Our Story - Frontline Recruitment Group

Our story unfolded:

The vision, journey and people behind Frontline

From humble beginnings to becoming part of a global leader

Frontline was founded in 1995 and is now part of Express Employment International the world’s no. 1 staffing franchise.  What has remained consistent through that journey is our people first philosophy.  Our consistent growth and high performance over the years is all driven by people.

Our mission

To professionally market and provide quality human resource solutions through an international franchising network that profit our candidates, clients, franchisees, corporate staff, stockholders and communities in which we conduct business.

Our vision

To help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people.

Our purpose

To help people succeed.

Our journey to date

1995

The Frontline business was founded in a backyard shed

The Frontline business was founded in a backyard shed

2006

The first Frontline Retail franchise was sold

The first Frontline Retail franchise was sold

2007

Frontline expanded into the Hospitality sector

Frontline expanded into the Hospitality sector

2015

Frontline expanded into the Education sector

Frontline expanded into the Education sector

2016

Frontline expands into the Retail Executive sector

Frontline expands into the Retail Executive sector

2017

Frontline expands into the Construction sector

Frontline expands into the Construction sector

2020

Frontline becomes part of the Express Employment International group

Frontline becomes part of the Express Employment International group

2023

Frontline expands into the Manufacturing sector

Frontline expands into the Manufacturing sector

Backed by a global leader in franchise recruitment

In 2020 Frontline Recruitment Group was acquired by Express Employment International, the world’s no 1 staffing franchise with over 860 offices across North America, South Africa and now, Australia and New Zealand.

Express Employment Professionals ranked No. 1 in category by Entrepreneur Magazine and has been also inducted into the Entrepreneur Hall of Fame. They have been listed as one of America’s most profitable franchises by Franchise Business Review in 2023 and rated a world-class franchise by the Franchise Research Institute.

Meet your executive team

Arthur McColl

CEO at Frontline Recruitment Group & Express Employment Professionals ANZ

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Melissa Mosely

General Manager

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Chris Batterham

Chief Financial Officer & General Manager IT

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Michelle Gamble

Chief Marketing Officer

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Brook Wise

Head of Franchise Sales and Development

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Jodie Briede

Franchise Development and 
Compliance Officer

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