Paul Somerville

Operations Manager – Mining Services and Assets

Paul is tasked with overseeing the management of mine site operations and covers all aspects of asset management.              

Paul has been instrumental in successfully gaining Centrals Federal Safety Accreditation, implementing strong financial controls in the business as well as having a wealth of experience managing HR, HSEQ and the Plant Department.

Stephen Broad

Construction Manager

Stephen has over 18 years’ experience delivering high quality and challenging civil construction projects for a variety of private and Government clients across Australia. He has significant experience in all aspects of bulk earthworks, the use and incorporation of naturally occurring materials, highway construction, municipal underground infrastructure, defence and mining construction projects.

As the Construction Manager at Centrals, Stephen is responsible for overseeing the operations and delivery of civil projects, as well as supporting indigenous business and employee engagement, a strong safety culture, that encourages the ongoing development of our people. Stephen strives to understand his clients project objectives, and delivers against these with his teams.

Stephen has recently completed a Masters of Business Administration, as well as holding university degrees in Environmental Sciences and Occupational Health and Safety.

Brad Birrell

HSEQ Manager

Brad has over 20 years of experience in Health, Safety, Environment and Quality leadership across a variety of industries including Mining, Construction, Manufacturing and Health. He holds tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety, Ergonomics and Occupational Therapy.

As the Health Safety Environment and Quality Manager, he has the overall responsibility for ensuring we have the right strategies and systems in place to enact continuous improvement on our journey towards zero harm.