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Jeremy Trotman – Principal Occupational Hygienist

Principal Hygienist

Jeremy is a highly skilled and well-respected industry leader. In recognition for his contribution to furthering the awareness and understanding of occupational hygiene, he was awarded "Fellowship" status of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygiene (AIOH) and is a Chartered Fellow of the Safety Institute of Australia.  Jeremy is also President Elect of the AIOH.

As Founder and Principal Occupational Hygienist of JTA, Jeremy has amassed vast experience across the military, national, state and local government, manufacturing, construction, retail and commercial sectors. His passion in OHS lies in pursuing the scientific assessment of risk and prioritising controls to get the best return in worker health and he has been engaged in several research projects on that issue.

Jeremy is committed to sustainability and has always strived to balance the needs of people, the planet and profitability. He monitors the environmental impact that JTA has and how it can adapt its practices, processes and systems to be more eco-friendly. As a passionate surfer, his love for the environment influences everything he does.

Rhonda Hafey – Senior Account Manager

rhonda

Rhonda has a strong background in strategic planning, marketing and business management and over 25 years’ experience in corporate governance, performance assessment and managing compliance and risk.

Rhonda’s focus is on business development and building client relationships. She has helped nurture and grow the business to the nationwide success that it is today but also ensures that all clients receive the personal service that was the backbone of JTA when it was established in 1988.

As a collaborative leader with a demonstrated ability to develop teams, deliver strategic and operational outcomes and build organisational capability, Rhonda has been instrumental in developing JTA to the high performing team of consulting professionals that it is today. Rhonda’s passion is ocean swimming 365 days a year.

Jackson Trotman – Technical Director

Principal Hygienist

Jackson Trotman is the Technical Director of JTA Health, Safety & Noise and leads the company's Sydney office.

With a background in civil engineering and occupational hygiene, Jackson has extensive experience helping organisations identify, assess and control workplace health and environmental risks. Since joining JTA, he has developed expertise across occupational hygiene, asbestos management, hazardous materials, indoor air quality, workplace exposure monitoring, environmental assessments and compliance auditing.

As a Full Member of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (MAIOH) and a Licensed Asbestos Assessor, Jackson provides technical leadership across JTA's national projects and works closely with clients to deliver practical, evidence-based solutions that protect workers and ensure regulatory compliance.

Working alongside his brother Thomas, Jackson is part of the next generation leading the family business. Based in Sydney, he supports organisations across New South Wales and Australia with complex workplace health, safety and environmental challenges, while continuing to expand JTA's technical capabilities and service offerings.

Tom Trotman – Commercial Director

JTA Commercial Director

With qualifications in Civil Engineering, Finance and a recently completed MBA from the University of Melbourne, Thomas Trotman is the Commercial Director of JTA Health, Safety & Noise, and leads the Melbourne office.

Thomas joined JTA in 2019 after working as both a civil engineer and management consultant, bringing a strong combination of technical knowledge, commercial strategy and operational leadership. Since then, he has played a key role in the growth and transformation of the business, helping expand JTA's services, systems and national client base.

Working alongside his brother Jackson, Thomas now leads the commercial direction of the family business, overseeing business development, marketing, client relationships and strategic growth initiatives. His focus is on ensuring JTA continues to deliver practical, high-quality solutions that help organisations manage workplace health, safety, environmental and compliance risks.

Thomas is passionate about using data, technology and innovation to improve business performance and create better outcomes for clients. Outside of work, he is an accomplished sailor and coach, having competed and coached at state and national levels throughout his career.

Our Consultants

Behind every JTA project is a team of specialists with more than 70 years of combined experience across occupational hygiene, asbestos and hazardous materials, occupational noise and acoustic engineering.

Aaron Zanussi – Senior Occupational Hygienist

Aaron Zanussi, Senior Occupational Hygienist at JTA

Aaron first joined JTA in 2001 and has been part of the team for more than 20 years. He holds a Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hygiene from Deakin University and is a member of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH). He also holds a NSW Asbestos Assessor licence, has experience in asbestos fibre counting & bulk identification and is a qualified OHS/WHS auditor.

Aaron’s work covers airborne contaminant monitoring, asbestos auditing and development of management plans, occupational noise assessments, heat stress, indoor air quality, mould and confined space risk assessments. He has led asbestos inspections in India, Singapore, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu, measured noise from military equipment for the Australian Defence Force and audited the asbestos in entire council building portfolios. Outside work, Aaron is a volunteer firefighter with the CFA at Kyneton commencing 2017.

Simon Blanch – Senior Asbestos & Hazmat Consultant

Simon Blanch, Senior Asbestos & Hazmat Consultant at JTA

Simon has more than 20 years of experience managing asbestos and hazardous materials in Australia and the United Kingdom. He is a NSW Licensed Asbestos Assessor and a NATA signatory for asbestos fibre counting and fibre identification. He also holds British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) asbestos qualifications.

Before joining JTA in 2025, Simon held senior roles with WSP, Tetra Tech Coffey and Greencap. At Tetra Tech Coffey he led the Victorian team, acted as its NATA accreditation contact and trained colleagues to signatory status. He has managed hazmat and abatement work at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Hazelwood Power Station and South Melbourne Town Hall. He also supported flood recovery across Victoria and NSW, and worked alongside WorkSafe Victoria on the clean-up of the Tottenham industrial fire site.

Guy Baxendale – Senior Acoustic Engineer

Guy Baxendale, Senior Acoustic Engineer at JTA

Guy brings more than 20 years of experience in noise, vibration and acoustic engineering to JTA, which he joined in 2021. He holds a Master of Engineering (Mechanical) and is a member of Engineers Australia and the Australian Acoustical Society. He began his career on vehicle noise and vibration for Ford performance models, then spent more than a decade as a Senior Acoustic Engineer with Norman Disney & Young and EMF Griffiths.

Guy specialises in noise and vibration impact assessments, environmental noise modelling, road, rail and aircraft noise, construction noise and vibration, and building acoustics. He also prepares acoustic reports for entertainment venues and liquor licensing applications, and acts as an expert witness. His projects include two Commonwealth Games venues in Queensland, noise and vibration monitoring during the heritage refurbishment of Brisbane City Hall, and acoustic design for hotels, resorts and Green Star office buildings.

Naarah Bovingdon – Occupational Hygienist

Naarah Bovingdon, Occupational Hygienist at JTA

Naarah brings a strong scientific background to JTA. She holds a Bachelor of Science and a first-class honours degree in Genetics, and is completing a Master of Occupational Hygiene. She joined JTA in 2023 after starting her consulting career with Sydney Environmental Group. She is a Provisional Member of the AIOH and a Certified Industrial Screening Audiometrist.

Naarah carries out exposure monitoring for dusts, fumes, gases and vapours, as well as occupational noise assessments, audiometric testing, asbestos clearance inspections, and dangerous goods and confined space assessments. Her projects include hygiene monitoring on Melbourne’s North East Link, silica dust and noise assessments across a national infrastructure company’s depots, and safety management system audits of council contractors.

Our Team

The JTA Health, Safety & Noise Specialists team

The JTA team, October 2025.

JTA has helped Australian workplaces manage health, safety and noise risks since 1988. Many of our people have been with JTA for years, and some for more than two decades. Their experience is behind every assessment, audit and report we deliver.

That experience is complemented by our Graduate Program. Science graduates spend 18 months working across our sales, safety, property and environment teams alongside our senior consultants, before moving into a permanent role in the area they choose to specialise in. It means the knowledge our team has built over decades is passed on to the next generation of health, safety and noise specialists.

Our consultants are also backed by a dedicated team of account managers and administration staff. Our account managers are your point of contact from the first quote to the final report, making sure each job is scoped to suit your site and your needs. Behind the scenes, our administration team coordinates bookings, equipment and paperwork, so our consultants can focus on the work and your reports arrive when you need them. Together with our ISO 9001 certified quality management system and NATA-accredited laboratory, it means you get accurate, reliable results and the personal service JTA was built on.

Join Our Team

Want to build your career with JTA? We’re always looking for bright, talented people who are passionate about workplace health and safety.