About Us
Who Are Matai Protective Services?
Matai Protective Services is a locally owned and operated Queensland company proudly delivering two professional service divisions — Security Services and Traffic Management Services — to government, corporate, industrial, and community clients across Queensland, with deep specialist expertise in Gladstone and the Central Queensland region.
Our Security Services division provides licensed security guards, K9 handler teams, crowd control and event security officers, mobile patrol and alarm response services, VIP executive protection, and expert security and risk advisory — all backed by Queensland licensing compliance and genuine professional accountability.
Our Traffic Management Services division provides certified traffic controllers for construction sites and live road works, event traffic management, road closures and diversions, Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) preparation and council approval, on-site traffic management, and compliance site audits and safety inspections — all in full compliance with WorkSafe Queensland and MUTCD requirements.
Our name — Matai — is drawn from a strong, enduring timber known for its resilience and protective qualities. These values are at the core of everything we do across both divisions: strength, reliability, and a genuine commitment to protecting what matters most.
Both divisions are underpinned by the same quality-assured, compliance-driven management system — giving every Matai client confidence that the service they receive meets the highest professional and regulatory standards, every engagement, every time.
Our Mission
“To deliver high-quality, tailored security and traffic management services to every client — building trust, protecting communities, and setting the standard for professional protective services in Queensland and Gladstone.”
The Matai Difference
Matai Protective Services is a Queensland-based company built on long-term relationships and a hard-earned reputation for excellence. We understand the unique security and traffic management demands of Queensland’s diverse environments — from Gladstone’s port and industrial precincts to the state’s commercial, government, and community sectors. Our depth of local knowledge means our clients benefit from institutional expertise, established council and authority relationships, and a proven track record — not promises from a company still finding its feet.
Matai Protective Services offers a comprehensive security and traffic management solutions, delivered by a team of licensed security professionals and certified traffic controllers — Matai provides comprehensive coverage across both divisions. Whether you need a single static guard for a small Queensland business, a full event security and traffic management operation for a major Gladstone event, or anything in between, we have the capability, the resources, and the local expertise to deliver.
Across both our security and traffic management divisions, Matai embraces technology to enhance service delivery and client accountability. Our security officers use GPS patrol tracking, QR checkpoint scanning, and real-time incident reporting. Our traffic management operations are supported by digital TGS preparation tools, permit management systems, and compliance documentation workflows. Technology does not replace our people — it empowers them to do their jobs better, and gives you the transparency and accountability you deserve.
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