About Us

Established in 1985, Joe Wagner Group has been delivering a wide range of sustainable civil construction and plant hire solutions to many of Australia’s leading companies and all levels of Government.

With 35 years’ experience and based in the Darling Downs, we have demonstrated capability and expertise in the industry, operating right across Queensland and into Northern NSW. We deliver civil construction projects in full and on time.

Our values are what guide the success of our business and how we operate. We pride ourselves in the relationships we build with our clients and the open communication that complements our high-quality work.  

Our commitment to safety, quality and robust programming are second to none and ensure we have tight control over every project. 

Our People

Joe Wagner Group recognises that our strength comes from our people. We take great pride in our team and our professional service. We hold high family values and are committed to safety, quality of life and training. With our hands-on management approach, we ensure that the Joe Wagner Group team members are appreciated as individuals and not just corporate statistics.

Our investment in staff training ensures that our operational staff have the required tickets and most hold QR SARC (Safely Access Rail Corridor) certification. Our staff come from various trade backgrounds—forming a reliable, knowledgeable and effective team.

Our senior employees bring with them a depth of knowledge that allows them to think on their feet when faced with unexpected conditions on site. We are known for responding quickly and effectively to difficult situations to ensure that jobs remain on time despite changing circumstances. Our company’s civil engineers have expertise in the major-projects market, thus bringing sound experience and knowledge of the performance requirements for large infrastructure projects.

History & Values

Joe Wagner Group, originally Joe Wagner Earthmoving, was founded by Joe and Mary Wagner in 1985 to service Toowoomba and the surrounding districts. Starting from humble beginnings as a plant hire business, Joe Wagner Group now delivers high-quality construction outcomes in civil construction, rail, drainage, and earthmoving whilst maintaining a comprehensive and modern fleet of equipment and machinery.

Our Director Jim Wagner has carried on the family tradition of maintaining a focus on giving back to the communities in which we operate, adhering to our defined core values. Over the years, it has been our ability to communicate well, complete projects efficiently to a high standard and our hands-on approach that has earned Joe Wagner Group the loyalty of our clients and the respect of our peers. 

Our Safety Culture

Joe Wagner Group has a culture of safety that has seen several of our staff receive safety awards. Our detailed KPIs and safety management systems help keep our people focused and aware on-site.

The Joe Wagner Group safety management system is independently certified to ISO 45001:2018 requirements and this is constantly instilled into our team.

From procurement to delivery, the policies of our proven Integrated Management System enable our staff to observe best-practice industry standards of safety, deliver superior service, and complete work that meets rigorous compliance and quality specifications.