Majority Indigenous-owned. Backed by Mader. Built to keep Australia moving.
Perth, Australia – Mader First has officially launched, bringing together proven maintenance capability and a commitment to meaningful impact within the Indigenous community.
Delivering fixed plant and rail maintenance services nationwide, Mader First combines the strength, systems and technical expertise of Mader with a purpose-driven approach focused on creating employment, training and business opportunities for Indigenous people and communities.
Built to support mining, resources, rail and industrial operations, Mader First provides customers with safe, reliable and scalable maintenance solutions while partnering with Traditional Owner groups and local communities to deliver lasting benefits connected to the work taking place on Country.
“At Mader First, our purpose is bigger than maintenance services” said Yulu McGrady, Managing Director.
“It’s about bringing together proven maintenance capability with genuine opportunities for Indigenous participation. We want to deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers while creating pathways for people, communities and Indigenous businesses”.
Backed by more than two decades of maintenance expertise through Mader, Mader First is equipped to support customers with fixed plant maintenance, rail maintenance, shutdowns, rostered maintenance crews, project support and workforce solutions across Australia.
The business will draw on Mader’s national workforce network, operational systems, supervision and safety framework while operating with a clear focus on Indigenous participation and community impact.
Delivering Maintenance Capability
Mader First’s service offering includes:
- Fixed plant maintenance support
- Shutdown and planned maintenance programs
- Mechanical and electrical maintenance
- Breakdown response services
- CHPP and processing infrastructure maintenance
- Rail and rolling stock maintenance
- Track and rail infrastructure maintenance
- Workshop and field maintenance support
- Skilled trades and project workforce solutions
- Supervisory and coordination support
Meaningful Impact
A key objective of Mader First is to create practical and sustainable opportunities for Indigenous participation across maintenance projects.
Working alongside Traditional Owners, Indigenous businesses and local community partners, Mader First will identify opportunities for Indigenous employment, workforce participation and skills development connected to each project.
The business aspires to achieve up to 10% Indigenous workforce participation on projects where practical, while focusing on outcomes that extend beyond a single contract.
“I started my career in the mining industry at 24 years old, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the many different opportunities it’s given me since. Mader First was created to offer that same environment to the next generation” said McGrady.
“We want to help people build skills, gain experience and create pathways into industries that operate on or near their Country. Success is measured by long-term outcomes, stronger local capability and relationships built on trust.”
Geared for Safety
Safety sits at the core of Mader First’s operations.
Supported by Mader’s proven safety systems and field experience, every project is planned and delivered with a focus on protecting people, workmates, customers and the communities where work is performed.
The company’s approach is simple:
- Geared to prioritise safety
- Geared to watch out for workmates
- Geared to deliver quality work safely
- Geared to return home safe to loved ones
Safe work. Strong partnerships. Meaningful outcomes.