Arts & Culture
We have extensive experience in the arts and culture sector delivering significant cultural projects that make a vital contribution to the community.
Our capability extends throughout the entire project lifecycle, from strategy through to delivery and operational assets that support cultural institutions, artists, performers and operators.
We understand the arts sector requires innovative and compelling solutions to acquire capital, and that maximum value needs to be leveraged from the project investment.
We have helped our clients achieve short term and long term goals delivering projects through the application of new procurement models and asset acquisition strategies for some of Australia’s most iconic projects in the Arts.
Since 2005 our project teams have been committed to making positive impacts in the community, delivering high profile arts and museum cultural projects including significant heritage listed buildings and structures.
Having been involved in many city-shaping projects we provide:
- multidisciplinary services across the project lifecycle
- business case development and feasibility studies
- project management and superintendency services
- asset management reliability based investigations
- preventative maintenance schedules
- identification of asset-reliability improvements
Key Projects
Client: Latrobe City Council
Value: $38 million
State: Victoria
Client: Development Victoria
Value: $140 million
State: Victoria
Client: Development Victoria
Value: $88 million
State: Victoria
Key CONTACTS
Andrew McKinley
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Andrew has been a key part of Ontoit since 2006, and currently serves as Partner and Executive Director on the Board. He oversees the day-to-day operations of the project management team, providing strategic advisory services and acting as project director on high-profile, complex projects for our clients.
Over more than two decades, Andrew has successfully managed a diverse range of projects, including the Melbourne Arts Precinct, Shepparton Law Courts, Port of Melbourne Capacity Project, Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre, St Kilda Pier Redevelopment, the Melbourne Wholesale Markets Relocation, and the Mildura Sporting Precinct. His experience also includes infrastructure projects in road, rail, and maritime sectors.
Andrew holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from RMIT. He is a Chartered Engineer (CPEng) with Engineers Australia and a Certified Practising Project Director (CPPD) with the Australian Institute of Project Management.
Andrew holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from RMIT. He is a Chartered Engineer (CPEng) with Engineers Australia and a Certified Practising Project Director (CPPD) with the Australian Institute of Project Management.
Martin Coates
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Martin has extensive experience gained in leadership roles across government departments, major consulting businesses and private sector development and construction.
His knowledge spans across the housing, transport, arts & culture, health, sport and justice sectors. He has worked on projects required to adopt various delivery methods, including PPPs, alliancing, D&C, managing contractor and construction management.
Martin has played a vital role in the successful delivery of significant projects such as the Big Housing Build and the Public Housing Renewal Program for Homes Victoria; Melbourne Arts Precinct Redevelopment, Hamer Hall, Geelong Arts Centre, Melbourne Recital Hall and MTC Theatre, Westgate Tunnel Project Market Led Proposal and City Link Tulla Widening for Transurban; the Port of Melbourne Port Capacity Project; the Royal Women's' Hospital and Alfred Centre as well as numerous court house, police stations and prisons in the justice sector.
Martin is experienced in aligning delivery strategies, commercial structures and design responses to the specific needs and objectives of clients whilst maintaining a key focus on market capacity, capability, and constraints.
Martin is passionate about collaboration and prides himself on his ability to facilitate productive teamwork, so that multi-disciplined teams and stakeholders with sometimes competing objectives can achieve balanced high-value outcomes.
Martin has played a vital role in the successful delivery of significant projects such as the Big Housing Build and the Public Housing Renewal Program for Homes Victoria; Melbourne Arts Precinct Redevelopment, Hamer Hall, Geelong Arts Centre, Melbourne Recital Hall and MTC Theatre, Westgate Tunnel Project Market Led Proposal and City Link Tulla Widening for Transurban; the Port of Melbourne Port Capacity Project; the Royal Women's' Hospital and Alfred Centre as well as numerous court house, police stations and prisons in the justice sector.
Martin is experienced in aligning delivery strategies, commercial structures and design responses to the specific needs and objectives of clients whilst maintaining a key focus on market capacity, capability, and constraints.
Martin is passionate about collaboration and prides himself on his ability to facilitate productive teamwork, so that multi-disciplined teams and stakeholders with sometimes competing objectives can achieve balanced high-value outcomes.
John Wiles
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John has more than 40 years’ involvement in the building/construction industries in both Australia and the United Kingdom. He has extensive experience delivering both large and small-scale projects.
As a former Director of Project Management at Development Victoria (previously Major Projects Victoria), John was involved in some of Melbourne’s most iconic construction projects including AAMI Park; Lakeside Stadium; Princes Pier Restoration; MRC/ MTC Theatres; the Hamer Hall Refurbishment and the redevelopment of Melbourne Park.
He is widely recognised as a knowledgeable deliverer of complex building projects, predominately within the health sector, and has extensive experience in the establishment of governance and project management processes to facilitate positive outcomes.
Since joining Ontoit John has continued to be involved in notable projects which has included management roles on the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC), Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital, State Library Redevelopment, and the delivery of Social & Affordable Housing projects as part of Homes Victoria’s Big Housing Build.
John is always keen to ensure continuous improvement across service delivery, client relationships and personnel performance.
John is often sought out by clients to carry out peer reviews and provide strategic advice. His experience, sound stakeholder management and the ability to facilitate a collaborative team culture provides surety and delivers outstanding results for clients.
He is widely recognised as a knowledgeable deliverer of complex building projects, predominately within the health sector, and has extensive experience in the establishment of governance and project management processes to facilitate positive outcomes.
Since joining Ontoit John has continued to be involved in notable projects which has included management roles on the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC), Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital, State Library Redevelopment, and the delivery of Social & Affordable Housing projects as part of Homes Victoria’s Big Housing Build.
John is always keen to ensure continuous improvement across service delivery, client relationships and personnel performance.
John is often sought out by clients to carry out peer reviews and provide strategic advice. His experience, sound stakeholder management and the ability to facilitate a collaborative team culture provides surety and delivers outstanding results for clients.
Matt Beales
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Matt has extensive experience across all project phases, business case, design, tender and contract administration. His structural engineering qualifications enhance his project management experience.
Matt is a proactive and motivated project leader as well as an effective communicator and risk advisor. He has a proven track record of successfully delivering projects, and has first-hand knowledge and experience involved in capital projects.
As an active member within the project management industry, Matt received the 2017 Young Project Manager Award, recognising his motivated approach to achieving objectives and designing improved project outcomes.
As an active member within the project management industry, Matt received the 2017 Young Project Manager Award, recognising his motivated approach to achieving objectives and designing improved project outcomes.