Management

Irene Johnson - Director

As Co-Founder of Westralian in 1988, Irene is a passionate and committed specialist in the Commercial Cleaning field.

Recently retiring from her CEO position, after thirty years’ experience in the Management of Commercial Cleaning Operations, Irene has set the standards, for the Operations Teams, and drives, inspires and motivates all the company's employees to achieve the high standards associated with the Westralian brand.

Westralian’s long-standing commitment to the direct employment of staff, as opposed to the "sub-contractor" approach, is a testimony to her integrity.


Christina Weatherstone - CFO

As part owner of Westralian, Christina is responsible for the economic strategy and forecasting of the business. 

She holds a multi-functioning role, overseeing the administration departments including Human Resources, Accounts, Payroll, and IT.

Christina is results focused with a proven ability for proactively identifying and resolving problems. She also implements business improvement solutions for budgets, controlling costs, automating systems, maximizing productivity and managing company documents.


Matthew Johnson - CEO

Joining Westralian in 2016, as Operations Manager, he moved into the General Managers position in 2020 and CEO in May 2023.

The CEO's role is to ensure that by continually looking forward, the business remains relevant, progressive, innovative, and competitive. I

 Matthew plays a significant role in long-term planning, including implementing initiatives geared towards operational excellence. He is a leader with an ambitious and driven personality, with a broad range of experience in customer service, project management, and operations management.


Shane McLeod - Operations Manager 

Shane brings over 20 years of retail industry experience and is a motivated, goal-orientated leader with a strong ability to build long-term relationships through strategic thinking and insight. 

He oversees the Operations Team, ensuring consistent service delivery, while fostering client relationships to support contract longevity. Shane leads by example, inspiring his team to uphold Westralian’s Values and Vision.


Nicholas Sardinha - Risk and Security Manager 

Nick brings 11 years of distinguished service with the WA Police Force, including roles as a Dual-Purpose Dog Handler, Field Training Officer, and Senior Constable. Recognised with a nomination for Police Officer of the Year, he has held various specialist positions and leadership roles. 

Now Westralian’s licensed Security Agent, Nick applies his extensive law enforcement experience and evidence-based approach to strengthen our security operations.

I just wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank and acknowledge your team’s ongoing commitment and hard work, especially in the lead-up to our GMs’ visits this week.

 I continue to be genuinely impressed by your team’s dedication to the visual presentation of our assets. Their reliability and attention to detail give us complete confidence that everything will be taken care of to the highest standard. It truly feels like they’ve always got our back.

 Marco specifically commented on how clean and well-presented both sites were. Please pass on our appreciation to your team and let each member know how grateful we are for their efforts.

 

Kate - Senior Centre Manager - Stockland