State Government Recruitment

Chandler Macleod partners with state government agencies to provide executive search, workforce planning, and contingent staffing solutions.

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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.

  • NSW Government (SCM0007, SCM0012)

  • QLD Government

  • VIC Government (SPC)

  • SA Government

  • ACT Government

  • WA Government

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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:

Administration and

Business Support

Human Resources

and Recruitment

Marketing and

Communications

Accounting and Finance

Policy

Risk and Governance

Portfolio, Program & Project Management

Business & Data Analytics

Grants & Assessment

Engineering and Technical

Compliance

Contact Centre

Case Management

Work Health & Safety

Executive Support

Legal

Quality & Audit

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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 State Government Recruitment

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

Let’s Find the Right Talent Together

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