The #1 recruitment software for Australian Councils
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Scout Talent software streamlines your entire recruitment process from start to finish.
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Gain dedicated expertise and support, how and when you need it.
We’re the go-to recruitment technology provider for local government
Is recruitment paper based, manual or time-consuming? Are you struggling to attract the right quantity or quality talent pool for your vacancies? Perhaps you have a tough-to-fill role, or need an unbiased partner to review internal applications? Scout Talent’s recruitment software and services help Councils across Australia attract the best talent and streamline their processes.
Whether you need to attract a wider, higher-quality talent pool, facilitate panel interviewing, or supplement your recruitment process with technology, our local government recruitment specialists can design a solution with your Council’s needs in mind and integrate with your existing processes.
More than 60 local governments in Australia and New Zealand trust Scout Talent’s recruitment technology and services to power their talent attraction strategy.
Reduced shortlisting time by 4 hours
“Many Councils use Scout Talent, and we are one of the largest. It has helped us significantly reduce our paper usage. It’s very innovative and user-friendly – from both a candidate and administrative perspective. Our hiring managers love it! They can shortlist anytime, anywhere. It gives us a lot of flexibility, enables us to work collaboratively and saves us time.” – Lyn Dell, Talent Acquisition Lead Specialist
Why Scout Talent?
Attract & secure top talent
Advertise in just a few clicks onto multiple job boards simultaneously. Identify top candidates quickly with screening questions, automated filtering and rate and ranking functionality. Showcase your employer brand with custom branded recruitment pages.
Streamline & automate your processes
Work faster, smarter and your way with recruitment software that moulds around your internal processes. Manage your recruitment from advertising all the way through to offer in one place.
Local support
You’ll never be alone if you run into technical challenges, with our helpful, knowledgeable and local Australian-based team on hand. Plus get access to the latest industry news, from webinars and newsletters, to blogs and guides.
Local government experience & expertise
Local governments across Australia and New Zealand trust us with their recruitment needs. Our Specialists offer expertise in recruitment marketing and advertising, candidate shortlisting and selection, and employer branding.
Recruitment services
Whether you need some support with attracting candidates, reviewing and shortlisting applications, or simply just a few reference checks, we have you covered. Tap into our recruitment services when you need, with no lock in contracts.
Integrate with your tech
Don’t sacrifice functionality with a “one-size-fits-all” HRIS. Integrate and connect with your existing recruitment, HR and wider business tech. The Scout Talent Marketplace is always growing.
What our clients say
“Many Councils use [Scout Talent Group], and we’re one of the largest. It gives us a lot of flexibility, enables us to work collaboratively and saves us time. We are seeing an increase in quality candidates and are appointing excellent new hires.” – Lyn Dell, Talent Acquisition Lead Specialist, Central Coast Council
“Using Scout Talent’s expertise in filling those positions, it really helps us find the right people. I definitely recommend Employment Office.” – Frank Cassar, Coordinator Environmental Protection, Cumberland Council
Get in touch
I understand that finding qualified practitioners are incredibly difficult. I love helping my local government clients find their perfect candidate and stand out from the sea of other providers.
– Michael, Business Development Executive, Local Government