What Chandler Macleod does

Chandler Macleod is one of Australia's longest-established recruitment and workforce-solutions providers, founded in 1959 and headquartered in Melbourne with offices in 11 Australian cities and regional centres (Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Newcastle, Coffs Harbour, Griffith, Shepparton, Tamworth). The company operates as a core brand of RGF Staffing ANZ, the Australian/New Zealand arm of the global RGF Staffing group, alongside three other sub-brands — Chandler Macleod Consulting (psychometric assessment, leadership development, outplacement), xPO Talent Solutions (RPO/MSP services), and Chandler Macleod Managed Services (training logistics, eLearning, procurement). Its service portfolio spans temporary and contract staffing, permanent placement, executive search, graduate recruitment, volume/project recruitment, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), managed service provider (MSP), contractor management outsourcing, and Total Talent integrated workforce solutions. Proprietary technology is concentrated in the BestFit assessment methodology for candidate matching and a self-serve job portal; no AI/ML platform is disclosed.

The firm generates revenue through transaction fees on permanent placements, mark-ups on temporary/contract hourly bill rates, and managed services contracts for RPO/MSP engagements. GTM combines enterprise consultative sales (delivered through dedicated recruitment consultants and account management) with a self-serve consumer job portal and job-alert system that drives candidate acquisition. Customers are diversified across mining and resources (Rio Tinto, Barminco), retail and e-commerce/fulfilment (Amazon, Woolworths), food processing (Baiada), and federal, state, and local government. Recent strategic emphasis has been on RPO/MSP category leadership (2025 TIARA Company of the Year), sustainability credentials (2026 EcoVadis Platinum; 2025 Social Traders certification), and diversification into renewable energy and managed training services.

Name

Chandler Macleod

Legal name

Chandler Macleod

Website

https://chandlermacleod.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chandler Macleod is an Australian recruitment and workforce-solutions agency founded in 1959, operating as part of RGF Staffing ANZ. It provides temporary, permanent, executive, RPO/MSP, and managed-training services to enterprise and government clients across mining, retail, logistics, and public sectors, with 11 offices nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Staffing & Recruitment Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services (56131)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Recruiting Administration Outsourcing (Recruitment Support, Scheduling, Onboarding Ops) (BPACAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Government & Public Sector Direct Hire (BPACAFAK), Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics Direct Hire (BPACAFAE), Administrative, Clerical & Office Support Direct Hire (BPACAFAF)

Keywords

• Recruitment agency services
• Workforce staffing solutions
• Permanent placement services
• Managed service provider
• Executive search services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Permanent Recruitment Placement Fees: Chandler Macleod charges employers for permanent placements, typically a percentage of the successful candidate's annual salary. This is a one-time fee model for placing candidates in full-time or permanent roles.
2. Temporary/Contract Staffing: The company provides temporary and contract workers to employers, earning revenue through mark-ups on worker hourly rates or service fees. This includes casual, part-time, and fixed-term contract placements across industries.
3. Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO): Full-service recruitment process outsourcing where Chandler Macleod manages entire hiring processes for clients. This is typically a managed service contract with ongoing fees.
4. Managed Service Provider (MSP): MSP services for managing contingent workforce programs, including vendor management, compliance, and contractor administration.
5. Executive Search: Specialized senior and executive-level recruitment services with dedicated search methodology, typically for C-suite and senior leadership positions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Chandler Macleod is an Australian recruitment agency that supplies employers with permanent, temporary, and contract staff, alongside outsourced recruitment process management and managed training services. The company matches candidates to roles using its BestFit assessment methodology and supports enterprise and government clients across mining, government, retail, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, IT, and construction through a network of 11 offices. Revenue is earned through placement fees, bill-rate mark-ups, and managed service contracts.

Product overview

Chandler Macleod is a recruitment agency and workforce solutions provider operating as part of RGF Staffing ANZ. The company offers a platform of interconnected staffing and talent solutions organized across four sub-brands: Staffing Solutions (core recruitment), Chandler Macleod Consulting (assessment and development services), xPO Talent Solutions (RPO/MSP services), and Chandler Macleod Managed Services (training and procurement). Their primary technology-enabled product is BestFit, an assessment methodology that matches candidates based on technical and behavioral criteria. Service delivery is structured through modular offerings including temp/contract recruitment, permanent placement, executive search, graduate recruitment, volume recruitment, RPO, MSP, contractor management outsourcing, Total Talent solutions, and managed training services. The company places candidates across industries including accounting, construction, government, manufacturing, mining, renewable energy, transport, logistics, healthcare, IT, and trades/labour.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Staffing Solutions: General staffing and recruitment services under the Chandler Macleod brand.
• Chandler Macleod Consulting
• Chandler Macleod xPO Talent Solutions
• Chandler Macleod Managed Services

Products and services

• Permanent Recruitment Permanent full-time placement services across all industries and job levels, charging employers a percentage-based placement fee on the successful candidate's annual salary.
• Temp & Contract Recruitment Temporary and contract staffing placement services for short-term and project-based workforce needs, earning revenue through mark-ups on worker hourly rates or service fees.
• Executive Search Senior executive and leadership talent acquisition through targeted search methodology, typically serving C-suite and senior leadership placements.
• Graduate Recruitment Specialized placement services for graduate and entry-level candidates into organizational programs across industries.
• Volume & Project Recruitment High-volume recruitment services for large-scale projects, ramp-ups, and workforce expansions across industries.
• Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) End-to-end outsourced recruitment process management for organizations seeking to transfer or augment hiring functions under managed service contracts.
• Managed Service Provider (MSP) Managed workforce solution overseeing contingent labour, contractor management, vendor coordination, compliance, and contractor administration for client organizations.
• Contractor Management Outsourcing Outsourced management of contractor relationships, compliance, onboarding, and administration for organizations relying on contingent labour.
• Total Talent Integrated talent solution combining permanent, contingent, and contractor workforce management across the full talent lifecycle.
• BestFit Proprietary candidate assessment and matching methodology using appraisal tools and evaluations to ensure technical and behavioral fit for both temporary and permanent positions.
• Chandler Macleod Consulting Consulting division offering psychometric assessments, leadership development, and outplacement career transition services to employers and individuals.
• Psychometric Assessments Psychometric assessment tools delivered as part of Chandler Macleod Consulting services to evaluate candidate fit for client roles.
• Leadership Development Leadership development and professional development consulting services for employers and individual professionals.
• Outplacement Services Outplacement career transition services supporting employees exiting organizations with career coaching, job search support, and transition assistance.
• Managed Training Services Comprehensive training program management including logistics, eLearning solutions, and training administration for client organizations.
• eLearning Training Solutions Digital and eLearning training delivery solutions for workforce development across client organizations.
• Training Logistics Services Logistics coordination for training programs including venue, equipment, and scheduling management for client organizations.
• Procurement Solutions Procurement and vendor management services for workforce and operational needs, delivered as part of managed services offerings.

Named customers6 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• RGF Staffing ANZcoreOthersChandler Macleod is part of RGF Staffing ANZ, the Australian and New Zealand division of RGF Staffing. RGF Staffing is a global staffing and recruitment group. Chandler Macleod operates as a key brand within the RGF Staffing ANZ portfolio alongside other brands including Chandler Macleod Consulting, xPO Talent Solutions, and Chandler Macleod Managed Services.
• Rio TintocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRio Tinto is a major enterprise client with multiple active mining job postings through Chandler Macleod. The partnership spans various roles including HSE advisors, mobile plant operators, planners/schedulers, and project managers for Rio Tinto operations across Australia.
• BarmincomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBarminco is a leading underground mining services company. Chandler Macleod has a dedicated job portal section for Barminco positions, indicating an ongoing recruitment partnership.
• AmazonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmazon is a key client with dedicated job listings through Chandler Macleod, primarily in logistics, warehouse, and fulfillment center operations across Australia.
• WoolworthsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWoolworths partners with Chandler Macleod for retail and logistics positions, providing employment opportunities across their supermarket and supply chain operations.
• BaiadamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBaiada (poultry processing company) is a significant regional employer partnered with Chandler Macleod, with operations in Griffith, Hanwood, and other locations in New South Wales.
• Reconciliation AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChandler Macleod's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) was developed with guidance from Reconciliation Australia, supporting the company's commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment and inclusion.
• Government & Not-for-Profit PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChandler Macleod partners with various government agencies and not-for-profit organizations to provide employment programs including Solid Start and No Glass Ceiling initiatives that help disadvantaged job seekers access employment opportunities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Programmed (Persolkelly): Programmed is a major Australian workforce solutions provider (part of Persolkelly/APAC staffing group) with deep operations in blue-collar, mining, government, and managed services. It directly competes with Chandler Macleod in temp/contract, mining, and government recruitment.
• Hays Australia: Hays is one of the largest global recruitment firms with a substantial Australian footprint across permanent, contract, and RPO services. It directly competes with Chandler Macleod in professional staffing, government, mining, and commercial sectors in Australia.
• ManpowerGroup Australia: ManpowerGroup is a global staffing leader with Australian operations covering permanent placement, temp staffing, RPO, and talent advisory. It directly competes with Chandler Macleod across enterprise and government workforce solutions.
• Robert Half Australia: Robert Half is a global staffing specialist with strong Australian operations in finance, accounting, IT, and administrative recruitment. It competes directly with Chandler Macleod's permanent and contract professional placement lines across Australia.
• Randstad Australia: Randstad is one of the world's largest staffing firms with significant Australian operations spanning permanent, temporary, RPO, and MSP services. It competes head-to-head with Chandler Macleod across most major Australian metro and regional markets.
• XPO Talent Solutions: XPO Talent Solutions is a sibling brand under the same RGF Staffing ANZ parent as Chandler Macleod, specializing in RPO and MSP services. It competes for the same enterprise outsourced recruitment mandates, making it a directly comparable internal peer.
• Michael Page Australia: Michael Page is a PageGroup-owned recruitment specialist with Australian operations focused on permanent and contract mid-to-senior professional placements. It directly competes with Chandler Macleod's permanent recruitment and executive search offerings.
• Adecco Australia: Adecco operates a broad Australian recruitment network offering permanent, temporary, and outsourced workforce solutions. It directly overlaps with Chandler Macleod's generalist staffing, RPO, and government/mid-market recruitment services.

Broad incumbents

• Seek Limited: Seek is Australia's dominant online employment marketplace and a broader incumbent in the talent acquisition ecosystem. While operating a platform rather than a traditional agency model, it competes for candidate and employer mindshare that affects Chandler Macleod's permanent placement volumes.

Emerging players

• Talent International: Talent International is an Australian-headquartered recruitment and workforce solutions firm with strong government, IT, and professional services coverage. It directly competes with Chandler Macleod's contract, government, and IT recruitment service lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/chandlermacleod
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/11957

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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