As a Western Australian based building services company, we deliver integrated
design, construction, civil works and maintenance services for commercial
and public sector clients across WA. But as an Aboriginal-owned enterprise on a mission to transform Indigenous lives, we do so much more. For our clients. For our community. For Western Australia.
When we look back at how far we’ve come – the projects we’ve completed, the clients we work with – it’s surprising to think Marawar has only been in business since 2018. Under the leadership of entrepreneur and Nyoongar Traditional Landowner Gerard Matera, Marawar has become a state-wide
force in the commercial, residential and civil construction and
maintenance industry.
And as we’ve done so, we’ve started a ripple effect that’s transforming our industry and the lives, prospects and potential of Aboriginal people and communities throughout WA.
Our Mission.
To deliver design, construction and maintenance services that
are second to none and employment, training and outreach
programs that create tangible economic, health and social
benefits for Indigenous people.
Today, 55% of our workforce is Aboriginal – a percentage that will continue to increase as we grow.
Moreover, our extended Marawar family includes local contracting and sub-contracting partners, many of which are also Aboriginal-owned businesses, operating in many locations across the state.
Our portfolio of clients is equally diverse, including minor, major and civil works projects for organisations ranging from Bunnings, KMART, Wirrpanda Foundation, Quest and Officeworks to government agencies, councils, hospitals and schools.
To provide a strong, sustainable future for Aboriginal people, culture and Country by being a market leader in the building and maintenance industry – by delivering services that are second to none for clients, and employment, training and outreach programs that create tangible economic, health and social benefits for Indigenous people.
Our operations emulate our core values, we are:
Client-focused
We always act in our clients’ best interests and work to exceed expectations on the delivery of services that represent value, workmanship, innovation and quality.
Collaborative
We bring to the table a proactive approach based on a strong appreciation of our clients’ goals in terms of quality, functionality, operational, value, timing and outcome.
Innovative
We draw on the latest technology advancements and techniques to drive efficiencies and improve the performance in every facet of our business.
Safety mindset
We work to the highest safety and risk mitigation standards, which is testament to our impeccable industry reputation.
Health, safety, quality and the environment. Just as we maintain the highest quality standards in everything we do, we have an uncompromising approach to looking after our people, our community and the environment.
Our safety policies, procedures and WHS management plans are under constant review by our HSEQ & OHS Committee. The committee also conducts regular workplace inspections and audits, as well as incident investigations, if required.
This watchful approach to continual improvement, combined with our commitment to the education and training of our people, is the reason why our HSEQ reputation is second to none.
Board of Directors
Marawar was co-founded by businessman and Nyoongar Traditional Landowner Gerard Matera and renowned property group M/Group, who bring with them over 20 years of industry experience. This partnership is at the heart of our cultural DNA. And it’s the reason you’ll find a wealth of Aboriginal, business and industry knowledge on our experienced board.
Employees
We’re diverse in every sense. With a growing number of Aboriginal employees, our team is truly multicultural. And as you can tell from our capabilities, our workforce is multidisciplinary, spanning and integrating myriad skillsets – skills that we regularly evaluate and nurture through ongoing training.
Apprentices
We believe we have an obligation to develop the next generation of Australian construction professionals and tradespeople, so our apprenticeship program is a key focus for us. It’s also fundamental to our mission to bring more Aboriginal people into our business and industry. And the more we’re able to pair Aboriginal apprentices with Aboriginal tradies, the greater our impact.
Marawar is dedicated in supporting the employment and engagement of Aboriginal people throughout the business, both engaging in the Supply Nation Indigenous Business Directory and working with a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) to see our staff, businesses and customers work together to improve the economic, health and social opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their communities.
Marawar also partners with other Indigenous groups to recruit, train and retain our Aboriginal employees, and have developed a trade training initiative to create more traineeship and apprenticeship opportunities for Aboriginal people in Western Australia.
Some of our current partnerships include Supply Nation and Wirrpanda Foundation.
