It is reported Tony Abbott's fiercely loyal former chief-of-staff, Peta Credlin, could be Australia's next Sex Discrimination Commissioner.

The high-profile role has been vacant since Elizabeth Broderick left the position in September 2015 after eight years on the job.

Ms Credlin has been put forward as a possible candidate for the job by senior Liberal members who admit while they are 'not exactly fans' of the woman 'she's the sort of person you want on your team' the Daily Telegraph reports.

Tony Abbott's ex-chief-of-staff, Peta Credlin, has been named as a possible candidate for Australia's Sex Discrimination Commissioner

The woman is well know for her fierce loyalty to Tony Abbott

Liberal party members note she has not got many fans in the party, but it is good to have her on side

'We all agreed she could actually be good,' the newspaper's unknown Liberal source said.

Since Ms Broderick left the position four months ago conflicts between the prime minister's office and Attorney General George Brandis have meant it could not be filled.

The government wished to form a panel to find the next commissioner even though the Attorney General has traditionally been responsible for each commissioner's appointment.

It has been reported that Tony Abbott put Ms Credlin's name forward, and also recommended her partner, Brian Loughnane, as Ambassador to the Vatican

Names including Nicola Roxon - former Attorney General - Gail Kelly - formerly CEO of Westpac and Fiona McLeod - president of the Australian Bar Association have also been reported as possible candidates for the role.

A friend of Ms Credlin reportedly said the popular personality knew her name had been put down for the job, and she believed Tony Abbott was responsible for that however she 'was not looking for an appointment' and would instead look for employment in the commercial sector.

It has been reported that in the same conversation, which took place late last year, where Ms Credlin was suggested for the role Mr Turnbull was also asked to give her partner, former Liberal Party boss Brian Loughnane, the position of Ambassador to the Vatican.

A friend of Ms Credlin has said she is not interested in the role and is looking for a future