Meet the Team
Jason Manttan
Principal Consultant - Local Content, Social Outcomes & Regional Economic Development
Jason brings over 15 years of specialised experience designing and delivering high‑impact industry participation, employment, and skills development strategies for major projects across Queensland and Australia. Having led local content, Indigenous engagement, workforce development, and regional economic initiatives for government, project proponents, and Tier 1 contractors, Jason is recognised for his ability to translate complex regulatory, commercial, and social requirements into clear, actionable strategies.
His background spans renewable energy, transport infrastructure, defence, water, and resources - supporting organisations such as Queensland Hydro, ARTC Inland Rail, Arrow Energy, Sunwater, Rio Tinto, and multiple regional councils. Jason’s work centres on enabling meaningful participation for Local and First Nations businesses, strengthening workforce readiness, and ensuring major projects deliver lasting social and economic benefits.
With deep expertise in procurement policy, industry development, stakeholder engagement, and governance, Jason provides trusted advisory support to clients seeking clarity, capability uplift, and measurable outcomes.
