ABOUT US
GMA
Your Trusted Industrial Solutions Partner
GMA is your complete solutions provider, establishing trusted customer relationships, delivering value, and exceeding expectations. Our focus on family and culture will ensure the best safety practices and minimal environmental impact for our customers.
Our Core Values
- Dedication to Time: We prioritise giving our colleagues the time and attention they deserve.
- Customer-Centric Approach: We are unwavering in our commitment to delivering an unparalleled customer experience.
- Progressive Action: We focus on initiatives that drive future success. If it accelerates progress, we do it.
- Candid Communication: We value honesty and transparency, engaging in direct conversations, addressing disagreements, and reaching commitments.
- Prudent Spending: Our financial decisions are made thoughtfully and with deliberate consideration.
OUR PEOPLE
Our People are our Greatest Resource
At GMA, we aim to bring out the best in our team members. We encourage contributions to the company’s continual growth and success and provide a work environment where team members feel respected, supported, recognized, and trusted. We focus on providing opportunities for employees to excel in their chosen fields while realizing their potential, abilities, and strengths. Our people are always encouraged to learn new skills and grow both personally and professionally. Our people are our greatest resource, and GMA is committed to continuously improving, developing, and training them at all levels.
Stephen Marett
Managing Director
Stephen is the Managing Director of Grounds Maintenance Australia (GMA). GMA specialise in Grounds Maintenance, Landscaping, Asbestos Removal, and Environmental Services.
Stephen started his business and management career in the quarry industry supervising operations in Victoria. At the age of 23, Stephen was appointed to manage one of Holcim’s largest quarry operations in Western Australia, which saw him successfully overseeing operations for 7 years.
Despite his success in the quarry industry, Stephen felt he needed a new professional challenge and, drawing from his previous experiences and identifying a need in the market, set up Areyouclean Pty Ltd in 2012. Areyouclean proved a testament to Stephen’s hard work ethic, and business acumen, successfully showing exponential growth until Stephen sold the business.
With a move back to his home city of Melbourne, Stephen established GMA in 2015. Working on the same success business foundations and principles, GMA provides companies with a diverse range of personalised services that can be relied on to fulfil their requirements.
Achievements and certificates
- VBA demolition licence – Level 1
- A Class asbestos removal licence holder in VIC, TAS, NSW, QLD, SA AND NZ
- Unrestricted Quarry managers certificate
- Cert II in agriculture
- Commercial operator’s licence – Herbicide application.
Cam Marett
Director
Cam is a Director of Grounds Maintenance Australia (GMA). GMA specialise in Grounds Maintenance, Landscaping, Asbestos Removal, and Environmental services.
Cam graduated from RMIT in 2016 after which he pursed a career in Logistics and Supply Chain. Commencing work for Australia’s largest privately owned transport company, Cam progressed through the business covering transport across fuel, retail, industrial and intermodal sectors.
Throughout his time in the transport industry, Cam gained comprehensive operational and commercial business management skills, leaving the business as the Victorian Rail Manager at age 27. Cam was asked to join GMA in 2022 and welcomed the change of industry. Bringing his skillset to GMA, Cam has assisted to continue to grow the business to new heights and successes.
Achievements and certificates
- Victorian Certificate of Education 2012
- Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management 2016
- Commercial operator’s licence – Herbicide application
- A Class asbestos removal licence holder in VIC, TAS, NSW, QLD, SA AND NZ
Jason Linnell
Director
Jason is a Director of Grounds Maintenance Australia (GMA). GMA specialise in Grounds Maintenance, Landscaping, Asbestos Removal, and Environmental Services.
Jason commenced his landscaping apprenticeship straight from school to achieve his Certification III in Landscaping. As part of this, Jason’s experience included the installation of turf at Aami Park & Marvel Stadium sporting arenas, and public green space works along Melbourne’s Yarra River, Birrarung Marr and for the Melbourne and Olympic Parks precinct. Working with MW Sports Fields saw Jason specialise in the installation and maintenance of sporting fields and synthetic horse racing tracks across Australia and internationally.
In 2013, Jason moved into the earthmoving sector and completed his Certificate III in Civil Construction. Over the next 9 years, Jason worked on a number of large-scale projects including for Fulton Hogan and Hanson, and with the Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning in forestry operations.
Jason was asked to join GMA in 2022. Bringing his extensive landscaping and civil skillset to GMA, Jason has assisted to continue growing the business as a trusted provider of a diverse range of specialised services.
Achievements and certificates
- Certificate III in Landscaping and Landscaping Construction
- Certificate III in Civil Construction
- A Class asbestos removal licence holder in VIC, TAS, NSW, QLD, SA AND NZ
- Operator’s licence – Earthmoving and heavy machinery.
Brent Henry
Operations Manager
With over 12 years of experience and a passion for excellence in the transport and logistics industry – Brent is the Operations Manager of GMA Diesel.
Brent is committed to driving efficiency, innovation, and outstanding performance across all day-to-day operations.
With a solid foundation in leadership, Brent excels at guiding teams towards achieving strategic goals and delivering exceptional results. His ability to remain composed under pressure allows him to navigate complex challenges with confidence and poise. This, coupled with his unwavering commitment to continuous improvement, ensures that our company remains at the forefront of industry trends and best practices.
Brent’s leadership style fosters a collaborative and positive work environment, where every team member is empowered to contribute to our collective success. His forward-thinking approach and dedication to excellence have been instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of our company and enhancing our service offerings.
Under Brent’s direction, our company continues to thrive, setting new benchmarks in the logistics sector. He is always eager to connect with industry peers and explore opportunities that advance our shared goals in this dynamic field.
Achievements and certificates
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- Certificate III in Metal Fabrication
- Certificate IV in Logistics
- TLIF3063 – Administer the Implementation of Fatigue Management Strategies
- TLIF2010 – Apply Fatigue Management Strategies.
Safety, Environment & Quality
GMA is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.
We aim to remove, reduce and prevent injury and ill health during our business operations. We promote the safety and welfare of all employees, contractors, visitors while ensuring all work activities are completed safely.
GMA is intensely aware of our environmental responsibilities at every work site and are committed to sustaining and protecting these important elements through defined management objectives and targets. We continually strive to ensure that our delivery, performance and the quality of work is completed at the highest standards in the industry.