Supporting government with skilled people.
What is the public sector recruitment?
Why is it important?
We're experts:
In public sector recruitment, candidates and government agencies are often looking for the same thing: trust.
Job seekers want fair opportunities, clear communication and roles that genuinely suit their skills. Government departments want people who are dedicated to support and improve their community. With around 20 years’ experience, we know exactly how to match the right person with the right role.
Why working with a government recruitment agency can make a real difference
Partnering with specialist recruiters gives both government agencies and job seekers a real advantage.
Synergie solutions for candidates
Roles range from administration and policy development to IT, finance, project management, and frontline community services, but not every public sector job offer is easy to find. We help you access opportunities across public sector departments, including temporary, contract and long-term roles.
In the Australian Public Services (APS), merit-based selection, vacancy notification and structured assessment are core parts of recruitment, so clear guidance matters.
Government employers value transferable skills, creating opportunities for graduates, career changers, and experienced professionals alike.
Digital service delivery, sustainability programs, and community initiatives are reshaping public sector work and expanding demand for adaptable talent. At Synergie, we help you build a career.
Synergie services for government departments
We focus on people who match the role, the team and the expectations of public sector work, not just the job title.
We hire dependable people for temporary, contract and permanent positions.
Our team is fully aware of the requirements set by government bodies for hiring new staff. That’s why working with us saves you time on sourcing, screening and coordination, while improving the chances of a better fit from the start.
What makes Synergie Australia the right recruitment partner
✔️ Synergie Australia combines a national office network across Australia with the backing of the global Synergie Group, which operates in 17 countries and 800 offices worldwide.
✔️ With more than 20 years of experience, our experts handle every placement ethically, efficiently, and with real care for both employers and candidates.
✔️ Synergie Australia has a 4.3⭐ rating on Glassdoor and was recognised by the SEEK SARA Awards 2025 as runner-up in Large Recruitment Agency of the Year.
Synergie prioritises safety, wellbeing and compliance in every placement
Common public sector roles we recruit across Australia
Looking at data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics website, we can see that by mid-2025, there were more than 2.5 million people working in the Australian public sector:
- 385,900 positions in the Commonwealth Government (including military personnel).
- 1,993,400 in state governments.
- 218,000 in local government.
Not to mention that total cash wages and salaries increased by 7.6% (2024–25). Our consultants recruit for all areas of public sector, from administration support to management:
Federal government recruitment
Federal government focuses on national policy, regulation, service delivery and major public administration functions. Common roles:
- APS3 and APS4 administration roles
- APS5 and APS6 policy and program support roles
- Executive assistants
- Procurement and contract support officers
- Digital and data support roles
- Service delivery officers
- Regulatory and compliance support roles
State government recruitment
This area is typically tied to essential public services delivered at state level, including health, education, transport and emergency response. Public sector employers often need strong support, coordination and project capability across large departments and agencies. Let’s look at some examples
- Project officers
- Policy support roles
- Executive assistants
- Finance officers
- HR and people support roles
- Procurement officers
- Program coordinators
- Contact centre and service delivery staff
- Reporting and data support roles
Local government recruitment
Local government is closest to day-to-day community life, with councils responsible for services, planning, infrastructure, environmental functions and local administration.
Recruitment at this level is often shaped by practical service delivery and strong community-facing capability. For example:
- Customer service officers
- Administration officers
- Rates and records staff
- Payroll and finance support
- Procurement support officers
- Community services staff
- Project officers
- Planning and infrastructure support roles
My experience with Synergy Australia over the last eight months has been exceptionally good. My recruitment consultant, Kristy, is very amazing at her job. If you're looking for work today, I highly recommend using Synergy Australia“
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Synergie, formally IPA, partners with the RACS to provide a broad range of temporary and permanent talent (…) that meets the needs of our diverse communities“
The process behind successful public sector recruitment
For candidates
Step 1: The challenge
Getting into the public sector can feel difficult when the process seems formal, job titles are unfamiliar or you are unsure whether your experience will translate. Don’t worry, we understand the specific characteristics of the sector.
For government employers
Step 1: The challenge
We understand the specific challenges of recruitment in the Australian public sector, where processes must balance regulatory compliance, transparency, and efficiency.
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Our locations across Australia
Synergie operates nationwide with offices across Australia. This presence enables us to respond rapidly, understand market specifics, and deliver consistent support for public sector recruitment at all levels.
17 branches to support you throughout Australia
Synergie Australia works across all three levels of government nationally, delivering workforce solutions that support the unique needs of public sector agencies. Our contracts span federal, state, and local government, allowing us to provide scalable, compliant, and responsive recruitment and labour hire services. Government agencies often face complex procurement processes, strict compliance requirements, and fluctuating workforce demands. Synergie have demonstrated experience filling specialist roles quickly while ensuring alignment with policy and governance standards.“
FAQ
Candidates
Not always. Many employers value transferable skills from administration, customer service, coordination, finance, operations or project support.
No. We recruit for temporary, contract and permanent positions, depending on the needs of the government department.
Yes. We support candidates looking for opportunities across councils, state departments and federal agencies. Public sector job pages in Australia commonly separate opportunities in exactly these three layers of government.
No. Our recruitment services are free for job seekers. In Australia, reputable recruitment agencies do not charge candidates to help them find work.
Employers
Yes. We support a range of workforce needs, from short-term cover to long-term recruitment.
We help with sourcing, screening, communication and coordination, so the process feels more structured and the shortlist is more relevant.
- Readily available candidates: with a national talent pool of pre-screened, work-ready professionals across multiple industries. Giving you faster access to skilled candidates who align with the demands.
- Pre-employment screening (references; role-specific assessments).
- WHS integration with your site: under Australia’s WHS laws, both the labour hire provider and the host PCBU share duties to keep workers safe and must consult, cooperate and coordinate; Onboarding of temp staff includes Synergie’s comprehensive candidate selection methodology, specific internal inductions tailored to industry types/roles, additionally coordinating with Host employers site specific induction requirements.
Yes. We support employers across Australia through our national office network, helping organisations recruit across local, state and federal government with consistent support and local market understanding.