Recruitment & Talent

Inclusive recruitment for future-ready workforces

Recruitment that reflects people and communities

At ASPL Group, recruitment is a people-centred practice shaped by care, inclusion and intent.

We work alongside organisations to build teams that strengthen culture, reflect the communities they serve and support meaningful contribution at work. Every recruitment interaction is designed to be respectful, inclusive and psychologically safe, creating space for people to be seen for who they are and what they can bring.

Since 2007, we have partnered with government, corporate and community organisations to connect people with roles where they can grow, contribute and thrive. Our recruiters act as trusted partners, bringing deep listening, cultural understanding and integrity to every placement.

Through this approach, recruitment becomes a foundation for strong teams, shared purpose and sustainable capability across organisations and communities.
IMPACT AT A GLANCE

Our recruitment outcomes speak for themselves.

For Organisations

0%

Compromise: Every shortlist is diverse and representative

180+

Hires in 4 Weeks: Mobilising large-scale workforces faster than the market

Guaranteed Faster Fills: Cutting vacancy costs and keeping services running

92%

Retention: Candidates stay beyond 12 months, 15% higher than the national average

18+ years

of Trust: Partner to governments, corporates and community organisations nationwide

For Candidates

95%

Candidate Satisfaction: Candidates tell us they feel supported and informed throughout the process

Candidate Care: Every applicant receives transparent communication and feedback loops

Pathways into secure employment across government, corporates and community organisations

Diversity Outcomes

100%

of shortlists include women and gender-diverse talent

25%

of placements are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Dedicated pathways for First Nations candidates, neurodivergent talent, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities and veterans

Inclusive processes designed to recognise intersectionality and support carers, early career and mature-age workers

Our DEI Commitment

Inclusion isn’t a buzzword here... it’s our job description. Every hire is a chance to build teams as diverse (and brilliant) as the world outside the office.

We actively create pathways for:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Women and gender equity across all levels
• People with disability
• Culturally and linguistically diverse talent
• Neurodivergent candidates
• LGBTQIA+ communities
• Veterans and defence-experienced professionals
• Early career and mature-age workers
• Regional, remote and socio-economically diverse communities
• Carers balancing family and community responsibilities
• Candidates for whom mental health and wellbeing must be supported through psychologically safe processes
• Candidates with multiple lived experiences and intersecting identities

Candidate Care

Candidate Care at ASPL is more than a process. It is a human-centred approach designed to make every candidate feel safe, supported and valued. Every touchpoint is mapped with care to build trust for individuals and confidence for clients.
What it means for candidates
  • Respectful, transparent communication at every stage
  • Opportunities to share lived experience in a safe and inclusive way
  • Support that extends beyond the offer, including onboarding and mentoring
  • Processes designed to remove bias and make inclusion visible
What it means for clients
  • Protects and enhances your employer brand through positive candidate experiences
  • Demonstrates measurable fairness and inclusion outcomes
  • Builds stronger retention and engagement from the very start of employment
  • Aligns with government priorities and Affirmative Measures
Reflective Practice for Candidates

We encourage candidates to pause, reflect and grow during their recruitment journey. Through feedback and guided reflection, candidates can:

  • Build self-awareness about their strengths and values
  • Identify areas for development with psychological safety
  • Gain clarity on how different roles align with their career goals
  • Carry forward insights that build resilience and confidence, even beyond the recruitment process

Candidate Journey Mapping

(for Candidates and Clients)

When candidates feel heard, seen and supported, organisations thrive. That is why ASPL maps the entire recruitment journey to embed psychological safety, equity and belonging into every stage.

Step 1
Connection

Candidate experience: “From the very first click I could see the process was fair and inclusive. I felt the opportunities were open to me.”

Client benefit: Equity is embedded from the start which broadens and diversifies your talent pool and ensures it reflects the communities you serve.

Step 2
Application

Candidate experience: “The application felt clear and supportive. I knew what to expect and I felt safe sharing my story.”

Client benefit: Accessible and transparent applications strengthen your employer brand and demonstrate fairness that is visible and measurable.

Step 3
Engagement

Candidate experience: “I always knew where I stood. I felt informed, respected and supported at every stage.”

Client benefit: Every interaction reflects on your organisation. Candidates who feel respected, even when not selected, leave as advocates for your brand.

Step 4
Engagement

Candidate experience: “The panel felt fair and respectful. I could show my strengths without fear of bias.”

Client benefit: Trauma-informed, bias-aware selection processes deliver better hiring decisions and visible DEI outcomes.

Step 5
Engagement

Candidate experience: “When I got the role I felt celebrated. And when I was not selected I still received feedback that helped me grow.”

Client benefit: Successful candidates arrive motivated and engaged while those not placed remain part of your future talent pipeline.

Step 6
Engagement

Candidate experience: “The support did not stop on day one. I had mentoring and guidance that made me feel ready to succeed long-term.”

Client benefit: Ongoing support improves retention, strengthens capability and reduces turnover costs.

Real Voices

The most powerful measure of impact comes from the people who experience it. Our candidates and clients share what it feels like to partner with ASPL.

Find out more today

Inclusive recruitment. Meaningful outcomes. Lasting change.