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Defence Sector Recruitment

Specialist Government & Defence Recruitment by Troocoo

At Troocoo, we’re proud to support Australia through strategic recruitment partnerships within the Defence sector. As a privately owned Australian business, we offer national reach and specialist expertise, underpinned by a deep understanding of the unique requirements of government and defence hiring.

Our Defence recruitment capability sits within our established Government division - an area of long-standing success for Troocoo. We are a trusted talent partner to Local, State and Federal Government clients, with a reputation for reliability, agility, and outcome-driven service delivery.

Defence Expertise Backed by Government Sector Insight

Led by Nikhita Verma, Senior Consultant within our Government division, our Defence recruitment function is tailored, agile, and informed by real experience. Nikhita is supported by a dedicated team of ten government-focused professionals, bringing deep expertise across workforce planning, recruitment strategy, and business transformation in the public sector.

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Together, we deliver a high-touch, quality-driven recruitment service aligned to the unique protocols, compliance standards, and security requirements of the Defence environment.

Whether you’re engaging contingent labour, permanent hires, or executive search, our team is equipped to support Defence-related programs and procurement mandates, with the right balance of pace, precision and professionalism.

Supporting National Defence Priorities

We work closely with Federal Defence stakeholders, including the Department of Defence, Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) accredited suppliers, and related government-funded agencies. This enables us to provide informed recruitment solutions that align with key strategic initiatives such as:

  • Workforce modernisation and uplift programs

  • ​Sovereign capability and industry support

  • ​Veteran transition and re-employment pathways

  • ​Security-cleared recruitment

  • ​Project and program delivery talent

We understand the complexities of working within secure and highly structured environments, and we’re experienced in managing security clearance processes and working within procurement and panel frameworks.

Commitment to Veterans and the Defence Community

Troocoo is proud to be a Veteran Employment Supporter, through the Veteran Employment Commitment (VEC). This recognition reflects our pledge to encourage veterans to apply for relevant jobs in the defence sector.

We are also a member of Australian Partners of Defence (APOD), reinforcing our connection to the wider Defence community. Through APOD, we provide access to exclusive benefits for current and former ADF members and their families.

By supporting veteran transition and engaging with the Defence talent ecosystem, we help drive stronger outcomes for both candidates and employers across the sector.

​Why Partner with Troocoo?
  • Proven track record across all levels of government

  • Specialist understanding of Defence environments

  • Security-cleared candidate networks

  • Veteran-aligned employment practices

  • End-to-end recruitment services: temporary, contract, permanent & executive

Let's Talk Defence Talent

Whether you're scaling up a project team, filling niche technical roles, or building long-term workforce capability, Troocoo can help. Speak with our Government & Defence team to explore how we can support your hiring needs.

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