Commercial

Creating sustainable economic opportunities through meaningful participation and long-term partnerships.

We are committed to moving beyond transactional procurement towards genuine partnerships that support growth, capability and lasting economic impact for First Nations businesses.

Our commercial approach focuses on:

• Supplier diversity
• Indigenous procurement
• Business capability building
• Open House engagement forums
• Long-term partnerships
• Business mentoring and support

We work with businesses to help create opportunities that support sustainable growth and independence.

The Hexham Straight Widening Alliance demonstrates how strong partnerships can create lasting impact beyond project delivery. Recognised as Georgiou’s inaugural Indigenous Project of the Year, the project focused on meaningful Indigenous engagement, community partnerships and creating positive outcomes for Aboriginal communities.

Key highlights included:

• Named Georgiou’s inaugural Indigenous Project of the Year.
• Embedded Indigenous engagement throughout project delivery.
• Donated award prize money to the Literacy for Life Foundation.
• Created meaningful opportunities through partnerships with Aboriginal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated reconciliation in action through lasting community outcomes.

This project highlights how collaboration, investment and genuine engagement can deliver benefits well beyond construction

By 2029 we aim to:

• Increase spend with First Nations businesses across projects
• Remove barriers to supplier participation
• Strengthen procurement pathways
• Continue capability-building programs and mentoring
• Build long-term partnerships that support sustainable business growth