Meet our team
Putting customers first
We’re fortunate that many of the people that work for us here at The Workers Shop have been here for a very long time. Many are family friends.
We are fortunate to have many long-term employees at The Workers Shop, with some of them being family friends. However, when we decide to bring on new team members, we carefully select outgoing and charismatic individuals who share our passion for providing exceptional customer service.
We seek candidates with experience in our customers’ respective industries, enabling them to better connect with clients and offer the highest quality product advice.
Within our team, we are fortunate to have a diverse range of professionals who contribute to our expertise in workwear.
Bruce Todman – Founder
Bruce Todman, with two decades of industry experience, founded The Workers Shop in 2002.
He worked alongside his oldest daughter, Alysha, for a decade before passing the family business’s reins to Alysha and Ross.
Alysha – Owner/Director
Experience
- Ultimo Catering: Qualified Chef, 6 years
- Ultimo Catering: Diploma in Business Management and Hotel/Tourism, Function Manager, 4 years
- London, England: Hotel and Tourism recruitment, 12 months
- Dome Coffees Australia: Regional Manager
- Frasers Group: Restaurant Manager
- The Workers Shop: Co-founded and worked alongside her father, Bruce, for 4 years before relocating up north
- ISS at Sino Iron Mine & Compass Group ESS at Barrow Island: Catering Manager, 6 years
- The Workers Shop: Owner since April 2017, taking over from her parents in 2016.
Ross Ivicic – Managing Director
Experience
- Frasers Kings Park: Qualified Chef for 10 years
- DuraTech Security: Security Installer for 4 years
- ISS at Sino Iron Mine & Compass Group ESS at Barrow Island: Chef on the mines for 6 years
- The Workers Shop: Owner since April 2017, taking over ownership from father-in-law in 2016.
Michae Rowe – Store Manager
Experience
- The Workers Shop: Store Manager for 5 years
- Limestone cutting in the construction industry
- Admin/Office Clerk at Hollywood Hospital
Lea – Retail Assistant
Experience
- Hairdresser
- Carer at Senior Retirement Home
- Merchandising
- Admin and Bookkeeping for Husband’s business, Cooleys Cabinets
Nicole Mills
Nicole Mills has worked in the mining and resource industry prior to joining The Workers Shop team. She is an expert in workplace PPE requirements and has experience working in a variety of different workplaces.
Experience
- Project Coordinator
- Customer Service
- Liaising and organising subcontractors and tenders
She has also has known The Workers Shop team for over 20 years and loves working in their team orientated service-based environment.
What Our Client’s Are Saying
Best customer service across all the adjacent workwear stores! They even had a better range of boot sizes. Both staff members were very patient and helpful in finding a boot that fits, and had good recommendations. Will go there first next time.
Bought husband a pair of Mongrel Boots yesterday and met the owner who gave nothing but first class customer service. What a delight to meet someone who knew his gear and gave excellent advice. Absolutely enjoyed our retail experience. 10/10 .Well done. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Excellent range of products with immediate availability. All personnel is really helpful, attentive and friendly - a pleasure to visit this shop. Definitely recommend 👍
Excellent range of products with immediate availability. All personnel is really helpful, attentive and friendly - a pleasure to visit this shop. Definitely recommend 👍
Great service and really good quality and range of stock. Found some pants that fit like a dream at their first recommendation!
I have bought safety boots for my son a couple of months ago and now safety boots for myself after the company supplied ones left me with sore feet. The staff are very knowledgeable about the fit of their stock and took the time with me to try 4 different pairs before I chose Blundstone composites. They have a good range of ladies safety boots.