Owners Corporation Manager
The committee is professionally supported by AOCM (Owners Corporation Management), who manage day-to-day operations, financial administration, and compliance on behalf of the Springthorpe Owners Corporation.
Hedley Gaudin
General Manager, AOCM
With more than 30 years’ experience in owners corporation and property management across Melbourne, Hedley has founded and led three OC companies from start-up to multi-office operations. A Licensed Estate Agent and member of REIV and Strata Community Australia, he brings a strong focus on systems, transparency, and strategic asset management to the Springthorpe OC.
Natasha Folk
Owners Corporation Manager, AOCM
A qualified lawyer who has spent her entire career in property law and owners corporation management, Natasha brings over a decade of hands-on expertise to the Springthorpe OC. Her skills across contract law, contractor management, and building operations mean she is well-placed to handle both day-to-day matters and longer-term planning for the estate.
Enquiries — For all general enquiries, residents and owners are encouraged to contact the OC Manager in the first instance. Submit an enquiry →
Committee Members
The Springthorpe Owners Corporation Committee comprises elected lot owners serving on a voluntary basis. Members with a gold border card hold a current office-bearer role.
Paul MacNeill
Committee Chair
Paul is an entrepreneur and community leader serving as Committee Chair. He founded and built two technology businesses over more than two decades — growing them from the ground up before a successful exit — and brings that same commercial discipline, financial rigour, and collaborative approach to the Springthorpe Owners Corporation. Away from work, Paul serves as President of Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club, reflecting a genuine commitment to the communities he is part of. He contributes to the Finance, Grievance, Legal, and Architectural Review (ARC) sub-committees.
Margaret Jack
Committee Secretary
Margaret brings significant governance, quality assurance, and risk management experience to the committee. A former Physiotherapy Manager and Quality Control & Risk Manager for a multi-site private hospital group, she is well-placed to support sound estate management. Margaret has been active in the Springthorpe Heritage Website project, serves on the governance sub-committee of U3A Banyule, and is a community advisor to Austin Hospital’s Community Advisory Committee. She contributes to the Grievance and Maintenance sub-committees.
Lee Rattray-Wood
ARC Chair & Member
A Springthorpe resident since 2003, Lee has dedicated over two decades to the Owners Corporation — including roles as Co-Chair and Chair — and continues as Chair of the Architectural Review Committee. The principal of an architectural practice with over 40 years’ experience, Lee ensures estate works and design decisions meet the highest standard of quality, amenity, and estate character. He chairs the ARC and contributes to the Legal, Maintenance, and Social sub-committees.
Angelo Guastella
Committee Member
Angelo brings over 40 years of experience across facilities management, project management, and construction to the committee. Currently Director of Infrastructure & Support Services at the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA), he has a strong track record delivering complex infrastructure outcomes across large organisations. As a Springthorpe resident since 2024, Angelo has already made a tangible impact — leading negotiations on the Tennis Court refurbishment, supporting the pool’s continued operation, and driving building maintenance programs across the estate. He contributes to the Maintenance and Social sub-committees.
David Siroky
Committee Member
David brings strategic thinking and deep technical expertise to the committee. With 30 years’ experience spanning enterprise software, infrastructure, and artificial intelligence — and as Cisco’s AI CTO for Asia Pacific — he supports sound governance and digital communications for the estate. David holds qualifications from Monash University, Stanford University, and DeepLearning.AI. He contributes to the ARC and Legal sub-committees.
Nathan Kiely-Rose
Committee Member
Nathan contributes to the Maintenance and Social sub-committees.
Brian Shanahan OAM
Committee Member
Brian brings a depth of civic experience that few can match — serving as Mayor of the City of Essendon in 1985–86, then as a Councillor for the City of Melbourne from 2004 to 2012, where he chaired the Finance and Audit Committee. He also advised the State Minister for Health. His public service has been recognised nationally with a Centenary Medal in 2001 and the Order of Australia Medal in 2011. Brian served as Chairperson of the Springthorpe Body Corporate from 2024 to 2026, and contributes to the Architectural Review (ARC) sub-committee.
Nic Abbey
Committee Member
Nic brings rare depth in governance, community leadership, and owners corporation practice to the committee. A policy developer, strategist, and executive officer with a career spanning education reform, community safety, and public policy, he has co-led owners corporations and is actively engaged in OC sector practice, policy, and strategy. Nic was appointed by the Minister for Education to the Board of the Victorian Institute of Teaching, has served as President of the Macleod P-12 College council, and co-led a whole-of-government Community Safety and Crime Prevention framework — bringing a commitment to evidence-based, collaborative governance directly to the Springthorpe community. He contributes to the Architectural Review (ARC) sub-committee.
Sue Johnston
Committee Member
Susan has been part of the Springthorpe community since 2019 and brings a career in marketing — spanning large enterprises and small-to-medium businesses — to her committee role. Her experience in communications, audience engagement, and stakeholder management supports the committee’s work on resident advocacy. She contributes to the Grievance sub-committee.
Geoff Davitt
Committee Member
Bio coming soon.
Justin Sterns
Committee Member
Justin brings deep expertise in organisational capability, people development, and large-scale transformation to the committee. Currently leading the Consumer & Business Banking Institute at Westpac, he has held senior learning and capability roles at Allens, Standard Chartered, and Morgan Stanley — leading programmes that connect people, technology, and strategic change at a global scale. He brings a practical, human-centred approach to community governance at Springthorpe.
Ravi Corea
Committee Member
Bio coming soon.
Sub-Committees
The committee’s work is carried out through six sub-committees, each responsible for a specific area of estate management. Sub-committee members are drawn from the elected committee.
Architectural Review (ARC)
Reviews and approves applications for external works, modifications, and landscaping. Ensures all works comply with the Design Guidelines and maintain the estate's character and amenity.
Members: Lee Rattray-Wood (Chair), Brian Shanahan, David Siroky, Paul MacNeill, Nic Abbey
Legal
Advises the committee on legal matters, OC Rules interpretation, compliance, and engagement with regulatory bodies. Supports the periodic review and update of the Owners Corporation Rules.
Members: Lee Rattray-Wood, David Siroky, Paul MacNeill
Finance
Oversees the financial health of the Owners Corporation, reviews budgets and expenditure, and ensures transparent financial reporting and annual financial summaries to all lot owners.
Members: Paul MacNeill
Grievance
Manages dispute resolution and mediation between residents and the OC. Works to resolve concerns fairly, consistently, and in accordance with the Owners Corporation Act 2006 (Vic).
Members: Margaret Jack, Paul MacNeill, Sue Johnston
Maintenance
Coordinates care and upkeep of common property, shared facilities, and estate infrastructure. Oversees contractor management, safety inspections, and longer-term asset maintenance planning.
Members: Margaret Jack, Lee Rattray-Wood, Angelo Guastella, Nathan Kiely-Rose
Social
Plans and supports community events, activities, and resident engagement initiatives that build connection across the Springthorpe community.
Members: Lee Rattray-Wood, Angelo Guastella, Nathan Kiely-Rose
About the Owners Corporation — The Springthorpe Owners Corporation Committee is a group of elected lot owners who work collaboratively to manage and maintain the estate on behalf of all residents and owners, operating under the Owners Corporation Act 2006 (Vic). The committee is guided by the Community Strategic Plan, which sets five goal areas covering common property, design quality, community life, sustainability, and good governance. Read the Strategic Plan →