Established in 2016, we’ve continually grown our capability, expertise, plant and equipment to meet the evolving needs of our clients, in regional and remote areas. In 2024 we purchased Carpentaria Contracting (CC) to further expand our fleet and capacity, and our team now has head offices in Cairns and Weipa. We mobilise our people and plant to sites and projects as needed, with rapid deployment and compliance at every step.
We have the experience, financial strength, qualified personnel and capacity to provide clients with economic solutions and project outcomes that exceed expectations in safety, quality, environment, time and cost performance. We specialise in mining and construction, but also work with residential, commercial and government clients.
James has an extensive background in delivering complex projects across Far North Queensland. He established Hussey Corp in 2016, and the business has experienced consistent growth since its inception. In its first eight years of operation, Hussey Corp successfully completed over 1,000 projects, all delivered on time and within budget. In 2024, Hussey further expanded its capacity through the acquisition of Carpentaria Contracting, enabling the business to better meet the growing needs of its clients.
James has successfully managed a wide range of complex projects and is known for his strong interpersonal skills and ‘no-nonsense’ approach to client relationships. He is responsible for overall business strategy, corporate governance, and maintaining key client and industry relationships. His focus is on providing strong leadership by inspiring and motivating personnel to continually strive for excellence and safety in everything they do.
Donny is an experienced electrical engineer with more than 15 years’ experience in both project and maintenance roles on a variety of surface and underground mines across QLD & NT.
He has been involved in providing technical support, design, maintenance, installation, and commissioning for many Hussey projects since he started in 2019 and his knowledge and expertise is regularly requested by clients.
Since starting with Hussey, Rohan has been responsible for coordinating electrical projects, providing cost and time effective solutions to clients and is the main point of contact throughout the project.
His experience within the industry has exposed him to a variety of safe work practices which he applies to all planning and execution of works.
Due to his meticulous attention to detail and extensive planning, Rohan is able to provide accurate timelines and estimates to clients to execute all works in a safe and timely manner.
Rhonda Freeman is an experienced Human Resources Manager with a strong background in people and culture, workforce planning, recruitment, employee engagement, and workplace compliance. She has worked across mining, drilling, infrastructure, government, and contract environments, supporting organisations to build capable teams, improve workforce processes, and meet operational requirements in fast-paced and highly regulated industries.
Rhonda also brings valuable experience in work health and safety, return-to-work coordination and training needs.
Known for her practical approach, clear communication, and ability to work collaboratively with executives, managers, employees, clients, and stakeholders, Rhonda is committed to creating safe, organised, and productive workplaces. Her combined HR, WHS, project management, and operational experience enables her to provide balanced, reliable, and commercially aware support to businesses seeking strong people leadership and effective workplace systems.
As Operations Manager for the Weipa Branch, Ryan Chancellor brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across mining, civil construction, fleet maintenance, and remote-site operations throughout Australia and Papua New Guinea. His background spans Tier 1 mining environments, large-scale maintenance programs, heavy equipment fleets, and multi-site teams, giving him a practical understanding of what it takes to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient services in challenging operating conditions.
Ryan is focused on building strong teams, maintaining high safety standards, and improving operational performance through clear planning, accountability, and continuous improvement. He has a proven track record in mobilising workforces, managing major contracts, reducing downtime, improving fleet availability, and delivering cost-effective outcomes for clients. His hands-on technical foundation, combined with senior management experience, allows him to lead from both a strategic and practical perspective.
At the Weipa Branch, Ryan is committed to supporting customers with dependable service, responsive communication, and a strong focus on safety and operational excellence. He understands the importance of local relationships, reliable equipment, and efficient project delivery in regional and remote environments, and is dedicated to ensuring the branch continues to meet the needs of its clients, employees, and the wider community.
As Project Director, Mark brings a strategic, commercially focused approach to the delivery of complex construction projects. With extensive experience leading projects from tender and pre-construction through to completion and handover, Mark is committed to delivering safe, high-quality outcomes that meet client expectations and support long-term project success.
Mark’s leadership style is practical, collaborative and outcomes-driven, with a strong emphasis on clear communication, accountability and trusted relationships. Mark works closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams to align priorities, manage risk, resolve challenges early and maintain momentum across every stage of the project lifecycle.
With a proven record of delivering projects safely, efficiently and to a high standard, Mark’s focus is on strong programme governance, commercial control, quality management and client satisfaction. Mark takes pride in building capable teams, driving performance and representing each project with professionalism, integrity and confidence.
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