Our Story
Where Indigenous Excellence Meets Technical Innovation
MOOMBAKI represents the powerful convergence of Aboriginal Knowledge and Technical Expertise.
Our name—meaning "where the water meets the sky"—embodies our vision of creating new horizons for Indigenous people in specialised technical industries while delivering exceptional services to our partners across Western Australia.
Our Vision
Opening to a New Horizon
The name MOOMBAKI carries deep significance in our journey bringing land and soil-focused expertise with specialized flow solutions capabilities
Together as MOOMBAKI, we represent "where the water meets the sky" – the horizon of new possibilities.
This convergence creates a stronger, more versatile technical services provider while opening pathways for Indigenous people in specialized technical fields.
Indigenous Leadership
MOOMBAKI is a proud Aboriginal-Owned Technical Services Company that combines Indigenous leadership with world-class expertise in Energy, Resources, and Defence sectors.
As a Supply Nation Certified, female-led enterprise, we deliver specialized solutions that honor traditional knowledge while embracing technological innovation across Western Australia.
Our Aboriginal Ownership under the leadership of Ashlea Oaks-Nicholls makes MOOMBAKI a genuine Indigenous business with strong connections to Country and Community.
Our Connections
Acknowledging Traditional Owners
MOOMBAKI acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work across Western Australia and recognizes their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.
The Land and Waters
Our connection to Country informs our approach to business. The name MOOMBAKI reflects the meeting of land and water with sky – representing the boundless possibilities when we honor traditional knowledge while embracing innovation.
Our Targets
1. Upskilling Indigenous People
We are committed to creating meaningful employment and development opportunities for Aboriginal people in technical industries, supporting economic independence and professional growth.
2. Embracing Technological Innovation
We continuously invest in the latest technologies and methodologies to deliver cutting-edge solutions to our clients while building Indigenous capacity in high-skill technical areas.
3. Creating a Sustainable Future
We approach our business with a long-term vision, working to create lasting positive impacts for our Communities, Clients, and Country.
Our Certifications
MOOMBAKI maintains the highest standards of Quality, Safety, and Environmental management through our comprehensive certification framework:
- ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
- ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
- Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) Membership
- Supply Nation Certification
- NATA Accredited laboratory
Our Leader
Ashlea OAKLEY-NICHOLLS
Ashlea OAKLEY-NICHOLLS (nee Walley) is a proud Noongar/Yamatji woman born in Boorloo (Perth). Ashlea has strong ties to the South and mid-West regions in WA and her people are from the Badimaya, Amangu, Pindjarup, Ballardong and Yued language groups.
Ashlea has an extensive sporting background as well as previous modelling experience which culminated in her being a state finalist in the Miss Universe WA competition in 2012.
Ashlea was crowned the Miss NAIDOC Perth winner and ambassador in 2014 and as a proud Aboriginal woman was motivated to take part in the program to further develop her cultural knowledge, build on her self-confidence and to inspire other young Aboriginal women to be positive role models in the community.
Ashlea was also a member of the first Perth Aboriginal Emerging Leaders Advisory Group and was also nominated as a finalist in both the 2015 Women in Industry ‘Mentor of the Year’ Award and 2015 Perth NAIDOC ‘Female Youth of the Year’ Award.
Ashlea has always been passionate about being a leader for Aboriginal people, in particular young Aboriginal women and this shows in her previous work in multiple community and grassroots organizations.
In more recent years Ashlea has spent her time supporting the growth and development of the family-owned business Oaks Civil Construction all while being a mother to her 4 young children which is her greatest achievement of all.
Ashlea Oaks-Nicholls
Ashlea Oakley Nicholls (nee Walley) is a proud Noongar/Yamatji woman born in Boorloo (Perth). Ashlea has strong ties to the South and mid-West regions in WA and her people are from the Badimaya, Amangu, Pindjarup, Ballardong and Yued language groups.
Ashlea has an extensive sporting background as well as previous modelling experience which culminated in her being a state finalist in the Miss Universe WA competition in 2012.
Ashlea was crowned the Miss NAIDOC Perth winner and ambassador in 2014 and as a proud Aboriginal woman was motivated to take part in the program to further develop her cultural knowledge, build on her self-confidence and to inspire other young Aboriginal women to be positive role models in the community.
Ashlea was also a member of the first Perth Aboriginal Emerging Leaders Advisory Group and was also nominated as a finalist in both the 2015 Women in Industry ‘Mentor of the Year’ Award and 2015 Perth NAIDOC ‘Female Youth of the Year’ Award.
Ashlea has always been passionate about being a leader for Aboriginal people, in particular young Aboriginal women and this shows in her previous work in multiple community and grassroots organizations.
In more recent years Ashlea has spent her time supporting the growth and development of the family-owned business Oaks Civil Construction all while being a mother to her 4 young children which is her greatest achievement of all.