Australis is led by a strong partnership and leadership team.
Partner, Managing Director
Bachelor of Journalism
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Jan undertook multiple degrees in Journalism, History, Religion and Philosophy before embarking on a successful career in Norway, with a focus on project and account management. Jan built up more than 10 years’ industrial and commercial experience working with some of the largest organisations in Europe including Porsche, Audi, Volkswagen, EADS, Eurocopter, Marathon Oil, Statoil, ExxonMobil, Volvo Trucks and LVMH. He started his career within the specialist valuation industry as a Client Service Director with a national asset valuation firm in 2010 before joining Australis as Managing Director in 2015. Jan is also on multiple boards in the education sector in Queensland/NSW.
“My passion for assets goes quite deep. My father worked with council assets all his life, so I got to see first-hand the impact of asset management and valuation on the organisation where he worked. I especially saw the role these assets played in the community around us. He managed roads, water and sewer assets more than 25 years, driving asset strategies and maintenance regimes. He was also head of projects for a large, national construction company, building in essence, the future hopes and dreams for thousands of homeowners. That’s why we say that the assets we value have “useful lives”, as the concept is not just about the length of the use of the assets, but whose lives they impact in their lifetime. I am very fortunate to get the chance to lead a group of people here at Australis who also see the importance of assets and takes enormous pride in the work they do, knowing how important it is to our clients and the people they serve.”
Partner, Property Post Grad. Property Valuation, Bachelor of Information Technology.
Director of Infrastructure Bachelor of Business and Enterprise, Data Analytics
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A qualified practising valuer in all states of Australia, Adam began his career in IT as a programmer and for many years honed his skills in database and systems development. In 2006 he became a registered valuer in Queensland, specialising in market valuations. In 2013, Adam was an Associate Director for a national valuation firm specialising in financial reporting and insurance assessments. Joining Australis in 2015 as a partner, Adam continues to provide an unprecedented skillset, combining his IT and asset advisory knowledge to support the Australis client base and core IT infrastructure. Adam co-manages our property department and has an enthusiastic team, equally passionate about providing quality outcomes.
“I have a diverse educational background encompassing various fields such as business, information technology, and property. Since 2006, I have worked as a valuer, leveraging my expertise in these areas. Notably, my previous experience in computer programming and information technology has proven to be invaluable in today's data-driven world, particularly within our specialised industry. My passion for data has meant that I have successfully integrated multiple technologies into our workflow, resulting in enhanced performance, efficiency, and quality controls for our deliverables.”
Partner, Property Post Grad. Property Valuation, Bachelor of Communication (Business)
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A third-generation qualified practising valuer, Elise began her career in marketing before deciding to choose a career path in valuation. In 2006 she became a registered valuer in Queensland, specialising in market valuation and feasibility studies. In 2012, Elise came on board with a national valuation firm specialising in Financial Reporting, Asset Management and Insurance assessments and joined Australis in 2015 as a partner. Elise has been an effective and dedicated program manager for many portfolios over the last 10 years in the valuation of specialised and non-specialised land, building and park infrastructure assets, as well as regularly guest lecturing at Bond University.
“I come from a long history of people in property, and can say proudly, that I am the first female in three generations to keep the skillset going. I have always been a ‘people person’, so being client-focused and accessible has been something of core importance for me. This also has helped me relate to and build enthusiastic and talented teams. I especially enjoy linking that people-focused outlook with my technical skillset born from over two decades in this industry to create something distinctive and meaningful. “
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Kurt has had various asset management related roles over the previous 12 years in NSW local government, before recently joining Australis. His experience shows extensive work across various local governments and their diversity of infrastructure and locations. He has direct exposure to administrating the GIS and asset systems, leading multiple external financial audits, recruiting and training new staff in asset management functions, and providing guidance on financial management of infrastructure assets. In addition, Kurt is experienced in asset management plans, policies and SAMPs, and preparing and managed flexible capital and maintenance budgets.
As the asset leader in the successful restructure resulting from Tumut and Tumbarumba Shire Council amalgamation, he has real-lived specialist skills in; significant software changeovers, the intersection of operational IT requirements flowing from the management of assets, reimplementation of GIS and major software systems, reconciliation of varied asset registers, as well as data collection, analysis and complex issue resolution.
“My time at multiple Local Government offices has extended my experience managing large scale infrastructure, implementing integrated software packages and navigating audit. I have been blessed to have had knowledgeable and experienced peers to influence my asset management career. I am now motivated and well-positioned to contribute back to entities managing infrastructure with the Australis team. I am enthusiastic about being able to assist the same brilliant people that helped me, and encourage the next generation of asset management professionals.”
