People are at the heart of what we do

At the heart of Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia’s (HCA), lies a team of talented and dedicated people committed to providing industry-leading machinery and solutions. Every employee at HCA, helps build our company, and with branches across Australia, we offer a wide range of careers and job opportunities.

 

As part of the HCA family, you will be working alongside reliable construction and mining equipment in a rewarding and fulfilling career. We believe our employees are one of our most valuable assets, and our success relies on each individual’s enthusiasm, work ethic, creativity and professionalism in the workplace.

Employee Benefits Be part of the Hitachi orange family

We know that success comes from the partnership of our market-leading equipment and our quality people, and as such, we strive to provide the best working environment possible.

Being part of the Hitachi Family, our employees can take advantage of various benefits such as Industry Competitive Pay, Corporate Health Cover, Training and Courses and our, Employee Assistance Programme.

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Hitachi Careers

People are the heart of our machines and our business. At Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd, we offer a career path with the future in mind. Renowned for inspiring innovation and technology, we continue to contribute towards a sustainable society. We value our employees as our greatest asset and provide development opportunities to helps us achieve industry-leading standards. At Hitachi, you will be a part of a team that proudly support the environment and community through our business activities towards positive outcomes.

“Together, creating value for our employees, business and the community."

Our People
Our training and development strategy guides your career path towards a rewarding and successful experience. Hitachi is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits based on merit and capabilities. We encourage and support a diverse talent pool of skill, ethnicity and gender, to create a vast culture of shared values and enriched experiences in our business.

Our Community
Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia is proud to partner with key charities to make a difference in paediatric health technology, education, and work readiness programs for indigenous students and support the work of mental health and cancer research foundations. We commit to protecting our environment by offsetting our emissions into green projects and improving our facilities’ sustainability through solar power, rainwater harvesting, and recycling of waste and machine components. Globally with our Hitachi Group companies, our initiatives contribute towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to reduce environmental burden, save natural resources and support the development of people.

Our Workplace

Along with a variety of employee benefits, HCA offers competitive salary/wage with biannual discretionary bonuses and novated lease options to maximise the tax effectiveness of your income. To ensure the wellbeing of our employees and their families, our Employee Assistance Program offers confidential consultation and counselling services, along with a variety of wellness resources to help support you and your loved ones. HCA partners with one of the largest health cover providers, Medibank, which provides discounted health insurance rates.

Above all, safety is our highest priority. We strive towards zero workplace injuries and promote a safe environment through our ‘See You Tomorrow’ safety program. Our primary focus is to ensure the safety of all employees at work and home.

apprenticeship & training

HCA is committed to providing continuous training and education for all our staff. So you can be assured that you are taking the next steps to a more rewarding and successful career.

It’s common for a career to start at an apprentice level then to progress through one of the many other career path options, including Service, Parts, Sales and administration.

Apprenticeship

HCA’s market-leading apprenticeships run in conjunction with TAFE courses and align with the Government Australian Apprentices program. The program provides apprentices with hands-on experience and training to become a Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment (HVME) Mechanic and Automotive Electrician.

The practical apprentice programs are ideal for interested school students or mature age students and are available at all major HCA branches across Australia, in every state and territory.

Training

The training and education strategy focuses on guiding career pathways and development to suit our staff’s needs and the needs of the business.

Course offerings include qualifications and career path options for Service, Parts, Sales and Administrative roles, with topical areas including management, supervision, technical, customer service, and business systems compliance.

"take your next steps to a rewarding and successful career"
safety first

Your safety is our highest priority.

HCA believes safety takes priority over everything else. This focus on safety is made possible by employing an OHSAS 18001 safety system at every worksite, exhaustive training programs that prepare workers for unexpected incidents and an unrelenting focus on ensuring all sites and equipment are constantly safe and well maintained.

“See You Tomorrow”

HCA understands the importance of guaranteeing workers’ safety and wellbeing when working, and as such, your safety will never be compromised. The importance is reinforced by HCA’s ‘See You Tomorrow’ safety program and ‘Key Safety Promises’

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This marks machine number six Daniel has traded over the years - a great example of long-term trust built on reliability, performance, and support.

Thanks again for your continued confidence, Daniel. We’re proud to support your work with equipment that’s built to deliver, job after job.
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Recorded during our Dig Deep Sales Conference, this episode features Troy Harding, Director at @wellamconstructions in Geelong, Victoria.

Troy shares his perspective from the customer side - what matters on site, what he values in a machinery partner, and the insights that come from real-world experience in civil construction.

Practical, honest, and grounded in the realities of the job - this is one not to miss.

🎥 Watch the full episode.
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In Episode 2 of Humans Behind the Machine, Peter Horn shares his experience working in demanding environments where reliability, trust and performance aren’t optional.

It’s a straightforward conversation about people, machines and the realities of the job - told by someone who lives it every day.

🎥 Watch the full episode to hear Peter’s story.
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Andrew from Armadale Plumbing taking delivery of his second Hitachi ZX17U-5 🙌
When the right machine proves itself on the job, there’s no need to look elsewhere.

Thanks for your continued trust - we love seeing repeat customers in the yard 💪🧡
Thank you for building with us this year!
Here’s to an even bigger year ahead. Happy New Year! 🎆
Merry Christmas!!
Even Santa knows the best pit stop is on site. 🎅🦺🧡

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This year, Santa teamed up with our Hitachi family to get the job done.
Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and joy-filled Christmas. 🎄
Dig Deep Debrief – Chris Batson

Recorded during our Dig Deep Sales Conference, this episode features Chris Batson, one of our Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia Sales Managers, sharing his perspective on the industry, his approach to supporting customers, and what drives him in his role.

Honest insights, real experience, and a genuine passion for what he does - this one’s well worth a watch.

🎥 Watch the full episode.

#HCA #OrangeFamily🍊 #LANDCROS #DigDeep2025 #SalesConference #ConstructionIndustry #PeopleOfHCA #IndustryInsights #CustomerFocus #BuiltForYou
Dig Deep Debrief – Antony Moore

As part of our Dig Deep Sales Conference, we spoke with Antony Moore, one of our dedicated Hitachi 
Construction Machinery Australia sales reps, to talk about his journey, what drives him, and the insights he’s gathered from working closely with customers across the industry.

Antony brings honesty, passion and a practical outlook - and his perspective is well worth your time.
🎥 Watch the full episode now.

#HCA #OrangeFamily🍊 #LANDCROS #DigDeep2025 #SalesConference #ConstructionIndustry #PeopleOfHCA #IndustryInsights #CustomerFocus #BuiltForYou
🔑 Delivery Day

Daniel from DJ & KA Brown Plumbing has just taken delivery of his brand new ZX17U-5 💪

This marks machine number six Daniel has traded over the years - a great example of long-term trust built on reliability, performance, and support.

Thanks again for your continued confidence, Daniel. We’re proud to support your work with equipment that’s built to deliver, job after job.
Dig Deep Debrief – Troy Harding

Recorded during our Dig Deep Sales Conference, this episode features Troy Harding, Director at @wellamconstructions in Geelong, Victoria.

Troy shares his perspective from the customer side - what matters on site, what he values in a machinery partner, and the insights that come from real-world experience in civil construction.

Practical, honest, and grounded in the realities of the job - this is one not to miss.

🎥 Watch the full episode.
Humans Behind the Machine – Episode 2: Peter Horn

Machines matter — but it’s the people behind them that make the difference.

In Episode 2 of Humans Behind the Machine, Peter Horn shares his experience working in demanding environments where reliability, trust and performance aren’t optional.

It’s a straightforward conversation about people, machines and the realities of the job - told by someone who lives it every day.

🎥 Watch the full episode to hear Peter’s story.
🔁 Back for seconds!

Andrew from Armadale Plumbing taking delivery of his second Hitachi ZX17U-5 🙌
When the right machine proves itself on the job, there’s no need to look elsewhere.

Thanks for your continued trust - we love seeing repeat customers in the yard 💪🧡
Thank you for building with us this year!
Here’s to an even bigger year ahead. Happy New Year! 🎆
Merry Christmas!!
Even Santa knows the best pit stop is on site. 🎅🦺🧡

#MerryOrangeChristmas #OrangeFamily #BuiltForTheJob #BuiltToLast #HCA #OrangeFamily🍊 #LANDCROS
This year, Santa teamed up with our Hitachi family to get the job done.
Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and joy-filled Christmas. 🎄
Dig Deep Debrief – Chris Batson

Recorded during our Dig Deep Sales Conference, this episode features Chris Batson, one of our Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia Sales Managers, sharing his perspective on the industry, his approach to supporting customers, and what drives him in his role.

Honest insights, real experience, and a genuine passion for what he does - this one’s well worth a watch.

🎥 Watch the full episode.

#HCA #OrangeFamily🍊 #LANDCROS #DigDeep2025 #SalesConference #ConstructionIndustry #PeopleOfHCA #IndustryInsights #CustomerFocus #BuiltForYou
Dig Deep Debrief – Antony Moore

As part of our Dig Deep Sales Conference, we spoke with Antony Moore, one of our dedicated Hitachi 
Construction Machinery Australia sales reps, to talk about his journey, what drives him, and the insights he’s gathered from working closely with customers across the industry.

Antony brings honesty, passion and a practical outlook - and his perspective is well worth your time.
🎥 Watch the full episode now.

#HCA #OrangeFamily🍊 #LANDCROS #DigDeep2025 #SalesConference #ConstructionIndustry #PeopleOfHCA #IndustryInsights #CustomerFocus #BuiltForYou

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