Strategic Graduate Recruitment Solutions Built to Scale
With extensive experience delivering graduate and early careers programs across government and industry, DFP provides tailored and scalable recruitment solutions supported by innovative technology, and dedicated project management. Our specialist team maintains strong client and candidate engagement throughout the process while managing the administrative requirements and reporting.
DFP is a trusted partner for graduate recruitment across both government and private sector organisations. We are an approved supplier on the Commonwealth People Panel (SON3897769).
We also support state government agencies, NFPs and private sector organisations with tailored graduate recruitment solutions.
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Program Implementation and Assessment Experts
Choose from a full range of unbundled services or select end-to-end program support. Our expert team brings extensive knowledge and can advise on contemporary assessment tools and innovative approaches to graduate recruitment.
We continue to refine our assessment methodologies, including AI-aware assessment design that helps identify genuine capability and minimise the impact of AI-assisted applications.
Our team is highly responsive and partners with clients to deliver small and large scale programs virtually and in person.
Our graduate recruitment services include:
Strategy and Design
Attraction strategies designed to strengthen employer brand and connect with graduate talent, including employer value proposition development
Graduate program design and governance frameworks
Development of role profiles and selection criteria tailored to the requirements of each graduate stream.
Assessment frameworks aligned to capability requirements, ensuring a fair, consistent and inclusive selection process.
Technical writing support
Recruitment Project Management
Highly experienced team with extensive tenure with DFP
Our Dedicated Project Managers act as the central point of contact, providing consistent communication and support throughout each program
Documented milestones and regular reporting ensure transparency, accountability and effective project governance.
Assessment and Selection
Experienced assessors manage shortlisting through transparent and consistent evaluation processes, with moderation workshops that support selection decisions.
Secure one-way video interviews provide a flexible and accessible way to assess candidate capability, motivation and alignment to the role.
Customised online assessments including psychometric testing, work samples, case studies and skills assessments
Assessment centres are designed and facilitated virtually or in person, incorporating behavioural interviews, group exercises, presentations and job simulations aligned to role requirements.
Scheduling, Selection Report Writing and Panel Support
Online self-scheduling for interviews and assessments, supported by dedicated support for rescheduling and technical issues
Competency-focused reference checking delivered online or verbally, aligned to program requirements
Experienced panel members and scribes participate in the interview process, complete selection reports and provide candidate feedback
Candidate Experience
Responsive candidate care delivered through dedicated phone and email support
Regular communication keeps candidates informed and helps to build engagement throughout the process
Application and workflow management through client online recruitment systems
Dedicated support for reasonable adjustments and accessibility requirements, creating an inclusive and positive experience for candidates
Reporting & Insights
Dashboards and progress reporting provide visibility across each stage of the campaign, supporting informed and timely decision-making.
Candidate demographic data that supports equitable hiring outcomes
Market benchmarking and graduate talent insights help shape recruitment strategies and strengthen future workforce planning.
Post-campaign reviews deliver actionable insights, provide a clear understanding of outcomes, lessons learned and recommendations for future programs.
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