Meet Our Team
Experience. Knowledge. Networks.
Our specialist team can help you to find top talent, manage your workforce and comply with complex employment legislation. We identify existing and potential problems, tailoring our services to solve them and help you meet your goals.
Our leaders
Joe Galea | General Manager
Joe’s recruitment career spans 35 years, after starting his career in drafting. He is responsible for our Bayside Group Automotive & Transport and Workplace Relations teams, as well as the
Acclaimed Workforce team.
Joe supports warehouse and logistics, manufacturing, wine and transport organisations, working with our clients to deliver holistic and customised workforce management and workplace relations solutions.
Wayne Eaton | General Manager
With over 30 years in recruitment and prior technical expertise, Wayne leads the Bayside Group Engineering, Scientific, Technical, Administration and Education teams to deliver innovative and scalable talent acquisition and workforce solutions to meet organisational and project goals.
Wayne continues to utilise his extensive networks to support the team in placing specialist and executive talent.
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Recruitment Key Contacts
Alen Skaro | Recruitment VIC
Alen is a National Manager with 30 years’ experience, providing engineering, scientific and technical requirements. Call to discuss employment needs and strategic solutions today.
Michelle Murphy | Recruitment QLD
Michelle has more than 15 years’ experience in executive, engineering, technical and administrative recruitment. If you have a requirement across QLD, WA or the NT, get in touch.
Anthony Ristuccia | Recruitment NSW
Anthony has provided recruitment services to Bayside Group clients for more than 30 years. He is responsible for the Sydney office, bringing in relevant consultants as required.
Paul Kohle | Engineering
Recruitment VIC/TAS
Paul has been recruiting engineering and technical professionals for over 30 years across Australia and is highly sought after in the industry. He has helped SME’s to build their capability and large multi-nationals to meet project deadlines.
Voula Triantafillou | Scientific Recruitment VIC
Voula worked as a microbiologist before joining Techstaff (now Bayside Group).
For over 25 years, she has placed
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Aaron Williams | Automotive, Technical & Admin Recruitment VIC
Aaron has 15 years’ experience providing comprehensive recruitment and workforce management solutions. He recruits
senior automotive, technical and administration professionals for a range of organisations.
Workplace Relations Contacts
Alan Doyle | Workplace Relations
Alan has extensive experience navigating the Fair Work Act and National Employment Standards, providing employers with actionable guidance and practical tools to support business success. He manages complex issues with precision and exercises sound judgment to help employers and their employees thrive. If you need assistance, contact Alan for confidential discussion.
Tracey Wright | Business Development
Across her 14 years at Bayside Group, Tracey has built strong partnerships, identifying opportunities for growth, and driving sustainable business outcomes. She assists in integrating our recruitment and workplace relations services to meet evolving business needs. Tracey also has experience conducting independent workplace investigations for our clients.
Corporate Services Contacts
Robert Macdonald
Director, Business Services
Robert has more than 35 years of corporate governance, financial and strategic planning expertise at Bayside Group. He is Chair of the Bayside Group and Ethiopiaid Boards and is responsible for M&A and People & Culture. Robert has a BBus, a CPA and is a fellow of the AICD.
Leigh Sampson
Chief Financial Officer
Leigh has been at Bayside for almost 30 years and is responsible for our finance, payroll, procurement and IT teams. He is a Board Member and Company Secretary, has a BBus and a MTax, is a FCPA, CA and FAICD. Leigh Chairs the RCSA Tax and Finance Working Group.
Melanie Wilson
Marketing & Corporate Strategy
Melanie has over 20 years’ experience attracting candidates and assists clients to build their employer brand. She is responsible for communications and corporate strategy. Melanie is a Bayside Group and Ethiopiaid Board member, has a BBus, Grad Dip (PR), MBA and an MID.
Siddhi Weerawardena
Serviced Payroll
One of our longest-serving employees, Siddhi’s extensive knowledge of legislative requirements enables us to consistently deliver payroll services that are accurate and compliant. Siddhi has trained a generation of payroll experts! She has a BSc, BBus and is a CPA.
Cameron Cranstoun
Health, Safety & Environment
Cameron has been with the Bayside Group for almost 40 years and in safety for 20. Cameron works closely with our recruitment teams and clients to ensure our workforce remains safe – his advice and support is invaluable, and he is highly respected. He has a DipOHS.
Stacey Chatto
Systems, Quality & Compliance
Stacey has worked in the industry for over 20 years, evolving our systems and processes to ensure the delivery of quality services. She is responsible for recruitment compliance and best practice, with the aim of enhancing the customer experience. She has a BSc and a MEd.