#TeamEllis
As a multi-award winning builder and developer, Ellis Developments QLD has earned a reputation for delivering innovative, quality, custom homes. With over 30 years combined in the building industry, you can take comfort in knowing the construction of your new home is in good hands.
Paired with an amazing client experience from start to finish, our team of professionals will work with you to create a beautiful home that meets all your requirements, especially your budget. With communication and client focus of utmost importance to us, you can be assured that the building process will be a positive experience from start to finish.
Ellis Developments QLD understand the commitment of building a new home so we make it easy and include the following in your fixed price contract:
Custom designed floor plan
External façade with feature materials
All soil, engineering and building approval costs
Professional colour and design consultation meeting
Luxury inclusions
On site progress meetings with the Supervisor to track the progress of your home
Professional pre-handover inspection
We have thought of everything which means you get a full turn key home - you just need to bring your furniture.
Stephen Ellis
Director
The Stephen Ellis is CEO of Ellis Developments QLD, one of the leading developers and builders of small-lot subdivisions - clusters of townhouse-like single-family homes that are only 50mm apart from each other. The sleek, modern developments have proved extremely popular amongst Townsville homebuyers in recent years, particularly in high-demand inner-city neighbourhoods such as The Village and Haven Townsville, where demand for Ellis homes means they can’t build them fast enough to satisfy demand with waiting lists in place. And he’s currently under construction or about to start work on 126 homes in Townsville - all pre-sold - with a further 18 homes already scheduled for later in the year. Meet Our CEO
Sarah Wheatley
General Manager
Sarah grew up on the sunny Gold Coast spending much of her time on building sites due to having a Chippy for a Father. She is a qualified Human Resources Manager and spent 10 years in Recruitment and Human Resources Management for large civil construction and government organisations. After seeking a career change, she landed an opportunity at Ellis Developments where she holds the role of General Manager and thoroughly enjoys managing her team and watching the design visions and dreams of Ellis Developments clients come to fruition.
Shayley Connelly
New Home Sales Consultant
Originally from Broome, Western Australia and moving to Townsville when she was 12, Shayley now considers herself a local! Shayley is a young first home buyer and built her first home with Ellis Developments in 2020/21 at the Village Estate. She knows first hand the process and loved it, which is why she jumped at the opportunity to work with the team at Ellis Developments.
Kieran Hobbs
New Home Consultant
Kieran has a deep passion for sales which is driven by his love of thoroughly understanding and addressing each customer's unique needs. Kieran has spent the last 5 years in the electrical wholesale industry as a sales representative, however, after going through the process of building his first home in 2023, Kieran enjoyed it so much he wanted to be on the other end of it and help guide others through the process of building one dream home at a time!
Katelyn Johnston
Project Officer
Originally from a small town outside of Brisbane. Katelyn moved to Townsville with her partner, son and 2 dogs in early 2024 for a change and to be closer to family. Katelyn came from a Transport background so the Construction Industry is new, but she is loving it! Katelyn loves camping, coffee dates with friends and spending time with her wonderful family.
Darren Hawkins
Construction Manager
With over 25 years in the building industry, Darren brings a breadth of knowledge to Ellis Developments. As a carpenter and joiner by trade, Darren has had his hand in wide variety of builds from high-rise apartment buildings, healthcare facilities, grouped residential, and custom built homes. When he is away from site, Darren enjoys camping, 4WD, and spending time with his wife and 2 children.
Michael Harper
Senior Draftsman
Michael has over 15 years of experience as a building designer with over 650 completed drawings that have turned into client’s forever homes. As a valuable member of the Ellis team, he helps turn client’s napkin sketches and ideas into the real thing.
Michael has a fur child, Violet- an energetic Australian Shepherd and a loving, patient partner who has to remind Michael that they can’t build a new home every 6 months because of his new building design ideas and trends. However, he still gets the satisfaction to see client’s love them instead.
Continuing to further his education, Michael is currently finishing the Diploma of Building Design.
Bill Sallaway
Foreman
Bill has been in the building industry for nearly 30 years and has worked in every aspect of residential construction; bring a wealthy of knowledge to Ellis developments. Bill’s looking forward to continued study in his chosen field, which will see him complete a certificate IV in Construction. As a Townsville local, Bill makes most of the North Queensland lifestyle by enjoying weekends of camping, fishing and motorbike riding with his kids.
Clay Harward
Foreman
Tahli Bergman
Accounts Manager
Originally from Melbourne, Tahli loves the Townsville lifestyle. Tahli has a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and has been in accounts for 15 years. Her and her husband have 3 beautiful children. Always friendly and professional, Tahli is a huge asset to the Ellis Developments Team.
Kym MacDonald
Administrator
Mick Ratay
Landscaper
Justis Hanson
Apprentice Carpenter
