With over 30 years of experience in the Indigenous corporate sector and more than two decades in civil construction, Lionel Dukakis brings deep knowledge, leadership, and cultural integrity to his role as Managing Director of First Nations Traffic Management.
Lionel is deeply committed to creating positive change through meaningful employment, particularly for Indigenous Australians and other marginalised cohorts. He believes that empowering individuals to become the best version of themselves starts with providing genuine opportunities — not just jobs, but career pathways that foster growth, stability, and pride.
A tireless advocate for Social Procurement, Lionel champions it as a responsibility — not a trend — for all business owners and government entities. He works passionately to ensure that social procurement is not just about ticking boxes, but about delivering real, measurable outcomes that uplift people, communities, and the environment.
For Lionel, creating meaningful employment is the first step toward building social value, breaking cycles of disadvantage, and shaping a stronger, more inclusive future for generations to come.