About Northern Transportables

Fully integrated, end-to-end modular solutions built on proven expertise, we manage everything from in-house manufacturing to complex remote installation across Australia’s most demanding environments.

Our Story

Since 1987, Northern Transportables has grown from a humble Darwin-based operation into Northern Australia’s leading modular building specialist.

Founded by Managing Director Simon Donnelly, our journey began with one simple goal: providing the construction industry with transportable solutions that actually stand up to the demands of the Top End.

Nearly four decades later, we’ve evolved into a powerhouse of in-house expertise. Managing the entire lifecycle of design, manufacturing, transport, and installation from our Darwin headquarters, many of the subcontractors who helped build our foundation are still with us today. This means that nearly 40 years of institutional knowledge goes into every project.

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We Always Deliver

Our “first time, on time, every time” philosophy spans metropolitan hubs and the most remote corners of the country. Whether it’s for Government, Defence, or private industry, our mission remains unchanged.

From hire and lease to permanent turnkey purchases, we provide the infrastructure that keeps Northern Australia moving forward.

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Exceeding Expectations

We don’t just meet the brief; we exceed it.

Respecting Community

We work with integrity across regional and remote Australia.

A Workplace of Choice

We invest in our people so they can invest in your project.

Vision and Mission

We exist to lead Northern Australia’s modular industry by delivering innovative, high-standard engineering built on a foundation of safety, integrity, and sustainable
collaboration.

Here’s what underpins our approach:

Vision

To cultivate a company that is consistently recognised for its contribution to achieving and setting best standards in construction and business, now and into the future.
To be a premier company in the provision of modular building solutions across Northern Australia.
Our vision will be realised as a result of the knowledge and capabilities of our diversely experienced motivated team.

Mission

To provide premier modular building solutions that are well-engineered and innovative, using the specialist skills and diversified experience of our people.
To deliver a high level of commitment to all our key stakeholders

Core values

Safety

All accidents are preventable, so we do everything safely and responsibly or not at all

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Dependability

We do what we said we would do and provide peace of mind to our clients that the job will be completed on time, safely, correctly and with quality workmanship

Collaboration

We act with courage and strength together, finding new ways to grow our company and our people

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Respect

We treat our clients, providers, sub-contractors and each other with respect and we value a diversity of views, ideas, backgrounds and cultures

Integrity

We let honesty and integrity guide us in making decisions and strive to always do the right thing.

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Responsibility

We all have a responsibility to promote and protect the wellbeing of others and the company

Inspiration

We encourage and foster free-formability and creativity from our people

People and culture

Our strength lies in our people, and we are proud to foster a workplace as diverse and resilient as the communities we serve.

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Reflecting Our Community

We celebrate a workforce where over 1 in 5 of our team were born overseas and 1 in 5 identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

Purposeful Inclusion

We actively champion equity by recruiting First Nations Australians, women, and talent from culturally diverse backgrounds across all levels of the business.

A Culture of Transparency

We cultivate a supportive, open environment where every voice is heard and every individual is empowered to achieve.

Diverse Perspectives, Shared Goals

By blending local knowledge with global experience, we build a more innovative and capable team for Northern Australia.

Supporting Community

We walk the talk when it comes to our commitment to genuine local engagement.

Through our work pathways, support of charitable organisations and meaningful Indigenous participation, giving back to the communities that we operate in is an entrenched part of what we do.

Our support for local initiatives isn’t just corporate responsibility, it’s a genuine commitment to a stronger, more connected Northern Australia.

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In the past year, we’re proud to have contributed to these impactful initiatives:

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