Owned and operated by Nyiyaparli Traditional Owner Raymond Drage
100% owned Indigenous Contractor, providing civil and mining services support to iron ore mining companies in the East Pilbara region of WA.
Guma Pty Ltd is a leading Indigenous civil maintenance and construction and mining services contractor which is working to create employment and business opportunities for regional Aboriginal communities.
Guma provides efficient, effective pipeline, dewatering, dam lining and civil
services to the Mining & Resource, Oil & Gas and Construction industries,
undertaking both large and small projects in a safe and timely manner and
satisfying our Client’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements.
We aim to provide project delivery excellence and value for money solutions
in four defined areas:
> Project Initiation - By utilising our expertise and experiences in assessing the feasibility
of proposed designs, we are able to offer alternative solutions that can save time and cost.
> Project Execution - By demonstrating a collaborative and open approach in the planning
and execution of an agreed design and achieve efficient project delivery with the
appropriate managed and monitored controls and risk mitigation strategies.
> Project Construction - By implementing and closely managing the execution of the
projects to ensure the quality aspects meet expectations.
> Transparent Reporting - By providing accurate and timely information that allows the
Client to assess, determine appropriate action, eliminate issues or improve performance.
DE-WATERING
Complete, turnkey water management solutions which include:
> Bore and headwork installations.
> Generator supply and install.
> Complete HDPE pipeline welding and installation.
> Valving and instrument installation.
> Operating and maintenance services.
> Pipeline civil works (culvert installations, road crossings, pipeline corridors and trenching)
We recognise our people are our most important resource. In
order to build a committed, stable and positive workforce we
focus on providing attractive career development opportunities,
comprehensive training and culturally appropriate support.
Guma uses a training and development mentoring program
developed by ICRG to support our employees and to meet the
needs of our clients. We seek to continually build on the skills
of our employees, resulting in a workforce that is constantly
progressing, developing and expanding.
Guma is an equal opportunity employer that actively encourages
positive recruitment initiatives to improve Indigenous participation
at all levels.
Guma has an annual workforce retention rate of 90 per cent, with a
full-time employee base that is 60 per cent Indigenous.
INDIGENOUS ENGAGEMENT
Guma acknowledges and respects the culture and history
of the Traditional Owners of the lands in which we operate
and thanks them for the opportunity to work in their country.
Guma is committed to positive engagement and the
participation of Indigenous people on all our projects. Our
clients benefit from our effective and reliable civil and mining
services, while also meeting obligations to engage local and
Indigenous businesses and employees on their projects.
Guma is jointly owned by Nyiyaparli Traditional Owners and is
closely aligned with the Nyiyaparli people of the East Pilbara. This
puts us in a unique position, with an unrivalled ability to liaise
with local people, other Indigenous people and contracting groups
as well as resource companies to create mutually beneficial
relationships and deliver excellent project outcomes.
SAFETY
Guma places the greatest priority on the health, safety and
wellbeing of our employees, contractors and all people
impacted by our actions. We seek to achieve and maintain the
highest practicable standards of health and safety protection
expected of an industry leader by resource companies, the
community and government.
Guma strives to achieve our goal of zero safety incidents, by
creating a healthy workplace with minimum exposure to hazards.
The Guma Occupational Health and Safety Management systems
comply with the requirements of all relevant OH&S laws
The company has achieved ISO 18001 health and safety accreditation.
ENVIRONMENT
Guma is acutely aware of our environmental responsibilities at
every work site. We are committed to complying with all legal
and regulatory requirements and recognised standards relating
to the preservation and improvement of the environment.
Guma believes responsible environmental management has a
positive impact on the company’s success and the sustainability of
The company has achieved ISO 14001 environmental accreditation.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Guma Pty Ltd has achieved ISO 9001 accreditation for the provision of technical and
practical expertise to the mining, oil and gas and petrochemical resource industries. We
take particular care to ensure all work undertaken as part of our projects is performed
by appropriately qualified staff and contractors.
Guma Pty Ltd have also achieved ISO 14001 environmental and ISO 18001 health and safety
accreditation. Working to these international standards ensures all activities are performed in
a systematic and controlled manner and in an environment conducive to our philosophy of
continued improvement and excellence.
Every Guma project has pre-determined key performance indicators to ensure the work we deliver
is aligned with client requirements and assessed at regular intervals throughout the project.
By implementing this system at every project site, we can ensure our principle of excellence is
enquiries@guma.com.au
PO Box 110 Applecross WA 6953