About Us

Nellmax Civil is a 100% Aboriginal owned and operated family business led by proud Aboriginal men : Anthony (Tony) Garlett and nephew Aaron Garlett. Nellmax Civil delivers a reliable state wide earthmoving service covering Western Australia, with bases in Derby and Merredin.

Our Vision

Building a profitable, sustainable Indigenous business that will provide employment, training and positive economic outcomes for our family and the local community.

Our Mission

Employing Indigenous people across all levels and aspects of the business.

Our Values

Quality, Reliability and Health & Safety

Services

Nellmax has a team of highly skilled machine operators
and labourers available for earthworks projects of all scales.

Nellmax Civil offers plant and labour hire for civil and mining.

Services include, but not limited to:

Storm Water Diversion and Levees

Road Maintenance

Road Construction

Bulk Load and
Haul Operation

Road Shoulder Maintenance



Storm Water Diversion and Levees

Road Maintenance

Road Construction

Bulk Load and
Haul Operation

Road Shoulder Maintenance

Meet the Leaders of Nellmax Civil

Tony Garlett – Director

Tony is a proud member and traditional man of the family group Nyikina and Mangala skin group from Derby to Fitzroy Crossing and up Gibb River country. He gained early experience in plant machinery and earthworks, operating a wide range of equipment. This included scheduling, managing staff and administration.

He then joined the Western Australia police force and has many years’ experience working as an Aboriginal liaison officer.

Tony oversees the Nellmax’s business operations, leveraging his experience in earthworks and plant operation plus his people management, organisation and administration skills gained in the police force.

Tony is based in the Kimberley at the Derby base.

Aaron Garlett – Operations Manager

Aaron has worked in the civil and mining industry for over ten years. He commenced his career as a labourer and then worked his way up to become a very experienced plant operator. There are few pieces of machinery he cannot operate, with all the right tickets, and he has over five years’ experience as a final trim grader operator.

He has successfully managed numerous projects including building rail formations, earthworks for mine site infrastructure and creating internal roads for mine sites. These projects involved leading teams of up to 50 workers.

Aaron’s skill as an operator of multiple machinery types is further enhanced by his experience managing projects and people. He is an incredibly valuable asset to Nellmax and its clients.

Aaron is based in the Wheatbelt at the Merredin base.

“I’ve had the pleasure of working
alongside Anthony Garlett for over a
year, but our connection spans over
three decades on a personal level.
Anthony is not just a skilled mobile
plant operator; he’s a person of
unwavering values and integrity. His
dedication to his work is matched
only by his commitment to doing it
with excellence. With Anthony, you
not only get proficiency in operating
machinery but also a colleague who
brings reliability, honesty, and a strong
work ethic to every task. It’s been a
privilege to collaborate with him, and I
have no doubt that he will continue to
excel in any Endeavor he undertakes.”
Dennis O’MearaClient
“I had the pleasure of working closely
with Aaron Garlett for over 8 years
at NRW Holdings. Aaron’s integrity,
work ethic, and exceptional skills as
a mobile plant operator, particularly
on the grader, always stood out to
me. His dedication and honesty
made him a valuable asset to any
project. What’s more, Aaron’s growth
into a strong leader during our time
together was truly impressive. I would
highly recommend him for any future
works.”
Rick GraySenior Project Manager NRW Holdings
“I had the privilege of collaborating
with Aaron Garlett for nearly two years
on the Eliwana rail project. Aaron’s
exceptional people skills, leadership,
and professionalism were evident and
greatly contributed to the success of
the contract. His ability to effectively
lead and communicate with the team
made him a valuable asset to the
project. I highly recommend Aaron for
any future endeavours.”
Greg HattonFMG Contracts Supervisor