Our People

Tom commenced his career in construction in 2009. During that time, he’s acquired specialised experience working with National Defence. His knowledge of strategy, business development, procurement, delivery and systems development has proven invaluable. Tom has expertly delivered construction projects in operationally secure environments while considering explosive ordnance, live training areas, airside operations, hazard areas, restricted electrical areas and physical/electronic secure construction.

Tom has been involved with NACP Projects since their first project, where he was involved in tender preparing methodology, management plans and program, and then delivered the works as a Project Manager in NSW and QLD. He also has valuable experience as an NACPP Project Manager, delivering works in NSW and QLD. Since then he has assisted NACP Projects in procurement and delivery across SA, VIC, NSW, QLD, NT and WA. He’s acted in a Project Director role on projects and implemented and managed the process to attain NACP Projects DISP accreditation.

Nick has over a decade of experience delivering construction projects across South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, and the Northern Territory. He specializes in Defence projects and has led major developments, including the J0105 Joint Health Command Garrison Health Facilities Upgrade and the RAAF Base Darwin Health Centre.

Starting with BADGE Constructions in 2016, Nick was later seconded to NACP Projects, managing Defence works in Woomera, South Australia. In 2020, he relocated to Darwin to establish and lead NACP Projects’ Northern Territory office. Promoted to Operations Manager in 2024, Nick is committed to building strong teams and achieving exceptional outcomes for NACP Projects’ clients and stakeholders.

Eric (Dickie) Bedford grew up in the Kimberley region of WA and has been an active member of the Indigenous community. He is a former Chair and Commissioner of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Committee (ATSIC), and a former Board Member of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies(AIATSIS). A former Chair and CEO of Marra Worra Worra and a proud Bunuba man, he has sat on various state representative boards.

Kevin Cairns is Director of the Waanyi Aboriginal Corporation. Kevin has more than 30 years of directorship experience, and is currently also Director of Lawn Hill & Riversleigh Pastoral Holding Company, Aboriginal Development Benefits Trust, and numerous subsidiaries of Waanyi Aboriginal Corporation.

Martin Sibosado has more than 30 years of management experience and operates out of the West Kimberley and Pilbara region of Western Australia. He is currently Director of the Nirrumbuk Aboriginal Corporation, and also holds directorships with the organisation’s various divisions and partners including Djaringo and Broome Electrical Services. Martin has a BA App Science from Curtin University in WA.

Jim Whiting founded BADGE in Adelaide in 1983 and as former Managing Director and Executive Chair has steered the organisation to become one of Australia’s largest privately owned commercial construction companies. Jim is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Building, the Past Chairman and member of the MBA (SA) Industrial Relations Committee and a MBA (SA) Past President. Jim is the Chairman of the BADGE Board and MRS Harmony Property Group. He is involved in various community organisations and is patron of the Hutt St Centre.

Nick brings over three decades of experience in the building and property development sectors, spanning both private and public projects. Since joining the BADGE Group in 2009, Nick has played a pivotal role in driving organisational growth and nurturing talent within the company.

As Chief Executive of BADGE Constructions, Nick oversees strategic planning and operational excellence, ensuring the delivery of high-quality outcomes for clients and stakeholders. His leadership has been instrumental in steering BADGE through periods of significant development and success.

In his role as Director at NACP Projects, Nick leverages his extensive industry expertise to support the organisation’s vision and commitment to delivering exceptional results across diverse and often complex projects.