“We take on challenges without fear of failure.”

Senior Team

The local team

At HCA, the leadership team acquires industry knowledge and business skills that challenge our company to fulfil its vision of Total Customer Satisfaction. Our leaders actively promote effective internal and external communication to stay abreast of the ever-changing business environment.

As a result of the impacts of Covid-19 globally, as a nation, as communities and as individuals we have faced challenges and changes to our way of life that we could not have envisaged just a few years prior.

Our industries have remained relatively stable, but HCA recognises the varying pressures that Covid-19 has placed on many of our customers.

As a business, HCA implemented contingencies immediately and as a result of our strategies, our level of support and product supply have remained consistent throughout the period. HCA has also introduced a range of bespoke solutions to assist our loyal customers in their time of need. We are fully aware that with every product we sell and support, there is an associated business, family or individual who has an absolute reliance on HCA meeting our commitments.

Our continued success is testament to the capabilities and resilience of our people, the quality of our product and the support of our valued customers.

Despite the strains that Covid-19 has placed on all of us, I strongly believe the adversity we have endured has provided an opportunity to not only reflect on what is truly important to us, but it has also forged an additional layer of capability and resilience to us as individuals and our respective businesses.

Whilst we remain vigilant in playing our part in controlling the containment of Covid-19, we have at all times remained focused on the safety of our people as we continue to further improve our safety performance.

We continue our ongoing commitment to support CSR activities via our charities of choice including the Humpty Dumpty Foundation, Clontarf Foundation, the Roy Hill Foundation, and being cognisant of the impacts the current life style changes can have on mental health, our ongoing support of Beyond Blue could not be more important.

As a company we continue to operate to meet our Carbon Neutral charter, and as a global corporation we are further developing alternative energy options to reduce our carbon footprint.

And of course, we remain clear in the goal to achieve our vision of Total Customer Satisfaction with continued focus on the three “C’s” of our Kenkijin spirit – Customer, Challenge and Communication.

 

– Ray Kitic

A message from the Managing Director of Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia Pty Ltd, Ray Kitic

Reliable Solutions
innovation

Our capability of providing reliable solutions extends to a range of services available to our customers Australia wide. Supplying new and used Hitachi and Bell mining and construction equipment through our national network of company-owned branches broadens our reach to help support you and your business 24/7.

Our machines can be customised to suit our customer’s needs. Competitive in-house equipment finance options are available on our full range of machinery.

Meet the Team

Ray Kitic

Managing Director HCA, HCMO/HCM Senior Officer
Ray Kitic

With more than 30 years of industry experience in the construction and mining industry, Ray has held various senior executive roles whilst working throughout Australia, the USA, South America and Europe. Since joining HCA in 2009, Ray has driven significant change and success through our operations. In the role of Managing Director, Ray is leading the company defining safety, efficiency and growth strategies and helped shape the robust business model that HCA is today. Ray attributes his success and the success of HCA to strength, capability, leadership and commitment of all those within the company.

Meet the Team

Rick Moledo

HCA Director of Product Support
Rick Moledo

Rick joined HCA in 2007 in a business improvement capacity and held several senior roles over the years. With over 30 years of experience in the automotive, commercial vehicle and industrial equipment sectors, Rick has a passion for developing product support synergies with the aim of delivering a high-level ownership experience for the customer. Rick’s tenure at HCA has led to the development and growth of various shared support functions, including Learning & Development, branding, customer support, WHS, HR and the spare parts group.

Appointed as Director – Product Support, Rick leads the spare parts, technical service and engineering groups to support HCA’s national business operations.

Meet the Team

Jason Gleeson

Executive General Manager Operations
Jason Gleeson

With over twenty-five years of leadership and operational experience, the newly appointed Executive General Manager of Operations brings a wealth of expertise to HCA. Since joining the company in January 2012, he has held key roles that have significantly influenced HCA’s regional operations and customer engagement strategies. His tenure includes nearly three years as Branch Manager in Muswellbrook, followed by more than a decade as Regional General Manager for the Eastern Region, where he led significant growth and team development initiatives.

 

Jason’s leadership style is grounded in integrity, collaboration, and a results-driven mindset. His key focus areas for operations will include the prioritisation of strong safety performance and zero harm, building lasting customer relationships, operational excellence, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for staff.

Meet the Team

Andrew Martin

HCA Director of Sales
Andrew Martin

With over 30 years of hands-on experience, Andrew has held several senior management roles within the mining and construction sectors. During his tenure as General Manager of International Operations, his responsibilities included the global management of corporate mining customers, whilst providing guidance and support to Hitachi headquarters in Tokyo and the global dealer network. Andrew’s current role utilises his capabilities to strengthen and synergise strategies across construction and mining sales, the used equipment and rental business and Wenco technology.

Meet the Team

Motomu Sue

General Manager, HCMO / Director of HCMO
Motomu Sue

Joining Hitachi in 1989, Tom has held successful sales and operational roles across Asia, UK, Oceania and the Americas, spanning a 35-year career. In 2005, he was appointed General Manager of CablePrice, with his extensive experience leading to his role as Vice President of the UK and Republic of Ireland. Tom has held senior positions with the Japan Construction Machinery Manufacturing Association, as well as leading Sales Support Media at HCM headquarters before his current position as Director and General Manager of Hitachi Construction Machinery Oceania Holdings.

"We strive to understand our customers' needs better than they do."

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36 tonnes of serious digging power.

The Hitachi ZX360LCH-7 has landed with the team at Apex Civil Solutions, ready to get straight to work.

Built for demanding civil projects, the ZX360LCH-7 delivers the performance, durability and operator comfort that crews rely on when productivity matters most.

It’s always great seeing another Hitachi machine join the fleet of a growing civil contractor, and we’re proud to support the Apex team as they continue delivering quality projects across Queensland.

We can’t wait to see this machine in action.

@apexcivilsolutionsqld
This week we recognised and thanked the incredible women across our business.

From workshops and mine sites to branches and offices, the leadership, capability, energy and perspective they bring every day continues to shape the future of our company.

As Ray Kitic shares in this message, our commitment goes beyond recognition. We remain focused on strengthening the pathways and opportunities that support the growth and success of women across our organisation.
Celebrating International Women’s Day

Today we recognise International Women’s Day and celebrate the contributions of women across our business and the wider construction and mining industries.

From the workshop floor and mine sites to engineering, operations, and leadership, women continue to play an important role in shaping the future of our industry.

At Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia, we’re proud to work alongside talented women across our branches, supporting innovation, capability, and progress every day.

Happy International Women’s Day!
Six years in the Army.
Now a fourth-year apprentice in Toowoomba.

Taleisha didn’t come into the trades the traditional way. After serving in the Army, she began her apprenticeship elsewhere but felt she wasn’t getting the hands-on experience needed to properly build her skills.

That changed when she joined the team.

Today her weeks can include new builds in the workshop, site work at mines, or jobs at local quarries. She works on loaders and mining equipment, services machines, installs pumps and supports major builds — backed by formal OEM training and experienced technicians around her.

Like every apprentice, she has made mistakes. On one job she damaged a seal during installation. She reported it straight away. The team worked through what happened and how to correct it.

That is how competence is built.

Six months ago, she completed her first solo service on a customer machine. It was a small milestone, but an important one — proof of progress and trust earned.

No two days look the same. That is what she values most.

Her focus now is finishing her apprenticeship and continuing her career as a tradesperson long term.

This is what development looks like:

Experience. Accountability. Support.

And technicians who are built to last.
From Trade Assistant to Apprentice Plant Mechanic 👏

At our Wacol branch, Nick is stepping into the next chapter of his journey.

Starting out as a Trade Assistant, Nick has now taken the leap into an Apprentice Plant Mechanic role - bringing hands-on experience, a strong work ethic, and a clear focus on safety.

For Nick, safety isn’t just a checklist. It’s about looking out for your team, doing the job properly, and making sure everyone goes home the way they arrived.

And he’s just getting started.

Nick is looking forward to getting up close with our mining equipment and continuing to build his skills alongside the team.

The future’s looking solid. 💪
36 tonnes of serious digging power.

The Hitachi ZX360LCH-7 has landed with the team at Apex Civil Solutions, ready to get straight to work.

Built for demanding civil projects, the ZX360LCH-7 delivers the performance, durability and operator comfort that crews rely on when productivity matters most.

It’s always great seeing another Hitachi machine join the fleet of a growing civil contractor, and we’re proud to support the Apex team as they continue delivering quality projects across Queensland.

We can’t wait to see this machine in action.

@apexcivilsolutionsqld
This week we recognised and thanked the incredible women across our business.

From workshops and mine sites to branches and offices, the leadership, capability, energy and perspective they bring every day continues to shape the future of our company.

As Ray Kitic shares in this message, our commitment goes beyond recognition. We remain focused on strengthening the pathways and opportunities that support the growth and success of women across our organisation.
Celebrating International Women’s Day

Today we recognise International Women’s Day and celebrate the contributions of women across our business and the wider construction and mining industries.

From the workshop floor and mine sites to engineering, operations, and leadership, women continue to play an important role in shaping the future of our industry.

At Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia, we’re proud to work alongside talented women across our branches, supporting innovation, capability, and progress every day.

Happy International Women’s Day!
Six years in the Army.
Now a fourth-year apprentice in Toowoomba.

Taleisha didn’t come into the trades the traditional way. After serving in the Army, she began her apprenticeship elsewhere but felt she wasn’t getting the hands-on experience needed to properly build her skills.

That changed when she joined the team.

Today her weeks can include new builds in the workshop, site work at mines, or jobs at local quarries. She works on loaders and mining equipment, services machines, installs pumps and supports major builds — backed by formal OEM training and experienced technicians around her.

Like every apprentice, she has made mistakes. On one job she damaged a seal during installation. She reported it straight away. The team worked through what happened and how to correct it.

That is how competence is built.

Six months ago, she completed her first solo service on a customer machine. It was a small milestone, but an important one — proof of progress and trust earned.

No two days look the same. That is what she values most.

Her focus now is finishing her apprenticeship and continuing her career as a tradesperson long term.

This is what development looks like:

Experience. Accountability. Support.

And technicians who are built to last.
From Trade Assistant to Apprentice Plant Mechanic 👏

At our Wacol branch, Nick is stepping into the next chapter of his journey.

Starting out as a Trade Assistant, Nick has now taken the leap into an Apprentice Plant Mechanic role - bringing hands-on experience, a strong work ethic, and a clear focus on safety.

For Nick, safety isn’t just a checklist. It’s about looking out for your team, doing the job properly, and making sure everyone goes home the way they arrived.

And he’s just getting started.

Nick is looking forward to getting up close with our mining equipment and continuing to build his skills alongside the team.

The future’s looking solid. 💪

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