Our Story

  We are a team of experienced Mining and Construction individuals who are committed to providing impeccable service to our clients. 

Our mission is to make a difference to the indigenous communities in which we engage with. We aim to do this by providing education opportunities for indigenous students, providing them with a guiding star throughout their education and to encourage them to choose the right path and equipping them with the tools for future success.

Why education and why us?

Our story starts in 1999 when education brought Eldean and Trent together as they met in their first year of high school. As two young boys growing up in North Queensland, our friendship formed and solidified throughout our schooling years.

For the last 24 years Eldean and Trent have encouraged and inspired each other to ‘aim high’ in all aspects of our lives and therefore consider Wirrigee as the perfect opportunity to combine our varied skills and experience together and extend it out into the wider community in hope that we can create an indigenous company which is committed to making a difference to the communities in which we work.

Eldean is a proud Gungalburra/Yuwi man with strong cultural ties to the South Sea Islander communities within the Mackay and North Queensland region. Eldean is a successful business owner running both a mining maintenance company and building services company which has contracts with large organisations such as Hastings Deering and Grain Corp. He has over 15 years experience within the resources industry working in a number of maintenance roles. Eldean holds dual trade certificates, having completed Carpentry and Heavy Diesel Fitting. He is OEM Trained and Certified, and also holds a QBCC accreditation

Eldean Lester, Director

Trent is a mining and construction professional with over 15 years experience in resource operations and projects across various commodities. Trent specialises in high value complex projects consulting within owners teams for companies such as BHP, Santos and Origin Energy. Some recent projects include deployment of Autonomous Haulage Systems, Mining Fleet Replacements, Civil and Telecommunications installations. Trent holds a Bachelors Degree in Commerce and a Masters in Mining Engineering. 

Trent Ayscough, Director