Building value through Indigenous procurement

"Working with Mob Box shows how Indigenous procurement can deliver real value for our projects while creating opportunities for Indigenous communities."

A partnership with Indigenous-owned supplier Mob Box is helping deliver practical project outcomes while supporting Indigenous employment, local manufacturing and stronger communities.

Mob Box is supplying and fitting out 20 customised shipping containers that will provide secure, standardised storage for tools, equipment and project materials across major Downer projects.

The scope includes roller-door access, internal lighting and electrical installations across the container fleet, with 15 containers also fitted with shelving systems to support the organised storage of hand tools, electrical equipment, welding equipment and rigging gear.

Initially deployed to support the Bayswater Power Station Tooling Project, the containers will provide secure and efficient storage infrastructure for project operations. Following the completion of the project, the containers are expected to be redeployed to the Callide Power Station project, maximising the long-term value of the investment and supporting operations across multiple sites.

The project demonstrates how Indigenous procurement can create meaningful business and community outcomes.

Josh Yeats, Procurement Director, said engaging Indigenous suppliers helps deliver benefits that extend beyond project boundaries.

“Working with Mob Box demonstrates how Indigenous businesses can provide commercially competitive, technically compliant solutions while creating jobs, supporting local manufacturing and contributing to stronger communities.

“By partnering with suppliers like Mob Box, we’re helping create long-term economic opportunities while delivering practical outcomes that support our projects.”

The investment supports improved asset management, equipment security, operational efficiency and workforce productivity through a scalable storage solution that can be redeployed as project needs evolve.

For Mob Box, the project aligns with its commitment to delivering sustainable container solutions while creating Indigenous jobs, supporting communities and driving local manufacturing capability.

Jess Gallman, CEO of Mob Box, said the opportunity with Downer has helped them strengthen their capability and enable them to reinvest back into the business.

“At Mob Box, we specialise in bespoke temporary and semi-permanent containerised infrastructure, and we’re working towards becoming an end-to-end project solutions provider, making site mobilisation simpler and delivering solutions tailored specifically to the needs of each project and end user.

“We’re grateful for the role that Downer has played in our growth and look forward to continuing to build on the relationship in the future.”