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Leadership Team

Our Leadership Team each have a wealth of experience in their respective fields and are passionate about the innovation and continual improvement of the organisation, in line with our company vision, mission and values.

Steven Dixon
CEO
Steven Dixon
  • Facilitator – Future Leaders Program
  • Chair – Innovation Taskforce
  • Chair – Expo Committee

Steven is a passionate CEO and Business Leader. Over the past 20 years he has built multiple businesses around the world and worked with teams in Australia, North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Asia.

With a focus on Strategic Leadership, Steven enjoys working with innovative businesses who are adapting to the evolving digital environment, and building high performance teams who utilise their individual skills to work in a team environment that gets clients outstanding results.

Steven enjoys surfing, camping and spending time with his beautiful family.

Arie Van Arkel
COO
Arie Van Arkel
  • Member – Innovation Taskforce

Arie has a Certificate III in Carpentry and a Certificate IV in Building & Construction and has experience in being a Construction Foreperson, an Estimator, and a Sole Trading Carpenter.

Arie initially started with Scope Home Access as a Carpenter and then as 2IC of our Construction Division before becoming COO. He has a particular interest in Business Management, using his skills at Scope Home Access to assist in the implementation of new systems, reviewing internal procedures and ensuring compliance.

Arie is also a musician and a self-proclaimed foodie, living a simple life focused on family.

Patrice Munkman
CFO
Arie Van Arkel
  • Member – Expo Committee
  • Member – Innovation Taskforce

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Juanita Sieler
Head of People, Learning & Culture
Juanita Sieler
  • Chair – Work, Health & Safety Committee
  • Chair – Garden Committee

Juanita brings a plethora of knowledge and experience that spans the private, corporate, public and not-for-profit sectors, holding management and project management roles in organisations operating in aerospace material supply, information technology and community service.

A part of the Scope Home Access team since 2013, Juanita’s expertise encompasses systems, compliance, HR, administration and Work Health and Safety, and completed the 2 year Leadership Illawarra Program with RDA Illawarra in 2022.

Juanita’s hobbies include cooking, glamping, spending time with family and friends and a bit of home renovation.

Tony De Las Heras
Head of Business Development
Tony De Las Heras
  • Chair – Social Committee
  • Member – Expo Committee
  • Member – Innovation Taskforce

Tony has worked in multiple financial institutions on Relationship Management and Client Services, including 2IC and manager positions.

Tony was also a professional referee with the National Rugby League for 8 years and held various positions with the NSW Rugby League in High Performance Coaching, Assessing and Mentoring. He currently referees Physical Disability Rugby League and serves on the judiciary panel of the Illawarra Rugby League.

Tony is passionate about health and mental fitness, family, and socialising with friends.

Darren Stone
Head of Client Services
Arie Van Arkel
  • Member – Innovation Taskforce
  • Member – Future Leaders Program

With a strong business background and over a decade of experience running multiple successful e-commerce ventures, Darren brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the Scope Home Access executive team.

Darren holds a Certificate IV in Business Management and has a strategic mindset and commitment to operational excellence. His passion lies in building streamlined internal processes that drive efficiency and deliver exceptional customer experiences - a core value that aligns perfectly with Scope Home Access’s mission.

Throughout his career, Darren has consistently demonstrated a people first approach, combining innovation with a deep understanding of client needs. His focus on fostering strong relationships and improving service delivery will play a vital role as we continue to grow, evolve and continue to focus on giving our customers an outstanding customer experience.

Isaac Burgin
Head of Occupational Therapy
Arie Van Arkel
  • Member – OT Home Mods Workshop Committee
  • Member – Future Leaders Program

Isaac is a senior Occupational Therapist with over nine years of experience, specialising in community-based practice. He has worked extensively across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, supporting clients with a broad range of needs through tailored, evidence-based interventions. His areas of expertise include assistive technology, complex home modifications, and enhancing independence within the home and community.

As Head of Occupational Therapy at Scope Home Access, Isaac is committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and the ongoing development of his team. He holds a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from Chares Sturt University and a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Leadership from Deakin University.

Outside of work, Isaac enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, and surfing.

Greg Judd
Regional Supervisor - Hunter region
Greg Judd

Greg is a licensed Building Contractor with 45 years in the Building Industry, has completed a 3 year Building Foreman/Clerk of Works qualification, and has been a part time carpentry teacher with Tafe NSW.

Greg has project managed subdivisions in residential construction, multi-unit residential, resort constructions, high-rise commercial and high-rise residential unit developments in Cairns, Sydney and Canberra.

Being Regional Supervisor for Scope Hunter gives Greg personal satisfaction that we help people daily to stay safe in their own homes. Outside of building Greg’s great passions are his wife, children and family, and anything to do with horses and horse racing.

Stephen Valery
Regional Supervisor & Nominated Qualified Supervisor
- Illawarra region
Stephen Valery

Stephen has a Certificate IV in Carpentry and Joinery and is a qualified Building Foreman/Clerk of Works. Stephen has 44 years of experience in the building industry and has been with Scope Home Access for 12 years.

Stephen is much appreciated by his division and the wider Scope team for his support and ready assistance in providing home modification services to our clients. Through his dedication to our clients and the team, Stephen became a Regional Supervisor in 2019.

When not at work, Stephen enjoys fishing and, being the carpenter that he is, making furniture.