HISTORY & MISSION STATEMENT

History

Formed in Brisbane 1992 by Warwick, following 18+ years of building experience in Papua New Guinea
Services initially to PNG, then expanded to Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji
Steven joined the Company in 1999 and became a Director in 2006
In recognition of our increasing sales and service, and our strong presence in the South Pacific, major Suppliers secured our services by rewarding us Exclusive Agency status. Niugini Link has grown from humble beginnings as a 'one-man' home operation, to become a leader in our field in Australia

Procurement from, but not restricted to, our Exclusive Agencies
Joinery, building & sawmilling supplies
Construction equipment
Motor vehicles
Hardware
Used machinery & equipment
General personal requirements - No request too large, too small or too personal 'You want it: We'll get it!'

One-stop shop for joinery supplies
Streamlined consolidation of multiple orders
Simplified air/shipping & payment process
18+ years experience of building in South Pacific
Fast, efficient & reliable weekly service
Ability to source any requirement
Competitive pricing
Regular one-on-one meetings at clients' offices with follow-ups and product up-dates
Technical support from Agencies
Genuine, non-biased product advice

To provide quality products and support to our clients in the South Pacific in the most cost effective manner and shortest time frame possible
To build a solid and friendly working relationship with all clients
To continually increase diversity in our product range
To be recognised as a leader in our field by constantly being reliable & efficient
100% customer satisfaction guaranteed

AV Jennings Apprentice Carpenter of the Year - Sydney
Builder by trade
Building partnership [Wilsin Constructions] - Sydney
1973 married Lynette and moved to Lae, PNG
Building Supervisor [RJ Sinclair] - Lae
Licensed Building Contractor [WN Sinclair] - Sydney
General Manager [Lae Builders & Contractors] - Lae
- Overseeing all aspects of building: architectural; domestic, commercial & industrial building; sawmilling; joinery; furniture production; electrical; plumbing; block-laying; concreting; & steel fabrication
- Responsible for a workforce of 500 national staff & 23 expatriates
- Established branches in Madang, Mt Hagen, Port Moresby, Manus Island
- Holds World Record for construction and completion of a Mobil Service Station in 44 days from start to finish [under curfew restrictions in Lae PNG]
1992 formed Niugini Link - Brisbane
Interests: playing squash, tennis & golf; rugby league; horse racing; gardening; share market; & travelling
Passionate about: rural residence; enjoying life with family & friends

Attended Primary School in Lae, PNG 1985-1991
Completed primary schooling at St Peters Caboolture 1993
Secondary schooling at St. Josephs College Nudgee 1994-1998
Employment history with Harvey Norman, Thornhill Park, Niugini Link
Married to Caroline
Major interests include golf, horse racing, rugby league, AFL and rugby union, squash, travelling, English cocker spaniels and home ownership

Work

Secretary/Personal Assistant: Department of Education; 3M; Royal Doulton; University of Technology; Air Niugini; Harrisons & Crosfield + legal and accounting firms
Administration/Owner: In-house hotel store; Video store; Laundromat; Shopping Centre
Niugini Link responsibilities since 1992: accounts; secretarial; payroll; client liaison; administrative; & managerial

Community

Personal

Married Warwick in 1973 and moved to Lae, PNG
Sport -
- played: softball; squash; golf; tennis
- coached: softball; little athletics
- other: softball umpire; soccer manager; athletics throws official
Passionate about: family; home and garden; & maintaining friendships through socialising

Duties and responsibilities: reception; correspondence - mail & email; accounts - purchases & sales, payable & receivable, reconciliations, BAS preparation; banking; co-ordinating shipping/transport documentation; general office administration
Previous work experience encompassed: reception; accounts; payroll; data entry; administration; sales; purchasing

Duties: pick up & deliveries; packing & unloading FCL & LCL containers; forklift work; receipt & despatch record keeping; co-ordinating goods received, warehouse storage & shipment.

Previous work experience: head baker & food safety supervisor; warehouse manager