Meet the Team
DAVE COMRIE
GENERAL MANAGER
Dave Comrie, now General Manager at ICOMPLY, has over 25 years of recruitment experience, including significant work with the PALM program.
He previously helped develop a PALM provider in the Meat works sector and has spent the past six years facilitating labour mobility within the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme, connecting workers from the Pacific and Timor-Leste with employers across Australia.
Dave excels in strategic talent acquisition, workforce planning, and fostering partnerships that promote business growth and community development.
At ICOMPLY, he oversees daily operations and staff, aiming to expand into new areas and industries.
AVALON STUDT
REGIONAL MANAGER, STANTHORPE–TOOWOOMBA–ARMIDALE
As a seasoned labour mobility expert, I have a proven track record in cross-border development and relationship management, particularly within the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme. My extensive knowledge and experience in facilitating worker movement across various industries and sectors enables me to develop strategies and initiatives that promote sustainable relationships and foster mutually beneficial outcomes.
With over ten years of dedicated experience in labour mobility engagement and compliance, I currently serve as the Head of Operations at IComply. My journey in this field ranges from working in the Approved Employer and Host Employer spaces to most recently serving as the Labour Mobility Engagement Manager in Papua New Guinea, where I worked closely with the Government on the development and implementation of impactful labour mobility practices. These practices significantly increase the number of Papua New Guinea workers participating in both the PALM Scheme and the New Zealand Recognized Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme.
My strong background in relationship management involves working closely with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to build consensus and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. I am a results-driven professional dedicated to promoting sustainable labour mobility and circular economic practices.
At I-Comply, my mission aligns with the organization’s dedication to ethical labour practices, continual improvement and collaborating with governments to help their citizens transform their lives. My proficiency in navigating complex compliance landscapes and empowering teams drives our collective success. Upholding the values of integrity and collaboration, I am dedicated to enhancing workplace engagement and standards within the labour mobility sector.
NAYLENE NICOLOSI
REGIONAL MANAGER – BURDEKIN
After over a decade in Vanuatu, Naylene returned to Australia and quickly became an asset to the team thanks to her extensive experience in the Pacific.
As Program Manager for the Australian Pacific Labour facility, she played a vital role in establishing the Vanuatu Labour Mobility unit and implementing the PALM database. Fluent in Bislama and with strong ties to Vanuatu, Naylene adopted two daughters there.
Now based in Townsville, she manages ICOMPLY’s Burdekin team, drawing on 25 years of operational and strategic HR experience, including collaboration with DFAT and DEWR.
During her time in Vanuatu Naylene was instrumental in the setting up of the governments Labour sending Unit, providing high level management experience for the implementation and growth of the PALM program, leading Vanuatu to being one of the highest beneficiaries of the program under her guidance and leadership.
MARK MC CANN
FINANICAL CONTROLLER
Mark joined Icomply in September 2022 as Financial Controller.
Mark is responsible for delivering financial functions and statutory compliance across the business. He brings over 20+ years of experience in corporate accounting, 15 of those years in senior / management roles across various industries, from Not-for-profit membership organisations and childcare centres to Construction. Mark brings his Bachelor of Business (Accounting) to the business and is a member of CPA Australia.
Mark has gained a good working knowledge of the PALM scheme and enjoys the ever-changing landscape of the labour hire industry.
Mark overseas the finance payroll team and is always happy to take enquires from farmers or workers on any payroll or finance matters.
NATALIE EATON
OFFICE MANAGER
With a wealth of experience spanning over 10 years in all aspects of office administration, Natalie joined the team at Icomply as an Office Manager in January 2019.
Natalie has extensive experience in all facets of labour management, having worked for one of the largest strawberry operations in Queensland. Natalie specialises in all aspects of office administration, payroll, and the day-to-day running of the Icomply team, as well as managing the recruitment team and handling all payroll and staff enquiries over email.
DAVID LIM
HEAD OF MOBILISATION AND PALM CO-ORDINATOR
David has been with Icomply since its inception. He has risen to hold the position of Head of Pastoral Care for our Toowoomba region, drawing on his years of experience managing workforces for some of the largest farms in the region.
Specialising in all aspects of on-farm training, both initial and secondary training, David is responsible for ensuring that all workers are trained and able to perform their duties in the best possible manner.
David also looks after the team, ensuring they have the necessary support structures to enable them to fulfil their duties effectively and diligently.
David’s approachable manner makes him a great sounding board for all staff with questions or queries.
David is married with two adorable daughters. In his spare time, he has a passion for soccer and is quite the handy Goalkeeper!
SHOHKO MURABAYASHI
PAYROLL OFFICER
Shoko is a payroll officer for Icomply.
Shoko is from Japan. Shoko has taken English and Korean language courses at her university back home.
One of her dreams was to live overseas, and Shoko travelled to many places before she came to Australia. Shoko decided to do her working holiday in Canada when she finished her university degree in History and Language. After one year of working in Canada, Shoko went back to Japan. Shoko did not give up on her dream of living overseas and decided to do another working holiday in Australia.
Shoko started her working holiday at a strawberry farm managed by Rodney and Roy and, after 88 days, was granted her second-year visa. One year later, in September 2019, she was offered a job with Icomply as a placement consultant.
Shoko has been with the company for over six years and now handles all the payroll and office administration duties. She assists the CFO and office manager by ensuring our payrolls are processed and handled efficiently and effectively.
MIKI DANGREFIELD
OFFICE ASSISTANT
Mikki Joined Icomply as an office Assistant in 2022, and assists the Senior Management team in the day to day administration activities in our Head office located in Caboolture.
Mikki was a pharmacist in Japan and held various administrative roles, prior to her migration to Australia 8 years ago.
Miki assists in handling payroll enquiries from our PALM workers and also assists in ensuring all our workers with their health insurance, and all facets of support that is required to ensure our team have all the necessary support they require from head office.
Miki also works with all our regional managers ensuring any requests our teams require is handled in a swift and diligent manner.
SHAUN EATON
LOGISTICS AND FACILITIES MANAGER
As the Icomply Facilities and Logistics Manager, Shaun is in charge of ensuring that all our workers’ welfare regarding accommodation facilities and transport is met promptly and diligently.
Working closely with our Director of Labour Management to ensure all welfare aspects are met, and all transportation and facilities are kept and maintained to the highest standard.
Shaun has a cheerful personality and takes the time to get acquainted with all our workers to ensure that anything they require is handled swiftly.
Shaun handles our logistics management, ensuring that our workforce is delivered on time to and from work whilst also ensuring they are all being transported for shopping twice a week to enable them to purchase adequate supplies.
Looking after and overseeing our facilities, Shaun is the first to change a light bulb, fix a toilet, or resolve any other issues that may arise in any of our allocated accommodation facilities.