At Chandler Macleod, we understand the importance of tailored approaches, especially when it comes to sourcing top talent for the Federal Government. Our Federal Government team has a combined experience in staffing services of more than 250 years, with more than half of that tenured within Chandler Macleod. 

Central to our success is the BestFit™ formula, a time-tested method that ensures more accurate sourcing decisions and improved retention rates. Each BestFit™ assignment begins with a comprehensive job evaluation, encompassing thorough analyses of the business unit, the role, and the ideal candidate profile as well as the role's requirements, core competencies, and key selection criteria with utmost clarity. 

Our expertise extends across a spectrum of Government professions, ranging from accounting and finance to policy and legal matters. Whether you're seeking seasoned professionals or nurturing entry-level or graduate talent, our specialist recruiters are equipped to cater to your unique staffing requirements. 

Let's meet the people who make our Government team the best in the recruitment industry.

Clinton leads Chandler Macleod's Graduate and Project Recruitment division, guiding the strategic direction, implementation, and supervision of innovative recruitment and assessment solutions tailored for the graduate and volume markets. With over 21 years of industry experience, he has successfully delivered client outcomes on a global scale across ANZ, Asia, UK, and South America. Since joining Chandler Macleod in 2007, Clinton has orchestrated hundreds of campaigns, spanning across both government and commercial sectors, showcasing his adept project management skills and unwavering commitment to excellence.

As the General Manager of Chandler Macleod Consulting Jamie, a Registered Psychologist, brings a wealth of skills and knowledge from his two decades of expertise in organisational and industrial psychology. Jamie has overseen extensive consulting initiatives spanning various industry sectors, partnering with top organisations across Australia. He directs a team of psychologists and management consultants on a national scale, ensuring excellence in service delivery.

Lyndell's tenure at the Chandler Macleod spans an impressive 14 years, a testament to her unwavering commitment and expertise. With a distinguished focus on recruiting within the Federal Government sphere, Lyndell's proficiency stands as a cornerstone of our operations.

Tasked with the strategic management of bulk recruitment projects, Lyndell's adept leadership ensures the seamless execution of our endeavors, driving forward our commitment to quality and client satisfaction.

Sarah boasts an extensive background in recruitment and talent acquisition, spanning more than two decades across diverse industries in both the UK and Australia. Her tenure at the Chandler Macleod Brisbane office exceeds 9 years, during which she has successfully led complex and crucial campaigns.

Leanne is a dynamic and people-focused Account Director specializing in the Federal Government sector. With 13 years of experience in business development and sales, she excels in building business, achieving targets, and delivering first-class outcomes to all customers. In her five-year tenure with Chandler Macleod, Leanne has established herself as a leader in the ACT market, managing one of the largest portfolios and specializing in high-volume recruitment projects. Her commitment to delivering high-quality candidates has solidified her reputation as a dedicated and effective leader, consistently driving success for her clients and stakeholders

Isaac is a seasoned Recruitment Professional with a strategic vision and two decades of success across the Middle East and India, including the last year with Chandler Macleod in Australia. Isaac's expertise spans business development and key account management, ensuring top-notch staffing solutions and profitable business operations. His professional journey is marked by a solid track record of delivering top-notch candidates, nurturing client relationships, and consistently surpassing expectations in dynamic and competitive environments. . Driven by a passion for continuous growth, Isaac is deeply committed to helping clients secure the best talent while empowering candidates to reach their career aspirations

Fiona stands as a seasoned Account Manager, distinguished by her adeptness and refined skill set. With a robust background in cultivating stakeholder relationships to drive business growth, she consistently surpasses targets while delivering unparalleled customer service. Fiona excels in navigating the intricacies of a dynamic and fast-paced environment, skillfully managing multiple demands with finesse. Her extensive experience includes operating within the parameters of established policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and efficiency.

Claudia's career with Chandler Macleod began in January 2022 as a recruitment consultant specialising in supporting the Federal Government team. She quickly demonstrated her abilities and commitment to excellence, earning a promotion to senior consultant and later to associate manager.

In these roles, she honed her skills in candidate sourcing, client engagement, talent acquisition strategies, and leadership, fostering a culture of collaboration and success. Claudia's time with Chandler Macleod has been marked by continuous learning, growth, and meaningful contributions to the organization and the careers of clients and candidates.

Joy is Delivery Lead at Chandler Macleod's Brisbane office, where she orchestrates the recruitment endeavors for Federal Government clients spanning Queensland, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. With a robust background encompassing 8 years of talent acquisition proficiency, Joy has cultivated relationships with global and regional clients and candidates across diverse industries.

Teresa joined Chandler Macleod in 2001 and has 22 years’ experience recruiting in the South Australian market, covering a range of industries and sectors across the State from Mt Gambier to Whyalla. Teresa has been critical in the success and build of the Light Industrial Desk with clients across the FMCG and Transport and Logistics sectors. Teresa’s role included Workforce Planning, Client onboarding, Risk Management, OHS concerns, End to End recruitment and ongoing management of both candidate and client requirements. Teresa now specialises in the Professional Services Portfolio, focussed on providing high level service to Federal Government. 

Zoe began her journey with Chandler Macleod in March 2021, bringing with her a wealth of professional expertise in HR and Recruitment garnered across various sectors within Local, State, and Federal Government realms. Driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence, Zoe epitomises professionalism and motivation, consistently striving to deliver top-tier customer service. Her adeptness at managing competing deadlines underscores her capability to excel in dynamic environments.

Chloe began her journey with Chandler Macleod three years ago in the role of a Labour Hire Account Manager. Over time, she seamlessly transitioned into the position of Recruitment Partner for the Sydney Government team. Leveraging her extensive background in customer service and hospitality management, Chloe excels in fostering strong connections between clients and candidates. With a commitment to best practices, she meticulously seeks out the perfect candidates to embody Chandler Macleod's ethos in the workforce. Chloe takes pride in delivering a personable and top-notch service, ensuring both clients and candidates experience professionalism at its finest.

Beginning her journey with Chandler Macleod in May 2023 with two decades of recruitment experience. Bronwyn brings a profound understanding of APS permanent recruitment methodology and APSC Merit-Based Selection Guidelines. Leveraging this expertise, she specialises in offering customised unbundled project recruitment solutions to our esteemed APS clientele. Bronwyn's track record speaks for itself, as she consistently delivers exceptional outcomes across executive, bulk, and specialist permanent recruitment initiatives, thereby enhancing the operational excellence of our clients.

With over 15 years of Consulting and Assessment, Tim possesses a comprehensive understanding of recruitment technologies, psychometrics, simulations, and interview assessments tailored for diverse roles and client organisations. During the past five years in his capacity as Principal Consultant within the Graduate & Project Recruitment team, Tim has navigated the complexities of high-volume recruitment intakes with finesse. This tenure has encompassed adept system and project management, meticulous candidate care, and the application of his assessment acumen in role profiling, process design, preparation of assessment center materials, and facilitation of assessor training sessions.

As an endorsed Organisational psychologist, Brian maintains knowledge of the discipline and thought leadership through constant research and review of assessment methodologies. He has contributed to peer-reviewed empirical research and has presented at Australian and international conferences on topics such as group problem solving, work life balance and wellbeing in the workplace. Brian applies his research and expertise to imbue best practice, evidence based techniques in all facets of his work, particularly in assessment design and psychometrics. Brian has acted in multiple roles for volume recruitment intakes, from project lead through to lead assessment designer. 

Weng is a recruitment professional with experience across a wide range of roles and industries. He has experience in end-to-end internal recruitment, government recruitment, volume recruitment & assessment centre facilitation. Weng is a registered psychologist and is passionate about best-practice assessment and selection. He contributes his expertise in analysis and reporting, assessment design, & feedback provision to the volume and project recruitment team. Additionally, he contributes his expertise in the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) assessment as part of the team’s assessment solution for Child Protection Practitioner recruitment for the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

Larissa has over 20 years of experience providing account management and outsourced recruitment services, including the delivery of bulk recruitment and graduate rounds, assessment projects, and other general or specialist selection processes.

As an experienced project leader, Larissa has delivered both small and large bulk selection processes ranging from APS Level 4 to SES Band 3 positions. She has gained broad and in-depth experience in the full range of recruitment services, project management, assessment centre design and facilitation & stakeholder engagement. 

With a profound understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by the government sector, our team employs a tailored approach to identify, attract, and onboard top-tier professionals. From executive searches to specialised staffing solutions, we leverage our extensive network and expertise to deliver exceptional results. Entrust us to navigate the complexities of government hiring processes while ensuring compliance and efficiency.

Explore our comprehensive suite of services and talk to our team to discover how we can elevate your workforce capabilities.