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 asΒ Industry Competitive Pay, Corporate Health Cover,Β Training and Courses and our,Β 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.

β€œTogether, 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 β€˜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 β€˜See You Tomorrow’ safety program and β€˜Key Safety Promises’

Different positions available across Australia

We believe everyone deserves to live the career they love.

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ZX345USLC-7H + Civil Sydney
Did you know the Hitachi EX1200-7 excavator leverages the advanced Wenco Fleet Management
System to optimise mining operations?

This integration offers real-time monitoring, data analysis, and decision support, enabling operators
to maximise productivity, minimise downtime, and enhance safety. With features like precise
equipment tracking, automated task assignment, and predictive maintenance alerts, the EX1200-7
ensures efficient operation and optimised performance. This leads to increased efficiency, reduced costs, and improved productivity, resulting in more profitable and sustainable mining operations.

See it in person and learn more about the EX1200-7 at QME 2024 at the Mackay Showgrounds, 23-25 July! Don’t miss out!
πŸŽ‰ We are thrilled to share that our Muswellbrook branch recently donated a Hitachi merchandise prize pack to the Jack Murphy Memorial Society (JMMS) for their annual charity ball. The pack raised an impressive $1700 in their auction! πŸŽ‰

Several of our employees attended the event, supporting JMMS in their mission to raise funds and awareness to fight sudden cardiac death. Funds raised are donated to HMRI, CRY, and Hunter Heart Safe, supporting life-saving CPR programs and cardiac research.

We are proud to contribute to such a meaningful cause and help bring our community together. πŸ’–
Check out the photo of our Muswellbrook team with the winning bidder! πŸ†

Photo (left to right): Joe Robinson, Michael Stone, Rudy Waters (winning bidder), Sammy Stone and Seamus Mulholland
From earth-shaking excavations to heavy-duty hauling, watch Hitachi's mining excavators and dump trucks in action! 🌟🚧
Exciting times for Joyce Earthmoving as they welcome their new Hitachi ZW180-5 wheel loader! 🚜✨ 
This addition joins their fleet of Hitachi machines, including the ZX130H, ZX135U, and ZX240 diggers. Proudly serving Perth’s eastern hills for over 20 years, Joyce Earthmoving is a family business founded by Paul, with excellent support from Gavin (sales) and Scott (product support). Excited for new opportunities and milestones ahead!
Great to see members of the Hitachi Group of companies coming together to share ideas and showcase their products at FarmFest 2024! πŸ‘ 
Hitachi Construction Machinery and Hitachi Global Air Power teamed up this year to better serve customers with products from both sectors. 

For those who also own air compressors (electric or diesel), don't hesitate to contact Liam Butterworth (pictured on the right) at 0417 668 736.
Customers showing off their excavator skills @ Hobart Dig Day! πŸŽ‰

Despite Friday’s drizzle, our amazing customers, prospects, and team had an absolute blast at our Hobart Dig Day! 🚜🌟 

The ZX360LC-7 and ZX55U-5 stole the spotlight, generating tons of excitement. But who could forget our epic "Skill Tester" challenge? Participants showcased their precision by picking up 3D shapes attached to a bar & chain with the ZX55U-5 and dropping them into matching holes. Talk about skill! πŸ†

Huge shoutout to our fastest challengers each day who snagged the HITACHI prize packs! πŸŽπŸ‘
ZX345USLC-7H + Civil Sydney
Did you know the Hitachi EX1200-7 excavator leverages the advanced Wenco Fleet Management
System to optimise mining operations?

This integration offers real-time monitoring, data analysis, and decision support, enabling operators
to maximise productivity, minimise downtime, and enhance safety. With features like precise
equipment tracking, automated task assignment, and predictive maintenance alerts, the EX1200-7
ensures efficient operation and optimised performance. This leads to increased efficiency, reduced costs, and improved productivity, resulting in more profitable and sustainable mining operations.

See it in person and learn more about the EX1200-7 at QME 2024 at the Mackay Showgrounds, 23-25 July! Don’t miss out!
πŸŽ‰ We are thrilled to share that our Muswellbrook branch recently donated a Hitachi merchandise prize pack to the Jack Murphy Memorial Society (JMMS) for their annual charity ball. The pack raised an impressive $1700 in their auction! πŸŽ‰

Several of our employees attended the event, supporting JMMS in their mission to raise funds and awareness to fight sudden cardiac death. Funds raised are donated to HMRI, CRY, and Hunter Heart Safe, supporting life-saving CPR programs and cardiac research.

We are proud to contribute to such a meaningful cause and help bring our community together. πŸ’–
Check out the photo of our Muswellbrook team with the winning bidder! πŸ†

Photo (left to right): Joe Robinson, Michael Stone, Rudy Waters (winning bidder), Sammy Stone and Seamus Mulholland
From earth-shaking excavations to heavy-duty hauling, watch Hitachi's mining excavators and dump trucks in action! 🌟🚧
Exciting times for Joyce Earthmoving as they welcome their new Hitachi ZW180-5 wheel loader! 🚜✨ 
This addition joins their fleet of Hitachi machines, including the ZX130H, ZX135U, and ZX240 diggers. Proudly serving Perth’s eastern hills for over 20 years, Joyce Earthmoving is a family business founded by Paul, with excellent support from Gavin (sales) and Scott (product support). Excited for new opportunities and milestones ahead!
Great to see members of the Hitachi Group of companies coming together to share ideas and showcase their products at FarmFest 2024! πŸ‘ 
Hitachi Construction Machinery and Hitachi Global Air Power teamed up this year to better serve customers with products from both sectors. 

For those who also own air compressors (electric or diesel), don't hesitate to contact Liam Butterworth (pictured on the right) at 0417 668 736.
Customers showing off their excavator skills @ Hobart Dig Day! πŸŽ‰

Despite Friday’s drizzle, our amazing customers, prospects, and team had an absolute blast at our Hobart Dig Day! 🚜🌟 

The ZX360LC-7 and ZX55U-5 stole the spotlight, generating tons of excitement. But who could forget our epic "Skill Tester" challenge? Participants showcased their precision by picking up 3D shapes attached to a bar & chain with the ZX55U-5 and dropping them into matching holes. Talk about skill! πŸ†

Huge shoutout to our fastest challengers each day who snagged the HITACHI prize packs! πŸŽπŸ‘

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