Fantastic effort from our team who woke up early on December 5 to run 5, 10, or 21.1km around St Kilda. We smashed our fundraising goal, raising $3,135 to fund Beyond Blue’s 24/7 support service, which gives every person in Australia someone to talk to when struggling with their mental health. Leading Hand Sam […]

Meet one of the first employees of Wamarra, labourer and Gunditjmara man Joe Bell. Joe has played a pivotal role in our journey, working on our most significant projects, including countless Level Crossing Removals, Major Roads, and Department of Justice projects. Not only has he grown in his ability as a labourer, but he’s also […]

We’re excited to welcome Samuel Celano who recently joined the Wamarra family as Project Engineer. “My wife represents the Aboriginal community, previously working for the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service and now at the Victorian Aboriginal Childcare Agency. I’ve learned a lot through our talks at home, and she’s played a huge part in influencing my […]

Hailing from the banks of the Murray River in Echuca, meet Jarrod Hudson, our multiskilled labourer. “I spent six years in Darwin as a plumber before joining Wamarra. I heard about the business from my brother Ryan, who’s a general labourer and machine operator for Wamarra. I started as a roof plumber working on site […]

“I heard about Wamarra through my footy club. The club fosters reconciliation by building bridges between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities – Managing Director Hayden Heta was my senior coach and, at the time, Wamarra was up and running. ” Says Hotak. Working on the North East Link project since starting with the company in December, […]

Our peoples share a special connection through our cultures, communities, and shared experiences. From the beginning, our mission has been to forge a pathway for real change where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are not only included but can thrive in their workplace and at home in their communities. The camaraderie amongst our team […]

Our very own Kenny Morgan was presented the Symal HSEQ Excellence Award on behalf of Symal Infrastructure and Structures Mooroolbark Project. Leading by example, Kenny recognised the need to support a separate work group and stepped in. The work group was undertaking telehandler operations and it was observed that the suspended load was obstructing the […]

Daniel joined Wamarra as a sparky with 20 years of experience in the construction industry. “I chose Wamarra to be there for the boys and to help them grab onto the opportunities I got from the construction industry.” Says Daniel.   Daniel’s a natural leader, stepping in to help the team wherever he’s needed. He’s […]

We know how important safety is in everything we do, and that’s why we celebrate HSEQ Excellence at Wamarra. Our latest safety champion and site Team Leader, Allan Norris, is recognised for his proactive approach to safety on site and demonstrating genuine care for his co-workers. His quick thinking and action and ability to communicate […]

At our monthly welcome lunch this week, Wamarra Managing Director Hayden Heta shared his personal and professional journey to Wamarra with the team at head office. We sat with Hayden and got the low down on what makes Hayden Heta get out of bed in the morning and what his vision is for Wamarra. Hayden […]