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NGARDA CIVIL ANDMINING
Ngarda Civil and Mining provides a full
spectrum of services to facilitate strong
and consistent delivery of open cut mine
operations and civil, infrastructure and
environmental works in the resource
and utilities sectors across Australia.
Ngarda provides sustaining growth
opportunities for Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander people through
engagement with the mining and
infrastructure sector. Through delivering
competent and cost effective contracting
services to blue chip clients, Ngarda
creates real opportunities for local
indigenous participation through
employment, training and other prospects
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so they can become economically
self-sufficient and contribute to the
growth of their own communities, even
after the life of the project.
The company operates principally
throughout the Pilbara region, but has
also formed an alliance with projects
throughout the NT, including Darwin’s
Inpex Ichthys project. Its client list
includes Rio Tinto, Hancock Prospecting,
BHP Billiton, Woodside, Newcrest
Mining and Fortescue Metals Group.
“
Ngarda,” broadly means “people” to a
Pilbara language group, the Yindjibarndi
people. The Yindjibarndi people are the
Traditional Owners from Roebourne,
approximately 50km east of Karratha
in WA’s Pilbara region. Ngarda was
founded as a small mining contractor in
the Pilbara in 2001 in response to market
demand for skilled Aboriginal labour.
Ngarda’s flexibility means it can be
responsive and competitive, but its
unique combination of local knowledge
through strong relationships with
Traditional Owner groups sets it apart.
Rachel Massey is Ngarda’s Operations Manager – Mining Services. She directs the operation of selected
business activities to ensure current and future plans are met, and also monitors the revenue and
expenditure of the projects she oversees, to ensure the attainment of profit objectives.
As an Aboriginal woman, what the company stands for truly resonates with Rachel. Ngarda is focused on
giving real opportunities to Aboriginal people, and assisting them to become economically self-sufficient
and contribute to their own communities. The fact that Rachel’s values and that of the company are aligned
makes Ngarda an enjoyable place for her to work. Rachel has appreciated the opportunity to adapt, change
and grow – as the company has – and has maintained healthy, functional relationships whilst doing so.
She reflects that everything is about relationships, no matter where someone sits in the hierarchy, and
she believes this applies to life in general.
Rachel has only recently joined the WA Mining Club but has attended events as a guest on numerous
occasions. “The networking opportunities and even friendships it has facilitated have been great, and I look forward to attending more
Club events and building on these relationships”, says Rachel.
Most admired business leader:
Steve Jobs, an innovative leader
Likes doing away from work:
Learning, learning and more learning
Future goals:
Stay on course and finish my MBA
Preferred dinner guest:
Someone with a lively spirit
Meet WAMC Member – Rachel Massey
Contact:
Ngarda Civil and Mining
T: 08 6272 5145
E:
rachel.massey@ngarda.com.au
www.ngarda.com.au
Ngarda Civil and Mining is the largest contractor for Aboriginal people in Australia.
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responsive, competitive, connected