MACFORCE Australia is a labour hire company providing personnel solutions to the mining, construction, civil and hospitality industries, Australia-wide. Our leading edge expertise in consultancy-based recruitment solutions, enables us to provide a targeted, quality, value-based service that is proven and widely respected.
Our Values
The MACFORCE Australia values are:
Integrity
Quality
Compassion
At MACFORCE Australia, we pride ourselves on how we treat candidates as people and not numbers.
We are focused on creating opportunities for them to make their lives better through quality employment. We help people find work from diverse backgrounds, and are particularly passionate about giving ex-offenders a second chance and providing real employment opportunities to Indigenous Australians.
We are proud of the relationships we forge with our clients with our personalised recruitment process ensuring only the most skilled and best fit employees join their teams.
The MACFORCE Australia’s team’s combined experience of more than 43 years, from the shovel to the boardroom, means we are equipped with the firm knowledge of all aspects of project delivery and recruitment.
We also have our finger on the pulse of industry to ensure we’re ahead of the curve when it comes to recruitment. See MACFORCE Australia’s recent front page feature on the Australian Mining Review.
Meet Our Team
Anthony MacShane
FOUNDER
Passionate about changing the way people are employed in Australia, Anthony surrounds his workforce with the support and tools needed to succeed while living a fulfilled life. Anthony’s diverse career has involved working for a range of industries across Australia. This includes on the ocean, in mines and in boardrooms, experiencing FIFO, and managing large scale projects within the domestic and commercial building industry. Of all his responsibilities, including upholding the values of quality, integrity and compassion across his MACFORCE team, Anthony loves giving certainty through employment to a wide range of people who are going through uncertain times. He is most proud of MACFORCE becoming a leading employer of ex-offenders in Western Australia, helping Indigenous Australians in remote locations find real employment, and helping clients find the right candidates.
Outside MACFORCE, Anthony loves family adventures with his wife of 26 years and four adult children, often involving surfing, boating and fishing.
Chris Williams
HR Manager
Chris enjoys helping people to navigate entry into the resources industry, whether they need assistance due to inexperience or from issues in their past. Key to Chris’ role is determining if candidates are not only the right fit for the company, but also if the company is the right fit for the person. Experienced in the mining sector and FIFO, Chris ran projects for 13 years for various companies. He is most proud of the projects he ran successfully by treating crew as family and equals. He now brings this attitude to MACFORCE, advocating everyone deserves an equal go and compassion.
When not working, Chris enjoys spending time with family, going out-bush and BBQs. He also loves helping friends and neighbours, and volunteering at the local football club.
Egan MacShane
HR CLIENT Manager
Egan started working with MACFORCE Australia when it was a fledgling company in their family home. During his time with the business, Egan has grown professionally by acquiring skills, knowledge and an enjoyment for working with the mining industry. His work is guided by the mindset of everyone deserving a go at a position, from fresh talent to experienced supervisors wanting a career change. In his role, Egan believes honesty, compassion and fairness are some of the most important values, as he specialises in advertising, social media and recruitment to meet client requests for candidates. He is most proud MACFORCE’s role in supporting ex-offenders to get back on track through employment.
Egan is a sports enthusiast, loving watching NBA and AFL, and having enjoyed playing Australian Rules Football and competing in athletics as a teenager. He enjoys getting involved with local football and golf in his spare time.
Finn MacShane
HR CLIENT MANAGER
For Finn, there is no greater feeling than giving people the opportunity to work, including those who have had previous struggles. Finn enjoys working in a fast-paced and nimble team to ensure timely, and quality results for clients and candidates. In his role as MACFORCE Australia’s Recruitment Consultant, Finn is responsible for screening and onboarding candidates, and managing and compiling documents for clients. With a knack for technology, Finn is also the company’s systems administrator, responsible for software implementation.
Finn enjoys staying fit, which has included running a marathon with a friend to raise funds and awareness for mental health. Since, they have been nominated for the Barbara Hocking R U OK? Award for Young Conversation Champions.
Bevan Griggs
Business Development Manager
We are thrilled to introduce Bevan, the newest addition to our sales team at MACFORCE Australia. With a wealth of experience and a passion for sales, Bevan is a valuable asset to our company.
With multiple years of experience in the sales industry, Bevan has honed his skills and mastered the art of building strong client relationships. His dedication to providing top-notch service and finding the best solutions for his clients is unmatched.
Bevan’s passion for success extends beyond the workplace. As a loving father of three daughters, he takes great pride in supporting them as they pursue their individual passions and dreams. He understands the importance of work-life balance and is committed to delivering outstanding results both at work and at home.
Welcome Bevan! Your energy and experience will undoubtedly elevate our sales game, and we are excited to see you thrive in your new role.
Outside of work Bevan enjoys crafting furniture, tending to his garden, and playing the bass guitar, Living on a scenic property, he takes pride in maintaining its serenity & adding vibrant colours to his house through his art on canvases.
Sue Bradley
MOBILISATION MANAGER
Meet our Mobilisation Manager, Sue, who has joined our team here at MACFORCE Australia! With years of experience in the recruitment industry, Sue brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table, making her a value addition to our team.
Sue loves to challenge herself and grow, which is one of the many reasons she is perfect for her role as Mobilisation manager. She thrives on finding solutions to complex problems and enjoys pushing herself to new limits.
One of the main reasons Sue joined MACFORCE is because of the positive change we are creating in the mining & construction industries. She is passionate about the impact recruitment can have on these industries and is excited to be a part of a team that is driving this change forward.
When she’s no tackling mobilisation challenges, you can often find her taking her dog, Cricket, for long walks in the great outdoors. In her downtime, she also enjoys spending quality time with her family.
