Government Recruitment

Australia's Trusted Government Recruitment Service

We are a majority Indigenous owned and managed recruitment agency providing recruitment, labour hire services and employment solutions to the Commonwealth Government for all positions within the APS for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

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Supply Nation certified

First People Recruitment Solutions is Supply Nation certified and compliant with the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet- Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) on 1 July 2015 - Commonwealth Procurement Rules. The IPP gives Commonwealth buyers the ability to purchase directly from Indigenous small to medium enterprises for contracts of any size and value using the Indigenous business exemption (17).

Extensive Government Capability

We are currently engaged with over seventy Commonwealth Government Departments and Agencies in an ongoing capacity, including but not limited to:

  • Australian Taxation Office
  • Department of Defence
  • Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
  • Department of Health
  • Department of Human Services
  • Department of Social Services
  • Department of Industry Innovation and Science
  • Departments of Education and Training and Employment
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Our talent pool includes all APS recruitment categories, such as:

  • Information Technology Consultants and Contractors
  • Executive and Administration Assistants
  • Secretariat Support (together with project support roles)
  • Policy, Procurement and Contract Management
  • Communications and Events
  • Human Resources
  • Finance and Payroll
  • Security Cleared Candidates

Our candidates range from entry level APS1 to SES and we specialise in the following placements:

  • Contracts
  • Temporary assignments
  • Non-ongoing contracts
  • Permanent placements
  • Bulk recruitment actions

We sit on the following Commonwealth Government Panels for ease of engagement:

  • SON 3610710 - ATO - Provision of Contingent Labour Hire (general and IT) - All agency participation
  • SON 3897769 – People Panel – Search and Recruitment Services
  • SON 3610710 - ATO - Provision of Contingent Labour Hire (general and IT) - All agency participation

We work with Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians and present candidates who meet individual Department and Agency criteria for specific contracts.

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Contact us

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our team

Bryan Creith

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Bryan, a Human Capital professional specialising in the recruitment industry and labour hire.

Shane Kennelly

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Shane Kennelly | FPRS

Shane is a proud Bundjalung man with over 15 years of experience in senior executive positions.

Adam Kennelly

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Adam Kennelly | FPRS

Adam is a hands-on and practical manager who has performed in construction management roles over the past 13 years. 

Featured jobs

Associate Director - Education and Professional Development

Australia

Full time


  • ANU Senior Manager 2 + 17% super, full-time, fixed term up to 5 years
  • Canberra, ACT - preferred (relocation support available)
  • Identified position for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates
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Partnerships Manager

Australia

Full time


  • ANU Senior Manager 1 + 17% super, full-time, fixed term up to 5 years
  • Canberra, ACT - preferred (relocation support available)
  • Identified position for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates
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Senior Impact and Communications Officer

Australia

Full time


  • ANU Officer Level 8 + 17% super, full-time, fixed term up to 5 years
  • Canberra, ACT - preferred (relocation support available)
  • Identified position for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates
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Senior Education Advisor

Australia

Full time


  • ANU Officer Level 8 + 17% super, full-time, fixed term up to 5 years
  • Canberra, ACT - preferred (relocation support available)
  • Identified position for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates
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Associate Director - Performance & Partnering

Australia

Full time


  • IBA Level 7 non-ongoing contract, 18-months
  • Capital city locations considered
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply
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Associate Director, IT Operations

Australia

Full time


  • IBA Level 7, ongoing full-time role
  • Brisbane, Sydney or Canberra
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply
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Associate Director, IT Operations

Australia

Full time


  • IBA Level 7, ongoing full-time role
  • Brisbane, Sydney or Canberra
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply
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Director, Architecture & Platforms

Australia

Full time


  • Director level, 12-month non-ongoing contract (full-time acting backfill)
  • Canberra, Sydney or Brisbane
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply
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Director, Architecture & Platforms

Australia

Temporary


  • Director level, 12-month non-ongoing contract (full-time acting backfill)
  • Canberra, Sydney or Brisbane
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply
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Associate Director - Performance & Partnering

Australia

Full time


  • IBA Level 7 non-ongoing contract, 18-months
  • Capital city locations considered
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply
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Associate Director - Performance & Partnering

Australia

Full time


  • IBA Level 7 non-ongoing contract, 18-months
  • Capital city locations considered
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply
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Associate Director - Performance & Partnering

Australia

Full time


  • IBA Level 7 non-ongoing contract, 18-months
  • Capital city locations considered
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply
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Associate Director - Performance & Partnering

Australia

Full time


  • IBA Level 7 non-ongoing contract, 18-months
  • Capital city locations considered
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply
Read more
Director, Architecture & Platforms

Australia

Full time


  • Director level, 12-month non-ongoing contract (full-time acting backfill)
  • Canberra, Sydney or Brisbane
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply
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Associate Director, IT Operations

Australia

Full time


  • IBA Level 7, ongoing full-time role
  • Brisbane, Sydney or Canberra
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply
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Executive Manager - Policy and Consulting

Australia

Full time


  • Identified role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants
  • Flexible location across Australia, National leadership role
  • Competitive executive remuneration package, full-time fixed-term contract
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Business Analyst - (USI) Project

Australia

Contract


  • EL1 hourly rate contract, 12-months + possible extension
  • Canberra (50 Marcus Clarke Street)
  • Baseline security clearance (or ability to obtain)
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Policy Officer - PBS Pricing

Australia

Contract


  • APS6 hourly rate contract, 12-months + possible extension
  • Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney (flexible work available)
  • Ability to obtain Baseline Clearance
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Governance Officer- (USI) Project

Australia

Contract


  • EL1 hourly rate contract, 12-months + possible extension
  • Canberra (50 Marcus Clarke Street)
  • Baseline security clearance (or ability to obtain)
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Finance Officer - (USI) Project

Australia

Contract


  • EL1 hourly rate contract, 12-months + possible extension
  • Canberra (50 Marcus Clarke Street)
  • Baseline security clearance (or ability to obtain)
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Testimonials

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

I could not rate FPRS highly enough. Gemma and her team were honest, approachable and very prompt in actioning any requests. I would gladly use their services again and strongly recommend to Government as a provider.

Senior Executive

National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA)

I want to give a big shout-out to Marisa! She has been such a great help, very supportive and so easy to talk to! She replies to her emails quickly and she’s always happy to have a yarn on the phone.

Really reflects greatly on the company as a whole to employ such lovely people to help our mob out!

Tanya

Candidate