Reconciliation

About

We are committed to making positive social change for Australia’s First Nations Peoples through the active employment of, and partnership with, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, enterprises and communities.

Our Approach

Through our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we are committed to reconciliation in Australia and acknowledge the important role we, as Australia’s largest privately owned civil contractor, can play in achieving better social outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

With extensive experience working in regional and remote areas and within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, our policies, plans, initiatives, and training programs reflect our commitment to equal opportunity and recognise the immense contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our workforce.

Our commitment to creating meaningful career pathways includes connecting First Nations peoples to projects and establishing partnerships with school-based organisations such as UNIQ You and the Clontarf Foundation.

We actively partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-owned businesses and suppliers, promoting supplier diversity and directly contributing to the growth and sustainability of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander enterprises.

Our Reconciliation Action Plan journey

Our commitment extends beyond symbolic gestures, aiming instead for meaningful action that fosters genuine understanding, healing, and empowerment.

In our Reconciliation Action Plan stages below, you can see the work BMD has been doing to reflect and innovate to create better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

STRETCH RAP

INNOVATE RAP

REFLECT RAP

Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan Progress Report

BMD’s first Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan Progress Report provides a transparent account of the progress we are making, the work still underway and the priorities ahead as we continue our reconciliation journey.

The progress reflected in the report has been made possible through the contribution of our First Nations employees, Traditional Owners, businesses and community partners, together with teams across BMD who are helping embed our commitments into the way we work.

First Nations Business Guide

Through our First Nations Business Guide, we commit to building mutually beneficial relationships with delivery partners who share our vision and values.

The Q&A style guide aims to increase visibility and support for First Nations businesses who are seeking to work with BMD or are already engaged with us. It outlines our internal strategies and processes that support employment, procurement and capacity-building opportunities.

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