Why Axiom Data Exists: Rethinking ICT Contractor Support in Government

The Australian Public Service (APS) has long relied on contractors to bring fresh expertise, accelerate delivery, and drive forward innovation. These professionals — data scientists, business analysts, developers, project managers and more — are the backbone of many digital transformations happening across departments and agencies.

But somewhere along the way, something broke.

Contractors have increasingly found themselves placed into roles that lack context, support, or long-term strategic vision. Recruiters — often operating with minimal ICT literacy — fill positions with a “set and forget” approach, failing to grasp not just the technical fit, but the purpose of the role within a broader transformation agenda.

We’ve seen data professionals brought in to do BAU reporting when their expertise could be harnessed for predictive modelling, policy experimentation, or capability uplift. We’ve met developers with cutting-edge cloud skills, sidelined into legacy platforms. Too often, these mismatches aren't just disappointing — they’re wasteful.

More critically, they’re a symptom of a deeper issue: a disconnect between recruitment and purpose.

At Axiom Data, we exist to change that.

We’re not just recruiters — we are practitioners. We’ve walked the halls of government, led teams, delivered policy-critical systems, and designed AI strategies from the inside. Our leadership brings over a decade of experience delivering in complex public sector environments. We know what good delivery looks like — and we know what our clients need, even when they’re still figuring it out.

That’s why we take a different approach.

We support contractors before and after placement. We match people not just by title, but by alignment to mission, skill, and growth opportunity. We mentor. We guide. We build communities of practice around our contractors because we want them to thrive — and when they thrive, the public sector benefits.

The future of government technology is too important to leave to the wrong model. Axiom Data was built to raise the standard — for contractors, for departments, and for delivery outcomes that matter.