Hutchies' Mob

Mob is a colloquial term identifying a group of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people associated with a particular place or country. It is used to connect and identify who an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person is and where they are from. Mob can represent a family group, clan group or wider community group.

#Our Impact

Hutchies believes in having a workforce as diverse as the communities we operate in, and we are committed to increasing diversity in our workforce as well as across the industry. Socially, practically, commercially – it just makes good sense.

“Hutchies has always looked after me, and have been loyal to me, so in return I work hard each day and hold a strong loyalty to them. I enjoy the variety of jobs I have done, which has allowed me to travel Queensland.” — Al Gundy, Labourer. Joined Hutchies 1993.

$85M+ spent with Indigenous owned businesses

4% Hutchies’ workforce identifies as Indigenous

Winner 2020 Reconciliation Award (Business) for our Statim Yaga program

Twice winner of Large Employer of the Year category at the Australian Training Awards

170+ Indigenous supply partners across Australia

750+ Indigenous people trained and employed by our Statim Yaga program (and Hutchies’ Training)

#Company Member Support

Hutchies is all about people – we work together collaboratively with everyone involved in what we do to get the job done. Everyone is respected on individual merit and strengths, we stick to our word, are courteous to each other, and inclusive of anyone and everyone.
It starts with respect.
If you or anyone you know are struggling, come talk to us. If the matter is urgent, call 000.

Mentoring

Financial planning

Career planning

Mental health support

Indigenous Medical Centres

#Community Engagement

Every year we get behind a range important community programs and events through our Statim Yaga initiative. In 2019 Hutchies won Philanthropist of the Year in recognition of the extensive involvement we have within our communities.

NRL Young Person of the Year

Statim Yaga's NRL Award Partnership

Smoking & Dancing Ceremonies

Paying respect and blessing the land of out project

Murri Rugby League Carnival

In partnership with the Preston Campbell Foundation

Indigenous All Stars

Toowoomba Rugby League

Conferences & Speaking Engagements

Promoting awareness of Indigenous parity

National Reconciliation & NAIDOC Weeks

Celebrated nationally by Hutchies

#Social Responsibility Team

There is still lots to do. Hutchies has established a dedicated Social Responsibility Team, who continue to lead change across our industry. This team brings a diverse range of skills, knowledge, and experience to deliver high level support to Hutchies people, project teams, clients, and subcontractors. They are creating employment and training opportunities for the community.

They are creating real initiatives, real opportunities, and real outcomes.

Mark Kucks

Social Responsibility Team Leader

Elspeth Mayfield-Smith

Team Administrator

Simon Burr

Indigenous Participation Manager

#Wellbeing

Wellbeing is an overall term for all the factors that help keep you mentally healthy. This is just as important as physical health.

Keeping your mental wellbeing in check has many benefits including better mood, more resilience and getting the most out of life. Research also shows that high levels of wellbeing are associated with more positive life outcomes such as better relationships, less stress and better life expectancy. Better mental wellbeing also leads to greater levels of engagement with and enjoyment of work.

Hutchies works with industry leading providers who support you. These services are completely free, confidential and independent.