Welcome to Pattens Group
Our highly qualified team of professionals enjoy a 99% success rate when applying for grants for Australian businesses.
We’d love to discuss the grants we can claim for your business. So call us now at 1800 PATTENS or email grants@pattens.com for a free consultation.
With 30+ years in government grants, Bruce is an expert in helping businesses secure funding for R&D, commercialisation, and more. Before founding Pattens Group in 1992, he was Finance Controller at Cochlear Limited, gaining hands-on experience in grants, financial strategy, and innovation. Bruce holds a Business degree, is a CPA, Tax Agent, and a member of several industry bodies.
Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting 7 Finance.
Chartered Accountant
Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors
Registered tax Agent
General Manager of the Pattens Group, a specialist Grant and R&D Tax Incentive Advisory practice, that for over 30 years has successfully helped clients access funding for their businesses .
Keith has had an extensive Commercial business career, heading both global, local and start-up organisations. He has a strong interest in Innovation activity. Prior to his current role, Keith had over 10 years experience working within the AusIndustry’s Entrepreneurs Programme, where he assisted over 300 clients, across multiple industry sectors to successfully obtain grants that benefitted their businesses.
Chief Scientist
Doctor of Philosophy (Biochemistry and Cell Biology)
As Chief Scientist, Dr Jodie supports research teams in securing and managing new funding opportunities. With extensive experience in shaping organisational mission, vision, and values, Jodie led a restructuring project to enhance operational efficiency. Dr Jodie also implemented privacy audits, improved internal communications, introduced collaborative platforms for remote work, and facilitated technology transfer of research outcomes. Additionally, she developed processes to optimise operations and established a knowledge management system.
Business Development Manager – Government Grants
Master of Public and Private Management
As the Business Development Manager at Pattens Group, Oliver applies his wealth of experience to help businesses navigate government grant opportunities. With a Master’s in Public and Private Management and years of international experience, he specialises in R&D Tax Incentives, EMDG, and various other government grant programs. Oliver is dedicated to providing strategic advice and end-to-end support, ensuring clients maximise their funding potential and drive sustainable growth.
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Internal Auditor
Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Accountancy
Josephine, known as Jo’, is an expert in financial analysis, budgeting, report preparation, consulting, project implementation, and risk management. She also specialises in internal control and governance. As an Export Grants Consultant, Jo’ helps businesses access export funding and is actively involved with the Export Council of Australia and COPAC.
Senior Grants Officer
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)
With over 15 years of experience as a Project Administrator, Eelin Ong has worked across the agriculture, retail, technology, and manufacturing sectors. A subject matter expert in project cost administration with 6+ years of expertise, she brings strong problem-solving abilities and the agility to adapt to different industries. In their role as Senior Grants Officer, Eelin applies this diverse experience to assist clients in securing funding and managing grant applications effectively.
Bachelor of Economics, Sydney University
Associate Member of CPA Australia | Registered Tax Agent
Maxine is a qualified accountant with extensive accounting and commercial experience across Australia, England, Germany, and Belgium. In addition to her role as an Export Grants Consultant, Maxine is a member of the Export Council of Australia and COPAC. Drawing on her diverse expertise, she assists businesses in navigating complex financial requirements and accessing export grants.
Sandy is an Electrical Engineer with significant experience in biomedical product development, technology management, design team supervision, statistics and risk analysis, and a strong working knowledge of Australian development standards. He is currently bringing his substantial expertise to Patten’s clients applying for big-budget Commercialisation Australia scheme applications.
Nicole has extensive commercial experience in bookkeeping, accounting and taxation providing accounting support for a range of businesses. She is conversant in MYOB, Hand iSOFT, Xero and many other accounting software packages. Nicole is also a Justice of the Peace.
R&D Grants Engineer
Master of Biotechnology
Bachelor of Engineering (Biotechnology)
Certificate of Digital Marketing
Shilpa is a skilled industry professional with strong analytical and research abilities. She specialises in preparing R&D tax incentive claims and aligning budgets, ensuring eligibility and compliance. Shilpa is experienced in drafting grant applications and proficient in research management software like PURE and Research Professional. Her research spans antibacterial compounds from native weeds, sugarcane growth under water deficit, antimicrobial trends in Queensland, and phenotypic variation for heat tolerance in lettuce.
Candell brings extensive international business experience, having supported the Australian Consulate General in Brazil for over four years. Her management background includes supervisory roles with major telecommunications providers. Fluent in multiple languages, including Spanish, Italian, French, and Portuguese, Candell also serves on the boards of several Australian companies, contributing her expertise to diverse sectors.
Brad is a Photonic Engineer whose experience covers procurement and project management for government projects as well as preparing, and winning, million-dollar tenders for the private sector. He specialises in preparing big-budget applications for the Commercialisation Australia scheme. Brad also holds post-graduate qualifications in linguistics, education and project management.
Executive Assistant & Operations Executive
Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies
Shalie is an accomplished Executive Assistant and Operations Executive with expertise in lead generation using Google Search, LinkedIn, Sales Navigator, and Dux-Soup. Experienced in using Hunter and Snovio for email acquisition and data verification, she efficiently prospects organisations and manages marketing emails through HubSpot. Shalie is dedicated to optimising operational processes and enhancing business development strategies.
Senior Executive Assistant
Diploma in Computer Studies
Diploma in NCC & Computer Studies
Certificate III in Business Administration
Uma brings a blend of knowledge and management experience to her role as Senior Executive Assistant. Versatile and adaptive, she is a dependable team player known for professionalism, accountability, and integrity. Proficient in English, Malay, and Tamil, Uma ensures smooth operations and reliable support in business environments.