ASPECT PERSONNEL - Key Persons


Abby Yelland

Job Titles:
  • Group Administrator
  • Group Administrator / Operations
Abby's enthusiasm and professional manner are evident from the outset, as she strives to provide top-level service and support in her role as Aspect's Group Administrator. Equipped with exceptional communication skills, and a Masters of Creative Writing, Editing and Publishing under her belt, Abby is charged with looking after all things candidates and ensuring compliance.

Adam Brown

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Civil & Infrastructure Engineering
  • Manager, Civil & Infrastructure Engineering / Engineering
​After 15 years in recruitment, and a part of Aspect since our founding in 2008, Adam now manages our long-standing engineering business unit. Servicing a wide range of SME design firms, multinational and multidisciplinary engineering design and advisory companies, no-one knows the ins and outs of Melbourne's civil and infrastructure engineering space like Adam. He's acutely aware that he's in the people business, and proud of his 400+ placements with 50+ company clients. ​Adam is Manager of our Engineering Recruitment team, specialising permanent and contract job placements in these areas of Civil Engineering in Melbourne:

Alicia McKeown

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Coordinator
  • Marketing Coordinator / Operations
​Alicia joined the team in January 2024, as Marketing Coordinator to take care of all things Aspect brand and marketing, while our Marketing Lead Cass is on maternity leave. Moving to Melbourne from Ireland, Alicia brings marketing experience across real estate and health.

Antonio Caione

Job Titles:
  • Consultant, Civil Construction / Construction
Antonio joined Aspect in 2022, bringing with him experience in recruitment and sales. Within our Construction recruitment team, Antonio recruits in the Civil Construction space.With a human approach to recruitment, Antonio values building genuine connections and taking the time to truly understand the needs and desires of his cl...

Ben Mitchell

Job Titles:
  • Principal Consultant, Architecture & Design
In the recruitment game since 2000, Ben joined Aspect in 2010 to set up the architecture and design services he now manages. From small firms to large multi-national practices, Ben uses his interest in data and his knowledge of the industry to deliver recruitment outcomes everyone is happy with. With his focus on ensuring each placement is the right fit both technically and culturally, businesses and candidates repeatedly turn to Ben when it's time to make a move. Ben is head of our Architecture & Design Recruitment Team, specialising in permanent, contract and temporary job placements in these areas of architecture and design in Melbourne: Architect Design Architect Project Architect Site Architect Technical Architect Senior Architect Mid-level Architect Junior Architect Registered Architect Graduate Architect

Cassandra Maynard

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Lead
  • Marketing Lead / Operations
Joining Aspect in 2011, Cass has been invaluable to the team across different roles including Office Administrator, Marketing Administrator, Marketing Coordinator and now Marketing Lead.With her training i...

Claire Sandow

Job Titles:
  • Aspect 's Operations Manager
  • Finance & Quality Lead
  • Finance & Quality Lead / Operations
​Claire is Aspect's Operations Manager and joined the business in 2021. Heading up our operations division, Claire's role encompasses finance, IT, operational leadership, risk and project management. With extensive experience in operational and office management roles, including extensive experience in Melbourne's construction industry, Claire is passionate about supporting teams and driving businesses forward. She is committed to making businesses more efficient and successful, while protecting the organisational culture and values. Claire works closely with all of Aspect's team and manages relationships with key business partners.

Dimitri Papadatos

Job Titles:
  • Associate Consultant, Structural Engineering
  • Associate Consultant, Structural Engineering / Engineering
  • Recruitment Coordinator
Dimitri joined the Aspect team as a Recruitment Coordinator, through our Associate Consultant program in February 2023. Recruiting in our Engineering Recruitment team, Dimitri specialises in permanent and contract job placements in these areas of structural engineering in Melbourne:

Emily Power

Job Titles:
  • Associate Consultant, Business Support - Architecture, Construction & Property
​Emily moved to Melbourne to join the team in March 2023, bringing with her experience recruiting in the business support space in Ireland. Joining our Business Services & Support team, Emily is passionate about exceeding client expectations and supporting the career development of her candidates. Emily is part of our Business Services & Support Recruitment team, specialising in permanent and contract job placements for business support professionals in Architecture, Construction and Property firms across Melbourne:

HSE Coordinator

Job Titles:
  • HSE Advisor

Kyla Nash

Job Titles:
  • Consultant, Town Planning, Urban Design & Landscape Architecture ( Public Sector )
  • Consultant, Town Planning, Urban Design & Landscape Architecture ( Public Sector ) Public Sector
Passionate about Planning and the built environment, Kyla brings expertise in Town Planning, having completed a Masters in Planning and Development in Ireland, before moving to Melbourne to start her career in recruitment in May 2021. This coupled with her experience in customer service and recruitment means Kyla has a wealth of knowledge and expertise to offer to all candidates and clients in the Town Planning, Urban Design and Landscape Architecture space. ​Kyla is a part of our Public Sector Recruitment team, specialing in permanent and contract job placements in these areas of Town Planning, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design in Melbourne:

Mark Parrent

Job Titles:
  • Recruitment Director, Town Planning, Urban Design & Landscape Architecture ( Private Sector )
​With Aspect since 2009, Mark quickly rose up the ranks and now leads our Recruitment Leadership team, and is a recruitment specialist in town planning, urban design and landscape architecture across public and private sectors. Mark is a trusted advisor and career coach to businesses and candidates alike. His advice is honest, backed with evidence, and delivered in a constructive and relaxed manner. While his extensive network and strong business acumen ensure he consistently exceeds expectations for his stakeholders. Mark is part of our Town Planning & Design Recruitment team, specialising in permanent and contract job placements in these areas of Town Planning, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design in Melbourne:

Matt Lewis

Job Titles:
  • Associate Consultant, Construction - Contract Recruitment
  • Associate Consultant, Construction - Contract Recruitment / Construction
Matt joined the Aspect team as a Recruitment Coordinator, through our Associate Consultant program in February 2023. In August 2023, Matt was promoted to Associate Consultant, after completing the program with flying colours. Recruiting in our Construction Recruitment team, Matt specialises in contract job placements in these areas of Commercial and Civil Construction in Melbourne:

Matt Sampson

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director, Structural Engineering
  • Managing Director, Structural Engineering / Engineering
Only a couple of years into his career, Matt had already identified some of the challenges associated with the recruitment industry so, at just 22, started his own company. Matt launched Aspect in 2008 out of a determination to challenge the norms of recruitment. To create an agency that focuses on real partnerships over profit, gives back to the community and develops recruitment as a true career path. Committed to reshaping the future of the industry, Matt is an elected director of the Recruitment, Consulting and Staffing Association of Australia (RCSA) board, founder of Meet a Recruiter which offers free guidance to help job seekers be their best, and works with organisations as a consultant and strategic advisor. Matt is currently recruiting in our Engineering Recruitment team, specialising in permanent and contract job placements in these areas of structural engineering in Melbourne:

Michael Parker

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Project Management, Civil Engineering & Construction ( Public Sector )
​After his time in the London and New Zealand recruitment sector, Michael joined Aspect in 2016, taking our public sector team by storm. With a passion for doing recruitment the right way, Michael is an expert in connecting Victorian councils with talented candidates in engineering, project management and construction. He handles competing client and candidate demands like a pro, always ensuring candidates are nurtured and succeed in their careers. In 2022, Michael moved into the role of Manager for our Public Sector Recruitment team. Michael is Manager of our Public Sector Recruitment Team, specialising in permanent, contract and temporary job placements in these areas of the Public Sector in Melbourne:

Mid-Level Interior Designer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Interior Designer

Robbie Devlin

Job Titles:
  • Senior Consultant, Property
​​Robbie made the move down under from Ireland to join us within our Architecture and Design team in March 2022. He brought with him over 5 years' experience recruiting for Architecture with a global recruitment firm, then continued at a boutique agency. In October 2022, he moved into the Property space, focusing on Client-Side Project Management and Development Management. Robbie is extremely passionate about his work and has an exceptional work ethic to ensure he delivers the best service possible to both his clients and candidates. He makes it his priority to help people with their career, finding them the right company, and likewise, helping his clients hire the right people.

Ryan Attard

Job Titles:
  • Consultant, Commercial Construction
  • Consultant, Commercial Construction / Construction
​Ryan is a part of our Construction Recruitment team, specialising in permanent and contract job placements in these areas of Commercial and Fitout Construction in Melbourne:

Sara Fife

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Business Support People & Culture Lead
​Since joining Aspect in 2011, Sara has made a name for herself as a specialist in sourcing the best business support professionals for our clients. Sara has built an amazing reputation as both a manager and recruitment consultant within the business support space over the last 12 years, while also playing a significant role in shaping Aspect's culture. In 2022, Sara stepped into a full time People and Culture role where she finds great talent for Aspect, develops career pathways and training for the team, and builds and nurtures our culture. Sara is Manager of our Business Services & Support Recruitment team, specialising in permanent and contract job placements for business support professionals across Melbourne:

Stephanie Murphy

Job Titles:
  • Office & Administration Manager
  • Office & Administration Manager / Operations
​First joining Aspect as our receptionist in 2019, Steph's exceptional support for our team and contractors quickly earned her an expanded role as our Office Coordinator.After completing a Bachelor of Prima...

Tom Skevington

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Commercial Construction
  • Manager, Commercial Construction / Construction Leadership
​Joining the Aspect team in 2017, Tom brought with him extensive experience in construction recruitment from the UK. After six years of recruiting professionals in the commercial construction space, Tom uses his expert knowledge to build strong partnerships with both clients and candidates, and we receive consistent feedback from clients regarding his honest approach to his role and unwavering commitment to regular communication. In 2021, after a few years building an impressive network within the Victorian Construction industry, Tom moved into a leadership role as Manager of our Construction Recruitment team. Tom is Manager of our Construction Recruitment team, specialising in permanent and contract job placements in these areas of Commercial and Fitout Construction in Melbourne:

Urban Designer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Urban Designer

Zach Cosgrave

Job Titles:
  • Senior Consultant, Building Services Engineering
  • Senior Consultant, Building Services Engineering / Engineering
​Zach brings to recruitment an established sales career in real estate having worked with some of the best in the industry for over 5 years. Having sought a move from real estate, Zach commenced his recruitment career with a global recruitment firm, recruiting across Structural Engineering and Building Services, and continued his career at a boutique agency before landing at Aspect. Zach is goal orientated and highly motivated in working with clients to exceed their expectations. The personal approach to each task he undertakes, no matter how big or small, is what his clients appreciate the most. ​​Zach is part of our Engineering Recruitment team, specialising in permanent and contract job placements in these areas of building services engineering in Melbourne:

Zoe Johnson

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Architecture & Design
Joining us in October 2023 as Manager of our Architecture & Design Recruitment team, Zoe brings with her 15 years' recruitment experience within the business support and property space in the UK. With a proactive and consultive approach, Zoe prides herself on building strong, long-lasting relationships, and her meticulous attention to detail ensures that she consistently strives for the optimal outcome, for both job seekers and employers alike. Zoe is Manager of our Architecture & Design Recruitment Team, specialising in permanent, contract and temporary job placements in these areas of architecture and design in Melbourne: Architect Design Architect Project Architect Site Architect Technical Architect Senior Architect Mid-level Architect Junior Architect Registered Architect Graduate Architect