Client Testimonials
“Karlka have an excellent method for gaining an understanding of the capability of the role required to be filled, however more importantly they are aligned with getting the right fit for the role and organisation. I have found Karlka to be superior performers in this respect and will continue to see them as my preferred provider”
– Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research

“The process for engaging contractors via Karlka was smooth and efficient, the quality of the candidates was good as was Karlka’s level of responsiveness to my requests”
- Australian Taxation Office

“I have found Karlka Recruiting Group to be responsive to our needs, with a clear understanding of our specific requirements. This has resulted in quality candidates being put forward for consideration”
– Department of Social Services

“I am thankful that Karlka is responsive to requests but isn’t pushy in their approach to clients/prospective clients”
– Department of Social Services

APS Recruitment Experience
Recruitment Contracts Provided to the Commonwealth
Sep 2015 – Present
Project description
Through the Indigenous Procurement Policy’s the goal of delivering at least 3% of contracts within the Department to businesses that are 50% Indigenous owned. Due to this procurement target Karlka Recruiting Group have been awarded 52 Contracts since 2015. Through our contracts with various Commonwealth Departments we have provided security cleared candidates, Policy/Program Officers, Administrators, Grant Officers, Scribes, Procurement Officers, Executive Assistants, Research officers, Property Officers, Data Administrators, Project Officers and other APS contractors.
Contract Value to Date: $5,093,045
ATO Recruitment Panels
ATO Labour Hire & Recruitment Services Panel (Indigenous Businesses) (SON 3291540)
Aug 2015 – Present
Project description
Karlka Recruiting Group is currently on the preferred supplier list for the ATO Labour Hire & Recruitment Services Panel and have been awarded 58 Contracts through this panel. Under this contract we have provided Administrators, Policy/Program Officers, Tax Specialists, Relationship Managers, Finance Officers, Communication Officers, Procurement Officers, Compliance Officers, Creative Designers and other non-IT related contractors.
Contract Value to Date: $6,514,184
ATO Provision of IT Contractors Panel of Indigenous Suppliers (SON 3301873)
Aug 2015 – Present
Project description
Karlka Recruiting Group is currently on the preferred supplier list for the ATO IT Contractor Panel and have been awarded 7 Contracts through this panel. Under this contract we have provided ICT Infrastructure Engineers, IT Project Managers, IT Architects, SQL Database Administrators and other ICT related contractors.
Contract Value to Date: $1,296,738
Bulk Recruitment Projects
Department of Education and Training Shortlisting of EL1 & EL2 applications bulk round
Aug 2017 – Nov 2017
Project description
The Department of Education and Training ran an Executive Level 1 and Executive Level 2 bulk selection exercises and engaged Karlka Recruiting Group to assist in the shortlisting of the applications. This project involved the reviewing of the applicants’ one page pitch and CV using a methodology that was agreed upon between the Department and the Karlka Recruiting Group Scribes. Karlka Recruiting Group provided 6 scribes throughout this project and also provided constructive feedback to unsuccessful candidates.
Contract Value: $54,450
Graduate Program Projects
Department of Education and Training Provision of Graduate Recruitment Services
May 2017 – Aug 2017
Project description
Karlka Recruiting Group was selected to deliver Department of Education and Training’s recruitment activity for the 2018 Graduate Program. This required the assessment of written applications, provision of an online motivational / organisation values fit test and ad hoc reference checks. On top of this, Karlka Recruiting Group designed and delivered an online assessment activity which assessed reading, comprehension and writing capability suitable for university graduates. This was designed, delivered and wholly managed by Karlka Recruiting Group. Delivery was via an online portal that we hosted and assessment scores were inputted into eRecruit directly.
Contract Value: $60,000
Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development 2018 Graduate Development Program
Mar 2017 – Jun 2017
Project description
Karlka Recruiting Group assisted the Department with the recruitment process for the 2018 Graduate Development Program. This involved the shortlisting of 800 applications, the coordination of 150 candidates to assessment centres and the assessing of 150 written exercises. Through the shortlisting and assessing process our team followed an agreed methodology to ensure consistency in our approach. Further to this, we also completed 120 reference checks that were delivered on time and in full to the Department.
Contract Value: $25,058
Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development 2016-17 Uni Vacation Employment Program
Aug 2016 – Sep 2016
Project description
Karlka Recruiting Group assisted the Department with the shortlisting stage of their 16-17 UVEP intake whereby all applications were assessed using an agreed methodology and scoring mechanism. Following this, the Department conducted interviews where Karlka Recruiting Group provided scribing services for both panels. Then in the final selection report, our team created reports based on interviews were provided to the Department contact by the due date. The report included comments for each candidate that are in depth and provided a good basis from which to compare candidates.
Contract Value: $15,000