Making a Difference.
A more inclusive future.
At MANN we value equality and are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer, providing pathways for indigenous Australians and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. We also have numerous women in leadership positions, heading up major projects and liaising with commercial, council and community bodies.
About Dundee Rock.
Dundee Rock is a 100% Aboriginal-owned construction company with over 35 years of experience, offering advanced construction services across Australia. Nationally accredited with Supply Nation, in addition, hold accreditations from the Kinaway Chamber of Commerce in Victoria as a Deadly Black Member, the Northern Territory Indigenous Business Network, and Contractor Accreditation Limited.
Dundee Rock is a highly qualified contracting business, that has recently united with David Smulders in Victoria to expand its operations and capabilities by now qualifying Unrestricted Occupational Practitioners Licensing across all ranges and capabilities nationally. We provide quality construction and specialised services, working collaboratively with clients to leverage decades of experience.
Our highly skilled workforce enables us to deliver a high standard of services to our clients, largely due to our ongoing training and development program. Organisation and planning are a key part of Dundee Rock’s approach, which is inherent in our Management and Team Leaders.
Operating nationwide, our clients range from government departments and local councils to non-profits and private companies.
Central to this collaboration is a dedication to the aboriginal community, emphasising the generation of opportunities, mentorship, and educational support. Mann and Dundee Rock aspire to effect positive change by enabling individuals to achieve their utmost potential. Aligned in their ideals and aspirations, Mann and Dundee Rock are both committed in enhancing the skills and providing mentorship to the aboriginal community, fostering an environment of continual development and education.
Thomas comes from the Wakka Wakka and Kabbi Kabbi people. From the missions to the cattle stations, his family endured the hardships that came with the era of the Stolen Generations. Thomas has over 35 years of experience in the building and construction industry. Over the past three decades, he has built Dundee Rock from a small business to a substantial enterprise capable of partnering with governments and multinationals to deliver outstanding projects. Thomas has a solid reputation for being reliable and honest. As a loyal and extremely hard-working businessman, Thomas has a natural capacity to build long-lasting and authentic working relationships.
At Dundee Rock, we are deeply committed to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Through our focus on employment, mentoring, training, and support, we believe we can play a significant role in bridging the gap and building a sustainable future.
We are passionate about respectful Indigenous engagement, through genuine engagement with Aboriginal people and their communities, Dundee Rock provide sustainable employment and business opportunities for Aboriginal people.
Through capability building for Aboriginal people and organisations,
Employing and upskilling aboriginal people
Engaging Aboriginal owned and operated companies to undertake work activity
Supporting Aboriginal owned and operated enterprises to build their capability of Aboriginal
Our mission is to enhance the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by creating long-term employment and training opportunities. We strive to foster economically strong and independent communities, believing that this is the key to a prosperous future.
Our highly skilled workforce enables us to deliver a high standard of services to our clients, largely due to our ongoing training and development program. Organisation and planning are a key part of Dundee Rock’s approach, which is inherent in our Management and Team Leaders. Operating nationwide, our clients range from government departments and local councils to non-profits and private companies.
As a 100% owned Aboriginal business, we strive to create meaningful partnerships with local stakeholders and build a brighter future for everyone.
Dundee Rock Accreditations
Jerome Sorgel.
Jerome Sorgel, a Githabul man residing in Melbourne, Victoria, joined MANN as an Assistant Project Manager at the age of 20. Since then, he has been onboard, thriving in his role and contributing positively to the workplace.
Following his employment, Jerome said: ‘this is an opportunity that I value and am grateful to MANN, as it will offer me long term employment and valuable skills leading to a much more prosperous future for me and my family.’
Lauren is a safety representative and established demolition subject matter expert at Mann. Motivated by the high-risk environment, physical demands of the industry and contributing to large scale Tier 1 projects, she transitions between various responsibilities.
Overtime Lauren developed a deep appreciation for the importance of prioritising workplace health and safety for herself and her colleagues, leading to obtaining Cert 4 in Work Health and Safety and multiple plant and equipment tickets.
“To aspiring young women seeking entry into this field; embrace opportunities for networking, seek guidance from fellow professionals, proactively seek knowledge, and cultivate self-assurance.”
