Drawing on over forty years of extensive experience, Northern Machinery establishes itself as a reliable and cost-effective civil construction company catering to the Katherine, NT region.
Meet the Experts in Civil
Located in Katherine, Northern Territory, Northern Machinery is committed to offering specialised services in earthworks, drainage, clearing, and concreting. Our dedication to safety, quality, and environmental stewardship informs all aspects of our project execution.
The Northern Machinery team consists of a diverse group of skilled operators, formally certified apprentices, and support personnel, including traffic management and survey consultants. By prioritising local recruitment, we emphasise superior customer service and unwavering reliability. Our construction initiatives focus on fostering employee morale, promoting team collaboration, ensuring clear communication, and providing comprehensive training.
We are devoted to advancing the Northern Territory's industry and employment landscape. This commitment drives us in every project we undertake. Our strategic location facilitates close collaboration with Indigenous communities, traditional owners, and the local Land Council to promote positive employment outcomes for Indigenous individuals. We recognize that Indigenous heritage is deeply connected to the regions where we operate, and we maintain a profound respect for the land.
At Northern Machinery, we provide a broad array of advanced equipment while strictly adhering to manufacturer-recommended service schedules. With a comprehensive inventory of commonly used spare parts, backup machinery, and a team of skilled tradespeople readily available, we ensure the delivery of efficient and effective services.
Supported by our dedicated Management and Support Team, Northern Machinery guarantees the effective handling of documentation and communication for multiple remote contracts. Our primary focus remains on achieving desired project outcomes, fulfilling contractual obligations, and adhering to completion timelines.
At Northern Machinery, our core values are integral to our operations and significantly impact the high quality of our work.
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.
Elevating Excellence: Commitment to Outstanding Results through Safe, Sustainable, and High-Quality Projects and Services That Align 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.
As safety leaders, we aim to cultivate a robust, positive safety culture.
Health & Safety policy
We are committed to fostering a work environment that encourages employees to prioritise safety, demonstrate discretionary effort, and support one another. We recognize that safety extends beyond mere compliance and are dedicated to cultivating a culture in which safety is an integral aspect of our organisation.
Below, you will find our current Workplace Health and Safety Policy. Our foremost priority is to ensure a safe workplace for our employees while upholding our commitment to achieving an accident-free environment.
Our Dedication.
- 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
COMMITMENT of WORKERS.
- 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 aims to conduct all business activities in an environmentally sustainable and responsible way.
Environmental Policy
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 Dedication.
- 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
