Senior Management Team

Rob Edis has over 29 years experience working with various Australian SME’s. Rob has held Director and Company Secretary roles in both public and privately owned companies. He has broad experience across a number of industries including construction, manufacturing, distribution and services.

Rob joined Austral in August 2008 to provide an experienced financial resource to support the rapid growth of the business. His expertise in cash management, forecasting and internal reporting have provided a key internal resource to the business, ensuring sustainable growth and increased financial returns for the business.

Grem Curran has over 17 years experience in civil construction, initially working for a major formwork company prior to joining Austral in 2001.  Grem was originally employed as a Site Supervisor for Austral  advancing as a Project Engineer over a three year period.

In 2005 Grem was trained to become an Estimator and was promoted to the position of Company Estimator in 2007. Grem has gained a thorough working knowledge of all our unique plant and equipment and is capable of pricing complex multidiscipline infrastructure works with due respect to the risks involved in such projects.

Julian van der Meer has over 16 years experience in various engineering and management roles in the construction industry and has developed particular expertise in managing marine construction projects in Western Australia. He has experience in technical and structural design in the mining and resources division, as well as experience in the UK concentrating on commercial and heritage structural building design.

Julian joined Austral in late 2010 as our Marine Construction Manager to enhance our marine capability in Western Australia, bringing with him previous major marine infrastructure experience along the West Coast and ensuring professional support for our marine project delivery.

Clayton Shallue has been part of the Austral team since 1999. In 2012 he took leadership of Austral’s Pilbara civil operations and, in particular, works for BHP Billiton. Clayton has a very high practical knowledge of civil plant and contracting. Clayton’s results have been impeccable as he has continued to increase Austral’s revenue, profits and reputation in the competitive mining services industry.

Heath has over 20 years’ experience in the civil construction and mining industry commencing as a survey technician and progressing through to senior surveyor on large scale earthworks, concrete and structural projects throughout Victoria and Western Australia. Extensive knowledge gained in design manipulation through to digital models for machine control and set out of major projects has allowed Heath to obtain the diverse experience required to progress into Project Engineering and Management roles over the past 10 years. Currently Site Superintendent for our Civil Rail division, Heath’s professional manner allows full transparency for our clients to rely on his construction and logistical knowledge to ensure all projects are completed in a safe and proficient manner.

Gareth is a Qualified Carpenter with extensive experience in major construction works. He is a willing and motivating team member with an ability to manage a crew whilst coordinating job allocations. Gareth can interact with Engineers, Inspectors, Supervisors and Clients to ensure that works are carried out to specifications and that works are completed in a timely manner. Gareth has the ability and experience to manage jobs to a deadline. He is proficient in reading plans and drawings and can work to them to plan the construction of formwork, roofs and frames. His experience ranges from construction projects, such as large and small bridges, wharf, concrete structures, civil construction and piling. He has a strong stance on safety and high-quality work with an ability to take responsibility, use initiative and solve problems.