Trusted Solutions for Local Government Recruitment
DFP is a leading government recruitment partner for local councils, providing customised and scalable solutions to meet the specific requirements of local government recruitment and council staffing.
DFP provides temporary and permanent recruitment services for Local Government. Our long-term partnerships within the public sector are supported by a dedicated State based Account Management teams.
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Local Council Recruitment
Our strength lies in our local teams and long-established candidate relationships. With recruiters embedded in each State, we maintain deep talent networks and a strong understanding of regional workforce dynamics, enabling us to connect clients with skilled, job-ready professionals. Supported by innovative technology, contemporary assessment tools and a dedicated Account Management team, we deliver responsive service, consistent communication and reliable recruitment outcomes.
We specialise in recruiting across the following areas:
Administration and Business Support
Human Resources and Recruitment
Accounting and Finance
Procurement
Project Management
Planning and Development
DFP Government provides ongoing, non-ongoing and labour hire services for Local, State, and Federal Government. Our long-term partnerships within the public sector are actioned by our specialist dedicated account management teams that are locally based.
Construction and Maintenance
Engineering and Technical
Water and Sewerage
Parks and Gardens
Trades and Labour
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Why Partner with DFP?
Trusted Government Partner
Proven, experienced and trusted to deliver recruitment solutions across a wide range of government departments.
Volume & Specialist Services
We support large‑scale hiring through coordinated volume recruitment, professional scribing and flexible unbundled services.
National Footprint
Local market knowledge backed by a national network, enabling consistent delivery across regions and jurisdictions.
People First, by Design
We prioritise equitable and inclusive hiring underpinned by Disability Confident Recruiter accreditation and mental health first aid master recognition.
Market Insights
We share up‑to‑date insights on workforce trends, talent availability and role benchmarks to support informed, evidence‑based hiring decisions.
Scalable Recruitment Solutions
From single placements to high‑volume campaigns, we adapt our approach to meet changing workforce demands.
Access to Quality Talent
We have a vast database of pre-screened and highly qualified specialist candidates.
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Real Feedback, Real Success
Leading Market Intelligence Data
DFP provides the most current and relevant market research data and analytics for a range of industry sectors.
We provide the latest employment trends and recruitment insights across all levels of Government, Contact Centre and Technology sectors.