Wamarra Expression of Interest

Symal Group is seeking expressions of interest for various civil construction roles within Wamarra, a majority Aboriginal-owned contractor in Melbourne. Positions include Civil Labourers, Plant Operators, and more. The company focuses on creating meaningful employment opportunities for First Nations workforce, offering training and development programs. They promote diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Make it yours.

Experience the excitement of building a career in an evolving construction business where people and performance make amazing things happen.

This is Wamarra

Taking its name from the Wiradjuri word meaning ‘to build,’ Wamarra is a majority Aboriginal-owned, self-performing civil contractor working across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.

Wamarra specialises in comprehensive construction services, managing a diverse portfolio of complex projects and services. Our distinctive focus lies in fostering long-term, meaningful employment opportunities and skill development for our First Nations workforce.

Our experience in construction spans earthworks, pavements – roads and car parks, hard and soft landscaping, carpentry and site establishment, drainage and concreting.

The Role

We are currently seeking expressions of interest across the Greater Melbourne region for the following positions:
• Civil Labourers
• Plant Operators
• Hook Truck Drivers
• Apprentices
• Concreters

Who are you?
• Relevant civil construction experience
• Relevant operating tickets
• Strong work ethic, along with being a good team player.
• Positive and respectful team interactions always

A career with us

We’re dedicated to providing meaningful careers to all our employees.

Our robust recruitment process preserves our goal of working with qualified and skilled labourers and tradespeople, ensuring team leadership and mentorship are provided to our apprentices and entry-level workers so that efficiency and quality standards are realised to complete projects and support contractors.

Training and development

We conduct site-based training and development designed to create practical, individualised learning opportunities for our site based-staff. These programs increase the capability and consistency of our workforce offering clear and meaningful career pathways within the construction industry.

What’s More

Wamarra is an equal opportunity employer. Our teams are made up of individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, with aligned ways of working, enabling us to overcome any challenge, advance our careers and outperform competitors.

Staff perks and benefits offered to build an engaged and talented workforce include:
• Opportunities to work on a wide variety of exciting and complex projects
• Tailored learning and development programs
• Bupa corporate healthcare benefits
• Rewarding and inclusive team environment

We’re committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, inclusive, free from bias and accessible for all candidates.

Social responsibility

We are a socially responsible business – it’s part of our DNA and who we are as an Aboriginal-owned and operated business.

Our aim is the integration and longevity of Aboriginal people in civil construction projects and industry. That means we lead with an awareness of our cultural values and Aboriginal aspirations and invest in Aboriginal people and organisations that support meaningful careers and the sustained livelihood of Aboriginal people and their families.

We are an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.