SELLICK CONSULTANTS - Key Persons


Adam Zahra CV

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Structural Commercial Director Sydney
Adam graduated as Structural Engineer in 1993 and has 20 years of Engineering experience in the Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane markets. Adam joined Sellick Consultants in 2013, to head up our Sydney and Brisbane Commercial Structures Division. Adam brings his considerable experience in various sized developments, ranging from houses through to large residential and commercial developments, where his skills of economical design, efficient use of materials and innovative solutions combine to produce the right design for each project. Adam has good communication skills and works cooperatively as part of the design team to ensure the right solution is met for all projects. Adam thrives on working as part of a team and enjoys the collaboration between the various disciplines on projects. It is these relationships which are necessary to deliver a successful project. Adam has been involved in number of projects including major institutional, commercial, residential, and industrial projects. Including NIDA Parade Theatre and Arboritum Visitors Centre (ACT).

Amanda Whalen - COO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer
Amanda is an integral part of the Sellick Consultants business, responsible for the daily management of HR, Financial Management, Marketing, Administration and the Integrated Management System. Amanda is a driven individual who provides an essential leadership role supporting the technical aspects of the business and ensuring the delivery of projects to an exceptional industry standard.

Andrew Easey CV

Job Titles:
  • Senior Civil Engineer
Andrew graduated as a civil Engineer in 1991 and has since gained considerable experience in the design and documentation for land development projects, roads and major infrastructure. He also has extensive experience in contract administration and site supervision of civil and structural engineering projects, as well as the creation and administration of quality management systems. Andrew has had over 20 years' experience in the design, documentation and site supervision of civil engineering projects. Most of these projects included the management of traffic (including vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists) and the consideration of the safety of both the public and workers on the projects.

Bernie Cusack CV

Job Titles:
  • Civil Engineer
  • Director
Bernie has been full-time with Sellick Consultants since he graduated with his Bachelor of Engineering, from the University of Sydney, in 1995-starting as an Engineer and then moving up to Engineering Manager and Civil Engineer. He became a company director in 1998. Bernie brings to the Sellick Consultants' team extensive experience in engineering design, project development, project management and project administration. He has a strong reputation for his meticulous attention to detail on behalf of the firm's partner clients and is a strong two-way communicator.

Carl Sommerville

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Hydraulic Building Services Director
We have handled thousands of private and public sector projects in the ACT and surrounding area, winning ‘Consultants of the Year' through the Master Builders Association in 2006. With unparalleled experience in the ACT offering multi-discipline engineering services and now with an office in Sydney, we are positioned to offer a wide range of structural, hydraulic and civil engineering solutions that will meet the needs of any size project

Chris Buchanan CV

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Managing Director - Structural Engineer
  • Structural Director Canberra
Chris started his employment with Sellick in 2006 as a Full-Time Junior Draftsperson where he progressed to Senior Structural Draftsperson, and then Graduate Engineer after completing his Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Honours at University of Wollongong. During his time, Chris became a manager of the Residential and Industrial Sectors and is now a proud director of Sellick Consultants. Throughout Chris's employment as a structural engineer, he has gained extensive experience in the field of structural engineering. Chris has a wide range of design skills which includes all stages of structural design ranging from conceptual design through to detailed design of residential, commercial, and industrial structures. During design Chris draws on experience in varied design strategies for analysis, from first principles and product specific tools right through to high end Finite Element Analysis software, such as Strand7, RAPT, Ram Concept and SpaceGass. Chris has experience in all types of construction techniques including but not limited to timber design, structural steel, post tensioned and traditional reinforced concrete. Chris designs structures incorporating systems including lightweight steel framing, tilt- up and precast concrete panels, Ultrafloor, ECO Block, Glulam timber and steel/concrete composite flooring. Chris works in the capacity of a sole designer and project manager or in a supporting role as part of a design team.

Darren Sault

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Structural Commercial Director Canberra
Darren joined Sellick Consultants in October 2013 to head up our Commercial Structures Division. Graduating from The University of Newcastle with First Class Honours and the Dean's Medal in 1998, Darren has 15 years of experience primarily in the Canberra region, specialising in major commercial developments in Canberra. As well as project planning skills, Darren has high level analysis (linear and non-linear) skills, which result in more efficient and economic structural design. Darren has worked on a wide variety of different projects, structural systems, and client requirements in a considerable 15 year career thus far. It shows his ability to adapt to different client and building performance requirements, and still produce innovative and cost effective structural design solutions of a consistently high quality. Darren has worked on many of Canberra's buildings of note, from the New Acton precinct development (Acton East, South and New Acton Nishi) to the Brunei High Commission, AIS Aquatic Training Centre, Projects on Kingston Island, Hotel Realm Precinct (Bridgepoint, Dockside), Government Offices (18 Canberra Ave, Sirius Woden).

Don Mclnnes CV

Job Titles:
  • Structural Project Director
Don has more than 25 years experience in structural engineering and has built a reputation throughout his career for helping private and public sector clients meet their project goals. His structural engineering experience is extensive and covers timber, steel, concrete, composite and precast structures. With a focus on varying levels of residential, commercial and industrial developments, Don assesses and then formulates economic yet optimum solutions for clients. After completing his civil engineering degree with honours at the University of New South Wales in 1986, majoring in structures and materials, Don joined KS Sellick & Associates in 1984 and took over the company following the retirement of company founder Keith Sellick in 1991. July 2021, Don stepped down as a Director however, still performs a major role in project delivery alongside newly appointed Director, Chris Buchanan.