Our engine room team

Let’s face it, these are the guys that do all the hard work – so we thought you might like to meet them.



Blake HenrySettlements Officer

My favourite thing about my job
Coming into work and always having something different, new and challenging to do.

Why I think Once is a little bit different
As soon as you walk into the office you can see Once is a little bit different; from its pedestrian crossing floors to its multi-coloured board room.

I ate this Once and would never eat it again
A full glass of raw eggs.

A thing in life I want to do at least Once
Drive across America from Coast to Coast

I wanted to be a/an x Once
A pilot. What could be cooler than traveling all over the world and seeing first hand the different cultures.

Shel HegartySales/Service Officer

My favourite thing about my job
My favourite thing about my job is the people and the never-ending learning experience.

Why I think Once is a little bit different
Once is a little different because we are always very keen to keep the friendly vibe within the workplace and keep everyone in the loop

I ate this Once and would never eat it again
My mother's chocolate chip cookies (made with salt not sugar) - never again!

A thing in life I want to do at least Once
Perform one of my own compositions in front of a large audience playing piano and singing

I wanted to be a/an x Once
Surgeon

Sidharth GuruswamyIT Support Manager/General Trouble-Maker

My favourite thing about my job
The girls are quite nice to look at…

Why I think Once is a little bit different
See above

I ate this Once and would never eat it again
Snake…but maybe I’d give it another go

A thing in life I want to do at least Once
Swimming with whale sharks

I wanted to be a/an x Once
Clint Eastwood in Dirty Harry

Anthony HainesProduct Manager

My favourite thing about my job
I get to help people make the most of their situation. If you shop around by using InfoChoice you can save money or earn a little bit more interest – check it out!

Why I think Once is a little bit different
We listen to customers and don’t take them for granted.

I ate this Once and would never eat it again
Escargot – just don’t get it.

A thing in life I want to do at least Once
Visit Antarctica.

I wanted to be a/an x Once
A fireman.

Minh NgheSenior Developer

My favourite thing about my job
The opportunity to make a difference and hopefully become part of something big to come.

Why I think Once is a little bit different
Three reasons - good people, great location and cool office.

I ate this Once and would never eat it again
Might sound very un-Australian but vegemite

A thing in life I want to do at least Once
Hit the jackpot - win lotto

I wanted to be a/an x Once
A fighter pilot - nothing beats flying in a multi-million dollar plane at twice the speed of sound!!!

Alex TambourantzisTeam Leader - Settlements

My favourite thing about my job
There is never a dull moment. Something always happens that will make you laugh.

Why I think Once is a little bit different
Once is always trying to think outside the square. From always trying to improve customer service, systems, and products available to customers, to even how the office is presented. There is a really fresh vibe as soon as you walk out of the lift into the office.

I ate this Once and would never eat it again
Raw fish

A thing in life I want to do at least Once
Go to a live UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) title fight. Just missed out at Vegas in May 2009 by a week.

I wanted to be a/an x Once
When I was a kid I always wanted to be a race car driver. They seem to drive around a course that never ever changes and get paid a lot of money to do so. It can’t be half bad.

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