Our People

"Where there is a will, there is a way."

Meet Tony Freitas

Born in Portugal, Tony arrived in Australia when he was just 21 years old. He had a single vision in mind; A better future.

Years later that vision would prove twofold, both in his personal successes and that of the company. With family as the cornerstone for success, he established Austral SF in 1988 and, with great ambition and hard work, made it into the powerhouse that it is today.

With many of the original team members still part of the company, Austral SF is now an industry-leading enterprise. Our national expertise and unprecedented professionalism position us at the forefront, making us the top choice for reinforcement fix.

A Team For The People

Meet Our Executive Team

Tony Freitas

Director

Peter Ananin

WHSE/QA Manager

Thabata Muller

Office Manager

Marcia Moreira

Executive Assistant

Diogo Moreira

Office Administrator

George Nasr

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Filipe Pontes

MATERIALS MANAGER

Meet Our Senior Site Managers

Tony Najdovski

Tony Vieira

Kire Eftimovski

Joe Quintal

Alvaro Mendes

Kosta Papailiadis

Jorge Clemente

John Alves

Vasileios (Billy) Zagoudis

Meet Our Senior Foremen

Frank Carrilho

Roy Quintal

David Farinha

David Lockington

Wagna Franklin

Luke Burns

Fernando Loureiro

Daniel Zurovac

Dritan Ferati

Tony Freitas

Director

As Director, Tony makes the key strategic and operational decisions responsible for the overall direction of the company’s future.

In addition to Austral SF’s management, Tony focuses on the employment relationship between the company’s employees and the organisation.

Peter Ananin

WHS/QA Manager

In this role, Peter is charged with the implementation of Quality Assurance programs and the Workplace Health and Safety portfolio. He also conducts safety inspections, ensuring that our staff and the project are secure and operating within national and state guidelines.

Thabata Muller

Office Manager

Thabata is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the office. In addition to also having administrative duties, she is primarily responsible for the company’s payroll as well as progress claims under project contracts.

Marcia Moreira

Executive Assistant

Marcia helps the executives with tasks such as scheduling; reviewing, prioritising, and responding to emails; answering and returning phone calls; organising documents; maintaining records; taking notes at meetings, and any other administrative tasks that help the executive perform their job.

Diogo Moreira

Office Administrator

As Office Administrator, Diogo is responsible for payroll and progress claims. In addition to this, he conducts administrative duties and manages the supply and replenishment of consumables in the company.

George Nasr

Operations Manager

George oversees the daily operation of the business as well as the implementation of Quality Standards, Codes of Conduct, and Standard Operating procedures. He’s in charge of the performance management and rostering of on-site personnel. George is a key part of maintaining our client relationships and is also involved in the IR and HR Management of the company.

Filipe Pontes

Materials Manager

Filipe supervises our warehouse operations. This involves stocktake of warehouse goods and tracking incoming and outgoing inventory. For quality control in the warehouse, Phil is also responsible for power tool test and tagging.

Tony Nadjovski

Tony is a Senior Site Manager who has been with the business for 37 years. His vast experience with large commercial projects is unprecedented. The knowledge Tony possesses puts him in line with Australia’s premier Steel Fixing Specialist. Tony is responsible for building some of Australia’s largest projects like the Western Sydney Airport and the Sydney Football Stadium managing up to 150 men per day per site.

Notable Projects

SYDNEY FOOTBALL STADIUM, MOORE PARK.
JOHN HOLLAND

NEPEAN HOSPITAL, PENRITH.
CPB

NORTHERN BEACHES HOSPITAL, FRENCHS FOREST.
THIESS

WESTMEAD HOSPITAL, WESTMEAD.
MULTIPLEX

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, SYDNEY.
JOHN HOLLAND

SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, MASCOT.
BOVIS LEND LEASE

SYDNEY DOMESTIC AIRPORT, MASCOT.
THEISS

JACKSONS LANDING TOWERS, PYRMONT.
BOVIS LEND LEASE

WESTERN SYDNEY AIRPORT
MULTIPLEX

Tony Viera

Tony is a Senior Site Manager who has been with the company for 25 years. Tony’s knowledge of all elements of construction has him in the leading group of steel fixings elite management. Tony is the go-to member of management on any client site. Tony has been responsible for some of Sydney’s largest and most prestigious projects.

Notable Projects

THE LANGSTON, EPPING.
HUTCHINSON

SYDNEY WATER TREATMENT PLANT, QUAKERS HILL.
GONGUES

ROUSE HILL TOWN CENTRE, ROUSE HILL.
LEND LEASE

KENS PROJECT WESTPAC, SYDNEY.
LEIGHTON

RESIDENTIAL TOWERS, WOLLI CREEK.
GANELLAN

BONDI HOTEL, BONDI.
GANELLAN

HUNTINGWOOD DATA CENTRE, HUNTINGWOOD.
AW EDWARDS

Kire Eftimovski

Kire is a Senior Site Manager who has been with the business for 10 years. Kire’s education, experience, and knowledge in construction are second to none. Kire has total control over any project he manages with autonomy to execute all project deliverables. Kire also plays a versatile role whereby he mentors new staff inducted within the business as well as upskilling proteges to join the ranks of onsite supervision.

Notable Projects

RHODES CENTRAL, RHODES.
BILLBERGIA

MARINA SQUARE, WENTWORTH POINT.
BILLBERGIA

SOUL, SURFERS PARADISE.
GROCON

MATHER HOSPITAL, BRISBANE.
DIVINE CONSTRUCTION

BREAKFAST CREEK DEVELOPMENT, BRISBANE.
MULTIPLEX

BREAKFAST POINT STAGE 3, 4 AND 5. SYDNEY.
BAULDERSTONE

BROADWAY SHOPPING CENTRE, SYDNEY.
CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION

TRAVELODGE HOTEL, SYDNEY.
WALKER CONSTRUCTIONS

Joe Quintal

Joe is a Senior Site Manager who has been working with the business for 30 years. Extensive experience with large commercial projects across Sydney for various Tier 1 clients. Joe is known for delivering the impossible onsite when all the odds are stacked against him.

Notable Projects

WYNYARD PLACE, SYDNEY.
MULTIPLEX

NEXTDC DATA CENTRE, ARTARMON.
MULTIPLEX

CHARLES PERKINS RESEARCH CENTRE, ROYAL PRINCE ALFRED HOSPITAL.
MULTIPLEX

DARLING HARBOUR ONE, PYRMONT.
MULTIPLEX

IBIS DARLING HARBOUR, PYRMONT.
MULTIPLEX

SYDNEY EXHIBITION CENTRE, DARLING HARBOUR.
LENDLEASE

35 HOSKINS PLACE TOWER, SYDNEY.
MULTIPLEX

22 BULLETIN PLACE TOWER, SYDNEY.
MULTIPLEX

Alvaro Mendes

Experience, skill, and finesse best describe Alavaro. A lifetime of knowledge in steel fixing. Responsible for delivering all Sydney’s Westfield projects. No job is too big or too small for Alvaro. Alvaro’s management style is direct and firm but fair and yields the best results for all clients he is representing.

Notable Projects

THE RIBBON, DARLING HARBOUR.
GROCON

BURWOOD SHOPPING CENTRE
WESTFIELD

HORNSBY SHOPPING CENTRE
WESTFIELD

EASTGARDENS SHOPPING CENTRE
WESTFIELD

BONDI SHOPPING CENTRE
WESTFIELD

PARRAMATTA SHOPPING CENTRE
WESTFIELD

IBM TOWER, SYDNEY
LENDLEASE

PORT BOTANY EXCHANGE
BAULDERSTONE

Kosta Papailiadis

Kosta has been the all-round, multi-talented construction site manager over the last 30 years. Kosta’s positive nature and can-do attitude sets him apart from the competition. Kosta is a lovable character who possesses the genuine ability to motivate his team to perform efficiently and productively.

Notable Projects

CASTLE RESIDENCES, SYDNEY.
HUCHINSON

HARBORD DIGGERS, FRESHWATER
GANELLAN

WYNYARD TUNNEL, BARANGAROO
THIESS

UNSW ACCOMMODATION, KENSINGTON
WATPAC

WESTMEAD HOSPITAL STAGE 1, WESTMEAD
THEISS

ROYAL NORTH SHORE HOSPITAL, ST LEONARDS
THEISS

ANGEL PLACE, SYDNEY
LEIGHTON

STAR CASINO, PYRMONT
LEIGHTON

Jorge Clemente

Jorge is a Senior Site Manager who has been working with the business for 20 years. Jorge is the supervisor who manages to blend the methods of today with the experience of yesteryear. He has attained the perfect blend of skill, experience, can-do attitude, knowledge, and ability to motivate all around him. Jorge is responsible for some of Sydney’s most challenging projects.

Notable Projects

CAMPBELLTOWN HOSPITAL, CAMPBELLTOWN
CPB

LOFTUS LANE, CIRCULAR QUAY
RICHARD CROOKES

ONE DENSION CHANNEL 9, NORTH SYDNEY
MULTIPLEX

RUGBY AUSTRALIA BUILDING, MOORE PARK
AW EDWARDS

BARRACK PLACE, SYDNEY
BUILT

URBAN NEST STAGE 1 AND 2, DARLING HARBOUR
BUILDCORP

COAL LOADER STACKER AND CONVEYOR KOORAGANG ISLAND, NEWCASTLE
DARACON

ROY HILL PACKAGE 3, ROY HILL PERTH
WHITTENS AND NRW

John Alves

John is a Senior Site Manager who has been with the business for 25 years. John is responsible for delivering projects that no other competitor wants to attempt. John’s method is best described as tough, firm, and no-nonsense. John will not rest until the toughest projects are delivered on time, every time.

Notable Projects

PROJECT GONDOLA, ARTARMON.
HUTCHINSON

AIRTRUNK DATA CENTRE, LANE COVE.
AW EDWARDS

MARRICKVILLE METRO, MARRICKVILLE.
ADCO

ROYAL NORTH SHORE (SHORE BUILDING), ST LEONARDS.
MULTIPLEX

NEPEAN HOSPITAL CAR PARK, PENRITH.
CPB

THE TRAM WORKSHOP, LILYFIELD.
ASCIANA

HOLSWORTHY ARMYBARRACKS, HOLSWORTHY.
LANG O’ROURKE

MACQUARIE UNI LIBRARY, MACQUARIE PARK.
AW EDWARDS

Vasileios (Billy) Zagoudis

Billy is a Senior Site manager with 11 years of experience in Steel Fixing supervision. He is a multi-talented, old-fashioned supervisor. Billy manages multiple sites for the business at one time and is heavily involved in the operational aspects of the business, including recruitment. Billy is best known for his toughness and ability to motivate his team to achieve our clients the best results.

Notable Projects

Canberra Hospital
Muliplex

Amara
Atlas

Cranbrook
Richard Crookes Constructions

Chatswood Place
Taylor

Boomerang Tower
Taylor

Newmarket Randwick
Gallen

Frank Carrilho

Frank is a quiet achiever, humbly working with the business for 25 years. Frank will put his hand up to personally manage and deliver any project’s most difficult elements. Experience, skill, and finesse are all Franks strongest attributes.

Notable Projects

Wynyard Place (Shell house)
Multiplex

NEXTDC S3 Data Centre
Multiplex

Sydney Football Stadium
John Holland

Warriewood Shopping Centre
Built

Light Rail M Building
Fernandes Constructions

Pedestrian Bridge Anzac Pde
Fernandes Constructions

UTS Accommodation Lilyfield
Ganellan

Bunnings Balgowlah
Southern Cross

Coles Balgowlah
Southern Cross

Power Transfer Kingsford
DMG

Macquarie Central Buildings
Toga

Northern Beaches Hospital
CPB

Roy Quintal

Roy is a Senior Site Foreman with 38 years of Steel Fixing experience. Roy is one of the most sought after Foreman in the business. There is no jobsite challenge that Roy hasn’t experienced.

Notable Projects

AMAZON DATA CENTRE
TAYLOR

CAMPBELLTOWN HOSPITAL
CPB

WYNYARD PLACE
MULTIPLEX

VERTICAL VILLAGE
CROWN

BLOCK E WENTWORTH POINT
BILLBERGIA

COSTCO LIDCOMBE
HANSEN YUNKEN

IBIS HOTEL
SYDNEY AIRPORT

David Farinha

David is an all-around, multi-talented foreman. David has the ability to motivate others around him, lead by example and provide our client’s solutions. David is an expert at all remediation works and excels in tough detailed work.

Notable Projects

One Dension St North Sydney
(Channel 9) Multiplex

Loftus Lane Circular Quay
Richard Crookes Constructions

Sydney Football Stadium Club
John Holland

Urban Nest Haymarket
Buildcorp 

Barrack Place
Built

David Lockington

David is a versatile Senior Site Foreman who has been with our business for 10 years. David is a hands-on supervisor who manages his team straight from the trenches. His overall knowledge of large commercial projects is second to none.

Notable Projects

KURRABA RESIDENCES
RICHARD CROOKES CONSTRUCTIONS

WAVERLY BOWLING AND RESIDENCES
MIRVAC

SANTA SOFIA COLLEGE
BUILDCORP

NSW CRICKET
BUILDCORP

SYDNEY ART GALLERY
RICHARD CROOKES CONSTRUCTIONS

275 GEORGE ST
JOHN HOLLAND

Wagna Franklin

Wagna’s versatility, experience and malleability are second to none. He has been responsible for delivering some of Sydney’s most challenging projects. His experience navigating architectural drawings gives him a cutting-edge difference from others. Wagna is the ultimate company man with a can-do attitude.

Notable Projects

CAMPBELLTOWN HOSPITAL STAGE 1
CPB

PROJECT GONDOLA
HUTCHINSON

AIR TRUNK SYD 2 DATA CENTRE
AW EDWARDS

ATSYD 2 DATA CENTRE
AW EDWARDS

1 EDP DATA CENTRE
WATPAC

SHOR NSW HEALTH
MULTIPLEX

Luke Burns

Luke is an energetic, all-around professional. There’s no job or challenge too big or too small for him. Luke has been with the business for 15 years and always exceeds client expectations.

Notable Projects

THE CROSSING NEWCASTLE
HUTCHINSON

CROWS NEST
PAYNTER DIXON

Fernando Loureiro

Fernando is a Senior Site Foreman who has been with the business for 10 years. Fernando’s no-nonsense approach, leadership from the trenches, and overall construction experience make him a sought after and well-liked leader among both the client and his peers.

Notable Projects

Alexandria Park Community School
Richard Crookes Constructions

88 Walker
Billbergia

Daniel Zurovac

Daniel is the epitome of an overachiever. With the business for 14 years now, Daniel has been responsible for delivering some of Sydney’s largest and most detailed projects. His methodology to deliver the client a premium product is first class.

Notable Projects

One30 Hyde Park
Built

Anzac Memorial
Built

Biological Science Centre Randwick
Multiplex

Thomas Holt Village Kirraween
Paynter Dixon

Chatswood Westfield Stage 1
Westfield Scentre Group

The Ruby Zetland
Hutchies

Dritan Ferati

Dritan is the ultimate go-to “fixer” foreman. He has been responsible for multiple project takeovers from our competitors. His ability to enter a failing site and turn it around for our clients is unprecedented.

Notable Projects

WINX Stand
Taylor

Kurraba Point Residences
Richard Crookes Constructions

Campbelltown Hospital

Health

CLIENT
CPB

LOCATION
Campbelltown, Sydney

PROJECT VALUE
$424 Million

PROJECTED DATE OF COMPLETION
April 2021

Nepean Hospital

Health

CLIENT
CPB

LOCATION
Penrith, Sydney

PROJECT VALUE
$576 Million

PROJECTED DATE OF COMPLETION
March 2021

Gondola Data Centre

Commercial

CLIENT
Hutchinson Builders

LOCATION
Artarmon, Sydney

PROJECT VALUE
$125 Million

PROJECTED DATE OF COMPLETION
September 2021

Syd 55 Data Centre

Commercial

CLIENT
Taylor

LOCATION
Eastern Creek, Sydney

PROJECT VALUE
$160 Million

PROJECTED DATE OF COMPLETION
December 2021

Santa Sofia Catholic College

Education

CLIENT
Buildcorp

LOCATION
Box Hill, Sydney

PROJECT VALUE
$123 Million

PROJECTED DATE OF COMPLETION
April 2021

Westmead Hospital

Health

CLIENT
Multiplex

LOCATION
Westmead, Sydney

PROJECT VALUE
$1 Billion

PROJECTED DATE OF COMPLETION
August 2020

Schools at the meadowbank Education and Employment Precinct

Education

CLIENT
Roberts Co

LOCATION
Meadowbank, Sydney

PROJECT VALUE
$225 Million

PROJECTED DATE OF COMPLETION
June 2021

Langston

Mixed Residential/Commercial

CLIENT
Hutchinson Builders

LOCATION
Epping, Sydney

PROJECT VALUE
$500 Million

PROJECTED DATE OF COMPLETION
April 2021

NextDC Data Centre

Commercial

CLIENT
Multiplex

LOCATION
Artarmon, Sydney

PROJECT VALUE
$238 Million

PROJECTED DATE OF COMPLETION
February 2022

88 Walker

Mixed Residential/Commercial

CLIENT
Billbergia

LOCATION
North Sydney, Sydney

PROJECT VALUE
$121 Million

PROJECTED DATE OF COMPLETION
March 2022

The Ribbon

Mixed Residential/Commercial

CLIENT
Probuild

LOCATION
Darling Harbour, Sydney

PROJECT VALUE
$170 Million

PROJECTED DATE OF COMPLETION
November 2021

Castle Residences

Commercial

CLIENT
Hutchinson Builders

LOCATION
Sydney CBD

PROJECT VALUE
$103 Million

PROJECTED DATE OF COMPLETION
June 2021

Alexandria Park Community School

Education

CLIENT
Richard Crookes Constructions

LOCATION
Alexandria, Sydney

PROJECT VALUE
$103 Million

PROJECTED DATE OF COMPLETION
June 2021

Cranbrook School Redevelopment

Education

CLIENT
Richard Crookes Constructions

LOCATION
Bellevue Hill, Sydney

PROJECT VALUE
$129 Million

PROJECTED DATE OF COMPLETION
June 2021