As an all
Australian
company, we pride
ourselves on the
people who guide
us and work
with us
Our People

Our people are specialists in the water industry and their knowledge, dedication to customer service and experience is unsurpassed.

They are important to us, so we provide a positive, enjoyable and nurturing working environment where they are well informed and recognised for their good work. Our staff are given the opportunity to develop their careers with us while maintaining a healthy, work life balance.

OUR GENDER PAY GAP STATEMENT
We employ over 200 people across
Australia in a wide variety of roles:
  • Project managers, construction managers, engineers and supervisors
  • Design managers, engineers, drafters and undergraduates
  • Quality, environmental and safety professionals
  • Estimators, quantity surveyors and contract administrators
  • Trades people, trades assistants and apprentices
  • HR professionals, project officers, administrators and accounts staff.
Our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

We are committed to increasing the participation of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders in our GO workforce and have implemented a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

This strategic document supports our business plan and it includes practical actions that drive our contribution to reconciliation both internally and in the communities we work in.

Our informative and inspiring RAP journey includes the recruitment of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island apprentices and trainees, tradespeople and white-collar staff, with more than 4% of GO's employees already identifying as aboriginal.

It has also led to partnerships with various Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander companies throughout Western Australia, South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland and many of these have been invited to tender for work on our projects.

OUR RAP PLAN
Our Supply Chain

Our subcontractors, consulting partners and suppliers are highly valued by GO and critical to our business. We treat them as part of our team, include them in our decision making, keep them well informed and pay them on time.

Throughout Australia, we engage local subcontractors to undertake earthworks, pipelaying, concreting, building and electrical works. We make sure we provide them with professional project management and a safe working environment

Undergraduates, trainees & apprentices

We provide regular opportunities for undergraduates, trainees and apprentices to join our design or construction teams.

  • We support the UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program, providing annual grants to Second, Third and Fourth year students
  • We are active in the Adelaide University Women in STEM program
  • Through Career Trackers, we provide internships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university students
  • We have an annual intake of undergraduates, apprentices and trainees, providing a wide range of opportunities for young people to work in administration, design and construction.

We know our future leaders will come from within the business, so we encourage our staff to develop their careers by joining our mentoring program and undertake a variety of roles within the business.

Foundations we
proudly sponsor: include:
Our Management Team
Richard Trapp
Chief Executive

Richard joined GO in 2020 following an extensive global career where he gained 40 years of water industry experience working with Thames Water, CH2MHill, John Holland and MWH Contractors.

In this time Richard has directed many significant water projects and programs of work, acquiring a comprehensive range of technical, administrative and management capabilities in the business and operational delivery of construction projects.

Primarily servicing water and wastewater management clients in the municipal, power generation and petrochemical sectors he has progressed from construction and project management to operations and regional management roles responsible for portfolios of work as large as $150m per annum. His portfolio includes a wide range of contract delivery models including Alliancing, ECI, EPC, Turnkey Design and Construct, DBO, BOO and BOOT. Many of these projects have been Sole Sourced and many delivered through Joint Ventures.

Richard's substantial technical and commercial capability combined with an engaging personality has earnt him respect and admiration from GO's clients, staff, consultants and supply chain.

John Hart
General Management
John has 30 years’ experience in the development and delivery of complex major infrastructure projects and programs, spanning civil infrastructure, renewable energy, power and water treatment.
Gail Harvey
HSEQ
Gail is a results driven professional, managing culture change through continuous improvement, with experience spanning from construction to service businesses.
Harrison Prestwood
New Business
Harrison has 15 years' water experience as a project engineer, and project management, providing extensive practical knowledge to the project development phase.
Genevieve Evans
People & Culture
Genevieve is a values and results leader with a strong ability to engage with people and provide outcomes and solutions that meet the business needs.
Michael Butler
Commercial & Finance
Michael has a Financial background, evolving to a Commercial & Contractual Professional with a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams, project delivery and successfully winning and negotiating complex contracts.

Our management team brings a vast amount of knowledge and experience that is specific to the water industry, ensuring that our projects are delivered safely, on time and in accordance with appropriate quality standards.

Our managers work in the roles they enjoy; they have authority, are involved in decision making and help to determine and deliver our business strategies. Many of our managers and other team members have been promoted from within the company, allowing us to retain a large base of knowledge and experience for the benefit of our clients.

Our Board of Directors
The company is directed by an experienced Board with expertise in business management, engineering, construction, business development and commercial law.

All the directors take an active interest in the
day-to-day activities of the business.
Mick O’Connor BSc and GAICD
Chairman
Mick was a founding Director, Managing Director and Chairman of Built Environs Pty Ltd over a period of 26 years and brings experience from the property and construction sector across several States.
Tony Guidera BE (Mech) & GAICD
Non-Executive Director
Tony founded GO following 17 years in heavy engineering and manufacturing and was GO Managing Director for 19 years. He provides strategic direction to the management team with a focus on staff development and client relations.
Iain Wood BE (Chem) & MBA
Executive Director
Iain joined GO in 2002, bringing valuable experience in project and operations management. He has delivered many of GO's significant projects and provides ongoing mentorship to upcoming construction staff.
Steve Palyga LLB
Non-Executive Director
Steve is a retired lawyer, having practiced law for 27 years as a senior partner of Adelaide firm Lynch Meyer. Steve is also a director of Commercial Motor Vehicles Pty Ltd and Arteva Funding.