Executive Leadership Team | Driving Yurra’s Vision and Impact

Brendan Charlton

Chief Executive Officer

Brendan Charlton is a proud Yindjibarndi man with over 20 years’ experience in construction, operations, and leadership within the oil and gas and mining industries.

Since joining Yurra in 2022 and in his role of Chair of the People & Safety Committee, Brendan has supported the company’s growth with strong commitments to HSEQ, the safety and wellbeing of our people, and promoting diversity. Brendan is passionate about strengthening Yurra’s positive impact on the Yindjibarndi community and culture.

Daksh Kakkar

Chief Financial Officer

Daksh Kakkar is a qualified accountant and brings over 15 years of experience in senior financial management across corporate, non-for-profit and commercial sectors.

Daksh Kakkar joined Yurra in 2018 as Finance Manager and now serves as Chief Financial Officer. Daksh has been pivotal in strengthening Yurra’s financial governance, reporting structures, and strategic planning. His leadership supports the company’s long-term sustainability and growth, ensuring robust internal systems that align with Yurra’s operational goals and community-focused mission.

Dallas McDonald

Chief Operations Officer

Dallas McDonald is an accomplished leader with over 20 years working in management roles within the rail and mining industry, human resources management, procurement, and economic development in the Pilbara region.

Dallas McDonald is Chief Operations Officer at Yurra, bringing extensive experience in operational leadership across maintenance, civil, and rail sectors. Prior to Yurra, Dallas served over 10 years at Rio Tinto Iron Ore in leadership and strategic partnership roles. Since joining Yurra in 2024, Dallas has been instrumental in enhancing service delivery, streamlining operations, and fostering team development. Dallas holds a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Human Resources & Psychology), a master’s in business administration and management, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Business Management. Dallas is passionate about embedding the Yindjibarndi 3Cs - Culture, Community, and Commercial - while championing safety, quality, innovation, and sustainable regional development through operational excellence.

Timothy Clune

General Manager – Yurra Building

Timothy Clune is an accomplished leader with 20 years working in building construction and management roles in the Pilbara and Midwest regions.

Timothy Clune has been with GBSC / GBSC Yurra since 2012 and currently serves as General Manager of Yurra Building. With 20 years’ experience in the building and construction industry, Tim brings deep expertise in all aspects of project and contract management, HSEQ standards, and construction operations. A registered builder with qualifications in carpentry, business, and leadership, Tim has overseen the delivery of major residential, commercial, and heritage projects across the Pilbara and Midwest. His commitment to community engagement and passion for developing young, local people has helped foster Yurra’s local training, apprenticeship, and employment pathways.

Chad Killmore

General Manager - Civil & Rail

Chad Killmore is the General Manager – Civil & Rail at Yurra, responsible for leading the organisation’s Civil & Rail operations, including maintenance, engineering, construction and project delivery across the portfolio.

With more than 25 years of experience across civil and rail maintenance, infrastructure management and operational leadership, Chad brings extensive technical expertise and practical leadership to the role. A trade-qualified professional, his career has been built on hands-on experience delivering outcomes in complex rail and infrastructure environments.

Prior to joining Yurra, Chad held senior leadership roles with Rio Tinto Iron Ore, most recently as Construction Manager – Rail Network Renewals. In this role, he led large-scale rail renewal projects from planning and design through to safe execution, while managing contractors, operational risk and delivery performance across the rail network.

Based in Karratha, Chad brings strong regional insight and a practical understanding of the Pilbara operating environment.

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Taryn Milroy

Manager - Community & Culture

Taryn plays a key role in embedding cultural integrity, connection, and responsibility across the business. He strengthens community relationships, guides internal cultural capability, and ensures projects reflect deep respect for Country.

Taryn Milroy, a proud Yindjibarndi man and respected Pilbara community member, joined Yurra in 2021 and plays a vital role in embedding cultural integrity across the business. As Community & Culture Manager, Taryn leads Yurra’s engagement with community, guiding cultural capability and ensuring projects are delivered with deep respect for Country. With a Bachelor of Design specialising in Landscape Architecture and Indigenous Knowledge, History and Heritage, Taryn brings experience across mining exploration and landscape design. His leadership supports Yurra’s commitment to meaningful engagement and long-term community outcomes. With lived experience and a strong sense of purpose, Taryn’s leadership helps shape Yurra as a business inspired by community and cultural responsibility.

Josh Boord

Manager – Business Development

Josh Boord is an accomplished leader with over 30 years working in senior roles within the engineering, Royal Australian Navy, mining and heavy industries across Western Australia, Queensland and Tasmania.

Josh brings over a decade of local Pilbara experience and knowledge to his role as Business Development Manager at Yurra. Since joining the group in 2014, Josh has been a key part of Yurra’s operational leadership team and led the development of what was formerly known as DB Yurra. His hands-on leadership across the Industrial Services, Civil, and Rail divisions has helped build Yurra’s strong reputation for quality, reliability, and community-driven outcomes. Now leading strategic growth, Josh focuses on identifying opportunities, strengthening client relationships, and expanding Yurra’s presence while championing local capability and Indigenous participation.

Aden Parker

Yurra Beyond – Systems & Innovation

Beginning his career in Aboriginal communities in Regional Western Australia, Aden Parker’s path from Boots to Boardroom progressed quickly and included roles like Geologist Assistant, Plant Operator, Medic, Safety Advisor, Trainer, Auditor to Safety Manager working on high-value, high-rise construction and infrastructure projects.

Aden Parker joined Yurra in 2016 and now serves as Systems & Innovation Manager for Yurra and Innovation Director at Beyond. With a career spanning municipal works, manufacturing, mining, construction, and professional services, Aden brings deep operational and strategic expertise. Starting in Aboriginal communities across regional WA, his journey from Geologist Assistant to Safety Manager laid the foundation for a consulting business focused on digital systems and governance, developing over 200 custom applications. Aden's decade-long work in the Pilbara led to the founding of Beyond, driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation across Yurra and the wider region. Aden holds a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management), and tertiary qualifications across Occupational Health & Safety, auditing, and Training & Assessment.

Ben Carless

Yurra Beyond – Systems & Innovation

Ben Carless has a long history of working with First Nations organisations, and has been part of many large-scale construction, infrastructure, and public realm projects.

Ben Carless is a seasoned ICT leader with strategic and technical capabilities shaped by years of on-the-ground experience. His diverse portfolio includes implementing and managing ICT systems for small to medium enterprises, internal software system design and integration, custom web application development, digital design and modelling, and creating custom data visualisation dashboards.

Scott Mitchell

Manager – Health, Safety, Environment & Quality

Scott Mitchell is an accomplished HSEQ professional with over 30 years’ of operational, safety and emergency response experience, dedicated to embedding a holistic safety maturity philosophy within the business.

Scott Mitchell joined Yurra in 2022 and brings a diverse, hands-on background to his role as HSEQ Manager. His career spans HSEQ auditing, over 10 years in emergency management and operations on offshore oil rigs, operational rigging and crane roles, and work on major motion pictures. Scott leads Yurra’s HSEQ Department with a holistic safety maturity philosophy that unifies health, culture, quality, and safety. His leadership drives continuous improvement, ensuring Yurra’s operations are not only compliant but also grounded in care for people and the environment—fostering a strong, safety-first culture across all projects and teams. Scott holds tertiary qualifications across Occupational Health & Safety, Quality, and lead auditing.

Shenae Murphy

Manager - Human Resources

Shenae Murphy serves as Manager - Human Resources at Yurra, bringing a strong background in HR operations and workforce development. With experience across mining, construction, and community-focused sectors, she is committed to building a safe, inclusive, and culturally respectful workplace.

Shenae is a passionate leader of Yurra’s Pathways to Trades program and plays an active role in aligning workforce initiatives with the Yindjibarndi 3Cs - Culture, Community, and Commercial. Her leadership drives talent acquisition, employee engagement, and capability growth, supporting Yurra’s mission to deliver meaningful outcomes for the Yindjibarndi people and broader Pilbara region.