With over forty years of extensive experience, Northern Machinery commands a position as the leading civil construction company in the Katherine, NT region. Our expertise ensures reliable and cost-effective solutions, setting the standard for excellence in the industry.
Meet the Experts in Civil
Northern Machinery, located in Katherine, Northern Territory, stands as a leader in specialised services across earthworks, drainage, clearing, and concreting. Our unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and environmental stewardship is the foundation upon which we execute all projects.
Our team at Northern Machinery is comprised of expert operators, certified apprentices, and a network of support personnel, including traffic management and survey consultants. By emphasizing local recruitment, we are able to deliver exceptional customer service and unmatched reliability. Our construction projects are designed to enhance employee morale, foster teamwork, ensure clear communication, and provide extensive training opportunities.
We are resolutely dedicated to advancing the industry and employment landscape of the Northern Territory. This dedication drives every project we undertake. Our strategic location enables effective collaboration with Indigenous communities, traditional owners, and the local Land Council, thereby promoting beneficial employment outcomes for Indigenous individuals. We recognize the profound connection between Indigenous heritage and the lands we operate on, and we respect these vital ties.
At Northern Machinery, we offer an extensive array of advanced equipment, strictly adhering to manufacturer-recommended service schedules to ensure optimal performance. Our comprehensive inventory of essential spare parts, backup machinery, and skilled professionals guarantees the delivery of efficient and effective services.
With the backing of our dedicated Management and Support Team, Northern Machinery ensures meticulous handling of documentation and communication across multiple remote contracts. Our primary objective is clear: to achieve project goals, meet contractual obligations, and adhere to established timelines.
At Northern Machinery, our core values serve as the foundation of our operations, directly influencing the superior quality of our work. We uphold these principles with unwavering commitment, ensuring that every aspect of our business reflects our dedication to excellence.
In all our endeavors, we strive to uphold these fundamental beliefs:
Treat ourselves and our customers with respect.
Be creative and resourceful.
Be open to change and maintain flexibility.
"Ensuring Excellence: Our Unwavering Commitment to Delivering Superior Results through Safe, Sustainable, and High-Quality Projects and Services Aligned with Our Core Values."
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.
Cultivating a Robust and Positive Safety Culture: The Imperative for Safety Leaders
Health & Safety policy
We unequivocally mandate a work environment that prioritizes safety, expects discretionary effort, and fosters mutual support among employees. Safety is not simply a matter of compliance; it is a fundamental component of our organisational culture, and we are steadfast in our commitment to its cultivation.
Attached below is our current Workplace Health and Safety Policy. Our primary objective is to guarantee a safe workplace for all employees while maintaining our unwavering pledge to achieve an accident-free environment.
Our Unwavering 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
WORKER COMMITMENT: A Crucial Imperative for Success
- 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 Is Committed to Conducting All Business Activities in an Environmentally Sustainable and Responsible Manner.
Official Environmental Policy Statement.
NMS is committed to fostering a respectful relationship with the natural environment and is dedicated to managing the potential impacts of our operations in a manner that minimizes harm while preserving the integrity of the ecosystem and its biodiversity.
All personnel, contractors, and visitors associated with NMS are responsible for the implementation and adherence to this policy.
This policy is applicable to all activities undertaken or controlled by NMS.
Our Commitment to Excellence
- 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
