Our People
An experienced team, that puts you first.
Join Our Aura Holdings Team
At Aura Holdings, we’re driven by a shared passion for creating exceptional retirement communities where residents can truly thrive. Our success is built on the dedication and expertise of our team members who bring our vision to life every day. We’re always on the lookout for talented individuals who are committed to making a difference.
Why join us?
- Make an Impact: Be part of a team that values your contributions and celebrates the positive impact you have on our residents’ lives.
- Growth Opportunities: We’re committed to your personal and professional development with ongoing training and career advancement opportunities.
- Innovative Environment: Work with a forward-thinking company dedicated to reimagining retirement living.
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Our team
- Executive Leadership
- Leadership Team
- Village Managers
- Executive Leadership
- Leadership Team
- Village Managers
Sean Graham
Leveraging off his educational background in Engineering and Economics, Sean started his career in banking in London, working for Merrill Lynch in its emerging markets trading department. Through various roles, he gained exposure to trading, risk, legal, treasury and operations. The analysis skillset developed during this time was utilised when he moved back to Brisbane to undertake a role with Arrow Energy, a Shell owned Coal Seam Gas operator, where he worked in operations and was responsible for development planning, economic analysis and operational optimisation of their onshore assets.
Following the role at Arrow Energy, Sean joined Collins Foods in a strategy and planning capacity. Sean oversaw the planning process for Collins Foods, with 250+ fast food stores (KFC, Taco Bell, Sizzler) across multiple countries earning total revenue of $800M. During this time, he was also involved in a number of domestic and international acquisitions and the associated integration of each.
Sean Joined Aura Holdings as the senior analyst in 2018. Following the establishment of financial and operational processes, he took on more broader sales, development and operational responsibility and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2020 and then to Chief Executive Officer in 2021 where he is currently responsible for the day to day running of Aura.
Sean holds the following academic qualifications:
- Bachelor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Queensland University of Technology
- Bachelor of Business Management (Economics), Queensland University of Technology
Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor commenced his career with KPMG Brisbane as a Senior Accountant. After spending nine years in the financial services industry managing a suite of finance and banking functions, Mark was appointed Financial Controller of FKP Stapled Trust (now Aveo). During this period, Mark successfully managed the acquisition and integration of 19 retirement villages into the portfolio. In 2005, Mark was appointed the State Finance Manager for Lend Lease Communities where he was directly involved with ten large scale developments.
Tim Russell
Tim has over 25 years experience in the Retirement village, Funds management and Finance sector both in Australia and the UK, with Ernst & Young, Bankers Trust, FKP and RetireAustralia.
Having created RetireAustralia in 2006 and built it into the fourth largest village operator in the country before being acquired in December 2014 by NZ Super and Infratil Ltd. Tim left the company in 2015 to establish Aura Australia Holdings Pty Ltd and Five Good Friends.
Kate Davis
Kate Davis is a marketing leader with over 8 years’ experience in strategic planning, data-driven marketing, and driving business growth. As Marketing and Communications Manager at Aura Holdings, she develops and delivers strategies that build brand awareness while generating measurable growth in engagement, enquiries and sales. She also shapes marketing strategies that guide the customer journey from awareness to advocacy, ensuring every touchpoint supports growth, positive word-of-mouth, and long-term loyalty.
Kate’s career spans from leadership roles in brand, media, and performance marketing, to agency experience and managing each clients’ business goals and growth. Across these roles, she has a proven track record of scaling campaigns, optimising performance through data insights, and leading teams to achieve both ambitious business objectives and professional development.
Passionate about turning insights into action, Kate aligns marketing strategy with organisational goals to create sustainable growth opportunities for both businesses and teams, taking pride in mentoring and watching others develop and succeed.
Clint Tingey
Clint Tingey brings a wealth of expertise to his role as Manager of Operations and Partnerships at Aura Holdings, where he leads all operational functions across our portfolio of thriving retirement communities. Since stepping into this role in June 2022, Clint has been instrumental in streamlining operations, driving efficiencies, and ensuring that each of our communities provides an exceptional living experience for residents.
Clint’s journey with Aura Holdings began in November 2019, when he was appointed as the Village Manager of The Atrium at Lutwyche in inner-city Brisbane. He played a pivotal role in commissioning the new village, expertly guiding it through its initial phase of operations to achieve an impressive occupancy rate of over 95%. His success in this role laid the foundation for his expanded responsibilities across the broader Aura portfolio.
Originally hailing from London, Clint’s diverse background includes senior roles in operations, facilities management, financial oversight, compliance, and procurement. Before joining Aura, Clint spent over seven years at Suncorp, one of Australia’s largest insurance and banking institutions, where he was part of the team managing a vast portfolio of over 4,000 properties in collaboration with facilities management partner, Jones Lang Lasalle. This experience sparked his passion for commercial property management.
Clint’s strategic leadership and deep operational insight continue to elevate Aura Holdings’ commitment to creating exceptional retirement living environments.
Josie Favero
With over 16 years of experience in the retirement sector, including 14 years in retirement finance, Josie brings a wealth of expertise to Aura Holdings. She first joined Mark Taylor and Tim Russell at Retire Australia in 2012 before becoming part of the Aura team in 2018.
As Finance Manager since 2021 and a key member of the leadership team, Josie plays a vital role in overseeing retirement village accounting and ensuring compliance with retirement village legislation. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge, supporting village managers, and engaging with residents at annual meetings to provide financial clarity and confidence.
Jon Dicks
Jon, a registered Architect with a special interest in Master Planning, joined Aura Holdings as Senior Development Manager in 2018. Maintaining accreditation on the Board of Architects Queensland, Jon has undertaken the full range of project scope for Aura developments to build its portfolio of high-end luxury retirement villages. The broad suite of tasks undertaken include project feasibility testing, formulation of brief, team selection and design management, contract negotiations / tender and contract superintendent duties culminating in project handover to the Village Manager and new residents.
Overall, Jon maintains a level-headed approach to problem-solving, while leveraging a wealth of knowledge and experience to guide interactions and processes to successful outcomes, to the benefit of the full range of stakeholders.
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