MEET THE TEAM

OUR DYNAMIC 
COMMUNITY

We’re proud to have created a culture that is tight knit and highly service oriented. We have built a diverse team, with unique experiences to share. Through effective leadership, team members are empowered and encouraged to contribute innovative solutions calling upon their expertise and varied experience.

Our desire to deliver the best possible outcomes, every time, drives our actions and behaviour. Supporting each other to do our best work, is ultimately how we best serve you.

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    ABAKEER AWAD

    CADET

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    AHMAD MAJZOUB

    SITE MANAGER

    Ahmad came highly recommended to Australex Group, for his diligence, attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively to overcome even the most demanding of project challenges.  His is thorough, likes detail, and prefers high end projects where he can make a substantial difference and ensure the quality and detailing meets and infeed exceeds the client and architects’ expectations. Never one to shy away from hard work and long hours, Ahmad, true to Australex Group’s culture, goes above and beyond.  He takes great pride in what he does and achieves and is a confident and capable Site Manger and communicator who is a real asset to the team. Ahmad has completed two recent projects with Australex which have been recognised by a special commendation from the judges at the Newcastle Architecture Awards.

    Ahmad came highly recommended to Australex Group, for his diligence, attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively to overcome even the most demanding of project challenges.  His is thorough, likes detail, and prefers high end projects where he can make a substantial difference and ensure the quality and detailing meets and infeed exceeds the client and architects’ expectations. Never one to shy away from hard work and long hours, Ahmad, true to Australex Group’s culture, goes above and beyond.  He takes great pride in what he does and achieves and is a confident and capable Site Manger and communicator who is a real asset to the team. Ahmad has completed two recent projects with Australex which have been recognised by a special commendation from the judges at the Newcastle Architecture Awards.

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    AHMED SABOUNE

    JUNIOR PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR

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    ALLAN GHALANI

    DOGMAN

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    AMON BULLOCH

    LEADING HAND

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    CHRIS KARABERIS

    PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR

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    DAVID CALTABIANO

    PROJECT MANAGER

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    JOE DAHRIE

    Site Manager

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    JOHN SARRAF

    SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

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    MASOUD GOL

    ESTIMATOR

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    MICHAEL NOLAN

    SITE MANAGER

    Michael is a results-orientated, quality-focused, and deadline driven. He is a Senior Site Manager with a proven record of success in managing various facets of building and construction within the commercial, industrial, and residential sector. With an established career in construction, Michael provides a clear vision and direction to assist in driving strong business growth and profitability, consistently researching information to achieve improved practices and procedures, with distinctive attention to detail and the application of experience and trained practices and processes. Michael is self-motivated and his achievements are a result of his ability to work autonomously and as a team member.

    Michael is a results-orientated, quality-focused, and deadline driven. He is a Senior Site Manager with a proven record of success in managing various facets of building and construction within the commercial, industrial, and residential sector. With an established career in construction, Michael provides a clear vision and direction to assist in driving strong business growth and profitability, consistently researching information to achieve improved practices and procedures, with distinctive attention to detail and the application of experience and trained practices and processes. Michael is self-motivated and his achievements are a result of his ability to work autonomously and as a team member.

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    MOHAMMAD GHASSABZADEH

    SITE MANAGER

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    MUHAMMAD YOUSUF

    ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

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    NICHOLAS SOUTHON

    SITE MANAGER

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    ROBERT GEORGES

    CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

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    ROHAIL IYAZ

    GENERAL MANAGER

    Rohail is one of the longest serving members of our team, so it’s serendipitous that he is also responsible for understanding a long list of International Standards and Codes.  Rohail has extensive local and global experience leading teams of engineers, designers and draftsmen in EPC environment, as well as expertise in detailed estimation and design review of structures including schools, residential and industrial buildings, roads, infrastructure and foundations.
    Rohail is one of the longest serving members of our team, so it’s serendipitous that he is also responsible for understanding a long list of International Standards and Codes.  Rohail has extensive local and global experience leading teams of engineers, designers and draftsmen in EPC environment, as well as expertise in detailed estimation and design review of structures including schools, residential and industrial buildings, roads, infrastructure and foundations.
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    SURUPA SARKAR

    JUNIOR PROJECT COORDINATOR

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    SWATHI SWAMINATHAN

    JUNIOR PROJECT COORDINATOR

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    TIM COLLINS

    SITE MANAGER

    Tim is an experienced Supervisor who has over 7 + years of experience. Tim grew up in Albury and started his career with a carpentry apprenticeship with his father’s business Lightwood Property & Construction Group, working on residential developments. After working for his father, he started at Rockland Construction as a Senior Site Foreman and reported directly to the Project Manager on a $12M apartment project, called Purnell apartments.

    Tim is an experienced Supervisor who has over 7 + years of experience. Tim grew up in Albury and started his career with a carpentry apprenticeship with his father’s business Lightwood Property & Construction Group, working on residential developments. After working for his father, he started at Rockland Construction as a Senior Site Foreman and reported directly to the Project Manager on a $12M apartment project, called Purnell apartments.

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    WARWICK BULLOCH

    Site Manager

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    ZISIS KARABERIS

    SITE MANAGER

    Zisis prides himself on his ability to interpret a client's requirements and translate these to every facet of the project, ensuring the end results never waver from the initial brief. With over 10 years experience in the construction industry, he's developed expertise in a broad spectrum of construction methods and techniques, on projects ranging from amusement parks and shopping centres to hotels and sporting stadiums.

    Zisis prides himself on his ability to interpret a client's requirements and translate these to every facet of the project, ensuring the end results never waver from the initial brief. With over 10 years experience in the construction industry, he's developed expertise in a broad spectrum of construction methods and techniques, on projects ranging from amusement parks and shopping centres to hotels and sporting stadiums.

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    BILL CHAKER

    FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

    Bill has over 15 years practical experience in finance and accounting. He is accountable for the overall performance of the finance and accounting function at Australex. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, Bill is actively involved in leading the company's culture and values ensuring that there is synergy between strategy, culture, company processes and structure. He is passionate about working with project teams to ensure all stakeholders are treated in line with the vision of Australex. Bill has the ability to facilitate those working in different areas to work together to achieve project outcomes.
    Bill has over 15 years practical experience in finance and accounting. He is accountable for the overall performance of the finance and accounting function at Australex. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, Bill is actively involved in leading the company's culture and values ensuring that there is synergy between strategy, culture, company processes and structure. He is passionate about working with project teams to ensure all stakeholders are treated in line with the vision of Australex. Bill has the ability to facilitate those working in different areas to work together to achieve project outcomes.
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    MARISA MEJAK

    HEAD OF CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING

    Marisa brings to Australex 22+ years of experience within the commercial property, design and construction industries across the Asia Pacific Region. Marisa assumes responsibility for client relationships and fosters culture and commerce that delivers upon our value proposition - clients are our lifeblood.
    Marisa brings to Australex 22+ years of experience within the commercial property, design and construction industries across the Asia Pacific Region. Marisa assumes responsibility for client relationships and fosters culture and commerce that delivers upon our value proposition - clients are our lifeblood.
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    MAHMOUD MEARBANY

    MANAGING DIRECTOR

    Mahmoud’s mission is to champion a team and business that shares his vision for a service oriented, customer centric model, backed by industry leading expertise.  With a NSW Builders license, extensive experience ‘on the tools’ as well as client facing roles and multiple senior Executive posts, Mahmoud is accessible and hands-on, the ultimate partner for each and every one of our clients from project start, to project finish.
    Mahmoud’s mission is to champion a team and business that shares his vision for a service oriented, customer centric model, backed by industry leading expertise.  With a NSW Builders license, extensive experience ‘on the tools’ as well as client facing roles and multiple senior Executive posts, Mahmoud is accessible and hands-on, the ultimate partner for each and every one of our clients from project start, to project finish.
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    WILLIAM KNIGHT

    CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

    William's 30+ years in construction has taken him to top tier firms including St Hillers, Leightons and Multiplex and has involved him in all facets and sectors of construction. From multi-level residential construction and fit-out, commercial buildings and hospitals, to bridges, major subdivisions, roads and tunnels, there's not much he hasn't done, and his depth of experience, expertise and knowledge (and a healthy dose of energy and enthusiasm) elevates our team and our capabilities.
    William's 30+ years in construction has taken him to top tier firms including St Hillers, Leightons and Multiplex and has involved him in all facets and sectors of construction. From multi-level residential construction and fit-out, commercial buildings and hospitals, to bridges, major subdivisions, roads and tunnels, there's not much he hasn't done, and his depth of experience, expertise and knowledge (and a healthy dose of energy and enthusiasm) elevates our team and our capabilities.
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    ZIAD HAJ ALI

    HEAD DESIGN MANAGER

    Ziad holds a Masters Degree in Architecture from University of Kent, United Kingdom along with a Bachelors Degree of Architectural Engineering. With extensive hands-on experience, having worked for well-known consultant firms on a variety of residential, commercial, retail, mixed-use hotel, healthcare and religious buildings, Ziad has managed projects from the initial concept / design stage right through to completion. His knowledge of coordination between different engineering disciplines with full understanding for MEP and structural needs and concepts, ensures he possesses the design and development flair needed to plan, coordinate and add value to all phases of an architectural project.  Having most recently worked for 7 years with a leading local Australian developer/builder immediately before joining Australex, Ziad has extensive experience in Class 2 buildings and is completely across the DBP Act. Aside from his technical ability, Ziad possesses exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills across a range of sectors.

    Ziad holds a Masters Degree in Architecture from University of Kent, United Kingdom along with a Bachelors Degree of Architectural Engineering. With extensive hands-on experience, having worked for well-known consultant firms on a variety of residential, commercial, retail, mixed-use hotel, healthcare and religious buildings, Ziad has managed projects from the initial concept / design stage right through to completion. His knowledge of coordination between different engineering disciplines with full understanding for MEP and structural needs and concepts, ensures he possesses the design and development flair needed to plan, coordinate and add value to all phases of an architectural project.  Having most recently worked for 7 years with a leading local Australian developer/builder immediately before joining Australex, Ziad has extensive experience in Class 2 buildings and is completely across the DBP Act. Aside from his technical ability, Ziad possesses exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills across a range of sectors.

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