I am a seasoned finance professional with over 20 years of experience across private banking, asset finance, and financial education. I hold a Master of Finance (Honours) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) from Curtin University, along with a Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking.

Throughout my career, I have held senior positions at leading financial institutions including Macquarie Bank and Westpac Private Bank, specialising in high-net-worth client advisory, credit structuring, and strategic lending solutions. As Sales Manager at Yes Loans Asset Finance, I led business development and lending strategy across both consumer and commercial finance.

Alongside my industry work, I have maintained a strong connection to education. I’ve served as a lecturer and tutor at Curtin University and am the co-author of a widely used university textbook on bank lending—underscoring my commitment to financial literacy and the next generation of finance professionals.

Combining deep industry experience with academic insight, I offer a professional and thoughtful approach to finance, grounded in integrity, clarity, and long-term value.

Paul is the Owner, Founder and Managing Director of Blackburne Group.

Paul Blackburne founded Blackburne Group in 2003 and since then the company has grown to become one of the largest, private property companies in Australia. Blackburne currently has $2.35B worth of luxury residential and commercial property developments either recently completed or currently under development.

Blackburne also own and manage a large portfolio of investments including a substantial portfolio of prime residential, retail, office and strata properties worth over $1B cumulatively.

Paul is widely recognised as a leader in the Australian property industry. He has received numerous prestigious accolades including the WA Business 40under40 First Amongst Equals Award and the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist.

The Blackburne Group have won numerous highly esteemed Industry awards including
• Twice winner of best development in Australia (UDIA & Property Council National awards 2024).
• 7 times winner of the Best Development in Western Australia at the prestigious UDIA and Property Council awards.
• Numerous awards for Top Office at the annual REIWA awards.

Paul and the Blackburne team are driven by their passion and commitment to transforming lives by creating iconic, new, luxury developments that truly transform the communities around them.

Paul is currently focussed on diversifying the Blackburne Group’s investments outside of the property industry across a range of sectors and plans to continue playing a key role in the Australian community.

Outside of his professional accomplishments, Paul and the Blackburne Team are passionate above giving back to the community. Most notably Paul is a founder and financier of the Child Protection Unit in Cambodia. The CPU plays a pivotal role in the investigation and prosecution of crimes against children.

He is married with two young children and is based in Perth, Western Australia.

Dale joined Blackburne at the start of 2024, bringing over 25 years of experience in the property and finance sectors. He is responsible for the financial and operational oversight of the Blackburne Group, including leading the Property Management and Mortgage Broking functions to ensure the highest levels of service are provided to Blackburne clients. Dale’s extensive background in property development and funds management makes him a valuable asset to the team, contributing to the company’s continued success and innovation.

Sam Jarman is the Marketing Manager at Blackburne, bringing over 10 years of experience in property marketing across a range of property sectors, including residential development, commercial and retail. With a deep understanding of the real estate landscape, Sam is known for her strategic approach and results-driven mindset.

Throughout her career, she has developed and executed comprehensive marketing strategies that align with business goals and deliver measurable outcomes. Her strength lies in analysing market insights and consumer behaviour to craft campaigns that resonate and perform.

At Blackburne, Sam plays a pivotal role in shaping the marketing direction of some of Perth’s most prestigious developments, leveraging her broad expertise to elevate brand presence and project success. Her passion for strategic thinking and continuous improvement drives her commitment to excellence across every facet of marketing.