The government sector in Australia is complex and dynamic, requiring a broad range of skills, knowledge, and experience. At Robert Walters, our team understand the nuances of government recruitment, recognising that each organisation requires a broad range of professional skills to manage public resources that impact all Australian communities.
Our team of recruitment experts, many with experience in the government sector, are committed to connecting talent with the right skills. Whether you’re seeking permanent, contract, or fixed-term opportunities, we help you find your place within Australia’s diverse government landscape. We support all three tiers of Federal, State and Local Government by working with a range of organisations to offer exciting and rewarding career opportunities. We look forward to assisting you in taking the next step in your career.
Ella Morgan
Senior Director, Government, Adelaide
Ella Morgan, Senior Director at Robert Walters Adelaide, has nearly two decades of experience in the South Australian market. She specialises in sourcing and placing senior HR and C-suite professionals. With a strong local network and deep understanding of these critical roles, Ella is dedicated to helping clients secure top-tier talent effectively. Ella also leads our dedicated Government recruitment team, managing recruitment across all four areas of our appointed panel for the South Australian Government.
Jane Lowney
Senior Director, Government, Brisbane
Jane Lowney, the Senior Director for Queensland, has 11 years of recruitment experience, specialising in executive-level project and operational leadership roles across various asset classes in Australia. She was awarded RCSA Recruiter of the Year in 2018 and currently chairs the Robert Walters ED&I Council.
Phillip Yee
Senior Manager, Tech & Transformation, Sydney
With a robust background encompassing over 4 years in the recruitment field, Phillip is a specialist in catering to our Local, State, and Federal Government clients, particularly honing his expertise in the Education Sector. His portfolio includes key accounts such as the Department of Education, Tafe, University of Sydney, and University of Technology Sydney. Phillip's primary focus revolves around recruiting for Senior Management positions, spanning both technology and business transformation.
Jodie Gillespie
Senior Director, Tech & Transformation, Perth
Jodie is a tech recruitment specialist with 18 years experience, all with Robert Walters; in the West Australian market. Jodie heads up three tech businesses which recruit in specialist verticals including, Digital & Emerging Tech, Security, Infrastructure and Networking, and Projects and Transformation.
At Robert Walters, we believe our success comes from the success of our clients and candidates. We're not just recruitment experts; we're partners in crafting your success story.
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Our state and federal government recruiters are experts in their local markets and take a highly targeted and customised approach to every assignment, leveraging insights from our market intelligence team and innovative recruitment tools.
Our specialist recruiters can quickly connect you with a pool of ready-for-action contract, temporary or interim talent.
We handle all administrative tasks associated with temporary staffing with our end-to-end payroll solutions - saving you time, money, and resources.
Whether it's covering for an employee on leave, managing peak periods, or undertaking special projects - get in touch to discuss how we can connect you to the talent you need.
We have a proven track record of successful placements in the government sector across a wide range of roles, from entry-level positions to executive leadership. Our extensive network of top talent across Australia, combined with our industry knowledge and recruitment expertise, has allowed us to meet the unique staffing needs of our clients time and again.
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