Leadership Team
Tom Aune
Founder and Director
Tom founded Suremploy in 2000 after opening and operating several private physiotherapy clinics in NSW. He completed a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy and Graduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science from Sydney University. He has worked as a clinical physiotherapist for many years and gradually transitioned to an occupational health focus. He has taught at the tertiary level and published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine and elsewhere.
Tom’s entrepreneurial perspective challenges traditional views, achieving outstanding results. His work in the injury prevention space has been shown to significantly reduce injury rates and costs across a broad range of Australian workplaces. Tom’s extensive knowledge and experience culminated in the development of a highly innovative and effective pre-employment assessment tool.
Tom is passionate about innovating to improve lives in terms of both physical and mental health. He values quality time with family and friends as well as travel, especially to his native Scandinavia.
Victor Ahipene
General Manager
Victor completed his physiotherapy studies in New Zealand before making the shift across the ditch. An entrepreneur at heart, Victor previously had his own physio clinic and ran training for allied health practitioners across the country.
Victor initially joined the Suremploy team in 2015 before leading the development of the FitWorker360 platform in 2021. Since then he has moved up the ranks to be General Manager. His specific industry knowledge and experience in both business development and occupational health have given him the unique ability to help health clinics and businesses provide safer outcomes for workers.
Victor is responsible for clinician accreditation, product development, and the ongoing growth and support of FitWorker360 partners.
Outside of work, you can find Victor on the golf course or dominating the Brisbane senior men’s division 4 social basketball league.
