The people behind the build

The team you’ll actually build with

From your first appointment to handover day, these are the people who answer your calls, walk your block and keep the build moving.

• Donnah Hartwig

  Chief of First Impressions (aka Sales Administration) and self-titled emoji queen

  What it involves

  A whole lot of multitasking with clients, local councils, engineers, trades, suppliers, and manufacturers.

  Time at Oakvale

  7 years

  Favourite thing about the job

  Seeing our clients dream home and thoughtful choices come to life in front of their eyes. Working everyday with the amazing, funny, and talented Oakvale team There hasn’t been a day I haven’t wanted to come to work (no, I wasn’t bribed to say that) What is your favourite hobby, activity, or creative outlet: The typical vanilla answer, hanging out with our adult children and our grandchildren . I l

• Nikki Rolfe

  Sales Administration Assistant

  What it involves

  Admin work, colour selections, repairs/warranty matters & basic sales.

  Time at Oakvale

  6 years

  Favourite thing about the job

  Everything – I have always liked everything about the Building Industry, so when I was given the opportunity to work for Oakvale Homes I felt very grateful. I love that I am in a role that I can help make our clients building process easier & fun. Just the way it should be! What is your favourite hobby, activity, or creative outlet: Fishing for Blueys & Bushwalking. What three items would you brin

• Daph Backhouse

  Office Manager (Minister for War & Peace and Finance )

  What it involves

  Multi-tasking; moving other people’s money from one place to another; keeping orderly chaos in our Gympie & Maryborough offices and looking after our Trades; Clients and the Oakvale Team.

  Time at Oakvale

  18 years

  Favourite thing about the job

  Amazing co-workers and meeting wonderful clients and being a part of creating their beautiful homes What is your favourite hobby, activity, or creative outlet: Family time and being near the Ocean (although not in it). What three items would you bring on a desert island? An Oasis; a Hammock and a Boat. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? Somewhere near the Ocean (again,

• Sharon Hansen

  Estimator

  What it involves

  Preparing comprehensive estimates for new home builds

  Time at Oakvale

  10 years

  Favourite thing about the job

  Having a great team to work with, who have inspiring ideas, are supportive and enjoy a good time . What is your favourite hobby, activity, or creative outlet: Spending time with my family, my Golden Retriever’s and being in the outdoors. What three items would you bring on a desert island? My family, ice, and a never-ending bottle of champagne . If you could live anywhere in the world, where would

• Kurt Hansen

  Owner and Director

  What it involves

  I don’t think I have enough room to write this list .

  Time at Oakvale

  10 years

  Favourite thing about the job

  Hand Over Day. People are so excited about getting the keys to their brand-new dream home. What is your favourite hobby, activity, or creative outlet: Fishing and crabbing with the kids. Also having a few cold ones on the deck with family after a long day. What three items would you bring on a desert island? Family, fishing gear and a big hammock. If you could live anywhere in the world, where wou

• Patricia Sami

  Marketing & Sales Consultant

  What it involves

  I create the content you see across our socials, website, and advertising, while also answering enquiries and supporting clients as they begin their building journey From first impressions to first conversations, I love helping connect people with Oakvale Homes and guiding them towards the right fit

  Time at Oakvale

  Coming up to 1 year, which definitely makes me the new kid on the block!

  Favourite thing about the job

  I love bringing Oakvale’s incredible homes to life through storytelling – sharing not just the builds themselves, but the people, products, and values behind them Now, getting to connect with clients and help them design their dream home makes it even more rewarding. And the cherry on top… working with such an awesome team What is your favourite hobby, activity, or creative outlet: Camping, travel

• Paul Bowden

  Sales Consultant

  What it involves

  Helping clients design their dream home.

  Time at Oakvale

  I have just started in this position. However, in previous roles, I have dealt with Oakvale Homes on and off for over 20

  Favourite thing about the job

  All of the staff, as everybody is so welcoming, open and helpful. What is your favourite hobby, activity, or creative outlet: I am a frustrated artist and tend to work in metal sculpture. I also enjoy restoring classic cars. What three items would you bring on a desert island? A good book, my hammock and wine. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? On acreage with a permane