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Rebecca Burke

from Customer Service at Red Rooster to Sustainability and Indigenous Operational Lead
I measure how businesses impact people, communities, and the environment.
Industry
Construction and infrastructure
Company
BMD
Job Level
Senior

Ask me about

  • How I got into a career in sustainability and Indigenous engagement
  • A project that made a real difference to people's lives
  • How major construction projects create opportunities for communities
  • The skills and subjects at school that are most useful for my role

About me

  • Regional Background

My journey has been shaped by a deep connection to community, culture, and creating opportunities for others. Growing up, I saw both the challenges and the strength that exist within our communities, which inspired me to pursue a career focused on making a difference. As a proud Indigenous woman, I have always believed that meaningful change happens when people feel seen, valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

Throughout my career, I have been driven by a desire to create pathways for employment, education, and economic participation while helping organisations better understand and embrace Indigenous perspectives. Today, I am fortunate to combine my passion and profession, working to ensure that major projects leave a positive legacy for people, communities, and future generations. It is work that I am deeply proud of and personally invested in.

About my role

  • Analytical
  • Curious
  • Humorous
  • Observant
  • Passionate

I am a Sustainability & Indigenous Operational Lead responsible for driving social impact, sustainability, and reconciliation outcomes across major infrastructure and construction projects. My role focuses on creating meaningful opportunities for Indigenous employment, training, procurement, and community engagement while supporting the delivery of sustainable business practices. I work closely with project teams, industry partners, government agencies, and community organisations to develop and implement programs that deliver measurable social and economic benefits. I also lead initiatives that strengthen cultural capability, improve reporting and governance, and support the achievement of corporate sustainability and Reconciliation Action Plan commitments. By connecting business objectives with community priorities, I help ensure projects leave a positive and lasting legacy for people, communities, and future generations.

Education

  • Year 12 Certificate
  • Certificate III in Business
  • Bachelor of Business

Subjects

  • Business Studies
  • English
  • General Mathematics (Maths A)
  • Geography
  • Health and Human Development
  • History

Awards

  • Various sporting awards

Hobbies

  • Camping
  • Dancing
  • Gym
  • Seeing family and friends
  • Travel

Pets

  • 1 Dog

15 year old me!!

“It's ok to go outside of your comfort zone to pursue what you really want in life.”

My career journey

Curious to know how I got here? Here’s a snapshot of my career pathway.
  1. Completed my traineeship
  2. Moved to Brisbane to pursue a career
  3. Got my first Senior Management Role at 28
  4. Started my first company
  5. Purchased my second company

My typical day

My employer

BMD is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business, with foundations built on the family values that underpin our unique, collaborative approach. Driven by a purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies through a commitment to collaboration, BMD is delivering infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities. With a proud history beginning in Australia in 1979, BMD now employs 2,300 people throughout Australia, the Philippines and United Kingdom.