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Kate Morrison
Financial Manager
Kate is responsible for the increasingly important role of managing the day to day finances of our business, and has done so for almost 20 years. Over this time, Kate has seen the business grow four-fold, and has always ensured that she has stayed ahead of the game with professional development and training to enable Hellier McFarland to run successfully and smoothly from a financial perspective.

Kate is approachable and enthusiastic, operating without fuss nor fanfare but with absolute reliability ensuring that the directors are always confident that she has everything well in hand managing the financials with surety.

Kate is always keen to embrace new technologies and methodologies to enhance her financial management systems.

Email: kmorrison@hmf.com.au
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Christie Lowe
Executive Assistant
Christie joined the Hellier McFarland team in June 2016 and provides executive administration support to the managing director and other senior members of the team. After completing a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Executive Assistant), Christie worked for several years in the land surveying and town planning industry at two significant firms, before finding her home at Hellier McFarland.

Her background and experience in the industry, coupled with the relationships she has developed at Councils and referral authorities, have enabled Christie to take on the leading role in managing several projects, and troubleshooting whenever necessary on behalf of Matt.

Christie’s outgoing and personable manner, exceptional communication skills and dedication to exceeding client expectations echoes our company values here at Hellier McFarland.

Christie is incredibly well organised and has a can-do attitude that drives and motivates others around her.

Email: clowe@hmf.com.au
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Clare Featherston
Operations Manager
Clare joined Hellier McFarland in 2016 and provides support to the operations director and other senior members of the team.  She also coordinates the implementation, internal audits and review of the Quality Management System for our ISO 9001 certification. Clare has significant experience in operations, administration and finance for businesses both in Europe and Australia.

Although Clare has not worked in the land surveying and town planning industry prior to commencing at Hellier McFarland, her inquisitive nature and attention to detail have enabled her to quickly grasp a sound understanding of the day-to-day operations of the business.

Clare is considered in everything she does, and has quickly become a valuable member of our administrative team.

Email: cfeatherston@hmf.com.au
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Jesvin George
IT Manager
Jesvin is a savvy, fast-thinking and bright young individual, charged with managing the IT needs of Hellier McFarland. Looking to innovate the team’s Information and Communication Technology solutions, Jesvin constantly proposes new and exciting ways to carry out business in more efficient and user-friendly ways. Jesvin’s IT knowledge is extensive, swiftly responding to any problem with enthusiasm and ease.

Email: jgeorge@hmf.com.au
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Joel Bourne
Senior Land Surveyor
With substantial experience working at reputable land survey and town planning firms
in eastern Melbourne, Joel joined the Hellier McFarland team in 2016 as a senior land surveyor. Joel has an approachable, calm and friendly demeanour, and is thorough and comprehensive in his completion of projects - ensuring that all client expectations are satisfied. Joel has swiftly become an integral member of staff, providing guidance and assistance to both young and experienced surveyors alike.

Email: jbourne@hmf.com.au
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Nathan Edwards
Senior Land Surveyor
Nathan is a senior land surveyor with significant expertise in construction and engineering surveying, both here at home in Victoria and in more remote areas of Australia on large infrastructure projects. Having joined the team at Hellier McFarland early in 2017,  Nathan has played an integral role in expanding the increasing portfolio of construction and infrastructure survey work undertaken by our business.

Nathan is a thorough and balanced professional who can think on his feet to resolve challenges faced by clients on their development projects.

Email: nedwards@hmf.com.au
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Lisa Wrigglesworth
Group Project Coordinator
Lisa joined the Hellier McFarland team in 2017 and provides administration support to the Operations Director and the surveying team. Lisa coordinates the scheduling of work and is an important point of contact for clients and other authorities, and plays an integral part in ensuring a timely delivery for all our projects.

Lisa’s outgoing and personable manner, exceptional communication skills and dedication to exceeding client expectations echoes our company values and goals.

Email: lwrigglesworth@hmf.com.au
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Jesse Percival
Town Planner
Jesse joined Hellier McFarland as a town planner in 2016, bringing with him a wealth of experience from his previous roles within the private and government sectors. He has a tertiary qualification in urban & regional planning, natural resource management and natural resource economics.

Jesse has delivered both large and small scale planning and environment approvals, including significant state resource projects and multi-unit developments in Victoria and New South Wales.

Immediately preceding his employment at Hellier McFarland Jesse was a part of the team at Planning Panels Victoria, reviewing the planning and environmental impacts of the Melbourne Metro Rail Project.

Jesse has a passion for delivering quality planning and land use outcomes for his clients.

Email: jpercival@hmf.com.au
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Dan Harley
Land Surveyor
Dan has been with Hellier McFarland since 2016 and is working full time whilst undertaking a university degree in land surveying by co
Email: dharley@hmf.com.au
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Dale Martin
Land Surveyor
Dale graduated from university in 2016 and immediately commenced work with Hellier McFarland. Having completed some part time work during his studies, we anticipate that Dale will spend some time developing his field and office knowledge under the tutelage of our senior land surveyors and will soon transition to party leading.

Email: dmartin@hmf.com.au
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Terry Pratt
Land Surveyor
After establishing a career as a stockbroker, Terry decided upon a change in direction and commenced work with Hellier McFarland as a survey assistant. After a couple of years in the job Terry is transitioning into party leading and developing his base knowledge and skills as a cadastral surveyor.

Email: tpratt@hmf.com.au
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Kate Morrison
Financial Controller
Kate manages all facets of the financial side of the business and has been with the
company in this role for over 15 years.

Kate works both in the office and remotely from home and is an integral part of the
Hellier McFarland team.

Kate is our ray of sunshine with her bubbly personality and can do attitude and we love having her in the office every Tuesday.

Email: kmorrison@hmf.com.au
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Chris Gleeson
Senior Draftsman, Project Manager
Chris joined the Hellier McFarland team in 2015 as a senior draftsperson and project manager. With a background in engineering drafting and urban design, Chris brings a fresh set of skills to our drafting team. Although he had never worked as a draftsman in a land surveying firm before, Chris took no time at all to transition to drafting complex plans of building subdivision and existing conditions survey plans to the highest standard, and in a timely manner. Chris consistently delivers neat, clear and succinct plans that set a new bench mark for the high-quality plans that Hellier McFarland is renowned for.

Given his background in land development and urban design Chris is also responsible for managing some of our multi stage land subdivision projects, which he does with confidence and professionalism.

Email: cgleeson@hmf.com.au
Luke Webb
Subdivision Manager
Luke has been with Hellier McFarland for over 10 years, commencing as a survey assistant and evolving into the integral position of subdivision manager. In this role, Luke is responsible for managing a significant number of Hellier McFarland’s subdivision projects, and acting as the leading expert of SPEAR Luke has thrived in this position of responsibility, implementing a structured and well organised subdivision management system that follows each project from inception to completion in a timely manner, ensuring prompt settlements on the sale of resultant lots.

Luke’s congenial attitude, experienced insight and rapport with Council officers and contacts with referral authorities throughout most municipalities in Victoria add to the success of his management systems, and he is endlessly praised for being a pleasure to deal with.

Email: lwebb@hmf.com.au
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Adam Di Giacomo
Draftsman
Adam joined the Hellier McFarland team in 2015 and brought with him new ideas and a
fresh perspective on all things drafting.

Adam has experience with creating urban design concepts and is adept at preparing
plans for both survey and town planning purposes.

We feel pretty lucky that we found him when we did as he is already making a positive change in the way we do things here and is introducing us to new and innovative ways to
improve our plans.

Email: adigiacomo@hmf.com.au
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Len Martin
Senior Draftsman
Len is somewhat of a land survey veteran; having worked at Land Registry for 35 years as an examiner, and then with Hellier McFarland for over 20 years as a senior draftsman.

Len’s knowledge of all things survey and subdivision related is impressive and he is often called upon by all members of the office to answer an obscure legislative enquiry or deal with complex cadastral computations. Len has long been an integral member of our team and has witnessed first-hand the growth of Hellier McFarland over the last two decades.

Email: lmartin@hmf.com.au



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Margarita Gribova
Executive Assistant
Rita came to Hellier McFarland after completing her Masters Degree in Business as she wanted to put her learnt academic skills into action.  Rita has hit the ground running and proven to be an invaluable member of our administrative team.

Perhaps Rita’s biggest achievement so far has been her development of our Quality Management System which she has taken to the next level and evolved it into a fantastic, useable system that truly reflects how we operate.

Rita is a highly organised, driven and focussed individual who does whatever it takes to get the job done which is something we really value and admire here at Hellier McFarland.

Email: mgribova@hmf.com.au
Julie Higgins
Senior Town Planner
Julie is an experienced town planner, having worked with both local government and in private consultancy in a range of statutory and strategic roles. With a broad knowledge and interest in heritage and conservation matters, Julie approaches each town planning challenge with enthusiasm and passion to resolve the issue at hand in a practical manner to addresses client needs.

Julie plays an important role in our town planning group and has an attention to detail that enables her to prepare assessments and reports across a wide range of areas of town planning, from Supreme Court covenant matters, to planning panel submissions and statutory planning permit applications.

Email: jhiggins@hmf.com.au
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Bridget Champion
Town Planner
After initially spending time with the City of Greater Geelong after graduation, Bridget commenced work with Hellier McFarland as a town planner in 2012. Bridget works on a wide range of complex planning matters throughout Melbourne and beyond, with enthusiasm and confidence.

Bridget is bright and outgoing and takes the lead on direct dealings with clients and Council’s for many projects, and is therefore a significant contributor to our planning team - and a delightful person to work with.

In addition to her work with Hellier McFarland, Bridget is also undertaking a law degree.

Email: bchampion@hmf.com.au
Kellinde Chester
Associate
As an associate at Hellier McFarland, Kellinde wears many hats. 

Kellinde is the glue which binds our personnel and resources to the needs of our clients,
taking on the responsibility of scheduling, coordinating smooth work flow and facilitating timely delivery of projects.

Kellinde is also a qualified town planner and project manager with professional
experience spanning more than 10 years in both rural Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne, with particular expertise in the areas of land development, bushfire management and cultural heritage. 

Kellinde's personable manner, exceptional communication skills and dedication to exceeding client expectations naturally echos our company values here at Hellier McFarland.

Email: kchester@hmf.com.au
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Jonathon Chapman
Town Planning Manager
Jonathon has extensive town planning experience both in the United Kingdom and here in Melbourne, having worked as both a town planner and development manager in private practice, and briefly as a municipal planner to gain experience on the other side of the fence.

Jonathon brings to Hellier McFarland a wealth of town planning experience, and is charged with the responsibility of managing our growing town planning department – a role he fills with passion and aplomb. Jon is a cheerful and well-liked member of our team, exuding an excellent attitude and friendly demeanour. It is Jonathon’s affability and drive that has enabled him to establish sound relationships with clients, co-workers and consultants alike. Not only is Jonathon very approachable, he is also knowledgeable and dedicated to delivering the best and most appropriate outcomes in the timeliest of manners – a never-ending challenge as consultant town planner.

Email: jchapman@hmf.com.au
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Hamish Swaffield
Land Surveyor
Hailing from “across the ditch” in New Zealand, Hamish has been working with Hellier McFarland for the last few years whilst he completes his tertiary studies in land surveying. With an impressive work ethic and a willingness to do whatever it takes, Hamish undertakes every project asked of him with fervour and dedication to ensuring that it is completed to the highest standard.
It is this unrelenting drive, coupled with his composed demeanour and approachable nature that makes Hamish a highly-valued member of our survey team. Already experienced beyond his years, Hamish will continue to develop his survey skills and transition into a full-time position upon graduation.

Email: hswaffield@hmf.com.au
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Andrew Beckett
3D Environments Manager
Andrew has been with Hellier McFarland since the latter stages of his university degree, transitioning into a full-time role upon graduation. Whilst developing his cadastral and traditional land survey knowledge and skills, Andrew is particularly keen on emerging technologies and is playing an important role in establishing our significant expertise with terrestrial laser scanning.

Andrew has an inquisitive nature and an aptitude for investigating a variety of methods of resolving spatial issues, which has resulted in establishing a wide range of advanced and “left field” methods for obtaining and delivering survey data to meet specific client needs. Andrew thrives in all responsibilities he is entrusted and is an example of Hellier McFarland’s philosophy of encouraging every member of our dynamic team to explore new things and create their own career path.

Email: abeckett@hmf.com.au
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Glenn Mason
Land Surveyor
Glenn started with Hellier McFarland whilst completing his master’s degree, and has since transitioned into a full-time role as a graduate surveyor.  He has effectively applied the skills he attained through his education to his professional career with unbounded enthusiasm and professionalism.

Glenn is committed to providing accurate and thorough spatial solutions to clients, and continues to expand his land survey knowledge and experience with a wide range of projects as he continues to make consistent progress as a trusted party leader.

Email: gmason@hmf.com.au

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Morgan Granger
Land Surveyor
Morgan is a highly-valued member of our team, working closely with our team of licensed surveyors to deliver land development solutions on a broad of projects.

Morgan is a bright and enthusiastic surveyor, exemplified by his willingness to undertake projects of any scale and complexity, and his eagerness to thoughtfully resolve any challenge he encounters on his path to becoming a licensed surveyor.

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Russell Whiting
Land Surveyor
Russell completed his university degree in New Zealand and commenced his career as a land surveyor in his new home of Melbourne and is working towards becoming a licensed surveyor in Victoria.

Russell is approachable, efficient and adaptable, working diligently and directly with clients to ensure their project requirements are swiftly completed to an exceptional standard.

Email: rwhiting@hmf.com.au

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Matthew Mulhall
Land Surveyor
Matthew is an intelligent, inquisitive and analytical individual, traits that have proven invaluable in his approach to the surveying profession as a very capable party leader. Utilising his broad knowledge base and practical mind, Matthew is a valuable member of the Hellier McFarland team who is trusted to work with autonomy, to attain outstanding results on a wide range and variety of spatial projects.

Email: mmulhall@hmf.com.au
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Lachlan McCleary
Licensed Surveyor
Lachlan’s unparalleled work ethic, composure, quick-thinking and inquisitive nature has rendered him a wise and skilled surveyor with experience beyond his years. He is a highly-valued member of the Hellier McFarland team, who takes on a wide range of operational projects on behalf of the executive team.

Lachlan is approachable and adaptable, often thinking outside of the box to attain the best results for any given project. Consequently, Lachlan is charged with overseeing and partaking in an impressive array of projects, repeatedly excelling in devising deliverables that suit the client’s land survey and property development needs.

Email: lmccleary@hmf.com.au


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Andrew Powell
Senior Land Surveyor
Andrew oversees a multitude of Hellier McFarland’s cadastral projects, including large-scale building subdivisions and laser scanning, working directly with clients at all stages of a project’s lifecycle to ensure the needs of every client and unique assignment are realised and fulfilled. Because of the variety of projects, he is responsible for managing, and his active “hands on” approach to his work, Andrew has cultivated a comprehensive land survey knowledge base.

Andrew is an amicable, hard-working, thorough and knowledgeable surveyor, who works tirelessly to deliver exceptional outcomes to clients in a timely manner. It is through these results that Andrew is held in the highest esteem by his clients and peers alike.

Email: apowell@hmf.com.au

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Jesse Gelfand
Senior Land Surveyor, Associate Director
Jesse is an experienced and practical surveyor with a sound understanding of client expectations and excels in business development, client liaison and project management.

Jesse’s personable nature and networking skills, coupled with his sound knowledge and experience on a plethora of land survey and development projects, make him an invaluable team member. Jesse has a passion and aptitude to build strong and binding relationships with clients and other consultants. Jesse devises succinct and accurate means of addressing a client’s spatial needs in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Jesse is responsible for undertaking and overseeing many of our complex building surveys, personally ensuring client expectations are exceeded.

Email: jgelfand@hmf.com.au
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Mark Howley
Licensed Surveyor
Mark has been an integral part of Hellier McFarland for more than ten years, diligently honing his land surveying skills to attain his appointment as a Licensed Surveyor.

Mark is an intelligent, quick-witted and meticulous surveyor, with a passion for traditional surveying techniques and knowledge, particularly in relation to cadastral surveying. Coupling his understanding of survey fundamentals with modern technology, Mark can devise outcomes that are tailor madeto each project. This is punctuated by his management of a variety of projects that have incorporated laser scanning, GPS and more traditional surveying methods to produce deliverables that completely address the needs of the client.

It is Mark’s attention to detail that ensures he can always be relied upon to supervise the most complex jobs,knowing that the outcomes attained will be accurate and reliable.

Email: mhowley@hmf.com.au
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Rohan Bakker
Senior Licensed Surveyor, Chartered Surveyor(RICS)
With a broad range of experience across metropolitan and rural Victoria and New South Wales, Rohan adds a new dimension to the skillset of our team of licensed surveyors here at Hellier McFarland.

Rohan’s tireless work ethic and passion for the surveying industry is apparent in the commitment and attention he offers to each project that he undertakes. Rohan continually resolves spatial dilemmas for clients of both the private and public sector, consistently delivering solutions that comfortably address their land management needs.

Amid this, Rohan takes on a mentoring role with Hellier McFarland’s younger surveyors, nurturing their development for the future of the profession.

Rohan is also a board member of the Association of Consulting Surveyors (Victoria).

Email: rbakker@hmf.com.au
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Bruce Tallon
Senior Licensed Surveyor
Originally from Queensland, Bruce’s surveying career has taken him far and wide and across the full breadth of survey related projects. Upon coming to work at Hellier McFarland in 2011 Bruce quickly established himself as our principal licensed surveyor for large broad-acre subdivision projects, and a leader among his peers.

With extensive experience managing multi-lot land development, Bruce is primarily responsible for the coordination and supervision of large subdivision projects on behalf of many of our larger clients, whilst also finding time to be a key mentor in the professional development of our younger surveyors - a role he embraces with pride, integrity and passion.

Bruce calls a spade a spade, and is meticulous in his approach to ensure that projects are managed professionally from inception to completion, with the utmost care and professionalism. Bruce is an incredibly valuable member of our team who deals directly with clients on a daily basis and provides significant input to the executive management of the business.

Email: btallon@hmf.com.au
Stuart McFarland
Licensed Surveyor 
Bachelor of Applied Science (Surveying)
Stuart has over 30 years’ experience in the industry. His experience includes subdivision design, negotiations with local and government authorities, property surveys and building subdivision.Stuart has been Chairman of the Association of Consulting Surveyors Victoria and Australia.

Email: stuart@hmf.com.au



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Colin Tissear
Subdivision Expert
With over 30 years’ experience, Colin is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all matters relating to subdivision, easements, covenants and dealing with councils and referral authorities.  No matter what challenge posed of him, Colin can always be relied upon for sound and accurate advice.

Colin is renowned for his communicative style, and it is his friendly approach, coupled with his extensive knowledge, that has won him the respect and loyalty of myriad of clients over the years.

Email: ctissear@hmf.com.au
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Ray Earls
Principal Licensed Surveyor, Director
With over 25 years in the surveying industry as a Licensed Surveyor, Ray’s experience has covered a wide variety of disciplines. Ray’s expertise has seen him actively involved in a diverse range of projects, from the subdivision of medium to high-density multi-staged building projects with multiple owner's corporations, to providing detailed cadastral (title) advice and solutions.

It is due to Ray’s proficiency, expertise and ability to manage the most complex cadastral projects that he is trusted and relied upon by a private clients and many government and corporate bodies such as Municipal Councils, South East Water, VicRoads and the Office of the Surveyor General.

Ray also manages the survey division at Hellier McFarland, where he has a passion for maintaining high survey standards along with mentoring our up-and-coming surveyors through their professional development.

Email: rearls@hmf.com.au
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Michael Byrne
Operations Director, Senior Licensed Surveyor, Survey Group Manager
Michael’s career has taken him from Melbourne, to Townsville, and back to Melbourne again where he has established an executive position with Hellier McFarland as a Operations Director and Senior Licensed Surveyor. Michael also fulfils the role of Survey Group Manager.

Michael is a respected and ardent worker with an inquisitive nature that drives him to keep abreast of exciting and innovative surveying techniques. It is by utilising this knowledge that Michael capably addresses the spatial management needs of clients and colleagues alike.

Michael undertakes each job with care, passion and professionalism. Michael has many years of experience working within the surveying industry, and has consequently accrued invaluable knowledge and expertise in the land management sector.

Email: mbyrne@hmf.com.au
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Matthew Chapman
Managing Director 
Matthew commenced employment at Hellier McFarland in 2002 as a graduate land surveyor before returning to university to pursue a postgraduate degree in town planning.
 
Through his active and continued involvement in both the land survey and town planning sectors, Matthew has attained a comprehensive understanding of the land and property development industry. It is by drawing upon this extensive knowledge that Matthew has delivered outstanding results time and time again for a broad range of clients over more than a decade.

Upon his appointment as Managing Director of Hellier McFarland in 2010, Matthew instilled a vision for Hellier McFarland to become the most respected land survey and town planning company in Victoria; a commitment which constantly drives Matthew and one that is embraced by the Hellier McFarland team.

Matthew is a natural leader with an astute business acumen, personable nature and a commitment to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients. As a result, he is a highly respected consultant who provides well considered, meaningful and practical advice, with confidence and a smile.

Email: mchapman@hmf.com.au
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James Howe
Land Surveyor
James has a proven experience on large scale infrastructure projects, including highway upgrades, suspended roadways & bridges, large scale & detailed earthworks and complex buildings and structures for both civil and structural and mechanical stages of development.
 
James has coordinated survey teams for major engineering/ construction projects in both Victoria & remote Western Australia.
 
With a strong foundation in engineering surveying, James has joined the Hellier McFarland team to pursue a Professional Training Agreement to fulfil his aspiration of becoming a Licensed Surveyor. James has a strong work ethic, attention to detail and an approachable attitude.

Email: jhowe@hmf.com.au
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Brad McCurtayne
CAD Programmer
Brad has been a CAD Developer for over 15 years, with his primary focus being on improving computing workflows for Surveyors and Land Developers.
 
Brad has come from a survey background, his earlier years seeing him in roles such as a Survey Assistant, Survey Draftsman, and a Party Leader.
 
His experience in development ranges broadly, from Autocad and Civil 3D applications that aid in general drafting, to more complex solutions for generating G.I.S. data to industry standard specifications, such as Aspec.
 
Brad’s focus at Hellier McFarland is to develop automatic solutions to process data accurately and consistently to help provide an efficient service to our clients and an inspiring work experience for our staff.

Email: bmccurtayne@hmf.com.au
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Matt Jonson
Senior Land Surveyor
Matt Jonson joins Hellier McFarland as a Senior Surveyor and has over 13 years’ experience in the Victorian surveying industry. His experience covers all fields of land surveying, including engineering, cadastral and 3D scanning. He also has a background in business development and client liaison.  
 
He is currently working on completing his Bachelor Degree in Surveying and is aiming to undertake a Professional Training Agreement and become licensed.
 
Matt’s positive demeanour and hard-working approach means that any project is met with enthusiasm and a confidence that leaves the client happy in their experience with Hellier McFarland.

Email: mjonson@hmf.com.au
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James Hunter
Engineering Surveyor
James has 13 years of surveying and construction set-out experience in the U.K. working for a design and build construction company in the commercial, retail and leisure sectors. He also spent a year at a structural and civil engineering company in the U.K. providing set-out plans for commercial and residential buildings. James is diligent and has a friendly nature, making him a highly valued member of our team.

Email: jhunter@hmf.com.au
Connor Gallagher
Graduate Land Surveyor
Connor has over 6 years of experience in the surveying and construction industries. He has had exposure to 3D Laser Scanning, Topographical Surveys, Construction set out, Subdivisions and Cadastral surveys. Connor has quickly become a valued member of our team and his approachable and hard-working attitude reflect our values at Hellier McFarland.

Email: cgallagher@hmf.com.au
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Julie Neville
Receptionist/Administration Assistant
Julie has recently joined Hellier McFarland as our receptionist with over 10 years of experience in administration. Julie is our first point of call for all visitors and phone-callsand is responsible for a range of important administrative tasks integral to the day-to-day, week-to-week running of the business.

Julie has a composed and friendly demeanour which is a great asset when it comes to maintaining our strong relationships with our clients and consultants.

Email: jneville@hmf.com.au
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Melanie O’Gorman
Executive Assistant and Quality Compliance Administrator
Melanie provides executive administration support to the managing director and other senior members of the team.She also forms a vital part of our Quality Management System, andis responsible for ensuring we are providing only the highest standard of work to our clients.

Melanie’s experience, ability to multitask and exceptional organisational skills have proven to be invaluable in her role and reflect our company mission here at Hellier McFarland.

Email: mogorman@hmf.com.au
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Vincent Hetherington
Land Surveyor
Vincent has worked in Ireland as an engineer and has over 8 years’ experience in Australia in construction and engineering surveying, specifically high-rise construction in and around Melbourne. Vincent has conducted cadastral surveys working under a licensed surveyor and aims to pursue a career with Hellier McFarland as a cadastral surveyor, which aligns with his diligent demeanour.

Vincent has a keen interest in emerging technologies and has obtained his drone licence.

Email: vhetherington@hmf.com.au
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Declan Coleman
Land Surveyor
Declan has over 7 years of experience in the surveying industry ranging between construction set out, party leading and drafting. Declan is currently in our construction team and is aiming to take on more cadastral surveys and ultimately become a Licensed Surveyor.

Declan has a flexible and industrious attitude and as such has proven to be a very valuable member of our team.

Email: dcoleman@hmf.com.au
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Gabby McCarthy
Senior Licensed Surveyor
Gabby McCarthy is a Licensed Surveyor with over 20 years experience in the land development industry and enjoys working on both land-led and built-form subdivisions. Gabby is a motivated team player who uses problem solving abilities to focus on the best outcomes for her clients. Gabby exhibits great communication and interpersonal skills and has sat on both internal and industry committees as well as on the Surveyors Board of Victoria. Gabby enjoys the rewards of mentoring and sharing her knowledge with less experienced members of her team.

Email: gmccarthy@hmf.com.au
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Leo Chan
Land Surveyor
Leo joined Hellier McFarland in late 2016 as a casual survey assistant while studying at university. He then transitioned to full time graduate surveyor after completing his Masters in Engineering (Spatial).

Leo has a keen interest in emerging technologies and is involved in laser scanning projects and photogrammetry projects at Hellier McFarland.

Email: lchan@hmf.com.au
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Matthew Chapman
Bachelor of Geomatric Engineering (Hons) (Melb), Bachelor of Arts (Melb), Postgraduate Diploma of Urban Planning (Melb)
Matthew is the managing director of Hellier McFarland and has worked for the company for the entirety of his professional career, having commenced employment with the company as a graduate in 2001.

Matthew enjoys the responsibility of providing leadership and direction to ensure that the company maintains and grows its reputation as an innovative and reliable professional practice, whilst also placing equal importance on ensuring that everyone that works within the company is provided with a challenging, enjoyable and rewarding work environment.

Matthew holds tertiary qualifications in both land surveying and town planning and has a breadth of experience with coordinating development projects ranging from urban renewal, mixed use and residential buildings to greenfield, peri-urban and rural land subdivision. Matthew also provides expert evidence and advocacy for VCAT appeals and mediations, and for covenant matters in the Supreme Court. 

When he is not working Matthew enjoys playing on the monkey bars with his three young children, and mastering his culinary skills in the kitchen. If he wasn't working in the property development industry Matthew would be head chef of a gastro pub somewhere in rural Victoria, or lying on a deck chair in the Maldives.

Member of: Victorian Planning & Environmental Law Association, Planning Institute of Australia and Institute of Surveyors Australia (Vic).

Email: mchapman@hmf.com.au
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Andrew has been with Hellier McFarland since the latter stages of his university degree, transitioning into a full-time role upon graduation. Whilst developing his cadastral and traditional...
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ANDREW BECKETT
3D Environments Manager
abeckett@hmf.com.au
With substantial experience working at reputable land survey and town planning firms in eastern Melbourne, Joel joined the Hellier McFarland team in 2016 as a senior land surveyor...
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Joel Bourne
Senior Land Surveyor
jbourne@hmf.com.au
Michael’s career has taken him from Melbourne, to Townsville, and back to Melbourne again where he has established an executive position with Hellier McFarland...
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MICHAEL BYRNE
Operations Director,
Senior Licensed Surveyor
mbyrne@hmf.com.au
Leo joined Hellier McFarland in late 2016 as a casual survey assistant while studying at university. He then transitioned to full time graduate surveyor after completing his Masters in Engineering (Spatial)...
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Leo Chan
Land Surveyor
lchan@hmf.com.au
Jonathon has extensive town planning experience
both in the United Kingdom and here in Melbourne, having worked as both a town planner and development manager in private practice...
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JONATHON CHAPMAN
Town Planning Manager
jchapman@hmf.com.au
Matthew commenced
employment at Hellier McFarland in 2002 as a graduate land surveyor before returning to university to pursue a postgraduate degree in town planning...
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MATTHEW CHAPMAN
Managing Director
mchapman@hmf.com.au
Declan has over 7 years of experience in the surveying industry ranging between construction set out, party leading and drafting. Declan is currently in our construction team and is aiming to take on more cadastral...
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Declan Coleman
Land Surveyor
dcoleman@hmf.com.au
With over 20 years in the surveying industry as a Licensed Surveyor, Ray’s
experience has covered a wide variety of disciplines ranging from the subdivision of
medium to high density...
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RAY EARLS
Principal Licensed Surveyor, Director
rearls@hmf.com.au
Nathan is a senior land surveyor with significant expertise in construction and engineering surveying, both here at home in Victoria and in more remote areas of Australia on large...
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Nathan Edwards
Senior Land Surveyor
nedwards@hmf.com.au
Clare joined Hellier McFarland in 2016 and provides support to the operations manager and other senior members of the team.  She also coordinates the implementation, internal...
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Clare Featherston
Operations Manager
cfeatherston@hmf.com.au
Connor has over 6 years of experience in the surveying and construction industries. He has had exposure to 3D Laser Scanning, Topographical Surveys, Construction set out, Subdivisions...
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Connor Gallagher
Graduate Land Surveyor
cgallagher@hmf.com.au
Jesse is an experienced and practical surveyor
with a sound understanding of client expectations and excels in business development, client liaison and project management...
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JESSE GELFAND
Senior Land Surveyor, Associate Director
jgelfand@hmf.com.au
Jesvin is a savvy, fast-thinking and bright young individual, charged with managing the IT needs of Hellier McFarland. Looking to innovate the team’s...
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Jesvin George
IT Manager
jgeorge@hmf.com.au
Chris joined the Hellier McFarland team in 2015
as a senior draftsperson and project manager. With a background in engineering drafting and urban design, Chris brings a fresh set of skills...
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CHRIS GLEESON
Senior Draftsman,
Project Manager
cgleeson@hmf.com.au
Morgan is a highly-valued member of our team,
working closely with our team of licensed surveyors to deliver land development
solutions on a broad of projects. Morgan is a bright and enthusiastic...
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MORGAN GRANGER
Land Surveyor
mgranger@hmf.com.au
Vincent has worked in Ireland as an engineer and has over 8 years’ experience in Australia in construction and engineering surveying, specifically high-rise construction in and around Melbourne...
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Vincent Hetherington
Land Surveyor
vhetherington@hmf.com.au
Julie is an experienced town planner, having worked with both local government and in private consultancy in a range of statutory and strategic roles. With a broad knowledge and interest...
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JULIE HIGGINS
Senior Town Planner
jhiggins@hmf.com.au
James has a proven experience on large scale infrastructure projects, including highway
upgrades, suspended roadways & bridges, large scale & detailed
earthworks...
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James howe
Land Surveyor
jhowe@hmf.com.au
James has 13 years of surveying and construction set-out experience in the U.K. working for a design and build construction company in the commercial, retail and leisure sectors...
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James Hunter
Construction Surveyor
jhunter@hmf.com.au
Matt Jonson joined Hellier McFarland as a Senior Surveyor and has over 13 years’
experience in the Victorian surveying industry.
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Matt jonson
Senior Land Surveyor
mjonson@hmf.com.au
Dale graduated from university in 2016 and immediately commenced work with Hellier McFarland. Having completed some part time work during his studies we anticipate that Dale...
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Dale Martin
Land Surveyor
dmartin@hmf.com.au
Len is somewhat of a land survey veteran; having worked at Land Registry for 35 years as an examiner, and then with Hellier McFarland for over 20 years as a senior draftsman...
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LEN MARTIN
Senior Draftsman
lmartin@hmf.com.au
Glenn started with Hellier McFarland whilst completing his master’s degree, and has since transitioned into a full-time role as a graduate surveyor. He has effectively applied the skills he attained...
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GLENN MASON
Land Surveyor
gmason@hmf.com.au
Gabby McCarthy is a Licensed Surveyor with over 20 years experience in the land development industry and enjoys working on both land-led and built-form subdivisions. Gabby is a motivated...
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Gabby McCarthy
Senior Licensed Surveyor
gmccarthy@hmf.com.au
Lachlan’s unparalleled work ethic, composure,
quick-thinking and inquisitive nature has rendered him a wise and skilled surveyor with experience beyond his years...
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LACHLAN MCCLEARY
Licensed Surveyor
lmccleary@hmf.com.au
Brad has been a CAD Developer for over 15 years, with his primary focus being on
improving computing workflows for Surveyors and Land Developers.
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Brad McCurtayne
CAD Programmer
bmccurtayne@hmf.com.au
Kate is responsible for the increasingly important role of managing the day to day finances of our business, and has done so for almost 20 years. Over this time, Kate has seen the business grow four-fold...
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KATE MORRISON
Financial Manager
kmorrison@hmf.com.au
Matthew is an intelligent, inquisitive and analytical individual, traits that have proven invaluable in his approach to the surveying profession as a very capable party leader. Utilising his broad knowledge...
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MATTHEW MULHALL
Land Surveyor
mmulhall@hmf.com.au
Julie has recently joined Hellier McFarland as our receptionist with over 10 years of experience in administration. Julie is our first point of call for all visitors and phone-callsand is responsible...
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Julie Neville
Receptionist/Administration Assistant
jneville@hmf.com.au
Melanie provides executive administration support to the managing director and other senior members of the team.She also forms a vital part of our Quality Management System, and is responsible for ensuring we are providing only...
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Melanie O’Gorman
Executive Assistant & Quality Compliance Administrator
mogorman@hmf.com.au
Jesse joined Hellier McFarland as a town planner in 2016. He has a tertiary qualification in urban & regional planning, natural resource management and natural resource economics...
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Jesse Percival
Town Planner
jpercival@hmf.com.au
Andrew oversees a multitude of Hellier McFarland’s cadastral projects, including large-scale building subdivisions and laser scanning, working directly with clients at all stages of a project's...
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ANDREW POWELL
Senior Land Surveyor
apowell@hmf.com.au
After establishing a career as a stockbroker, Terry decided upon a change in direction and commenced work with Hellier McFarland as a survey assistant. After a couple of years in the job...
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Terry Pratt
Land Surveyor
tpratt@hmf.com.au
Hailing from “across the ditch” in New Zealand,
Hamish has been working with Hellier McFarland for the last few years whilst he
completes his tertiary studies in land surveying. With an impressive work...
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HAMISH SWAFFIELD
Land Surveyor
hswaffield@hmf.com.au
Originally from Queensland, Bruce’s surveying
career has taken him far and wide and across the full breadth of survey related projects. Upon coming to work at Hellier McFarland...
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BRUCE TALLON
Senior Licensed Surveyor
btallon@hmf.com.au
With over 30 years’ experience, Colin is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all matters relating to subdivision, easements, covenants and dealing with councils and referral authorities...
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COLIN TISSEAR
Subdivision Expert
ctissear@hmf.com.au
Luke has been with Hellier McFarland for more
than 10 years, commencing as a survey assistant and evolving into the integral
position of subdivision manager. In this role, Luke is responsible for...
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LUKE WEBB
Subdivision Manager
lwebb@hmf.com.au
Lisa
joined the Hellier McFarland team in 2017 and provides administration support
to the Operations Director and the surveying team...
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Lisa Wrigglesworth
Group Project Coordinator
lwrigglesworth@hmf.com.au
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