The McArthur Story
For more than 55 years, McArthur has been helping Australian employers and job seekers achieve success. Our story is one of family values, sector expertise and a passion for connecting the right people with the right opportunities.
55+ years' successful track record in Permanent, Temporary and Contract Recruitment
100% privately and Australian-owned
A network of 6 offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney
210+ highly experienced recruitment professionals
50+ community care and health support specialists
2,100+ active clients
250+ years combined leadership team experience
ISO 9001:2015 quality accredited
25,000+ job ready, qualified candidates
From Family Beginnings to National Presence
McArthur began in 1969 with a clear purpose: to deliver recruitment solutions that made a genuine difference to people and organisations. What started as a family business in Adelaide has grown into one of Australia’s longest established recruitment and HR consulting firms.
Today, McArthur operates offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. We also provide dedicated coverage in every state and territory, with our Melbourne team managing Tasmanian-based projects and our Brisbane team overseeing assignments in the Northern Territory. In recent years we have also focused on the broader care economy, particularly through our NDIS-focused Community Care and Health Support teams and are now a trusted and valued partner to the sector. This national reach ensures we deliver consistent quality and access to talent wherever our clients are based.
A Track Record of Recruitment Excellence
Over the decades, McArthur has built a reputation for trust, professionalism and results. Our early foundations were in supporting Government, Commercial and Health sectors, and we continue to play a leading role in these areas.
As Australia’s workforce needs have evolved, so too has McArthur. We now recruit across all major sectors of the care economy including Aged Care, Early Childhood Education, Community and NDIS-focused services as well as Social Work, Psychology and Counselling. By expanding into these high-demand areas, we remain at the forefront of addressing workforce challenges that matter most to Australian communities.
HR Consulting Through Talent Architects
Our story is not just about recruitment. Through Talent Architects, McArthur’s HR consulting division, we support employers with strategies that help them attract, retain and develop their people. From workforce planning and compliance to leadership development and cultural transformation, we deliver tailored solutions that create long-term impact.
Explore the Leadership Story Driving McArthur’s National Impact
In a recent interview on the Owner Insights podcast, Executive Director, Matthew McArthur, reflects on the evolution of McArthur from a local Adelaide business into a national leader in recruitment and HR consulting. He shares valuable insights into the foundations of sustainable growth, the power of a values-driven culture, and the long-term vision that continues to shape McArthur’s impact across Australia’s care economy and beyond.
Our Major Milestones Over the Last 50 Years
From our beginnings in Adelaide in 1969 to becoming a national leader in recruitment and HR consulting, McArthur’s journey is built on people, partnerships and progress. Over the decades, we have expanded across Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, strengthened our expertise in Government, Commercial, Executive and Health, and grown into a trusted partner across the broader care economy. Each milestone reflects our long-standing focus to connecting the right people with the right opportunities and delivering workforce solutions that make a genuine difference.
Looking Ahead
While our story is built on a proud legacy, we remain firmly focused on the future. McArthur continues to invest in innovation, technology and people, ensuring we deliver recruitment and HR consulting solutions that meet the changing needs of employers and job seekers.
We are proud of our journey and excited about what lies ahead, making a positive and genuine difference to the lives of the people and organisations we support.
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