Government & Public Sector Recruitment

Building stronger communities through trusted recruitment

At GBS Recruitment, we know that people drive community outcomes. For more than 30 years, we’ve supported public sector organisations across Victoria — from local and state government to statutory authorities, agencies, and not-for-profits. Our work spans essential services including health, environment, utilities, libraries, and community support programs.

What sets public sector recruitment apart is the balance it demands: finding people with the right skills and values, while ensuring every appointment meets strict compliance, governance and procurement standards. That balance is where we excel. We bring deep sector knowledge and a proven track record to deliver recruitment solutions — labour hire, permanent and executive — that strengthen services and build lasting community impact.

Why Choose Us

Clients engage us with confidence because we combine deep sector expertise, proven recruitment processes, and a commitment to compliance and results. Whether filling temporary, permanent, or executive roles, we deliver solutions that strengthen organisations, build capable teams, and create lasting impact.

Public Sector Specialists

We understand the culture, governance frameworks, and operational realities of public sector organisations ensuring every hire aligns with values, skills, and sector expectations

Fully Compliant

Our recruitment solutions are probity-assured and meet all regulatory requirements. Labour hire appointments comply with Victorian Labour Hire Licensing, while permanent and executive recruitment connect you with top talent nationwide.

Approved Supplier

Endorsed by Procurement Australia and MAV Procurement, we are also a Tier 2 provider for the State Government’s Staffing Services Contract with Dixon Appointments.

Comprehensive Services

From temporary and contract staffing to permanent and executive recruitment, leadership development, workforce solutions, safety and injury management, and outplacement services—we offer a comprehensive suite of people-focused solutions tailored to the public sector.

Trusted Procurement Partnerships

GBS Recruitment is endorsed by key government and public sector procurement panels, including:

Endorsed Tier 2 provider to Dixon Appointments under the Staffing Services State Purchase Contract (SS-01-2021).

Preferred supplier for temporary and permanent recruitment services, supporting organisations across Australia under the Procurement Australia panel (2312-0618)

Preferred supplier for recruitment services to Victorian local governments via the MAV Goods & Services Panel (RS8017-2023)

Through partnerships demonstrate our compliance, probity, and readiness to deliver recruitment solutions across Victoria and beyond. 

Through these trusted panels, we provide recruitment solutions that scale to meet the needs of organisations from regional communities to metropolitan departments. By focusing on the right skills, culture, and long-term fit, our placements often progress into permanent or senior leadership roles. Backed by over 30 years of experience in the public sector and approval on key government procurement panels, we provide organisations with confidence, compliance, and outcomes that make a lasting impact.

Our Approach

Every campaign combines deep sector expertise with transparent, accountable processes. We follow the Victorian Public Sector Commission’s best practice guidance for recruitment and integrity, ensuring probity and audit-ready compliance at every step. As an approved supplier on Procurement Australia, MAV, and the State Government’s Staffing Services Contract (Tier 2), we are fully procurement ready. For temporary and contract needs, we hold a current Victorian Labour Hire Licence and manage all placements in strict accordance with licence requirements. Each campaign is then tailored to your organisation’s unique needs.

  • Rigorous Candidate Assessment
    We evaluate every candidate through structured interviews, compliance checks, reference verification, and skills testing—ensuring the right people are selected, every time.
  • Alignment with Public Sector Values
    We assess not just on technical skills and capability, but a candidate’s ability to demonstrate respect, integrity and accountability in practice – ensuring every appointment upholds public sector standards and drives accountable, ethical decision-making.  
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
    We embed fair and inclusive hiring practices that widen access to talent and help build teams that are capable, engaged and representative of the communities you serve.
  • Flexible Workforce Solutions
    Whether temporary, contract, permanent, or executive appointments, we provide the right workforce model without compromising compliance
  • Ongoing Support
    Our engagement continues beyond placement, helping both clients and candidates transition smoothly and ensuring long-term success.

Demonstrated Impact

For over three decades, GBS Recruitment has partnered with public sector organisations to build effective leadership teams and operational workforces that deliver meaningful community outcomes. We don’t just fill roles – we identify leaders and specialists who align with your culture, values and governance expectations.

Examples of our impact:

  • Delivered strategic leadership appointments across local councils, state government departments, statutory authorities, and not-for-profits.
  • Placed operational and senior executives who have progressed to roles of greater responsibility, strengthening leadership continuity across Victoria.
  • Supported emergency services, environmental management agencies, and community organisations with critical workforce solutions that balance immediate operational needs with long-term growth.

Trusted Partner

With over 30 years’ experience supporting public sector organisations, we combine compliance, sector expertise, and tailored recruitment solutions to deliver teams that drive meaningful outcomes. Our recruitment processes are guided by professionalism, integrity, and compliance, and every campaign is managed in line with Victorian Public Sector Commission best practice recommendations. All appointments align with Victorian Public Sector Commission policies, labour-hire licensing requirements, and procurement panel standards. Our reporting is transparent, our processes accountable, and our reputation built on consistently ethical outcomes.

Partner with us to access trusted talent and workforce solutions that strengthen your organisation, build capable teams, and support lasting community impact.

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