About us

Workforce Extensions Geelong is here to provide you with the best solution for your on-hired labour, temporary or permanent recruitment needs; in fact we can provide you with a complete human resource solution. We currently service all industries from entry level to executive positions, and our recruitment services assist in engaging staff from one-day placements to permanent basis.

Workforce Extensions Geelong are locally owned and operated, which means you will find that we are able to provide you with the personalised service you deserve with quality staff assured. As a seasoned recruitment team, we are able to answer any of your questions or help you with any recruitment issue.

Workforce Extensions Geelong is proud to be part of Australia’s leading owner-operated labour hire and recruitment agency network. Every day we supply experienced and qualified staff to Australia’s leading employers. Workforce Extensions has a unique and unrivalled business model. Our local offices are supported by a National Office so you receive dedicated, personal and proactive service at the local level each time.

Contact us

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    Staffing Requirements*

    Location

    155 Melbourne Road Rippleside, VIC 3215

    T: (03) 4246 0460

    [email protected]

    Our Team

    Justin Thompson
    Director
    Justin started his career in the recruitment industry in 2005, holding a diploma in Business and an Advanced Diploma in HR. He has an extensive background in Business Development, Employment Consulting, HR Management, and Executive Recruitment. His vast knowledge and expertise has been instrumental in identifying growth opportunities, forging partnerships and expanding businesses across Victoria. Justin is a strong advocate for mental health awareness, serving as a host for MR Perfect Men’s Mental Health and as a board member for Blake’s Army. Beyond his professional pursuits, Justin is an active sports enthusiast. He enjoys playing cricket and football and has completed multiple marathons. This reflects his perseverance and goal-oriented mindset, further enhancing his ability to connect with both clients and candidates.
    Justin Thompson
    Director
    Justin started his career in the recruitment industry in 2005, holding a diploma in Business and an Advanced Diploma in HR. He has an extensive background in Business Development, Employment Consulting, HR Management, and Executive Recruitment. His vast knowledge and expertise has been instrumental in identifying growth opportunities, forging partnerships and expanding businesses across Victoria. Justin is a strong advocate for mental health awareness, serving as a host for MR Perfect Men’s Mental Health and as a board member for Blake’s Army. Beyond his professional pursuits, Justin is an active sports enthusiast. He enjoys playing cricket and football and has completed multiple marathons. This reflects his perseverance and goal-oriented mindset, further enhancing his ability to connect with both clients and candidates.
    Peter Papas
    Director
    Peter joined the Workforce Extensions Geelong team in mid 2021 as the Business Development Manager. With his background in Employment Services and Sales, he demonstrates his passion of connecting businesses to their new employees. Peter, being born and raised in Geelong, possesses an in-depth understanding of the local employment market. This allows him to navigate the Geelong market with precision. With this valuable insight, he is a trusted advisor, ensuring both candidates and clients receive tailored and informed guidance throughout the recruitment process.
    Peter Papas
    Director
    Peter joined the Workforce Extensions Geelong team in mid 2021 as the Business Development Manager. With his background in Employment Services and Sales, he demonstrates his passion of connecting businesses to their new employees. Peter, being born and raised in Geelong, possesses an in-depth understanding of the local employment market. This allows him to navigate the Geelong market with precision. With this valuable insight, he is a trusted advisor, ensuring both candidates and clients receive tailored and informed guidance throughout the recruitment process.
    Meg Searle
    Office Manager
    Meg holds exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, effectively managing stakeholder interactions across local and national contexts. Meg's proficiency in streamlining administrative processes, supporting executive leadership, and maintaining high standards of operational efficiency has consistently contributed to business success. Beyond her professional capabilities, Meg is passionate about making a positive social and local impact. Her ability to cultivate strong community connections and her commitment to effective communication contribute to building supportive and inclusive environments. Meg’s dedication to fostering positive relationships not only enhances team dynamics but also strengthens community ties, making her a valuable asset to the Geelong team.
    Meg Searle
    Office Manager
    Meg holds exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, effectively managing stakeholder interactions across local and national contexts. Meg's proficiency in streamlining administrative processes, supporting executive leadership, and maintaining high standards of operational efficiency has consistently contributed to business success. Beyond her professional capabilities, Meg is passionate about making a positive social and local impact. Her ability to cultivate strong community connections and her commitment to effective communication contribute to building supportive and inclusive environments. Meg’s dedication to fostering positive relationships not only enhances team dynamics but also strengthens community ties, making her a valuable asset to the Geelong team.
    Pamela Edwards
    Payroll and Admin Support Officer
    With over 20 years of experience as a social worker, Pam has had the privilege of working across a diverse range of sectors including aged care, disability, forensic and health. Throughout her career, she’s been driven by a passion for supporting people and communities, helping individuals navigate complex challenges and build better futures. Pam’s interest in people and systems naturally evolved into a broader focus on supporting personal and organisational growth, and her current studies in accounting combine her people-first approach with analytical and financial skills to contribute in meaningful ways. Outside of work Pam has volunteered extensively with children with disabilities and the Ballarat Animal Shelter, which reflects her lifelong dedication to care, advocacy, and making a tangible difference in the community.
    Pamela Edwards
    Payroll and Admin Support Officer
    With over 20 years of experience as a social worker, Pam has had the privilege of working across a diverse range of sectors including aged care, disability, forensic and health. Throughout her career, she’s been driven by a passion for supporting people and communities, helping individuals navigate complex challenges and build better futures. Pam’s interest in people and systems naturally evolved into a broader focus on supporting personal and organisational growth, and her current studies in accounting combine her people-first approach with analytical and financial skills to contribute in meaningful ways. Outside of work Pam has volunteered extensively with children with disabilities and the Ballarat Animal Shelter, which reflects her lifelong dedication to care, advocacy, and making a tangible difference in the community.

    Our Services

    Temporary and Permanent Placements

    Workforce Extensions Geelong efficiently assists employers and workers so both parties arrive at a fair contract for labour hire services requested and provided. Our labour hire service experience has spanned for more than a decade so we have developed an effective process of scrutinising and selecting only the most suitable workers for clients.

    When we manage staffing requirements, we save you time by taking variable labour demand out of your equation. Workforce Extensions Geelong understands the difficulties of managing employees and complying with labour laws so we take this burden off your shoulders. We specialise in the technical and legal requirements of recruiting employees.

    Labour Hire Rates are inclusive of:

    • Superannuation
    • Public Liability Insurance
    • Payroll Tax
    • Workers Compensation

    When it comes to managing employment and complying with labour laws and rules in Victoria, you can rely on Workforce Extensions Geelong.

    Our vacancies

    Electrician - Assembly / Fitter Role

    Manufacturing
    • Hoppers Crossing, Victoria
    • AUD 40 - 42 /Hourly
    • Type: Casual
    • Benefits: Access to discounts on major brands
    Workshop-based electrician role with stable Monday-Friday hours, no travel or callouts. Join a supportive team with overtime opportunities
    • Hoppers Crossing, Victoria
    • AUD 40 - 42 /Hourly
    • Type: Casual
    • Benefits: Access to discounts on major brands

    Metal Workers & Production Moulders

    Manufacturing
    • Geelong, Victoria
    • AUD 32 - 37 /Hourly
    • Type: Casual
    • Benefits: 9 day fortnight
    Metal Workers & Production Moulders required for a leading Geelong foundry. Day & afternoon shift, ongoing full-time work with a 9-day fortnight.
    • Geelong, Victoria
    • AUD 32 - 37 /Hourly
    • Type: Casual
    • Benefits: 9 day fortnight

    Branch Manager

    Cleaning & Waste Management
    • Hobart, Tasmania
    • AUD 90000 - 120000 /Annually
    • Type: Full-time
    • Benefits: Vehicle, Phone, Laptop &Attractive Salary
    Lead and grow Steamatic's Tasmania branch, driving performance, people leadership and continue providing outcomes across the region.
    • Hobart, Tasmania
    • AUD 90000 - 120000 /Annually
    • Type: Full-time
    • Benefits: Vehicle, Phone, Laptop &Attractive Salary

    Traffic Controllers & TMA Operators - Multiple Positions

    Building & Construction
    • Geelong, Victoria
    • AUD 36 - 51 /Hourly
    • Type: Casual
    • Benefits: Access to discounts on major brands
    Casual Traffic Controllers & TMA Operators needed for ongoing regional projects. Competitive pay, penalty shifts and consistent work available.
    • Geelong, Victoria
    • AUD 36 - 51 /Hourly
    • Type: Casual
    • Benefits: Access to discounts on major brands

    Level 1 IT Support Consultants

    IT
    • Geelong, Victoria
    • AUD 60000 - 80000 /Annually
    • Type: Full-time
    • Benefits: Negotiable based on experience
    As part of their continual growth, Workforce Extensions are seeking a number of career focused Level 1 Helpdesk Techs to join the GravIT team.
    • Geelong, Victoria
    • AUD 60000 - 80000 /Annually
    • Type: Full-time
    • Benefits: Negotiable based on experience

    Restoration Technicians

    Cleaning & Waste Management
    • Hobart, Tasmania
    • AUD 3 - 4 /Hourly
    • Type: Full-time
    • Benefits: Remuneration based on industry experience
    • Start: ASAP
    Hands-on restoration role supporting disaster recovery work across Tasmania. Training will be provided.
    • Hobart, Tasmania
    • AUD 3 - 4 /Hourly
    • Type: Full-time
    • Benefits: Remuneration based on industry experience
    • Start: ASAP

    Plumbing Leading Hand/Supervisor

    Building & Construction
    • Geelong, Victoria
    • AUD 45 - 55 /Hourly
    • Type: Full-time
    • Benefits: Plus OT and extra earning potential
    Workforce Extensions Geelong is pleased to be working with Total Plumbing Solutions in seeking to appoint a Plumbing Leading Hand/Supervisor
    • Geelong, Victoria
    • AUD 45 - 55 /Hourly
    • Type: Full-time
    • Benefits: Plus OT and extra earning potential

    Field Merchandisers

    Sales & Marketing
    • Sydney, New South Wales
    • AUD 55000 - 58000 /Annually
    • Type: Full-time
    • Benefits: Plus Super, Car allowance, & Phone
    • Start: ASAP
    Full-time Field Merchandiser roles in Sydney. Servicing major retail brands with autonomy and ongoing support.
    • Sydney, New South Wales
    • AUD 55000 - 58000 /Annually
    • Type: Full-time
    • Benefits: Plus Super, Car allowance, & Phone
    • Start: ASAP

    Field Merchandisers

    Sales & Marketing
    • Melbourne, Victoria
    • AUD 55000 - 58000 /Annually
    • Type: Full-time
    • Benefits: Plus Super, Car allowance, & Phone
    • Start: ASAP
    Full-time Field Merchandiser roles in Melbourne. Servicing major retail brands with autonomy and ongoing support.
    • Melbourne, Victoria
    • AUD 55000 - 58000 /Annually
    • Type: Full-time
    • Benefits: Plus Super, Car allowance, & Phone
    • Start: ASAP

    Branch Manager

    Cleaning & Waste Management
    • Hobart, Tasmania
    • AUD 90000 - 120000 /Annually
    • Type: Full-time
    • Benefits: Vehicle, Phone, Laptop &Attractive Salary
    Lead and grow Steamatic's Tasmania branch, driving performance, people leadership and continue providing outcomes across the region.
    • Hobart, Tasmania
    • AUD 90000 - 120000 /Annually
    • Type: Full-time
    • Benefits: Vehicle, Phone, Laptop &Attractive Salary

    Event and Hospitality Staff

    Hospitality & Facilities Management
    • Geelong, Victoria
    • AUD 31 - 55 /Hourly
    • Type: Casual
    • Benefits: Access to discounts on major brands
    Casual event & hospitality roles across sporting events, conferences and hotels. Flexible shifts, great venues, ongoing opportunities.
    • Geelong, Victoria
    • AUD 31 - 55 /Hourly
    • Type: Casual
    • Benefits: Access to discounts on major brands

    Accounts Receivable

    Accounting & Finance
    • Geelong, Victoria
    • AUD 35 - 37 /Hourly
    • Type: Contract
    • Benefits: Access to discounts on major brands
    Temporary Accounts Receivable role in Geelong managing invoicing, reconciliations and credit control in a hands-on office-based position.
    • Geelong, Victoria
    • AUD 35 - 37 /Hourly
    • Type: Contract
    • Benefits: Access to discounts on major brands

    Graduate/Undergraduate Engineers

    Engineering
    • Bacchus Marsh, Victoria
    • AUD 30 - 40 /Hourly
    • Type: Casual
    Kickstart your civil engineering career with hands-on project experience, mentoring and real development at a leading Victorian civil contractor.
    • Bacchus Marsh, Victoria
    • AUD 30 - 40 /Hourly
    • Type: Casual

    Restoration Technicians

    Cleaning & Waste Management
    • Devonport, Tasmania
    • AUD 28 - 34 /Hourly
    • Type: Full-time
    • Benefits: Remuneration based on industry experience
    Hands-on restoration role supporting disaster recovery work across Tasmania. Training will be provided.
    • Devonport, Tasmania
    • AUD 28 - 34 /Hourly
    • Type: Full-time
    • Benefits: Remuneration based on industry experience

    Traffic Controllers & TMA Operators - Multiple Positions

    Building & Construction
    • Geelong, Victoria
    • AUD 36 - 51 /Hourly
    • Type: Casual
    • Benefits: Access to discounts on major brands
    Casual Traffic Controllers & TMA Operators needed for ongoing regional projects. Competitive pay, penalty shifts and consistent work available.
    • Geelong, Victoria
    • AUD 36 - 51 /Hourly
    • Type: Casual
    • Benefits: Access to discounts on major brands

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