Find the opportunity in public sector that fits you best
From local government jobs to federal government roles, find the right position to meet your skill sets.
The McArthur Government team helps both experienced Government professionals and those wanting to make the transition to the public sector manage their careers, achieve their professional goals and stay on the radar of Australia's best Government employers.
Stability, variety and job security are the common factors that make Federal, State and Local government jobs attractive to many professionals and job seekers. Excellent remuneration, professional development opportunities and the chance to have a positive influence on communities and people throughout Australia are some other great benefits of a career in the public sector.
We provide Permanent, Temporary and Casual Government jobs across all skill sets including:
Federal Government
APS, EL and SES positions across:
- Corporate Services
- Policy & Program
- Data & Knowledge
- Compliance & Legal
- Engineering & Technical
- Intelligence
- Senior Executive
- Trades & Labour
- Sciences & Health
State & Local Government
All levels across:
- Asset Management
- Board/Advisory
- Clerical/Administration
- Community Services
- Corporate Services
- Customer Service
- Engineering
- Environment/Sustainability
- Executive
- Finance/Accounting
- Governance/Risk
- Human Resources
- Infrastructure
- Legal
- Local Laws
- Planning
- Works/Operations
How McArthur can make a difference to your Government career.
Direct access to the 'hidden' opportunities.
Over the last 50 years we have developed one of the Government sector's most extensive networks of clients. Our partnerships are long term and built on trust, so we often know when career opportunities are available before they hit the market.
Your own personal consultant.
You've worked hard, achieved a lot and your career deserves focused attention. Your consultant will have an in-depth knowledge of your industry.
Proactive marketing.
We don't sit back and wait for roles to come in that may suit your experience and expertise. We actively market you to employers we think are a 'best fit' for your skills, aspirations and their business needs.
Our commitment to Gender Diversity.
All recruitment submissions and recommendations presented to McArthur clients are based on capability and competence, regardless of gender.
Download a copy of the McArthur Gender Diversity Statement.
Substantial investment in developing sector relationships.
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.