Drawing on over four decades of experience, Northern Machinery establishes itself as a trustworthy and affordable civil construction company catering to the Katherine, NT region.
Meet the Experts in Civil
Located in Katherine, the heart of the Northern Territory, Northern Machinery specializes in earthworks, drainage, clearing, and concreting, all while maintaining a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and environmental stewardship.
Our Northern Machinery team is a diverse blend of skilled operators, industry-certified apprentices, and expert support staff including traffic management and survey consultants. Emphasizing local hires, we prioritize exceptional customer service and dependable reliability. Central to our construction program are employee morale, team unity, effective communication, and comprehensive training.
We remain devoted to the continual improvement of the NT industry and employment and striveWe are fully committed to continuously improving the NT industry and employment, and we strive to contribute to this objective with each new project we take on. Our strategic location allows us to work closely with various Indigenous communities, Traditional Owners, and the local Land Council to achieve positive employment outcomes for Indigenous individuals. This is a crucial aspect of our work, as Indigenous culture is deeply intertwined with the areas in which we operate, and we have immense respect for the land we work on.
At Northern Machinery, we provide a diverse selection of modern equipment and strictly follow the service schedules recommended by manufacturers. Equipped with a wide array of frequently used spare parts, backup machinery, and proficient tradespeople at all times, we deliver efficient and impactful services.
With our committed Management and Support Team, along with our Estimation Department providing exceptional value, Northern Machinery guarantees seamless handling of documentation and communication for multiple remote contracts. Our focus is always on delivering the desired outcomes, meeting contractual obligations, and adhering to completion timeframes.
Northern Machinery's core values drive our operations and impact our exceptional work quality.
In everything we do, we work to maintain these core values:
Treat ourselves and our customers with respect.
Be creative and resourceful.
Be open to change and maintain flexibility.
Our mission is to provide safe, sustainable, and high-quality projects and services that uphold our core values. Central to this commitment is our dedication to delivering exceptional outcomes.
Leadership
We develop leaders through strong support systems and good communication.
Safety
No task is too important that we cannot do it safely.
Integrity
We are true to our word.
Environment & Sustainability
We look after our environment for future generations.
Innovation
We anticipate change and shape it to fit our purposes.
As safety leaders, we aspire to build a strong, positive safety culture.
Health & Safety policy
We seek to motivate employees to perform work safely, to show discretionary effort and to look out for one another. We know safety is more than just compliance and strive to create a culture where safety becomes part of our organisation.
Please see our current Workplace Health and Safety Policy below. Our priority is to provide a safe workplace for our workforce and to achieve our health and safety commitment to an accident-free workplace.
Our Commitment
- Comply with all applicable health and safety laws and regulations
- Engage with employees on safety matters
- Conduct regular reviews of work areas, equipment, behavior and methods to continuously
- improve health and safety performance
- Provide health and safety training for our workforce;
- Creating a culture that empowers our workforce to act in
a safe and responsible way
Your Commitment
- Accept responsibility for maintaining a healthy and safe workplace and act in accordance with this policy
- Work in accordance with the NMS Safety Management System
- Ensure all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is fit for purpose, maintained in a safe working order and that you adhere to our operating procedures
- Use all appropriate safety equipment provided by NMS for their own protection
- Work in a manner that ensures your own and your workmates safety
- Immediately report and secure hazards, cease unsafe work practices and report incidents; and
- Ensure that you advise your supervisor if you feel that the assigned task is outside the scope of your competency
NMS has a goal to undertake all business activities in an environmentally sustainable and responsible manner.
Environmental Policy
NMS respects our relationship with the natural environment and aims to manage the potential impacts of our operations in a manner that minimises harm and maintains optimal state of the ecosystem and its biodiversity.
All NMS personnel, contractors and visitors are responsible for the implementation of and compliance to this Policy.

This policy applies to all activities undertaken or controlled by NMS.
Our Commitment
- Manage our operations in compliance with or exceeding the applicable Commonwealth & State environmental legislative requirements and provide resources necessary to meet these obligations
- Identify and effectively manage our environmental aspects and impacts;
- Develop and actively promote initiatives to improve environmental performance through continuous research and integration of best practice processes
- Review environmental performance designated objectives and targets on a regular basis
- Establish direct and effective ways of communication with our employees, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the community in regard to environmental obligations, performance and compliance in order to achieve shared and lasting outcomes
- Demonstrate good governance by incorporating sustainability principles into all NMS activities and decision making and actively promote use of eco-friendly materials and equipment
- Report and record environmental incidents and potential environmental hazards to initiate corrective actions and eliminate or minimise impact, improve performance and prevent incident recurrent
