This year marks a truly special milestone for HOBAN Recruitment, 60 years of connecting people with opportunity and supporting businesses with the workforce they need to thrive.
From Melbourne Beginnings to a National Recruitment Leader
Founded in 1965 by Lynn HOBAN, our business began with a vision to provide reliable and people-focused recruitment services in Melbourne. What started as a local agency has now grown into one of Australia’s most respected recruitment organisations, with 14 offices nationwide. Today, HOBAN is proudly supported by sister organisations RED Appointments and Staff Solutions Bilingual (SSB), enabling us to deliver specialist recruitment services across industries and communities.
A Milestone Worth Celebrating
To mark this incredible achievement, we welcomed the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Councillor Nick Reece, to our Collins Street Head Office. The Lord Mayor helped us celebrate with the cutting of the giant “Hobie” cake, a moment shared live with our teams across Australia. Our people joined the celebrations in their own way, from office gatherings to client visits and time spent out in the field, demonstrating the strength and spirit of our national team.
In his remarks, the Lord Mayor acknowledged HOBAN Recruitment’s long-standing contribution to Melbourne’s business community and our impact across Australia’s workforce over six decades.
Supporting Candidates and Businesses for 60 Years
In her speech, CEO Alison Watts reflected on HOBAN’s journey and achievements:
- Hundreds of thousands of candidates placed into meaningful employment.
- Thousands of businesses supported across government, business services, customer service, contact centres, distribution, logistics, and many other industries.
Every placement represents more than just a job. It represents opportunity, growth, and a brighter future for candidates, employers, and the communities we serve.
Evolving to Meet the Future of Work
This milestone is not only about looking back – it is also about looking forward. For 60 years, HOBAN Recruitment has embraced change and innovation. From investing in our Distribution Development Centres (DDCs), which provide hands-on training in logistics and warehousing, to adopting new recruitment technologies and best-practice processes, we continue to evolve to meet the needs of a changing workforce.
As Alison noted, while the world of work today looks very different from 1965, our commitment to people-first recruitment remains constant.
Celebrating Our People
At the heart of HOBAN Recruitment’s success are the people who make it possible – our dedicated teams across Australia, the clients who trust us, and the candidates who inspire us every day. This anniversary is a celebration of you. Your passion, energy, and belief in what we do has shaped HOBAN into the organisation it is today.
Here’s to the Future
As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we look to the future with excitement. We will continue to connect people with opportunity, support businesses with tailored workforce solutions, and strengthen the communities we serve.
Here’s to the next chapter of HOBAN Recruitment – building on six decades of excellence, innovation, and people-first recruitment.
