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Our story

This year marks 20 years of Hamton.

Two decades delivering considered, enduring projects across Melbourne. Two decades of partnerships built on trust. Two decades of places that contribute positively to the city we call home.

Our 20-year milestone is not a celebration of longevity alone. It reflects a proven past and with it, a responsibility to honour the future.

Since 2006, we have approached every project with the same mindset: choose carefully, think long term, work with the best and deliver on what we promise.

From partnerships with Melbourne’s cultural institutions to nature-based design excellence, our focus has remained clear.

Create places that improve how people live, now and for generations to come.

As we enter our next chapter, our commitment remains unchanged.

To realise a better tomorrow.

A proven past. Trusted with the future.

Our Values

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Living a culture of courage

We invite curiosity and always question the status quo or industry norm in our pursuit of excellence and finding ways that we can do a better job.

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Committed to community

We strive to create a positive legacy for our stakeholders, partners, residents and our home city of Melbourne for generations to come.

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Masters of our craft

We are excellent at what we do and we are uncompromising in our pursuit of quality.

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Trusted to deliver

With a proven track record as an industry leading property developer, we continue to do the things that earn, build and maintain trust with our customers, team and partners so that we always deliver exceptional outcomes.

We have the expertise to bring to life our shared vision for a better tomorrow.

Our team

Good people, with industry leading minds and proven expertise.

Paul Hameister OAM

Founder & Executive Chairman

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Matt Malseed

Managing Director

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Tracey Bradshaw

Sales Manager

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Henny Catharina

Financial Controller

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Danielle Caruso

Senior Marketing Manager

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Steven Coll

Chief Financial Officer

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Chase Devereaux

Senior Project Manager

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Justin Galligan

Development Director

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Annie Hannah

Assistant Development Manager

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Fergus Humphries

Sales & Marketing Director

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Julinda Jackson

Finance & Administration Manager - Hameister Group

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Simon Lewin

Development Director

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Marissa Ma

Development Manager

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Victoria Nutbean

Senior Marketing Manager

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Parish O'Hara

Marketing Executive

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Georgia Pepes

Assistant Development Manager

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Matilda Prendergast

Project Manager

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Luke Small

Project Manager

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Erin Thompson

Operations Manager & Marketing Coordinator

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Nick Voyage

Senior Development Manager

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Nathan Wiggins

Development Manager

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Brad Yudelman

Senior Project Manager

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Our team

Good people, with industry leading minds and proven expertise.

Paul is a former lawyer and investment banker who has been actively involved in property development since 1997. He co-founded Hamton in 2006.

His professional passion is finding and delivering solutions to complex and challenging development opportunities.

Paul is the first Australian to have climbed the Seven Summits (the highest peak on every continent on Earth, including Everest in 2011) and complete the Polar Hat-Trick (skiing to the North Pole, the 550km Greenland Crossing and South Pole) – all unsupported and unassisted, including being a member of the first all-Australian team to establish a new route from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole (with his daughter). He has been a member of four expeditions sponsored by the Australian Geographic Society, including a circa 1,000km expedition through unexplored Amazon jungle in the mountainous Sierra del Divisor region in Peru with Matses tribe support (with his son). In Nov 22, Paul and his two children completed a 400km crossing of the Sinai on foot with Bedouin tribe support. Some of these expeditions have been captured in TV documentaries aired on Discovery and National Geographic Channels globally.

He is involved with a number of not-for-profits, including as Co-Chair of the National Board of the FMAA (the largest Bachelor of Commerce university student club in Australia, with branches across all of the country’s best universities), which he founded when a student at University of Melbourne in 1990.

Paul received an Order of Australia Medal in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours for service to exploration and to business.

Matt has over 20 years’ experience in property development . He became joint owner of Hamton in 2015, after nearly a decade as a key executive in the business from when it was founded in 2006.

Matt has a passion for high quality and innovative design, especially of the public realm and the “human-scale” of buildings. Matt been a guest lecturer for undergraduate and post graduate courses in property at the University of Melbourne and RMIT and has a strong interest in mentoring young people in the property development industry.

After obtaining a double degree in Engineering (civil/structural) and Business (finance) at Swinburne University (graduating with Honours) in 2003, Matt started his career in project management before becoming a Development Manager and then Development Director with Hamton, where he has led the largest and most complex of the company’s award-winning projects.

He enjoys playing golf whenever an opportunity arises. Having been quite handy as a youngster, these days there’s a great divide between his best and worst.

Originating from a marketing and event management background, Tracey moved into property in 2002. Her first role was with MAB Corporation selling the first stages of NewQuay Docklands. She then worked on many high profile developments including Aerial Camberwell Junction, Clara South Yarra before joining Hamton as Sales Manager in 2012. In this role she was the key sales person on 50 Albert South Melbourne, Malvern Hill and the award winning Eden, Haven and Sanctuary project in Abbotsford.

Following a passion for country living, Tracey lives between the city and her farm in the Macedon Ranges where she is breeding warmblood and German Riding Pony horses.

Tracey has rejoined Hamton in 2019 for the Moonee Valley project.

Henny brings more than 17 years of experience in property development and house and land construction to her role as Financial Controller at Hamton.

Henny brings more than 17 years of experience in property development and house and land construction to her role as Financial Controller at Hamton. Since joining the team in early 2025, she has become a highly valued 2IC to the CFO, overseeing all aspects of financial accounting, compliance, and taxation for the Group.

Her expertise spans financial analysis, risk management, capital structuring, and stakeholder engagement, with a proven track record in securing development funding and driving profitability across large-scale residential and mixed-use projects.

Prior to Hamton, Henny held senior finance roles on landmark developments for one of Melbourne’s leading private development companies. She has also managed multi-staged residential and commercial projects and partnered with government bodies on transformative urban renewal initiatives.

Henny holds a Master of Applied Finance and a Bachelor of Accounting from Monash University and is a member of CPA Australia.

Danielle has a 10+ year career within the property industry, working on behalf of many leading national and international property developers.

Danielle has a 10+ year career within the property industry, working on behalf of many leading national and international property developers.

Prior to joining Hamton in 2018, Danielle spent the last 5 years with Australia’s largest independent property marketing agency, successfully planning and executing strategies for land, medium density and apartment projects.

With a wealth of knowledge in the sector, Danielle’s passion is creating unique project campaigns that lead the market.

Danielle and her partner share a love for design and have recently completed an extensive renovation of their own home.

Steve has extensive experience in the property development and funds management sectors. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant.

Steve has extensive experience in the property development and funds management sectors. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant. As CFO of Hamton, he has responsibility for the group’s financial control, strategic planning, reporting, taxation and treasury management, in addition to oversight of several of the operational business lines.

Prior to joining Hamton, Steve spent 5 years as the CFO of Oliver Hume Real Estate Group and Oliver Hume Property Funds, presiding over all accounting, financial and taxation matters, with overall responsibility for the treasury and reporting functions across multiple property syndications along with securing project debt facilities.

He spent the first 8 years of his career with Pitcher Partners in its Business Assurance & Advisory Division, including various special projects and secondments.

Steve and his wife spend most of their spare time running around after their three young children. In the rare gaps, Steve can be found on the golf course or tinkering with his vintage Mustang.

Chase brings a wealth of construction & professional experience to the Hamton team.

Chase brings a wealth of construction & professional experience to the Hamton team. With over 5 years in project management consultancy with Gallagher Jeffs, 6 years working across remote construction sites Australia wide and holding multiple management positions overseas in different sectors, Chase‘s skills are well placed to deliver Hamton’s high-quality projects.

Holding a bachelor degree with honours in Project Management, as well as multiple high risk and heavy plant qualifications, Chase thrives on finding solutions to the many issues that can come up on a live construction site or in design and he is passionate about the teams that he manages to deliver Hamton’s projects.

Chase is an all-rounder outside of work also. His interests range from rafting trips, fishing, surfing & camping and a wide range of sports through to teaching classical piano to local students and performing at family or friends events.

Justin joined Hamton in 2020 bringing over 10 years’ of experience in the Melbourne property development industry in a career that has included working as an Architect as well as a Development Manager.

Justin’s prior experience includes 5 years working as a Development Manager at Goldfields and Chun Group, managing mixed use residential and commercial developments and 6 years in Architecture and Interior Design offices Jackson Clements Burrrows and Carr Design Group. He holds both a Bachelor of Property and Construction and a Master of Architecture from The University of Melbourne.

Justin enjoys spending time with his family and weekends at the beach or the farm in the Western Districts.

With a solid foundation in development, Annie has a strong passion for quality and design and making a positive contribution to the built form of Melbourne.

Annie joined Hamton in 2025, following 3 years at a large ASX-listed property developer, with experience gained in the residential and retail sectors.

With a solid foundation in development, Annie has a strong passion for quality and design and making a positive contribution to the built form of Melbourne.

She holds a Bachelor of Property & Real Estate, as well as a Bachelor of Commerce from Deakin University.

Outside of work, Annie enjoys keeping fit, socialising with friends and family and spending time with her pets.

With over 25 years’ experience in the property and development industry Fergus brings a wealth of knowledge and problem-solving skills to the team at Hamton.

With over 25 years’ experience in the property and development industry Fergus brings a wealth of knowledge and problem-solving skills to the team at Hamton.

Prior to joining Hamton in 2019, Fergus held several senior leadership roles in some of Melbourne’s most successful private development groups enabling him to gain an intimate understanding of both local and international marketplaces. He very much enjoys working with like-minded people with clear objectives and goals.

Having a diverse background has resulted in some of the most successful sales and marketing programs across Australia & New Zealand.

When not at work Fergus enjoys spending time with his 4 children, entertaining family & friends and is very much looking forward to being able to travel again!

Julinda works closely with the Executive Chairman and brings over 15 years of experience in accounting, financial management, and reporting.

Julinda brings over 15 years of experience in accounting, financial management, and reporting. Before joining Hamton, she held senior finance roles, responsible for compliance, budgeting and delivering clear financial reporting across multiple business units. She has also led major system transitions, streamlined reconciliation processes, and introduced automation to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.

At Hamton, Julinda works closely with the Executive Chairman, combining her technical expertise with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach. She enjoys building strong relationships across the Hamton business and supporting the Hameister Group with the financial insights needed to make confident, informed decisions.

Outside of work, Julinda enjoys spending time with her family and keeping active through running.

As a Development Director at Hamton, Simon brings over 20 years within the development and construction industry.

Prior to Hamton, Simon worked for Acciona as National Head of Property and as Head of Development at boutique developer, Neometro, where he was integral member of the development team that delivered many successful high-end mixed use inner suburban developments. He holds a Bachelor of Construction Management from RMIT.

In his younger days Simon was an elite runner and can still be sighted running around the parks of Melbourne, though these days at a very leisurely pace. With a young energetic family, Simon’s weekends are generally packed with children’s activities. Whenever there is a free weekend, Simon enjoys the opportunity to head down to the coast and have a relaxing weekend away with family and friends

Marissa has over 15 years' experience in various disciplines in the built environment across various property sectors.

Marissa has over 15 years’ experience in various disciplines in the built environment across various property sectors.

Architecturally trained, qualified, and having worked in multiple industry leading architectural practices in Melbourne and Shanghai, her design management skills and architectural sensibilities are highly valued at Hamton.

Combined with this, she has also been a project manager with a reputable consulting firm delivering complex projects, focused on delivery and risk mitigation and prior to joining Hamton, was immersed in development management for five years with a large private developer.

Marissa has established herself as an accomplished and unique all-rounder with proven competency across all facets of the development life cycle. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture in Shanghai, China and Master of Architecture at the University of Melbourne.

Outside of work, Marissa enjoys time spent with her young family and is also a gardening enthusiast.

Tori brings over a decade of property marketing, media, and branding experience to Hamton.

Tori brings around a decade of property marketing, media, and branding experience to Hamton.

Before joining Hamton, Tori worked for 6 years at one of Melbourne’s leading design agencies developing and delivering successful brand strategies for clients across a diverse range of sectors including property, education, hospitality and fitness. With an enthusiasm for interpreting data to provide measurable results, Tori has a passion for delivering strategic campaigns that are high-impact and leave a lasting impression on their audience.

With tertiary qualifications in Law and Media & Communications, her passion for the property industry originated from the desire to help create communities in which the built form enriches the landscape and the lives of the people who live there.

When not at work Tori enjoys getting back to her hometown of Torquay, spending time with family and friends, paddleboarding and seeing live music.

Parish joins Hamton with extensive experience in the built environment sector, having worked with several prominent national and Asia Pacific property developers.

Parish is a key member of Hamton’s Marketing team, with extensive experience in the built environment sector, having worked with leading organisations including Multiplex Constructions and several prominent national and Asia Pacific property developers.

She brings a strong focus on luxury branding, having managed high-profile partnership portfolios for institutions such as the National Gallery of Victoria and the Victoria Racing Club.

Parish holds tertiary qualifications in Marketing and is passionate about applying her expertise within the property industry to create meaningful brand experiences and strategic campaigns.

Outside of work, Parish enjoys spending time with family, friends and Allan (a French Bulldog), staying active, and painting.

Georgia has a solid foundation in property advisory, property valuations, rental benchmarking, transaction due diligence, and strategic advice.

Georgia joined Hamton with over four years of experience working in the Real Estate Advisory and Project Management team at Ernst & Young, where she developed a solid foundation in property advisory, property valuations, rental benchmarking, transaction due diligence, and strategic advice.

Her past experience in consulting with exposure to large scale developments, ignited her passion for property and eagerness to pursue a career in development, where she can make a direct impact to the built environment and communities at large.

Georgia holds a Bachelor of Property and Real Estate from Deakin University.

Outside of her professional life, Georgia enjoys spending quality time with family and friends. She is passionate about maintaining an active lifestyle, enjoys traveling, and has a particular love for cooking – especially baking sweet treats.

Matilda brings a unique design-focussed lense to the Hamton delivery team.

Matilda brings a unique design-focused lense to the Hamton delivery team.

Her passion for detail in the delivery process and well-considered design was shaped through a combination of prior roles as a Contract Administrator with high-end residential builder Duo Built and as an Interior Designer at Ewert Leaf.

Matilda holds a Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours).

Outside of work, Matilda enjoys keeping fit and socialising with friends and family.

Specializing in the high-end residential and education sectors, Luke is committed to delivering thoughtful, high-quality projects that balance comfort and sustainability.

Luke joined Hamton in 2025, bringing six years of experience in the construction industry as a Project Manager for Tier 1 and Tier 2 head contractors across New Zealand and Australia.

Specializing in the high-end residential and education sectors, Luke is committed to delivering thoughtful, high-quality projects that balance comfort and sustainability. With extensive experience in Greenstar developments, he ensures sustainable principles are successfully integrated into every aspect of a project.

He holds a Bachelor of Building Science, double majoring in Sustainable Engineering Systems and Project Management, from Victoria University of Wellington.

Outside of work, you can find Luke skiing, surfing, escaping on weekend camping trips - or stubbornly refusing to accept that his mountain bike racing days are behind him.

Erin doubles in the Hamton team as both Operations Manager and Marketing Coordinator.

Erin doubles in the Hamton team as both Operations Manager and Marketing Coordinator. She brings with her a wealth of experience across many business facets including office management, finance, OH&S accreditation, HR, IT, and marketing. Erin approaches all aspects of any job with a positive, hardworking attitude and is passionate about helping find solutions to any challenges.

Outside of the office, Erin enjoys spending her time with her husband and their staffy. Usually somewhere near water, in the sunshine or with friends. She travels home to see her family in country NSW any chance she gets.

Nick joined the team in 2019 with almost 7 years’ experience in the property and construction industries.

Nick joined the team in 2019 with almost 7 years’ experience in the property and construction industries.

After 5 years at Multiplex building landmark apartment projects across the CBD, Nick joined a local property developer working on several residential projects across Melbourne prior to starting at Hamton.

Holding both a Bachelor of Environments (Construction) from The University of Melbourne and a Master of Business from Monash University, Nick brings real focus, diligence and enthusiasm to every project he works on.

When not behind his desk or on site, Nick is a hopeless amateur sportsman – still regularly playing both Football and Cricket on weekends when his body allows.

Nathan joined Hamton with over nine years of experience across development management, acquisitions, real estate advisory and valuations.

In his prior role at Glenvill Developments, Nathan was Development Manager on the landmark YarraBend (Alphington Paper Mill) urban regeneration project and Acquisitions Manager. His earlier career at Ernst & Young and Knight Frank provided a strong foundation in valuations, feasibility analysis, and strategic real estate advisory.

Nathan holds a Bachelor of Property & Real Estate (Sustainability) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) from Deakin University and was formerly accredited as a Certified Practising Valuer (AAPI) with the Australian Property Institute.

When not in the office, Nathan is an avid footy fan and a proud supporter of the Hawthorn Football Club. He enjoys keeping active through running and cycling, valuing time outdoors with family and friends.

With around 15 years of experience in the property development industry, Brad’s expertise lies in getting projects into construction and seeing them through to completion.

With around 15 years of experience in the property development industry, Brad’s expertise lies in getting projects into construction and seeing them through to completion.

Brad owns a project management consulting business which provides a range of services to the property development industry. Prior to establishing this business, Brad spent over 3 years at a leading project management consultancy, before moving in-house to leading private development companies such as Hamton. Brad is a problem solver and always seeking a win-win.

If Brad isn’t at the office or on a construction site, you may find him on one of Melbourne’s running tracks. Brad’s passion for running and adventure led him to the Sahara desert and completing the Marathon des Sables in 2015.

Our Partners

We are privileged to work with some of Melbourne's-leading cultural and financial institutions, bringing integrity to the heart of everything we do.

Moonee Valley Racing Club

Established in 1883, Moonee Valley Racing Club is a significant part of Victoria's racing heritage and a vital part of the cultural fabric of Melbourne and the Moonee Ponds community. The Club's development partnership with Hamton/Hostplus heralds a world-class renewal of the racing club and its facilities ensuring the future of the Club for generations to come.

North Melbourne Football Club

Established in 1869, NMFC took up residence at Arden Street Oval in 1882. Today the Club has around 40,000 members and over 260,000 passionate supporters. Hamton's partnership with NMFC has helped shape the Arden Structure Plan, the Club's vision for the precinct and secure commercial development opportunities that support the future of the Club in Arden.

Hostplus

Hostplus is deeply committed to supporting the Australian hospitality, tourism, recreation and sport sectors. With circa $70 billion funds under management and over 1.3 million members, Hostplus has a longstanding investment partnership with Hamton.

ISPT Super Property

ISPT has been investing in Australian property opportunities for over 25 years, has around $20 billion in funds under management and represents the superannuation savings of around 50% of working Australians. ISPT/Hamton development joint ventures span multiple projects over a period in excess of 14 years.