Who we are

Welcome to Billirrawarra Trucking & Training! We are dedicated to providing expert educational consulting, professional trucking services, and quality training solutions tailored to your individual needs. Our experienced team is passionate about guiding people at every stage of their educational or professional journey—whether you’re seeking new skills for the road, starting a career in trucking, or looking for ongoing development support.

Alongside our tailored training and consultancy, we offer flexible contract driving services and wet hire machinery for your project needs. Our qualified drivers and well-maintained equipment ensure your work is completed safely and efficiently, whether it’s a short-term job or ongoing operation.

At Billirrawarra, we are committed to creating a culturally safe and welcoming space for Indigenous people. We deeply value diversity, respect, and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels supported and empowered during their journey with us.

Safety is at the heart of everything we do. We believe all training should be conducted at the highest standard, with rigorous attention to detail and best-practice methods to ensure the wellbeing of our participants and partners.

Currently, we proudly serve communities across the Northern Territory and South Australia, with a clear vision to expand and deliver our services nationally in the future.

With a hands-on approach and a genuine focus on personalised outcomes, we strive to foster growth, confidence, and long-term success for everyone we support.

Based in the heart of the community, we pride ourselves on our approachable, friendly service and unwavering dedication to excellence. Let’s take the next step in your educational or professional journey—together.

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The Billirrawarra

Billirrawarra – The Black Cockatoo

The name Billirrawarra comes from the Larrakia language and means black cockatoo. The Larrakia people are the traditional owners and custodians of the Darwin region, and their connection to land, sea, and sky is deeply embedded in language, stories, and culture.

Kattie Risk, founder and managing director of Billirrawarra, is a proud Larrakia woman. Who chose this name to honour her people and their enduring role as caretakers of Darwin and its surrounds. The black cockatoo is a bird of strength, resilience, and presence. Its call is distinctive, carrying across country as a reminder of the ties between people, place, and nature.

For us, the black cockatoo is more than a symbol. It represents vision, adaptability, and community — values that guide the way we work and the standards we uphold every day.

Red-tailed black-cockatoos (Calyptorhynchus banksii) displaying the distinct orange-yellow tail panels of a female (left) and the red tail panels of a male (right).

Our Founder

Kattie Risk is the Founder and Managing Director of Billirrawarra Trucking & Training. With over 15 years of experience across diverse areas of the transport industry, she brings deep knowledge, skill, and professionalism to every part of her work. An Indigenous woman and proud mum of two, Kattie is passionate about creating opportunities and setting high standards within the industry.

Her career spans wide-ranging roles that have given her firsthand insight into the challenges and demands of heavy vehicle operations. She holds Certificate IV qualifications and is currently studying further Certificate IV, which underpins her commitment to professional growth and quality training. As an active voice through her involvement with Women in Transport Australia (WiTA), Kattie advocates for stronger representation, safety, and support for women in the industry.

Safety remains at the core of everything she does. Kattie believes that the highest standard of performance is not only possible but essential in ensuring the well-being of drivers, communities, and businesses alike. This vision and drive led her to establish Billirrawarra Trucking & Training — a company built to provide practical, professional, and culturally grounded training that empowers drivers to succeed.

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