Future-Ready Rethinking Candidate Attraction.

A client success story.

The Client

Our client develops and delivers policies and programs and advises the Federal Australian Government in their large and integral designated field.

Our Strategy.

• Our client faced difficulties in appealing to IT professionals due to industry perceptions. We identified an opportunity to reposition them as an appealing workplace for IT roles, particularly for undergraduates exploring career opportunities.
• The recruitment process began with comprehensive screenings, behavioural phone interviews to assess alignment with the Department's 'ITD Mindset,' and confirmation of Australian citizenship - a crucial requirement. Candidates underwent rigorous assessments including psychometric profiling and competency ranking.
• Our innovative solution involved devising a recruitment campaign targeting second and third-year university undergraduates. We curated roles within the Department that allowed for 30 hours of work per week, offering flexibility around academic commitments, a unique proposition in the market.
• Following this, the top 12 candidates engaged in face-to-face interviews featuring tailored questions to gauge their suitability. The subsequent 'speed dating' style interview format with client panels facilitated swift yet thorough assessments of the top 8 candidates.

Five candidates were successfully offered roles across four different departments within the broader Department. Upon commencement, the candidates completed an on-site induction, supporting their successful integration into the Department's environment. The induction process included introductions to senior management and their assigned buddies which further enhanced the onboarding process.

Ongoing Impact

Our collaboration helped re-shape the department's talent acquisition strategy, creating a successful model to attract and nurture fresh talent within the government sector.