SYDNEY, 21 November 2025  — Launch has been named the winner of Back Office of the Year at the 2025 TIARA Recruitment Awards, recognising the exceptional contribution of the Launchers who keep the business running smoothly behind the scenes.

Presented annually by TALiNT Partners, the TIARA Awards recognise outstanding achievements across the recruitment industry in Australia and New Zealand. The awards span key areas of excellence, including client service, candidate experience, diversity and inclusion, technology innovation, community impact, operational performance, specialist recruitment, employer brand, RPO and talent solutions, consultant development, leadership and workplace culture.

This year’s Back Office of the Year award highlights the strength, consistency and care demonstrated by Launch’s internal teams. From governance and compliance to marketing, finance, research and digital transformation, this small but expert team is the engine driving our business forward. Over the past year, they have expanded ESG and sustainability initiatives, maintained ISO 9001 quality assurance and J-Sox compliance, and supported consultants to deliver outstanding experiences for clients and candidates. 

“Our back office teams power everything we do,” said Sarah Kiely, Chief Operating Officer at Launch. “This award is a fabulous recognition for the people who support our consultants and deliver an exceptional experience for candidates and clients every day. Their work is often unseen, yet it has a significant impact across our business. We are incredibly proud of them.”

“Our consultants can only deliver their best when the foundations behind them are strong,” said Damien Ross, CEO at Launch. “This win reflects the professionalism, dedication and heart our internal teams bring to their work. They uphold our values every day and make Launch a better place for our people, candidates and clients.”

The recognition comes during a period of strong operational growth across Launch’s Australian offices, supported by investment in systems, process improvement and an increasingly integrated approach between consulting and back office functions.

Launch extends congratulations to all finalists and winners recognised at this year’s TIARAs for their contribution to the recruitment and staffing industry.

About Launch Recruitment

Founded in 2006, Launch Recruitment is a values-led recruitment agency with capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific region. Specialising in technology, telecommunications, project services, corporate services and more, Launch helps organisations build high-performing teams through a personalised, people-first approach. Our culture is grounded in five core values: Caring, Authenticity, Excellence, Accountability and Trust. These values guide how we work with each other, our clients and our candidates.

About the TIARA Awards

The TIARA Recruitment Awards, presented by TALiNT Partners, recognise excellence across the recruitment industry. The awards celebrate firms achieving outstanding results in client delivery, candidate experience, innovation, operations, sustainability and leadership.

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