workforce planning, and contingent staffing solutions.
Your Trusted Partner in State Government Recruitment
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 Governments Partner With Us
We Get People
As a contracted and preferred supplier, we offer temporary labour hire, ad hoc permanent recruitment, and bulk recruitment services to the Australian State Governments. We are currently managing over 10,000 placements across Federal, State and Local governments.
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.
Integral Members of State Government Panels
Our involvement in government panels reflects our commitment to transparent, fair, and strategic public sector hiring. We help select candidates who meet the brief and align with your government culture and goals.
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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.
Unbundled and Project Recruitment
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.
State Government Recruitment Areas
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 Experienced Teams are Ready to Help
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
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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
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