Recruitment & Talent

Booka provides recruitment and workforce solutions that strengthen delivery capacity inside government. We help agencies quickly find and engage the right people, from specialist roles through to complete delivery teams supporting major programs and operational functions.
We understand the expectations placed on APS and related workplaces, from probity and vetting through to cultural fit and the ability to work within public sector frameworks. Our role is to connect you with people who can perform effectively in that environment from day one.

End-to-end recruitment for permanent and non-ongoing roles

Executive and specialist appointments
Targeted search and selection for leadership and hard-to-fill specialist roles.
Project and program teams
Rapid sourcing of coordinated capability for programs including FOI, cyber, data, delivery and change initiatives.
Panel and merit-based recruitment support
Recruitment aligned to APS merit principles and panel processes, including shortlisting, interview support and referee checks.

Our specialties

Business, strategy and governance
  • Strategy and policy advisers
  • Business and financial analysts
  • Governance, risk and compliance specialists
  • Change and transformation practitioners
  • Program, project and portfolio managers
Technology and cyber
  • Enterprise, solution and domain architects
  • Cyber security and governance, risk and compliance specialists
  • Software developers, engineers and DevOps professionals
  • Data, analytics and reporting specialists
  • Test and quality assurance engineers
Policy, research and engagement
  • Policy officers and advisers
  • User researchers and service designers
  • Intelligence, investigations and regulatory analysts
  • Stakeholder engagement and communications roles
  • Public affairs and media professionals
Administration and support
  • Executive and administrative assistants
  • Project support officers
  • FOI and information officers
  • Content and correspondence officers
  • Office management, coordination and business support roles

How we work with you

  • Understanding your context
  • Every engagement begins with understanding:
  • The outcomes the role or team must deliver
  • The environment the person will join, including team culture, stakeholders and delivery pressures
  • Any clearance, vetting or security requirements
  • Your preferred engagement model and panel or procurement constraints
Shortlisting and assessmentWe provide:
  • Clear, evidence-based shortlists mapped to your selection criteria
  • Support with structured interviews and technical assessments
  • Referee checks focused on performance in comparable roles and environments
Targeted sourcingWe use a mix of:
  • Existing, curated talent pools across Booka
  • Proactive search and network engagement
  • Advertising where needed, written in APS-aligned, candidate-attractive language
Onboarding and ongoing support For project teams and longer engagements we can:
  • Coordinate onboarding and compliance requirements
  • Support performance check-ins and feedback between hiring managers and contractors
  • Adjust resourcing over time as needs change

How to engage us (panels and procurement)

Booka can be engaged through several Commonwealth and agency procurement pathways, including: Existing panel arrangementsWe hold deeds on several Australian Government recruitment and labour-hire panels, allowing you to engage Booka under established terms and conditions. SON4102906 Digital Marketplace Panel 2 (DMP2) > ICT Labour Hire > Professional and Consulting Services SON3490955 Software and ERP Marketplace SON3485107 Defence Support Services (DSS) PanelSON3965020 People Panel Phase 2 - Labour Hire Services
Agency-specific arrangementsWhere we have an existing deed or standing offer with your entity, we can be engaged directly under that arrangement.
Indigenous procurement and SME pathwaysAs an Indigenous-owned, Supply Nation-registered business, Booka can also be engaged through relevant Indigenous procurement and SME provisions, in accordance with your internal procurement policy.

What you can expect from us

For hiring managers and HR
  • One point of contact
  • You work with a small, consistent team that knows your environment, priorities and constraints.
  • Honest advice
  • Carefully matched candidate shortlists
  • Support through the process
  • We help with selection, interviews, referee checks and onboarding logistics, and we stay engaged after placement to make sure things are working on both sides
For candidates and contractors
  • Clear, candid communication
  • If we put you forward, we keep you updated on progress and next steps. If you are not successful, we do our best to provide meaningful feedback.
  • Support beyond your start date with ongoing check-ins
  • Help build a career, not just landing a role
  • Community and continuity
  • Many of our people move across multiple roles with Booka. We aim to be a long-term partner in your career, not a one-off recruiter
Talk to us about your recruitment needs today
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