Creating Opportunities Through Social Procurement.

Indigenous-owned. Community-driven. Backed by proven industry capability.

About Us

Jarara & Co is an Aboriginal-owned business dedicated to creating long-term employment pathways for Aboriginal people through social procurement and Indigenous workforce services.

We work to create culturally secure employment pathways and long-term procurement opportunities that are meaningful, measurable and effective.

Our Story

Founder

Jarara & Co was created to build long-term economic opportunities for Aboriginal people through employment, capability development and strong industry partnerships.

Led by Managing Director Jarara McIntyre-Cooper, a proud Yorta Yorta woman, our ownership structure ensures Aboriginal majority control and culturally informed decision-making.

Our approach is grounded in the values championed by respected Aboriginal leaders such as Uncle Phil Cooper AM, whose lifelong work demonstrated that secure employment can create lasting change for individuals, families and communities.

His belief that opportunity should be long-term, genuine and life-changing continues to guide the way Jarara & Co operates today.

Our Purpose

We exist to:

  • Sustainable Aboriginal employment pathways
  • Meaningful social procurement outcomes
  • Reliable commercial outcomes for clients
  • Stronger participation in underrepresented industries
  • Long-term partnerships between industry and community

Why Jarara & Co

What sets us apart is our ability to combine purpose with performance.

Clients need more than good intentions, they need capability, accountability and delivery certainty. Jarara & Co provides a practical model that aligns commercial requirements with genuine community impact.

Our Values

Integrity

We deliver with honesty, accountability and professionalism.

Opportunity

We create pathways that lead to long-term outcomes.

Impact

We focus on outcomes that matter commercially and socially.

Partnership

We believe strong results come through collaboration.

Meet the Leadership Team

Leadership

Jarara McIntyre-Cooper
Managing Director

Jarara leads the strategic direction of the business, cultural governance and Indigenous workforce development. She founded Jarara & Co to create genuine opportunities through employment, enterprise and strong industry partnerships.

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Team

Adrian, David and Marc bring decades of operational experience across waste management, logistics, construction servicing and recycling. Their capability supports reliable delivery outcomes across projects throughout Victoria.

Adrian, David & Marc Mennillo
Managing Directors

Our Artwork

Artwork Turtle

Jarara & Co is grounded in generations of resilience, leadership, and community responsibility.

Our visual identity draws from original family artwork and cultural themes. The long-neck turtle, which is the totem of the Yorta Yorta people, features throughout our branding and artwork.

This meaning sits at the heart of Jarara & Co: building strength today to create opportunity for future generations.

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Let's Work Together

Work with us to create reliable services and genuine Indigenous outcomes.

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