Mr. Mascolo was appointed on 30 September 2002. Mr. Mascolo is a qualified mining engineer with extensive experience in a variety of fields including, gold and coal mining, quarrying, civil-works, bridge-works, water and sewage treatment and estimating.

Mr. Mascolo has completed assignments in the Civil and Construction Industry, including construction and project management, engineering, quality control and environment and safety management.

Mr. Mascolo is a member of both the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Institute of Engineers of Australia.