Government recruitment & jobs

Skilled people with reliable public sector skills

At NW People, we recruit for government jobs across local councils, state departments and public agencies. Our people assist with administration, project coordination, program delivery, stakeholder communication and documentation.
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Why employers and job seekers choose NW People

For employers

Government environments often involve defined processes, formal documentation standards and multiple approval layers. We begin by understanding how tasks flow through your team – what needs to be logged, who approvals come from and how updates are communicated. Shortlists include candidates who are comfortable working within structured systems and maintaining consistent documentation.

For job seekers

We support people seeking government jobs where expectations are clear and work follows steady processes. Before progressing, we outline the main responsibilities, the project or department context and how requests arrive and are prioritised. This helps ensure the role aligns with how you prefer to work.

Government jobs we recruit

We regularly recruit for government jobs such as:

Administrative officer

Project support/project coordination

Program support/program officer

Community engagement support

Records and document administration

Policy and research support

Customer service and front desk roles

Executive and team support roles

Our recruitment process

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For employers

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We develop an understanding of the role requirements, team environment and compliance needs.

We source candidates with the capability to work confidently within structured frameworks and documentation processes.

We coordinate screening, interview support and onboarding requirements to ensure smooth transitions.

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For candidates

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Register or apply for government roles that suit your skills and communication style.

We introduce you to departments and agencies where your strengths and work preferences can be effectively supported.

We guide you through each step of the selection process to ensure expectations are clear and achievable.

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Market insights

Government hiring is increasing again, particularly across project support and operational coordination roles.

Candidates must be comfortable working within structured, process-oriented environments.

Some service roles remain but are gradually changing due to automation and centralisation.

Adoption of technology varies, with some agencies slower to transition to automated tools.

Compliance discipline and documentation quality are core selection criteria.

Resumé structure and capability presentation are critical for government role submissions.

FAQs

How should I structure my resumé for government applications?

Government applications benefit from clearly formatted capability statements with direct examples aligned to the role criteria.

Do I need government experience to transition into these roles?

Not always. Strong administrative, coordination and communication skills are often transferable if expectations are clearly understood.

Why can government recruitment take longer than private hiring?

Multiple review stages, compliance requirements and panel assessment processes are standard and contribute to longer timelines.

How can we support successful onboarding in government teams?

Clear documentation, structured handover processes and consistent communication expectations support smoother transitions.

Take the next step with NW People

Whether you’re hiring or looking for your next role, we’ll help you connect with the right people and opportunities.

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