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Stephen Porter

Stephen Porter

Chief Executive Officer, Searson Buck

Born and educated in NSW, Stephen has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of NSW, a Graduate Diploma in Management from Swinburne Institute and an MBA from the University of Tasmania.

Stephen's career has spanned more than 30 years in the recruitment industry. He worked in Sydney and Melbourne prior to moving to Tasmania in 1988 and establishing Searson & Associates, a specialist Human Resource Consulting & Recruitment company. 

As a Director of Searson Buck, Stephen has played an active role in growing the company into the largest locally owned recruitment and HR services business in Tasmania.  With fellow Directors Maurice Hine and Marcus Simpson, he is responsible for the overall strategic direction and success of the company while still maintaining an active role in senior HR work.

Stephen is the Tasmanian representative of the Recruitment and Consulting Services Association (RCSA) and a member and former State President of the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).  He is a member of the Athenaeum Club and the Hobart Rotary Club.

His professional objectives are to provide outstanding client service, to provide fulfilling careers and professional satisfaction for Searson Buck staff, and to achieve financial success for Searson Buck by providing innovative solutions for its many clients.

Email sporter@searsonbuck.com.au | Phone 03 6223 3055

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Maurice Hine

Maurice Hine

Director and Chief Operating Officer

Maurice has more than 30 years experience in accounting, finance and business management, along with significant experience in managing staff and company recruitment needs.

Educated in Tasmania, Maurice is a qualified Chartered Accountant. He initially worked as a partner in a local accounting firm prior to taking up a partnership with national accounting firm, Price Waterhouse, where he spent seven years.

For nine years Maurice held the position of Financial Controller on the Executive Management team with Loughrans Pty Ltd, Tasmania's largest retailer of electrical products, prior to its sale to Harvey Norman.

Maurice joined Searson Buck as Director and a part-owner in 1999.  He is responsible, along with fellow directors, for the overall strategic direction and success of the company, managing in particular the key financial indicators of the business. Maurice aims to achieve financial success for Searson Buck by providing the best possible work environment for staff and facilitating innovative solutions to meet the recruitment needs of clients.

Maurice is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Email mhine@searsonbuck.com.au | Phone 03 6223 3055