Our Team

Jason joined Category 5 in April 2018, as General Manager WA, after spending 14 years at Programmed Skilled Workforce, where he was the Executive General Manager WA/ SA/ NT. Jason has significant and proven experience managing larger scale and more intricate recruitment and managed labour solutions, across a wide variety of industry sectors.

After spending time working in some of Australia’s largest recruitment Companies, Jason wanted to go back to doing what he loves in a more meaningful way, providing excellent customer service and engaging with employees on a more personal level. Originally with a background in Trades, and now with significant financial and commercial acumen, Jason is passionate about the training and development of people and helping them reach their own career aspirations. Jason brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the Mining and Resources, Construction, Marine and Civil industries to the Category 5 management team.

Jason is an avid AFL fan, and is happiest when spending time with his friends and family.

Amber was excited to be join the CAT 5 team of passionate individuals that make up a highly dynamic company of professionals. Amber has over 15 years’ experience in recruitment and HR across Australia in sectors including rail, construction, maintenance, mining and resources. Amber has spent more than half of her career working as an internal recruiter on some of the largest resource projects in Australia enabling her to develop solid relationships and has developed a sound understanding of its people. Her dedication to delivering solutions and a genuine passion for the right people has embedded confidence in all stakeholders. Entering the rail industry in 2008 evoked a real passion for the industry and drive to assist in developing systems that work for them. Always willing to go the extra mile to provide them with solutions in a talent scarce market and having a gift for identifying people who thrive within the industry. Born in the Steel city, Amber has worked and lived in some of the most remote places in Australia and travelled the world with her family before settling back again in Perth where her career began. When not at work Amber enjoys the holistic approach to the world, reiki, the great outdoors, camping, music, friends and has a true zest for life.

Kystie has more than 17 years’ experience as an administration professional in sectors including corporate, construction, mining and resources. Krystie has worked throughout Australia and her current focus and specialisation is in the mobilisation of personnel for multiple project works utilising a number of key programs, including but not limited to ERMS and Workflow/ SAMS.

Mobilisation is an important part of the Category 5 business because it assists our clients in settling personnel and additional services into their business.

Krystie is organised, efficient, and a complete team player, who goes above and beyond to ensure deadlines are met and projects delivered on time and within budget.

Krystie always has a smile on her face and is passionate about the health, happiness and safety of her co-workers and client sites. Krystie loves her family, the beach, getting out and about in nature and all things water related

Jen joined category 5 early in 2019 to open the Bunbury Office, in South West WA. With a background in recruitment with a multinational recruitment and labour hire company and more than 20 years’ experience in the international freight forwarding and logistics sectors, Jen has significant experience in working to tight deadlines and recruiting the best people for your business. Jen is passionate about equal opportunity, diversity and safety and is always looking for ‘outside the box’ solutions to help her clients and candidates. She has a talent for recognising transferable skills in her candidates, which gives often leads to her candidates seeking new opportunities in a diverse range of roles. After falling in love with the South West many years ago, Jen finally opted for a ‘sea-change’ three years ago, relocating with her son to Bunbury. When not at work you will find Jen on bush walks with her son, friends and beloved dog Peppa or actively involved in community events

I am one of the newest team members to join Cat 5 joining in June 2019 in my role of assisting new and existing candidates mobilising to their new roles. I have over 10 years’ experience in the corporate, mining and construction sectors, working on some of West Australians biggest projects such as Gorgon, Wheatstone and Roy Hill. Prior to joining the administration profession, I spent many years caring for people with disabilities, in the areas of employment support, recreation and accommodation. This was such a rewarding role and gave me great personal satisfaction in helping people who may have barriers in their lives. I am a positive person who is self-motivated and who also loves working as part of a team. In my spare time I love spending time with my family and friends and walking my new puppy.

Sam is the Founder, CEO and owner of Category 5 Labour Management. With more than 15 years experience in senior roles in the recruitment, managed labour and labour hire industry, Sam is passionate about people, safety and providing a client service experience that is second to none.

Born in Port Hedland, Sam has a unique understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing Companies in the Pilbara region. He is committed to supporting the indigenous community and the local community in general (from sponsorship of local charities and sporting clubs), through to mentoring the Category 5 team he has steadily grown over the last 10 years, Sam is hands on and leads by example.

As well as continuing to manage his own solid client base in the Pilbara region, Sam is now focused on growing Category 5 throughout Australia and NZ, to provide the same level of service to clients, and opportunities for employees, across both Countries.

Sam is passionate about Occupational Health and Safety and is 100% committed to zero harm and ensuring all members of the Category 5 team go home from work safely, everyday.

When not at work, Sam is passionate about his family, fishing and sharing his love of the Pilbara region.

The most recent addition to the Category 5 team, Annie Brett joined the company in October 2018. With more than 12 years experience working in HR and recruitment roles across a broad range of industry sectors. Prior to joining the Category 5 team, Annie was an Area Manager for another large recruitment company where she was responsible for the supply and management of a number of major Rail operations personnel. During this time Annie was successful in designing and delivering numerous key recruitment campaigns aimed at attracting and retaining a more diverse rail operations workforce. Annie is diligent, customer focussed and always safety conscious, recognising the importance of building and maintaining trusted and long-lasting relationships with both clients and employees. Annie has a can do attitude and is dedicated to providing an outstanding service, while delivering on key value propositions for all stakeholders

Andy is the Pilbara Regional Manager, joining the Category 5 Labour Management team in May 2019. With close to ten years HR/Recruitment experience she has built a successful career in Technical and Engineering recruitment servicing the Pilbara mining industry. Andy prides herself on taking the pain out of recruitment for both her clients and candidates in a demanding environment Always focused on ensuring a safe working environment and all Category 5 candidates ending the day safe. Being born in Alice Springs while her parents were on a working holiday and growing up in Tassie, Andy has a strong sense for adventure having circumnavigated Australia once and keen to do it again in the years to come. In her spare time she enjoys getting out camping with her family and enjoying the various events in the beautiful Pilbara .

Mel arrived in Port Hedland in 2016 after working for a financial institution for numerous years where she was recognised for her outstanding customer service skills and attention to detail. Commencing with Category 5 as an Administrator, Mel is now the Port Hedland Office Manager and is responsible for the overall, day-to day running of operations.

Mel is the glue that holds the Port Hedland team together, and no task is too big (or too small) for her to take on. Mel has the ability to spot a potential problem before it crops up and thinks outside the box to find creative solutions for both clients and candidates.

Mel has come to love the Pilbara Region, and has close friends and family in Port Hedland. She loves to travel and spend time with her Golden Retrievers.

Nikita joined the Category 5 team earlier in 2019 and hit the ground running when the business needed her the most. Nikita comes to Category 5 with a wealth of knowledge from her previous mobilising roles however her skillset expands well beyond this. Nikita is confident working with a wide range of people and situations, she goes above and beyond for the candidates and prides herself in completing the job efficiently and in a timely manner to meet deadlines set by a wide range of clients. Nikita is originally from the beautiful Bay of Plenty in New Zealand and moved to Perth in 2009 to pursue her Veterinary Nursing career before moving to Port Hedland in 2016. Nikita enjoys spending time with friends, taking her pup to the beach, traveling and the outdoors.

Erana commenced with Category 5 more than 9 years ago in the key role of Finance Manager. Prior to joining the Category 5 family, Erana was employed by a local Electrical Contractor as a Bookkeeper and Senior Office Administrator. Since commencing with the business, Erana has taken over all finance related functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and all Bookkeeping services. Erana performs a wide variety of additional services outside of her finance responsibilities and having been with the business since its inception is the heart and soul of the team. Erana is passionate about her family, friends, and the Category 5 team. She enjoys living in the Pilbara Region from her native NZ

Dennis has been with Category 5 since 2016 as a Senior Account Manager, specialising in all things related to industrial recruitment and managed labour services. After spending 4 years with Coates Hire in Port Hedland, Dennis was keen to work with a wider variety of clients across multiple industries in the Pilbara Region.

Committed to best practice systems and processes in the recruitment space, Dennis values building relationships and partnerships built on trust, above all. Dennis has held a wide variety of positions in the industry throughout his 25 year career, including being an Account Manager and Branch Manager, he is an excellent manager of people and is exceptional at understanding what is being said, as well as what is not.

Dennis is passionate about the Pilbara Region, he has extensive experience in the Rail industry dating back to his time with Laing O’Rourke when he held a number of different roles in the Rail Maintenance Division. Dennis is passionate about rail, his family, sport, camping and fishing

With a significant background in customer service, Dani started her career as a flight attendant with Virgin Australia after completing her Bachelor of Business and Tourism degree.

She moved to Port Hedland in 2017 to be closer to her three sisters, from the Gold Coast where she was an internal recruitment specialist. With a big personality and a passion for recruiting the right people for the right roles, Dani was a natural fit for the Category 5 team and her passion for her job is reflected in her regularly going above and beyond.

Dani is committed to safety and ensuring safety is at the forefront of her clients operations and candidates minds.

Danielle joined the company in early August 2017 as a Recruitment Specialist and takes pride in the values and services provided by Category 5.  She comes with 3 years of recruitment experience and has been successful in building strong relationships with her clients and candidates.

When not at work, Dani enjoys socialising with family and friends, and spending time with her furbabies.

Tash arrived in Port Hedland from Glasgow, Scotland in 2014 to join her family in the Pilbara Region. Once competing her Hairdressing Apprenticeship Tash chose to take a different path & commenced with the team at Category 5 in 2019. Tash is the Payroll/Administration guru and helps assist the day to day running of the business as well as the Recruitment Specialists in any way she can. Tash is a HUGE animal lover and has the most pampered dogs/cats and is still recruiting for more. She loves to spend time with her friends on the weekends and travelling back to Scotland when she has the opportunity.

Paul is a visionary, entrepreneurial and commercial astute executive manager with a high level of experience in leading, developing and managing enterprises of diverse sizes in the electrical sector. Paul’s key strengths lie in general operations management, business development, project management, financial management, stakeholder management and team leadership.

Paul has a proven track record in adding immense value to his clients’ businesses, both from a strategic and project management perspective. He understands that people are at the heart of every project and business, and safety is at the core of every project he undertakes.

Paul is passionate about all things fitness and sport – from football to running and waterskiing. He loves being on the water and sharing his time with family and friends.

Jessica joined Category 5 in Melbourne inJuly 2018, bringing more than 7 years’ experience working in commercial, administration and logistics roles within large Civil Engineering Companies and Projects. A significant part of these roles included a sub-contractor management, invoice and purchase order management, and tendering and procurement negotiations.

Jess has worked on numerous major projects in the rail, and infrastructure spaces including: Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Project (Melbourne), North Connex (Sydney), Northern Beaches Road Upgrade (Sydney) as well as multiple large civil sib-division projects throughout Queensland (Calypso Bay, Ripley, and Peregian Springs).

Jess is committed to excellence in all aspects of client service and she is an expert in recruiting the right people, for the right projects. Jess always has a smile on her face, and nothing is too much trouble. From providing tailored advice to dedicated support to her clients and candidates alike, Jess takes pride in every project she undertakes.

Passionate about the AFL, she lives and breathes St Kilda FC, who share the same brand colours as Category 5.

With more than 24 years in the Rail, Construction and Infrastructure industries, Ben has worked with some of the biggest and most preeminent mining and construction brands in the business. A team player, committed to safety, and the processes and procedures that underpin a healthy and safe working environment, Ben is a recognised leader in the supervisory and mentoring spaces. Recognised as a 'track expert' with a strong track record of developing sustainable and cooperative relationships with all key stakeholders, including technical teams and management, Ben is all about fostering a culture of collaboration. He is passionate about training individuals, and empowering them to achieve great outcomes, without compromising quality of service, safety or standards. Ben is passionate about his family and friends, his team and the AFL.

Russell is one of the most respected and well-known Overhead Traction Linesperson in Australia and New Zealand, having worked in such roles as Construction Manager, Superintendent, supervisor and linesman.  Russell joined the Cat 5 Rail team after having worked on the client side managing and co-ordinating the Cat 5 rail team. He has over 35 years’ experience in the installation of Overhead wiring on the rail with a number of the tier one contractors such as Laing O’Rourke and Lendlease.    Russell is able to plan, resource and execute OHW installations to tight schedules under possession and isolation conditions as well as greenfield installations.   Russell has been a great addition to the team providing guidance and a wealth of rail experience and knowledge to the team.   Russell is a big ‘All Black’ fan and has a passion for everything Hot Rods.”