Perth

National presence, local experience

What's important to SHAPE Perth

We’re a dynamic and experienced team specialising in high-security solutions, labs, fitouts, staged multi-floor fitouts, education, and new builds. This diverse range of capabilities enables us to provide a seamless journey for our clients from start to finish, drawing experience from various sectors. We prioritise building strong relationships with our clients, ensuring we meet their specific needs and expectations. Our dedication goes beyond the norm as we strive to create environments that instil pride every day. Our success is driven by our people-focused approach, prioritising our clients’ needs and expectations, which offer effectiveness and efficiency, as well as our unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability. We take pride in our team’s diverse backgrounds and their exceptional track record of delivering successful projects on time and within budget.

Damian La Rosa

General Manager

Career

Damian is a trusted industry professional that brings a wealth of building and construction experience to the role of General Manager of WA. Since joining SHAPE as a cadet more than 20 years ago, Damian has gained vast experience and knowledge spanning a range of disciplines, from site to commercial management. With his ‘hands on’ approach, he has grown SHAPE Perth from $20M annual turnover to $70M, and to more than 50 people. Damian is passionate about delivering successful projects, mentoring and developing the WA team, and maintaining SHAPE’s great culture.

Life

In his free time, Damian enjoys AFL, cooking and supports Fremantle. He believes in working ‘smarter not harder’.

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Meet the team Perth

Anthony Scurria

Project Director

Career
Anthony has joined SHAPE as Project Director, bringing over 20 years of nationwide experience and 14 years as a registered builder. He has successfully managed $450M worth of projects across commercial, civil, residential, healthcare, education, and government sectors. Anthony’s calm demeanour in leading diverse teams and overseeing large-scale projects from preconstruction to completion makes him a valuable asset as our team and capabilities continue to grow in WA.

Life
Anthony is a proud father of two and enjoys all things outdoors, including camping, fishing and traveling up and down the coast of WA with his family. He is also a loyal supporter of the Collingwood Magpies.

Michelle Germano

Office Manager

'Mish'

Career
Michelle has been with SHAPE for more than 25 years. She is passionate about creating the perfect working environment and building a positive culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Life
Michelle helps run the local community AFL club, where she enjoys watching children, including her own, grow and develop their skills. She loves spending quality time with family and friends and looks forward to down time during the summer break. Most importantly, she adores her furbaby, Monty.

Chris Slowe

Project Director

'Slowey' 

Career
Chris’ passion for the construction industry is reflected in the way he manages his projects. Chris has a proven track record of delivering technically challenging, time-constrained projects. His extensive capabilities include overall strategic management, client liaison, budget management, and occupational health, safety & environmental (OHS&E) performance management. As Project Manager, his integrity and client focus ensure an enjoyable, successful experience for all parties concerned.

Life
Being from the UK, Chris has a unique sense of humour. He’s also an avid supporter of Huddersfield United, and can often be found with UK treats, which get the team’s attention.

Jodie Priestly

Business Development Manager

Career
Jodie has over 16 years' industry experience ranging from customer relationship management, consulting, project management, employee engagement, and internal capability development. She joined SHAPE Perth as a Client Development Manager in July 2021 before being promoted to Business Development Manager in 2022.

Life
You’ll find Jodie at the beach in summer and the bush in winter. She loves spending time with her daughter, family, and closest friends. Eating amazing food and drinking fabulous wine is her favourite past time.

Capabilities

We’ve been a leading Australian fitout and refurbishment provider for more than 30 years. Whether it is delivering a high-end office fitout or a boutique hotel we have the experience and specific know-how to manage our clients’ unique expectations. Through the high-quality projects we’ve delivered Australia-wide we have become known for our effective approach to delivering projects – never compromising on safety, relentless attention to detail and quality, industry-leading customer service, and staying ‘invisible’ in operational environments.

Talk to SHAPE

Reach out to our team today to see how we can partner with you on your next build.

Sectors

We built our business on Australia-wide office fitouts and refurbishments, and it’s still a large part of what we do today. With much of our lives spent at work, we know how important it is to create environments that inspire and improve the experience of every employee. 

The way we work is constantly evolving, and so too is the workplace itself. Having a trusted partner with vast experience in the sector gives our clients the peace of mind that their spaces are looked after throughout their lease. From building company headquarters and agile offices, to minor alterations, or base building upgrades, our many repeat clients are a testament to our reputation of delivering exceptional working spaces.

Perth Projects

Ability WA, Murdoch Fitout

Join our Perth Team

Our Perth branch is where talented people come together to deliver exceptional construction projects. We’re proud of our inclusive and diverse culture, where personal growth, innovative thinking, collaboration, and delivering outstanding results is at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, we offer exciting opportunities to work on a wide range of industry-leading projects that make a real impact.

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