Administration Manager, Emerald
What influenced you to join Hitachi?
In 2000, I was awarded business trainee of the year in Tasmania. From there, I worked in business and accounting roles. Up until a change of life circumstances took me to Darwin, where I started with Hitachi as Administration Manager in 2009. Four years later, I moved to Perth and managed admin for the western region before settling into my current role at Emerald, which has been the perfect place to raise daughters.
What personal attributes and opportunities have helped you succeed?
I have a love for policies, procedures, auditing and data which makes for the right mix for administration. I enjoy being the go-to person, and purposely revise policies to understand the business better. I also have a bachelor of science in human nutrition. In my role, I enjoy making things happen and helping the business run smoothly. I assist with all types of paperwork, HR, customer enquiries, WHS, QA and projects. Most of all, I enjoy helping others and working towards impactful causes. I get to know so many people in our Hitachi network and share information with them. It has been challenging, as each branch is so different to the next. However, I have had some great mentors and support of the Management Teams, which has allowed me to grow in my role. It is inspiring to watch Hitachi and its people grow.
Have you managed good work/life balance in your role?
I am fortunate to have been able to take up both maternity leave and study leave. I appreciated being able to return to my same role after maternity leave, which made the transition easier from being one person, to a mum of two children under 3 with a FIFO husband. Thanks to my managers, who also understood the challenges of parenting, I maintained a good work/life balance.
I have a love for policies, procedures, auditing and data which makes for the right mix for administration.
How would you describe your experience at Hitachi?
I love working for Hitachi. There are always different projects happening and different challenges with each day. Admin is a very diverse department, which is what keeps me interested and fulfilled. Getting involved in functions, field days and networking events has provided so many opportunities to get a broader sense of Hitachi’s overall business and makes me proud to be a part of the Hitachi family. I am proud of the many social engagement activities I have been a part of, which raise awareness towards important causes in healthcare and the community. Being a female in the construction and mining industry, brings a welcomed diverse element and outlook to each situation. I work hard, am treated equally in return and feel confident that I may be able to pursue other roles in the future.
What advice would you give to others interested to start a career in our industry?
My advice would be to find a mentor and learn from them. Be open minded, welcome challenge and change. Always take a step out and show what you can do, make suggestions, make acquaintances, find a positive perception and enjoy all that you do. If I had my time again, I may have liked to have been an apprentice and obtain trade skills. However, I do feel I am where I’m meant to be. Administration is the core of the business, and I’ve loved every minute of it. I have attended summits and experienced interactions with those who are grateful for our corporate donations and taken part in our community support activities. There are golden people in our organisation who make this company what it is.
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Hitachi Construction Machinery is becoming LANDCROS, and we`d like to show you what that means for your mine 👇
Visit us at IMARC 2026
📅 27–29 October 2026
📍 ICC Sydney | Stand T17
🎤 Featured Presentation: "Maintaining Control of YOUR Mine: The Battle Against Vendor Lock-in"
Eric Winsborrow, General Manager New Business Strategy
🕑 Wednesday 28 October, 2:15–2:35pm AEDT
Technology & Innovation stream
As LANDCROS, we`re becoming an Open Solutions provider, working in partnership with you and your existing infrastructure, equipment vendors, systems and preferred suppliers. Open, interoperable and customer-first, with no closed systems and no vendor lock-in.
Your mine. Your choice. See you at Stand T17!
#IMARC2026 #LANDCROS #HitachiConstructionMachinery #Mining #MiningTechnology #OpenSolutions #MiningInnovation
Short and sharp: What would be on the EX1200 Spotify playlist?
From rock classics to country hits - what do you think the EX1200 would be listening to?
#Hitachi #LANDCROS #OrangeFamily 🍊 #EX1200 #QME2026
Reliability matters, so does the support behind your machine.
For CA Plumbing, keeping machines running means keeping projects moving. That`s why they`ve built a strong relationship with Hitachi | LANDCROS, leading by dependable machinery, responsive service and a team that understands their business.
From weekend servicing to ongoing after-sales support, it`s a partnership built on trust.
Hitachi | LANDCROS proven Japanese engineering for Australia
Built to Work. Supported Where You Work.
However it`s said, it`s still Japanese engineering.
Hitachi | LANDCROS
Short and Sharp: Can you outrun a Hitachi EX1200-7? 🏃♂️💨
#Hitachi #LANDCROS #OrangeFamily 🍊 #EX1200 #QME2026
Lifting loads and limits - Hitachi | LANDCROS
Another Hitachi on the job! 🟠
Congratulations to Geschke Pty Ltd on the recent delivery of their new Hitachi ZX135US-7H excavator from our Melbourne team.
Pictured with the latest addition to the Geschke fleet are Directors Gareth Dickson, John Geschke and David Geschke.
With a strong reputation across civil construction, plumbing and infrastructure, Geschke continues to invest in quality equipment to support safe, productive and reliable project delivery.
Thank you to the Geschke team for their continued support and confidence in Hitachi | LANDCROS. We look forward to seeing the ZX135US-7H out on the job! 💪
#Hitachi #LANDCROS #OrangeFamily 🍊#ZX135US7H #Geschke #Construction #CivilConstruction #Infrastructure
Congratulations to Shaw Contracting on the recent delivery of their new Hitachi ZX350LC-7G.
The machine is already on site at the Sassafras–Wesley Vale Irrigation Scheme Augmentation in Tasmania’s north-west, supporting a major water infrastructure project designed to significantly increase water availability across the region.
It’s great to see Hitachi machinery contributing to infrastructure that will support local agriculture, communities and the long-term growth of the region.
A big thank you to the Shaw Contracting team for their continued support and confidence in Hitachi | LANDCROS. We look forward to seeing the ZX350LC-7G get to work! 💪
#Hitachi #LANDCROS #OrangeFamily 🍊 #ZX350LC7G #ShawContracting #Tasmania #Construction #Infrastructure
Less risk. Less fatigue. More productivity. 👷♂️🚧
For Colin Wagner from Fergus Civil, machine technology isn’t just about getting the job done faster, it’s about making the job safer and easier for everyone on site.
With GPS technology in his Hitachi ZX225USLC-7, there’s less need for people working around the machine checking levels, helping reduce risk while keeping the job moving.
And when you’re digging all day, operator comfort matters too.
“I’m not tired at the end of the day, it doesn`t leave me with a sore back… which is bloody good!”
Real feedback from the people putting our machines to work every day.
Hitachi | LANDCROS. Built for the work. Supported where you work.
@fergus_builders
@sitechsolutions
Hitachi Construction Machinery is becoming LANDCROS, and we`d like to show you what that means for your mine 👇
Visit us at IMARC 2026
📅 27–29 October 2026
📍 ICC Sydney | Stand T17
🎤 Featured Presentation: "Maintaining Control of YOUR Mine: The Battle Against Vendor Lock-in"
Eric Winsborrow, General Manager New Business Strategy
🕑 Wednesday 28 October, 2:15–2:35pm AEDT
Technology & Innovation stream
As LANDCROS, we`re becoming an Open Solutions provider, working in partnership with you and your existing infrastructure, equipment vendors, systems and preferred suppliers. Open, interoperable and customer-first, with no closed systems and no vendor lock-in.
Your mine. Your choice. See you at Stand T17!
#IMARC2026 #LANDCROS #HitachiConstructionMachinery #Mining #MiningTechnology #OpenSolutions #MiningInnovation
Short and sharp: What would be on the EX1200 Spotify playlist?
From rock classics to country hits - what do you think the EX1200 would be listening to?
#Hitachi #LANDCROS #OrangeFamily 🍊 #EX1200 #QME2026
Reliability matters, so does the support behind your machine.
For CA Plumbing, keeping machines running means keeping projects moving. That`s why they`ve built a strong relationship with Hitachi | LANDCROS, leading by dependable machinery, responsive service and a team that understands their business.
From weekend servicing to ongoing after-sales support, it`s a partnership built on trust.
Hitachi | LANDCROS proven Japanese engineering for Australia
Built to Work. Supported Where You Work.
However it`s said, it`s still Japanese engineering.
Hitachi | LANDCROS
Short and Sharp: Can you outrun a Hitachi EX1200-7? 🏃♂️💨
#Hitachi #LANDCROS #OrangeFamily 🍊 #EX1200 #QME2026
Lifting loads and limits - Hitachi | LANDCROS
Another Hitachi on the job! 🟠
Congratulations to Geschke Pty Ltd on the recent delivery of their new Hitachi ZX135US-7H excavator from our Melbourne team.
Pictured with the latest addition to the Geschke fleet are Directors Gareth Dickson, John Geschke and David Geschke.
With a strong reputation across civil construction, plumbing and infrastructure, Geschke continues to invest in quality equipment to support safe, productive and reliable project delivery.
Thank you to the Geschke team for their continued support and confidence in Hitachi | LANDCROS. We look forward to seeing the ZX135US-7H out on the job! 💪
#Hitachi #LANDCROS #OrangeFamily 🍊#ZX135US7H #Geschke #Construction #CivilConstruction #Infrastructure
Congratulations to Shaw Contracting on the recent delivery of their new Hitachi ZX350LC-7G.
The machine is already on site at the Sassafras–Wesley Vale Irrigation Scheme Augmentation in Tasmania’s north-west, supporting a major water infrastructure project designed to significantly increase water availability across the region.
It’s great to see Hitachi machinery contributing to infrastructure that will support local agriculture, communities and the long-term growth of the region.
A big thank you to the Shaw Contracting team for their continued support and confidence in Hitachi | LANDCROS. We look forward to seeing the ZX350LC-7G get to work! 💪
#Hitachi #LANDCROS #OrangeFamily 🍊 #ZX350LC7G #ShawContracting #Tasmania #Construction #Infrastructure
Less risk. Less fatigue. More productivity. 👷♂️🚧
For Colin Wagner from Fergus Civil, machine technology isn’t just about getting the job done faster, it’s about making the job safer and easier for everyone on site.
With GPS technology in his Hitachi ZX225USLC-7, there’s less need for people working around the machine checking levels, helping reduce risk while keeping the job moving.
And when you’re digging all day, operator comfort matters too.
“I’m not tired at the end of the day, it doesn`t leave me with a sore back… which is bloody good!”
Real feedback from the people putting our machines to work every day.
Hitachi | LANDCROS. Built for the work. Supported where you work.
@fergus_builders
@sitechsolutions
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