The Ochre Story
Johnny Poonkamelya
Our Story
Built on Relationship. Grounded in Country.
UNGANCO was founded on the values of family, trust, and connection to community. As a Torres Strait Islander-led business, our approach to every engagement is shaped by 25+ years of relationships built inside Queensland's local governments, water utilities, and remote Indigenous communities. We work with our clients — not for them.
Discover Our Story & Mission
From the tip of Cape York to every corner of Queensland.
UNGANCO is 100% Indigenous-owned and Torres Strait Islander-led. Our mission is to lift the standard of infrastructure and asset management across Australia — starting with the communities and councils that have been underserved by legacy consultancies for too long.
We show up on Country. We listen first. We deliver work that our clients, their communities, and their Elders can be proud of — and that stands up to the standards of the biggest asset owners in Asia Pacific.
What We Believe
Our Values
Maximise value for your clients
Solve bigger problems
Act with honesty and integrity
Lean in to the unknown
In Community
In Community
Our work extends beyond engineering. UNGANCO has spent 18 months in Aurukun and across Cape York — listening, building relationships, and supporting community outcomes that go beyond the scope of any contract.
The Taipan and Mud Spring
Freddy Shortjoe
Fishing Lines for Christmas
Angus Kerindun
ISO 9001
Quality Assured
Supply Nation
Certified Supplier
Localbuy
LB312 Engineering & Environmental Consultancy · LB347 Asset Management