Meet the Team

Shaun van Dijk
Principal

Shaun is a co-founding Principal at Intellect Labs and provides expertise to support companies investing in R&D and IP development.

For 15 years, Shaun has assisted start-ups, SMEs and large ASX listed companies to successfully access tax benefits via the federal R&D Tax Incentive program. Shaun provides value to his clients through an ability to manage all aspects of the R&D claim process including advising companies on the implementation of improved processes to better manage their R&D initiatives, maximise potential tax benefits, and to support the commercialisation of IP stemming from these activities.

Shaun has tertiary qualifications in Law, Science (majoring in Drug Design & Development) and Commerce and holds a Chartered Accounting qualification with the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Shane is a Associate Director at Intellect Labs. He is a qualified solicitor and has over 15 years’ tax experience.

Shane led the ATO team responsible for implementing the OECD BEPS Multilateral Instrument and provided technical support for Treasury’s tax treaty expansion program. This experience gives him a valuable insight into the workings of the ATO and other tax administrations.

Shane has a wealth of experience in international tax and advising on cross jurisdictional issues in both public and private practice, having previously worked for Big-4 firms and as a tax partner of a large law firm. Shane advises clients on accessing the R&D Tax Incentive program through an international tax lens which takes into consideration the interaction between the R&DTI and broader tax measures.

Shane is a Chartered Tax Adviser, with tertiary qualifications in Law and Commerce, including a Masters in Law (Taxation).

Siobhan is a consultant at Intellect Labs dedicated to supporting Australian researchers, inventors and innovators.

With hands-on experience in biomedical research from placements at the Critical Care Research Group and the Australian Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Siobhan brings a practical understanding of R&D to her role.

Siobhan’s educational background includes qualifications in Chemical and Biological Engineering, as well as Bioengineering Science.

Dale is a consultant at Intellect Labs, dedicated to assisting companies engaged in R&D to maximise their tax benefits and secure funding through the government grant pipeline. With a commitment to helping companies to maximise their R&D benefit while managing risk, Dale brings a unique research focused lens that he applies in preparing comprehensive R&D claims and grant applications.

Dale has a background in manufacturing, construction, and academic research. His research centered around the discovery of organic molecules from the marine environment and their biomedical applications.

Dale holds a bachelor’s degree in Marine Science (majoring in Marine Chemical Sciences), an honours degree in Science (majoring in Organic Chemistry) and a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry.