The Bayside Group was established in Melbourne in 1976, with Bayside Drafting Australia. From very modest beginnings (our first office was a backyard bungalow), Bayside Drafting experienced significant growth and quickly developed technical recruitment capabilities in order to meet project deadlines.
As a result, Bayside Personnel was launched in 1978 to recruit the best engineering and technical professionals. This was the first of our six specialist brands (refer to timeline). Throughout the years, we have obtained invaluable knowledge about workplace safety and continue to set recruitment industry standards today.
Our ability to integrate I.T. systems with our drafting and recruitment clients resulted in the introduction of NineWire in 2009, providing I.T. Business Solutions to clients across Australia.
The Bayside Group has evolved on the basis of key founding principles; niche expertise and strong customer relationships. Two of the three founders, Robert Blanche and John Wilson, remain involved in the business today as Owner/Directors.
Timeline
The following key milestones are relevant to our existing business model:
- 1976 – Bayside Drafting Australia established
- 1978 – Bayside Personnel established
- 1985 – Offices opened in NSW & SA
- 1990 – Austra Health and international division of Bayside Personnel established
- 1992 – Offices opened in WA
- 1994 – Baytech established
- 1995 – Administration division of Bayside Personnel established
- 1998 – CozWine established, office opened in QLD
- 2004 – Acquisition of Techstaff and Bridge Consulting
- 2008 – Bayside Drafting opened office in WA
- 2009 – NineWire I.T. Services established, acquisition of ODCG
- 2010 – Bayside Drafting rebrands to Balpara to reflect service enhancements, Bayside Group appointed APESMA's recruitment arm
- 2011 – Alitis established
Recognition
The Bayside Group has been recognised by both customers and peers throughout our many years in business. We are particularly proud of the below acknowledgements received in our more recent history, which align with our values and strategic direction.
- 2010 : Ford Australia 'Distinction Award'
- 2009 : Ford Australia ‘Tony Simpson Relationship Award’
- 2008 : Ford Australia ‘Proactive Contractor Recruitment & Training Supplier Award’
- 2007 : Bayside Personnel & Techstaff awarded a 457 Labour Agreement
- 2006 : AS/NZS ISO Certification, Victorian AHRI Award for People Management
As a business, we play an active role in industry and our Directors have received individual awards for their extensive contribution.
