Mount Waverley, VIC – October 6, 2025 – SCS Group, a leader in commercial cleaning and facility services, today announced a new strategic partnership with SCS Indigenous, a co-founded enterprise aimed at creating meaningful employment and training opportunities for indigenous people.
The new venture, co-founded by SCS Group Managing Director Nicholas Pastras and Indigenous entrepreneur Scott McCartney, will operate in a strategic alliance with SCS Group to deliver premium commercial cleaning and facility management services. The partnership leverages SCS Group's decades of industry expertise and national infrastructure to support the social mission of SCS Indigenous.
"Our collaboration with Scott McCartney and the launch of SCS Indigenous represents a significant step in our commitment to corporate social responsibility," said Nicholas Pastras, Co-Founder of SCS Indigenous and Managing Director of SCS Group. "This partnership allows us to use our industry leadership to create direct and lasting social impact, providing a powerful model for how businesses can contribute to a more inclusive economy.“
SCS Indigenous will offer a full suite of services, including commercial, government, and corporate cleaning, as well as property services, with a core mission to empower Indigenous communities through economic participation.
Nicholas Pastras, Co-Founder of SCS Indigenous:
1. How does the strategic partnership with SCS Indigenous align with SCS Group's long-term vision and values?
- "For years, SCS Group has been dedicated to excellence and integrity. This partnership is a natural extension of those values. It allows us to apply our industry expertise to a new business model that directly addresses a critical social need. Our long-term vision is to be a leader not just in service quality, but in how businesses can create a positive impact. SCS Indigenous is the perfect vehicle for that.“
2. What unique challenges and opportunities do you see in building a business model that prioritises both commercial excellence and social impact?
- "The biggest opportunity is creating a service where every client feels good about their choice. They aren't just getting a clean space; they are actively participating in a movement for change. The main challenge is ensuring we maintain our high standards while building a training and support system that is scalable and effective. We've built robust processes at SCS Group, and we're leveraging those to ensure SCS Indigenous is both a commercial success and a social one."
