About Protech
Protech is the first choice for people who value quality and high performance.
Protech was established in 2006 as a technically specialised, customer-focused workforce solutions partner. Our goal is to be First Choice for people who value quality and high performance. Throughout our history, we have consistently challenged the status quo in order to deliver value to our clients. By striving to innovate and gain a deeper understanding of our clients’ broader goals, we have created better outcomes, better services, and a higher benchmark for the industry.
Protech's Journey
Protech was founded by Marc Meili, aiming to set new high standards in service, reliability, consistency, and professionalism in recruitment.
At 5-years, Protech has a national branch network, secured major Preferred Supplier Agreements, and has over 500 field employees on-site daily.
Protech launched our innovative our Protech Certified Process, with a physical agility testing program which identified musculoskeletal risks for all applicants, enhancing our commitment to safety and ensuring Quality People Every Time.
At 10 years Protech was awarded the Seek SARA Medium Recruitment Agency of The Year in recognition of our excellence within the recruitment industry. With over 1300 full time equivalent employees, Protech celebrated this defining milestone.
Protech and Blackrock Industries launch Dreampath Recruitment a supply nation certified Indigenous-owned company, making it one of Australia's largest Indigenous Workforce Services providers.
Protech launched Quantum Safety, expanding into the Rail industry with Track Protection officers across Australia.
Protech national Group Training Organisation certification (ex ACT) and proudly enabling apprentice and trainee careers across Australia.
Acquisition of Global Product Search QLD – renamed to Protech Mining and Maintenance East.
Protech are certified for environmental as well as safety and quality (which we have held since 2007) with a net zero 2030 commitment.
Protech Rail – providing specialised services in the Rail Industry
2024 - OCC/A2B – VIC/QLD/WA – OCC and A2B specialise in Traffic and Construction Labour hire on large EBA projects.
Protech invested in our future technology with an end-to-end SalesForce platform, giving our clients, applicants and employees the best possible support and user experience
Protech were recognised at the SEEK SARA Awards as the Large Recruitment Agency of the Year. This pinnacle award is a testament to the culture and business we have built, showcasing the value we bring to our industry as a Proudly Blue Collar agency.
Protech launched Protech Traffic, including a Fleet of Traffic Control vehicles and a specialised team to deliver Traffic Management services. Protech Traffic is committed to setting a new high standard in traffic management by delivering safer outcomes, superior quality, and unmatched service to clients throughout Australia.
Our Exec Team
Marc founded Protech in 2006. His skills are broad with a Masters in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering Degree and mechanical trade qualification. This experience allowed him to transform and grow companies both locally and internationally.
His technical background of quality, reliability, and precision are foundation building blocks of Protech and form part of the organisational core values to this day. Marc also has a passion for safety and is committed to ensuring our employees are returned home safe at the end of each day.

Andrew was as appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2016 and is an accomplished commercial and financial leader with strategic and operational capabilities. With proven business skills and extensive experience working across a diverse portfolio for a market leader in a fast paced industry, he has over 17 years' experience within the labour hire industry, and extensive experience in the freight, telecommunications, and manufacturing industries.

Mathew has extensive experience in IT service delivery across multiple industries and has gained an understanding of IT service challenges facing a variety of complex environments. He has been heavily involved in delivering strategy and IT planning for a large global enterprises and he has driven cultural, structural, and process changes throughout, focusing on delivering improved service satisfaction and reduced costs.
He believes in culture first (people > process > technology) and is always looking to empower and grow capabilities of teams and organisations

Natalie holds more than 15 years’ professional experience and qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Workplace Health and Safety, and Rehabilitation.
Since joining Protech in 2006, Natalie has been responsible for overseeing the compliance, development and implementation of Protech’s management systems, including but not limited to HR/IR, Quality Systems, and OH&S/Rehab. Natalie’s team conducts the ongoing reviews of Protech’s quality management systems, as well as developing and delivering national training.

With over 15 years of experience, Ben Fitzsimmons is highly-regarded within the recruitment industry. Ben began his career with Protech as a General Manager, responsible for leveraging the business in Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania before taking on a national role in 2019, overseeing sales, operations, and the delivery of all Protech services. Having been with Protech for nine years, Ben is an integral part of the team responsible for the formulation and execution of the business’ long-term vision.
Ben has a Diploma of Leadership and Management and is currently completing a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration. He is also a member of The Executive Connection, a collective working to accelerate the growth and development of business leaders.

With over 20 years in recruitment, Adrian is a highly motivated specialist with experience across a wide range of industries however most recently, this has been concentrated in the trades, mining and construction sectors. He possesses proven expertise in the development, negotiation and implementation of major supply contracts, as well as exceptional stakeholder management skills across a range of industries.

Our Purpose
Be a positive influence in people’s lives.
Our Beliefs
Our Core Values




Our employees, our team, our clients. We prioritise safety, success, and wellbeing.
Providing leading, flexible, and smart solutions. We simplify complexity.
Committing to quality and continuous improvement. We strive to do better.
Acting with urgency and integrity. We are reliable and accountable.
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