CURRENT STAFF

Patrick Navin
Managing Director

Patrick has more than 20 years' experience in the waste management and resource recovery industries. He is a Chartered Waste Manager awarded through the Chartered Institute of Waste Management in the UK. Patrick has worked in both government and private sectors in Australia and Europe and has built an enviable reputation for his skills, knowledge and high level of customer service. He has managed major landfills, recycling and resource recovery facilities, as well as collection contracts, contractors and consultancy services.

Email: patrick@iolar.com.au
Mobile: 0417 246 969

Nicola Hankin
Chief Operating Officer

Nicola is a Civil Engineer with over 20 years experience in the waste management, civil engineering and energy industries in Australia, New Zealand and Europe.  Nicola has extensive experience in both the public and private sector of the waste management industry, with roles based in the client, consultancy, operational and contracting sectors.  Nicola has designed, constructed and operated landfill facilities and transfer stations. Works have included landfill capping, stormwater infrastructure, gas and leachate systems, tender documentation and cost benefit analysis.  

Nicola has developed and reviewed numerous policy, procedure and other management documentation for IOS and takes an active role in the continuous improvement of IOS systems and procedures.

Cate Navin
Manager of Corporate Operations

Angela Gardiner
Administrative Personal Assistant
Cate is responsible for corporate administration, including the day to day operations of Iolar Operational Services financial, accounting, administrative and employee management systems. Cate has several years’ experience in corporate administration, previously working for Griffith University as a Clinic Administrator.  Cate's key skills include staff administration and business systems management. 
Angela (Ange) provides extensive administrative and accounts support to the IOS business. Ange has a broad administrative and accounting experience that is a valuable asset to the IOS corporate team. 

Andrew Bateman
Operations Manager - Redland City

Bob Baird
​Operations Manager - Sunshine Coast
Andrew has more than 16 years’ experience in retail and service industries, and for the past five years has specialised in waste management and resource recovery. Today he manages the six island transfer stations, two mainland gatehouses, resource recovery and recycle market operations as part of Iolar’s waste management contract with RedWaste (Redland City Council).    Andrew has made a number of efficiency improvements at the transfer stations, resulting in significant cost savings. 

David Gray
Operations Manager - Western Downs

David has broad experience in many industries including technology, farming and more recently the waste management industry. Today David manages a team that operate the Dalby, Chinchilla and Miles Waste and Recycling Centres including resource recovery and Recycling Market operations.
Bob is an accomplished manager with a background in mechanical trades, factory operations and workforce management. Skilled in WH&S requirements and bringing staff together to work cohesively. Bob brings a track record of building trusting relationships with clients, through clear communication and delivering results. 
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Katie McLean
Operations Manager - Moreton Bay

Katie gained extensive local government experience prior to joining IOS. Her previous role had been in the safe operation of waste facilities and with a large focus on the Work Place Health and Safety aspects of the Operations. Today Katie manages the teams that operate the Redcliffe Waste Transfer Station and the Dayboro Waste Transfer Station. Katie is still involved in WH&S aspects and is also assisting in the development and review of processes and procedures used by IOS. 

Operational Staff

Iolar also has some 60 transfer station/ landfill attendants, weighbridge staff and plant operators working at a number of sites throughout South East Queensland.