--- title: Celebrating Programmed's Long Service Legends - August 2026 description: August 2026 - Celebrating employees reaching significant service milestones 🌟 image: https://blog.programmed.com.au/hubfs/Internal%20Comms/Culture%20and%20Community/long%20service%20legends%20aug%20blog.png --- [![PRG-Endt-Horz-RGB150](https://blog.programmed.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/PFM%20Internal%20Comms/PRG-Endt-Horz-RGB150.png?width=300&height=107&name=PRG-Endt-Horz-RGB150.png "PRG-Endt-Horz-RGB150")](https://programmed.com.au/) - [Intranet](https://intranet.programmed.com.au/) - [Home](https://blog.programmed.com.au/newshub) - [Intranet](https://intranet.programmed.com.au/) - [Home](https://blog.programmed.com.au/newshub) ![Celebrating Programmed's Long Service Legends - August 2026](https://blog.programmed.com.au/hubfs/Internal%20Comms/Culture%20and%20Community/long%20service%20legends%20aug%20blog.png) # *Aug 17, 2026, 10:40:27 AM | [Culture & Community](https://blog.programmed.com.au/newshub/tag/culture-community)* Celebrating Programmed's Long Service Legends - August 2026 August 2026 - Celebrating employees reaching significant service milestones 🌟 This month, we’re launching a new series recognising the people who have built long and meaningful careers with Programmed. Long service is more than a number - it represents the knowledge gained, relationships formed, challenges overcome, and countless contributions made along the way. Our long-serving employees have seen the business grow and change and helped shape Programmed into the organisation it is today. Each month, we’ll celebrate employees reaching significant service milestones, with a special spotlight on those who have been part of Programmed for 20 years or more. Celebrating 20+ years ![long service 20 years graphic](https://blog.programmed.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Internal%20Comms/Culture%20and%20Community/long%20service%2020%20years%20graphic.png?width=404&height=404&name=long%20service%2020%20years%20graphic.png) This month, we’re proud to recognise: 30 years - **Jodine Elizabeth Najdovski** – National Finance Manager, Property Services 29 years - **Drazen Sabljak** – Electrical Worker Grade 8 WTP, Facility Management - **Robert Andrew Burford** – Mechanical Team Leader C7, Energy & Resources 25 years - **Scott Jason Martin** – Product & Implementation Manager, Corporate 24 years - **John Burnhams** – Mechanical Manager, Energy & Resources - **Chris John Billmore** – Painter, Property Services 23 years - **Micheal James Gonzalez** – Leading Hand Air Con Tech, Energy & Resources 22 years - **Grant Stephen Oliver** – Senior Team Leader, Property Services - **Frank Pagliaro** – Project Manager, Facility Management - **Don Harrison** – Leading Hand Rigger, Energy & Resources 21 years - **Shelley Gottliebsen** – Administration Team Leader, Corporate - **Gary Bell** – Fitter, Energy & Resources **20 years** - **Rajesh Chudasama** – Group Financial Controller, Corporate - **Shaun Hooley** – Branch Manager, Property Services --- **More milestones worth celebrating** ![long service numbers blog graphic (1)](https://blog.programmed.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Internal%20Comms/Culture%20and%20Community/long%20service%20numbers%20blog%20graphic%20(1).png?width=562&height=357&name=long%20service%20numbers%20blog%20graphic%20(1).png) We’re also congratulating **75 employees** who have reached 10 or more years with Programmed, as well as **161 employees** celebrating five or more years. Every milestone reflects an individual story and a valuable contribution to our business. Congratulations to everyone celebrating a milestone this month, and thank you for everything you have contributed during your time with Programmed. 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