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.
Bernadette Bentley
Head of Federal Government, Australia
Bernadette is a Senior Leader with 22 years recruitment experience at both State and Federal levels. Bernadette has an extensive background working within and across Government leading large scale recruitment projects across Defence, ATO, Health, Education, Foreign Affairs, Australian Elections, and many other priority government programs. Her experience includes industry specialist development, large-scale redeployment, and managing programs like Graduate, Indigenous and Diversity.
Samantha Fernando
Head of Public Sector, QLD
Samantha brings over 14 years of leadership experience in business and recruitment, focusing on Federal, State, and Local Government sectors. Throughout her career, Samantha has driven transformative change within governmental organisations, working with clients such as the ATO, Queensland Treasury, and Brisbane City Council. She has also led impactful Executive Coaching/Strategy workshops for entities including the Torres Strait Regional Authority and the NDIA.
Michelle Christie
Senior Director South Australia & Victoria
With over 20 years of recruitment experience, Michelle is the Senior Director for our South Australia and Victoria offices. She has extensive expertise in both private and public sectors, specialising in executive-level roles, including C-suite and General Managers. Michelle is renowned for her thorough understanding of the recruitment process and her ability to achieve positive outcomes for clients and candidates alike.
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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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