06/06/2026
Building More Than Infrastructure - The Story Behind MK PMC
MK PMC was founded on a shared belief that successful projects are about more than infrastructure - they are about people, relationships, opportunities and lasting community impact.
Behind MK PMC are husband-and-wife team, James and Nurdiah Mayo, whose combined experience, values and commitment to community form the foundation of the business.
Born and raised in Darwin, James Mayo is a proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander man from a large family where culture, connection and community have always been at the centre of life. Those strong family values shaped his passion for supporting others, creating opportunities and contributing to positive outcomes for future generations. His career in health, community engagement and program delivery reflects a lifelong commitment to strengthening people and communities across the Northern Territory.
Nurdiah Mayo was also born and raised in Darwin and is the daughter of parents who migrated to Australia seeking greater opportunities for their family and future generations. Their resilience, sacrifice and work ethic helped shape her values and drive to make a meaningful difference. With a career spanning project management, business management, finance, stakeholder engagement and project delivery, Nurdiah has built a reputation for delivering practical solutions and helping organisations achieve their goals.
Together, James and Nurdiah are raising a blended family of five children and understand the importance of creating opportunities that extend beyond today and contribute to stronger futures for the next generation.
These shared values inspired the creation of MK PMC.
As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-owned business, MK PMC is committed to supporting businesses, organisations and communities through project management, grant writing and business support services that deliver tangible outcomes and long-term value.
Since its establishment, MK PMC has:
• Secured more than $2 million in grant funding for Indigenous businesses and organisations.
• Delivered infrastructure and community projects across remote and regional communities.
• Supported Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses to build capability and grow.
• Worked alongside government, health, private sector and community organisations.
• Created opportunities that contribute to stronger communities and sustainable economic participation.
For James and Nurdiah, “Building More Than Infrastructure” is more than a tagline - it reflects the purpose behind everything MK PMC does. It means building confidence, capability, businesses, partnerships and stronger futures for communities, organisations and the next generation.
Because the greatest legacy of any project is not the infrastructure itself, but the impact it creates for the people it serves.