CURRENT STAFF
Patrick has more than 25 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
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.
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
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 Gardiner
Office Administrator
Angela (Ange) has many years’ experience in Finance and Administration, previously working at Goodstart Early Learning's Facilities & Finance departments, Griffith University Finance and the Commonwealth Bank.
Ange is responsible for the daily functioning of Head Office, providing extensive support for both management and employees. She manages Accounts Payable and Receivable, HR & Payroll administration, Creating and managing data bases, IT problems, Asset management, Uniform and office supplies, Trade accounts and basically anything to do with Head Office.
Ange’s input into systems and processes has been extremely beneficial for the company and has helped to streamline and improve various processes and procedures.
Ange was nominated for WRIQ Administrator of the Year Award in 2019
Ange is responsible for the daily functioning of Head Office, providing extensive support for both management and employees. She manages Accounts Payable and Receivable, HR & Payroll administration, Creating and managing data bases, IT problems, Asset management, Uniform and office supplies, Trade accounts and basically anything to do with Head Office.
Ange’s input into systems and processes has been extremely beneficial for the company and has helped to streamline and improve various processes and procedures.
Ange was nominated for WRIQ Administrator of the Year Award in 2019
Operational Staff
Iolar also has some 60 plus other staff including Operations Managers, Transfer station attendants, Weighbridge staff and Plant operators working at a number of sites throughout South East Queensland.