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

2006
Protech is Founded
2008
First Interstate Office
2011
500 Field Employees & 5 Years in Business
2012
ICT Services & NPS Launched
2015
Renewed Safety Commitment
2016
Over 1000 Staff & 10 Years in Business
2016
SEEK Sara Award
2017
New CRM Software Implemented
2018
Thriving Team Growth
2018
Dreampath Recruitment
2019
Quantum Safety
2020
Protech Mining & Maintenance
2006
Protech is Founded

Protech was founded by Marc Meili, aiming to set new high standards in service, reliability, consistency, and professionalism in recruitment.

2011
Milestone
500 Field Employees & 5 Years in Business

At 5-years, Protech has a national branch network, secured major Preferred Supplier Agreements, and has over 500 field employees on-site daily.

2015
Safety Commitment

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.

2016
Milestone
10 Years & Winners Seek SARA Award - Medium

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.

2018
Dreampath Recruitment launched

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.

2019
Quantum Safety launched

Protech launched Quantum Safety, expanding into the Rail industry with Track Protection officers across Australia.

2020
GROUP TRAINING ORGANISATION LAUNCHED

Protech national Group Training Organisation certification (ex ACT) and proudly enabling apprentice and trainee careers across Australia.

2021
MINING BUSINESS ACQUISITION

Acquisition of Global Product Search QLD – renamed to Protech Mining and Maintenance East.

2022
Environmental Commitment

Protech are certified for environmental as well as safety and quality (which we have held since 2007) with a net zero 2030 commitment.

2023
Protech Rail Launched

Protech Rail – providing specialised services in the Rail Industry

2024
Building Construction Business Acquisition

2024 - OCC/A2B – VIC/QLD/WA – OCC and A2B specialise in Traffic and Construction Labour hire on large EBA projects.

2024
Bullhorn for Salesforce

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

2024
Winners Seek Sara award - large

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.

2025
Protech Traffic Launched

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.

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Our Exec Team

Marc Meili
Managing Director

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.

Raylee Carruthers​
Andrew Sidoti
Chief Financial Officer

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.

Raylee Carruthers​
Mathew Eames
Chief Information Officer

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

Mathew Eames - CIO
Natalie Stewart
General Manager, People and Quality

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.

Natalie Stewart - Group General Manager People & Culture
Ben Fitzsimmons
Chief Operating Officer

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.

Ben Fitzsimmons - Executive General Manager
Adrian Baker
General Manager - qld, nsw & tas

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.

Ben Fitzsimmons - Executive General Manager
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Our Purpose

Be a positive influence in people’s lives.

Our Beliefs

First Choice
For people who value quality and high performance.
BeSafe
Think. Plan. Act.
Quality People. Every Time.
Without compromise

Our Core Values

We Put People First
We Create Value
We Set High Standards
We Deliver

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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