Staff

Meet the Team

Matthew Whittaker

Matthew is our Senior Building Surveyor (Level 1) and holds a Bachelor of Building Surveying and Certification (Graduated 2013).

Matthew has been working in the certification field since 2005. During this time Matthew has gained considerable experience and expertise in all areas of development and likes to work directly with the applicant and builder to ensure compliance with all the relevant codes and standards are met.

Accreditation’s:

  • Member of Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS)
  • Registered with Queensland Building and Construction Commission – Level 1 Building Certifier (A1185872)

Awards:

  • AIBS National Building Surveyor of the Year – 2018
  • Recognition of Professional Excellence – Building Surveyor – QLD/NT Chapter – 2018

Experience:

  • 15 + Years in Building Certification Area in and around the Toowoomba area
  • 5 Years of drafting experience in South-west Queensland

Stephen Cuthbert

Stephen is a Licensed Building Surveyor with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and brings over three decades of experience in the Building and Construction industry. Stephen holds an Associate Degree in Building Surveying from Central Queensland University and has been accredited and practicing as a Building Surveyor since 2011.

Stephen has held a wide range of roles across the private sector including serving as Director of his own successful certification company. His extensive knowledge of the Building Act, Planning Act, National Construction Code (NCC), and associated regulations is backed by hands-on experience managing all aspects of building certification.

Engaging with Stephen provides our clientele with reputable and favourable outcomes to their projects.  

Accreditations:

  • Associate Degree in Building Surveying – Central Queensland University
  • Certificate in Carpentry & Joinery
  • Pool Safety Inspector Accreditation
  • BERS Pro Energy Efficiency Accreditation

Experience:

  • Former Director of a private Building Certification company
  • 30+ years in the Building and Construction industry
  • Extensive experience in building certification and compliance across Southeast Queensland

Jackie Blechynden

Jackie is our Cadet Building Surveyor and joined the Total Range Certification team in January 2025. She is currently completing an Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying, to achieve registration as a Level 2 Building Certifier upon graduation.

Jackie has 3 years of experience in the Building and Development industry with a developing foundation in Building Certification and holds expertise in interpreting the Queensland Development Code.

As our Cadet Building Surveyor, Jackie is often the first point of contact for technical queries and is committed to finding the answer for you and providing clear, accurate guidance to our clients.

Studies:

  • Currently undertaking an Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying

Experience:

  • 17 years of experience delivering high-quality customer service across a range of industries.
  • 3 years working within the Building and Development industry, with a focus on the Built Environment legislative field.
  • 5 years of experience in Local Government operational service delivery.

Jodie Qalotaki

Jodie is our Certification Officer and Administration Supervisor and has been a member of the Total Range Certification team since 2019 with a background in building, planning, engineering and plumbing administration.

Jodie is available to work through enquiries from start of project to completion. This includes applications, the booking of inspections and the preparation of stage-based paperwork through to completion.

Jodie works to make the process as uncomplicated as possible, ensuring the best possible outcome for all parties involved.

Qualifications:

  • Certificate III Administration – Education
  • Certificate IV Business Administration

Lexi Hall

Lexi is our Business Support Officer, with over 10 years of customer service experience.

Lexi is a friendly and professional team member dedicated to providing exceptional support with a positive attitude and commitment to helping others ensure every client feels valued and heard.

Lexi is always ready to assist with a smile.

Qualifications:

  • Cert IV Small Business Management
  • 10+ years Customer Service and Administrative Experience

We are Total Range Certification.

“The diversity and experience of Total Range Certification allows us to provide clients with a range of specialised services and flexibility”