Hiring insightsBLACKROC™

Australian Ownership. Government Expertise.

Supporting Queensland and Commonwealth government procurement.

BLACKROC is a Queensland-owned and operated recruitment SME supporting Agentic, Technology & Digital hiring across Queensland and Commonwealth government. Our approach aligns with the objectives of the Queensland Procurement Policy (QPP) and Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs), with a focus on value for money, ethical delivery, transparent commercial arrangements and effective risk management.

Our Australian ownership, SME status and female ownership and leadership sit alongside more than 25 years of government recruitment experience within our team.

  • Queensland Procurement Policy (QPP) aligned
  • Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) aligned
Queensland-Owned
SME, Brisbane headquartered
50% Female-Owned
Ownership structure
Female Leadership
In governance and delivery
25+ Years
Government recruitment experience within our team
Est. 2018
Brisbane

Supporting Queensland and Commonwealth Procurement

Each framework has its own objectives. Here is how BLACKROC's business and approach relate to each one.

Queensland Procurement Policy (QPP)

QPP 2026 balances value for money with local opportunities, an emphasis on small and family businesses, and a diverse supplier base. BLACKROC can support these objectives as:

  • A Queensland-owned and operated SME, headquartered in Brisbane
  • A specialist with local recruitment expertise and Queensland networks
  • A business that is 50% female-owned, with female leadership
  • A supplier that prioritises Queensland-based contractors where suitable

Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs)

Value for money is the core rule of the CPRs, with procurement conducted ethically, transparently and with appropriate engagement with risk. BLACKROC supports this through:

  • Market-informed rates to support value-for-money assessment
  • Ethical delivery and transparent commercial arrangements
  • Structured management of recruitment and contractor delivery risks
  • Australian ownership and SME status, for entities to consider where relevant

Alignment with these frameworks does not imply eligibility for any procurement, preferred supplier status or procurement approval. Each agency applies its own rules and assessment.

How We Support Government Procurement

Value for Money

Market-informed rates, suitable candidates and clear commercial terms.

Specialist Capability

Agentic, Technology & Digital recruitment expertise and relevant government experience.

Risk Management

Screening, onboarding, contractor support and continuity planning.

Transparency and Accountability

Clear documentation, reporting and dedicated account management.

Proven Delivery

Government Experience You Can Check

Government programs need a supplier with a track record of delivery. Here is ours:

2,000+ Placements

Across State Government, Federal agencies, GOCs and enterprise

610+ Five-Star Reviews

Genuine Google reviews from candidates and clients

Agentic, Technology & Digital Capability Areas

Cloud & Infrastructure
Cyber Security
Data, Analytics & AI
Software Engineering
ERP & Enterprise Platforms
Digital Transformation
Project & Program Delivery
Product & UX Design

Currently supplying to:

State GovernmentFederal AgenciesGOCsEnterprise

Documentation, Arrangements and Delivery

Policy alignment and supply arrangements are different things. We keep them separate so your procurement team can assess each clearly.

Supplier Documentation

  • Capability statement
  • Company and ownership details
  • Transparent, benchmarked rate structures
  • Placement reporting, including contractor location and tenure
  • Secure data handling

Queensland Arrangements

  • Experience with Queensland Government common-use supply arrangements
  • Oncosts and margins aligned to approved GGS0060 rates
  • Works in line with the Queensland Government Supplier Code of Conduct

Queensland arrangements apply to Queensland Government procurement only and do not provide access to Commonwealth procurement.

Delivery and Risk

  • Rigorous screening and reference checks
  • Active performance management
  • Dedicated local account management
  • Proactive replacement and continuity planning
  • Regular contractor check-ins and support
Quick Answers

Questions Procurement Teams Ask Us

For procurement officers, hiring managers and executives in Queensland and Commonwealth government.

QPP 2026 asks agencies to deliver value for money while creating opportunities for local suppliers, with an emphasis on small and family businesses, and building a diverse supplier base. BLACKROC is a Queensland-owned and operated SME, headquartered in Brisbane, and 50% female-owned with female leadership. These attributes can support an agency's local, SME and supplier diversity objectives. Each agency assesses how a supplier contributes to its own procurement outcomes, and we can provide the documentation needed for that assessment.

Value for money is the core rule of the CPRs, and price is not the only factor. Officials also consider quality, fitness for purpose, relevant experience, performance history and ethical conduct. We support that assessment with market-informed rates, clear commercial terms, specialist Agentic, Technology & Digital capability and a structured approach to screening, onboarding and contractor support. BLACKROC is an Australian-owned SME. Whether that is relevant to a particular procurement is determined by the procuring entity under the CPRs.

On request we can provide our capability statement, company and ownership details, rate structures and commercial terms, and reporting on contractor placements such as location and tenure. Tell us what your procurement process requires and we will confirm what we can supply.

Engagement depends on your agency's procurement rules and the arrangements it uses. Contact our team with your requirements and procurement approach, and we will confirm how we can respond, including any relevant supply arrangement for your jurisdiction.

We benchmark contractor rates against the market and set out our commercial terms clearly before engagement. Beyond price, we focus on suitable candidates, active contractor support and dedicated account management, which reduce the cost of a poor placement or a gap in delivery.

Yes. Our team has completed 2,000+ placements across State Government, Federal agencies, GOCs and enterprise, and BLACKROC holds 610+ five-star Google reviews. We specialise in senior and specialist Agentic, Technology & Digital contractors and permanent hires.

Our team is in Brisbane and knows the local market and its networks. When your contractor or hiring manager needs support, we are available in your timezone and can meet in person.

Through rigorous screening and reference checks, structured onboarding, regular contractor check-ins, active performance management and proactive replacement and continuity planning, all supported by dedicated account management.

Discuss Your Government Recruitment Requirements

Talk to BLACKROC about specialist Agentic, Technology & Digital recruitment for Queensland and Commonwealth government.