Some really awesome people.

David Dordevic

David has construction in his blood. From the time he could walk David would pull things apart so he could re-build them or “ficky” them , because he couldn’t say “fix ”. It has never left him. He started his own business in craftwork carpentry at the age of 19 and hasn’t stopped building since.

David is a perfectionist and rates the quality of other people’s construction works on whether or not he could do it better himself.

When he’s not running the show, David can be found sitting by a campfire, cooking, racing down the ski slopes or somewhere on his motorbike.

Lyndall Dordevic

Lyndall, affectionately referred to as “Boss Lady”, is one of Structens founders. Lyndall brings a unique Management style to the table, after enough years spent in the bureaucracy of the corporate world, she avidly avoids fitting into the ‘square’.

As a Director, Lyndall wears lots of hats and puts her hand to anything required, however, her main role as the CFO nurtures her healthy obsession with numbers.

If you want a gym buddy, camping companion, or need advice on where to invest in fine wine and ice-cream, Lyndall’s your gal.

Tom Hodgman

Tom is now a Contract Administrator on the Structen team, but has also previously been our Site Manager.

Tom started out as a Carpenter at the age of 17 and can now do just about anything in construction. In fact, he loves construction so much, he also teaches the Diploma of Building and Construction degree. Yes Sir!

Don’t be fooled by his appearance. Tom is a gentle giant who is firmly wrapped around the finger of his baby girl.

There seems to be a common theme here at Structen, because when not at work, Tom is also most at home 4WDriving, fishing and camping in the bush. He loves motorbikes too. What is with all these men and motorbikes??

Sasha Stankovic

Sash’s career began as a surgical instrument maker and electronic technician, so it comes as no surprise that he has a superior eye for detail, which is just what we like!

Sash then moved into the construction game building high-end luxury homes, further developing his niche skill of hunting down any tiny flaw or imperfection in design. As a result, Sash always delivers beautiful results, and his hair is no exception. Seriously, he spends hours on it.

Sash loves motorbikes, boats and cars. He knows things about cars that ordinarily wouldn’t even enter into most people’s heads.

If given the opportunity, Sash will happily sit and drink Rose` all day!

Kelly Mathiasch, JP

Kell is one of those people who can and does do just about anything! Kell works tirelessly on our business development, hunting down new projects and opportunities.

She is also everyone’s wing man. So diverse in her skill set, Kell can assist anyone who needs it, from tenders, to WHS, to financials. You name it, she can do it.

Kelly is one of those weird people who runs, a lot. A long way. In the wee hours of the morning. When it’s cold and dark. She’s a bit Coo coo…

She also loves wine. Honestly, buy her some and she’ll be your new BFF.

Michelle Adams

Don’t let Michelle catch you walking around site without your hard hat. You’ll be sorry. You might have though it was bad when your Mum got mad because you left a half-eaten bowl of coco pops on your bedroom floor. This is worse than that. Way worse.

It’s because being in charge of the safety of workers is a role Michelle takes great pride in. She really cares about keeping everyone on our job sites safe. Michelle has worked for Tier 1 Construction Companies handling some really massive projects, so we love that she can bring all that knowledge and expertise to Structen. How lucky are we??

Michelle is super fit; she practices yoga almost every day. In true zen spirit, we should all be singing Om Shanti…. Perhaps this is also why Structen has zero WHS incidents across all projects since we began? Michelle really is a bit of a legend.

Alan Goldsmith

Alan and school didn’t quite agree with each other, so he found himself starting his Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship at the ripe old age of 15, and he hasn’t looked back since.

Alan has been a Site Manager since Adam was a boy and he’s pretty bloody good at it too, just quietly. Alan loves being on site where all the action is. He spent time in an office once, and it was the worst 6 weeks of his life.

Another career highlight for Alan was the 3 years he spent building on Rottnest Island. His son was born on the Island and now Alan is also a proud Grandfather.

Alan loves a good steak, a round of golf, camping and fishing. And we love Alan!

Alan. Alan. Alan. Alan. Alan…..

Leah Aoun

If you work with Structen, you will probably have Leah’s number blocked.

Leah is tenacious in tracking down our subbies for quotes to help ensure we can submit our best, competitive tenders.

Leah’s happy disposition and sense of humour make her a perfect fit for the Structen team. The fact that she can cook, also helps, although we are still waiting for some of her home-made tabbouleh.

She is a country girl who lives on an orchard, and even when it’s freezing cold, she is out of bed at the crack of dawn (yep, she’s one of ‘those’ people).

Leah loves music and a good cocktail, particularly mojito’s or anything with, well, alcohol in it.

Greg Charlton

Greg began his career in construction at the age of 19, and has done everything from being on the tools running his own show, to Development, Site Management and Contracts Administration.

Greg considers himself to be an expert in anything and everything to do with construction, and we’d have to agree that he’s is pretty darn good at it!

(Probably because he’s been doing it for sooooooo long).

Greg’s leisure time is made up with the odd game of squash when time permits, camping and riding motorbikes.

He also loves freshly made ham rolls and cold beer (he’s only human after all).

Indra Fernando

Indra is an affiliated member of the institute of Quantity Surveyors and has almost 30 years’ experience as an Estimator and Quantity Surveyor under his belt.

He’s is a bit of genius in this field – we never cease to be amazed when we hand him a set of drawings and he knows by sight a likely cost for the project, before a single calculation is done.

It’s so cool, we might even start hiring him out to perform this trick at parties.

Originally from Sri Lanka, it goes without saying that Indra is a mad cricket fan. He also loves fine dining and red wine (don’t we all?)

Love your work Indra!

Sashanka Gunasekera

Sashanksa (aka Sash) has over 5 years’ experience in both Financial and Management Accounting. Sash graduated University with honours and then went on to complete her Masters degree, as well as passing finals with the ACCA and CIMA. She’s seriously almost too smart to work here.

You can get dizzy watching how fast she can navigate multiple software, programs and spreadsheets all at the same time.

Although she’s tiny, Sash LOVES her food. She’s also quiet as a mouse, but has a great sense of humour and occasionally mumbles “shit” from behind her monitor. It’s hilarious.

She enjoys going to restaurants, experiencing food from all different cultures, and hopes to travel to as many parts of the globe as possible.

We hope she doesn’t travel too far, for too long… we need her here.

Nicholas Brincat

When Nicholas graduated from high school, he completed an Apprenticeship in shopfitting and detailed joinery, which he enjoyed for 13 years.

In 2010, he made the move to construction and has spent the past 11 years learning construction from the ground up.

His desire to learn and hands on experience in the Commercial Construction sector has made him a perfect fit on the Structen team. He’s also super, super nice.

On the lazy days, Nicholas likes packing up his 4WD and heading into the bush to go camping – that’s why we get on so well!

He also likes to fish. Apparently, he catches plenty (wink, wink).

William Provis

William has 22 years post trade experience as a Site Manager, Carpenter and Joiner, Structural Welder and Associate Engineer. He’s reeaaalllly clever.

He started working in Construction with his Nonno (Grandpa). Since then, he has worked in Australia, Fiji, East Timor, Denmark, Scotland, Sweden, Germany and Italy in temperatures ranging from -38 to 50+ (no wonder he never complains about the cold when working in rural NSW).

Now we are lucky enough to have his feet planted here with us, as long as we don’t send him anywhere east of the Great Diving Range

When he is not at work, William loves spending time with his family, water sports and motor bikes.

Peter Shepperd

Pete is the “go anywhere, do anything” man on the Structen team, with a wealth of experience in the Construction Industry. His work history includes brick and block laying, concreting, plastering, glazing, aluminium and cladding installation, grouting, caulking and painting, however, you could ask him to do just about anything, and he can!

He has a good old fashioned work ethic, nothing is a problem, and works like an absolute Trojan.

Seriously, I’ve seen 20-year old’s who can’t keep up with him.

Outside of work, Pete likes to build furniture out of pallets, go kayaking, ride motor bikes and watch the football. He also likes to relax, I’m told, but with between playing football, coaching football, and watching 4 sons play sport, I am surprised he has time to pee.

Baba, Milka and Nanny

The most senior and the most junior members of the Structen team, and where would we be without them?!

Baba and Nanny look after baby Milka, supervising her frequent escapes to Mummy’s desk for cuddles and a quick drink of milk. They do their best to make sure she stays away from the bulldog clips and stationery cupboard (sometimes).

They keep all staff replenished with countless cups of hot coffee and decadent biscuits, day in and day out.

What’s more….they do it all for love!

We are so blessed!!

Laika

Laika is the trouble maker in the office. She spends her days mostly sleeping under Lyndall’s desk on the heated mat or batting her big brown puppy dog eyes at Kelly and Jo in an attempt to lure them into sneaking some liver treats into her mouth. It works pretty well. She kinda has the technique down pat now.

She’s also the guard dog. When someone arrives at the office, Laika will greet them, she can even open the door herself. True story. Not even joking.

She’s a bit of a legend.