A total solution for informed Government recruitment solutions
The national McArthur Government team deliver specialist Permanent, Temporary and Casual staffing solutions to three levels of Government across Australia.
We cover all skills sets and disciplines including:
CEO • Board & Advisory • Director • General Manager • Administration • Assets • Communications • Contracts • Environment & Sustainability • Finance • Infrastructure • Local Laws and Parking • Works
What makes McArthur different?
30+ years of delivering specialist services to the Government sector
24/7 day service for clients and candidates
ISO 9001:2015 quality accredited
Full financial responsibility for temporary staff - payroll, superannuation, work cover and insurance
A genuine national presence
The sector’s most experienced and focused consultants
Experienced consultants who speak your language and understand Government.
All McArthur Government consultants come from roles within specific industry sectors or have extensive public sector recruitment experience, or in many cases - both. They know your day-to-day business challenges, legislative, technical and practical requirements. In other words, they speak your language allowing them to deliver quick and quality solutions.
For every Government recruitment challenge, we combine individual experience and insight with proven methodologies and processes that have the flexibility to be tailored to any requirement.

Experienced consultants who speak your language and understand Government.
All McArthur Government consultants come from roles within specific industry sectors or have extensive public sector recruitment experience, or in many cases - both. They know your day-to-day business challenges, legislative, technical and practical requirements. In other words, they speak your language allowing them to deliver quick and quality solutions.
For every Government recruitment challenge, we combine individual experience and insight with proven methodologies and processes that have the flexibility to be tailored to any requirement.
Tailored, streamlined processes without compromising quality
Although McArthur has successfully undertaken hundreds of previous appointments, it is critical for us to recognise that each appointment is unique. Our recruitment process has been continuously developed and designed to meet the ever-changing needs of the public sector. However, our aim is always the same - to maximise efficiency, minimise risk and ensure quality.
Scope
The initial briefing session is the most critical part of the process as it allows us to sit with you and build an in-depth understanding of the technical experience, and more importantly, the personal characteristics of the individual you are looking to hire.
Source
Appropriate candidates are discreetly sourced via networking, general interviewing, data base and network trawls, and simple but profound market place knowledge. Our National Client Relationship Management System allows us to build a map of relevant candidates for consideration.
Screen
Once the candidate’s interest is engaged, a professional assessment of suitability is established through behavioural based interviewing reflecting on past relevant performance. We also utilise Psychological Assessment, Video Interviewing and in-depth Reference Checking to ensure the shortlist is a 100% reflection of a client's recruitment and business needs.
Select
Once a suitable candidate has been identified McArthur works with the client (if required) to facilitate negotiations on an appropriate remuneration package. Notification to unsuccessful candidates and a comprehensive report are final stages of the process.
Minimise risk. Maximise quality.
To ensure the highest quality of candidate and to minimise the recruitment risk, McArthur utilises a range of industry leading interviewing and assessment technologies, in addition to comprehensive referencing and checking initiatives.
A genuine commitment to Australian Government
We engage with all the sector's associations and peak bodies on a national basis and in every state. It allows us to continuously build our networks, regularly communicate with all major players and keep our finger on the pulse of industry changes and developments.
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