This May we are promoting Mental Health 📣
At Whittens ‘Keeping our Mates Safe’ is not just a slogan, it is a mantra that we live by daily. This May, we are raising awareness for Mental Health at work, with a series of stories from our People aiming to break the stigma.
Hear from one of our Leaders, Shane Bell, talk about why mental health is important to him and why our teams don Blue Shirts each Friday.
#mentalhealth #whittens #KOMS#keepingourmatessafe #starttheconversation #whittensDNA #letsbreakingthestigma
Rounding out the end of our Employee Testimonial Series we would like you to meet Executive HR Manager, Laurie Moran.
Laurie exemplifies the essence of Whittens; she is a culture champion and what we recognise as #WhittensDNA. Having commenced with Whittens in 2014, Laurie has worked across all facets of HR, both onsite and in our corporate office. Today, Laurie successfully leads our HR function; responsible for the development of our overall HR framework and strategic objectives to attract, retain, develop and manage the best talent across our business.
Described by CEO, Louise Whitten, “Laurie's professionalism and dedication consistently distinguish her as a standout Executive Leader who consistently delivers outstanding results. Laurie's innovative strategies and unwavering commitment to excellence have established a high benchmark within our team and have been instrumental to our company’s success. We feel incredibly lucky to have such a talented and driven individual like Laurie working alongside us”.
Hear from Laurie about her Whittens journey.
#Whittens #CareerProgression #Opportunity #ApplyToday #Mateship #KeepingOurMatesSafe #Leadership #WhittensDNA #Diversity #HR
This week we would like you to meet Jillian Bell.
Jill started working for Whittens in 2017, as an Operator on our East Coast, and has since worked on over 8 projects with us. Having successfully progressed within her career, now a Multiskilled Operator, Jill talks us through a day in her life onsite.
Last year, Jill was one of a number of employees, provided with the opportunity to complete her Diploma in Training, Design and Assessment. This Diploma will allow Jill to take the next step in the career with Whittens, in supporting the site teams with onsite training and VOC’s.
Construction Manager, Bradley ‘Coops’ Cooper, has been a part of Jill’s journey since the beginning, he says:
“Jill is a valued member of the Whittens family. Her attention to detail towards safety is second to none. It has been great to see her development on multiple pieces of plant and more recently with her Diploma. Jill is also not afraid to get her hands dirty and have a laugh with the crew. Keep on flying the flag for the girls Jill! 😊”
We are delighted to see how far Jill has come during her time working with Whittens and look forward to continuing to support her progression.
#Whittens #CareerProgression #Opportunity #ApplyToday #Mateship #Diversity #KeepingOurMatesSafe #Training
Meet Jock Lorimer.
Jock has become an integral member of the Whitten family, having been with the company since its inception. He has skilfully overseen numerous complex projects involving concrete structures, showcasing his efficiency, diligence, commitment, and consistent delivery of outstanding results. It’s fair to say that without Jock, the success of our company as it stands today would be what it is today.
Concreter by trade, Jock has always been passionate about project delivery. Jock plays an instrumental role in our business, leading the execution of complex concrete structures.
Coming from a Rugby League background, Jock actively fosters a culture of mateship amongst his crew and takes pride in building and coaching his team. Jock plays an active role in developing talent within the business and has been hands on in identifying and mentoring employees undertaking Supervisor traineeships over recent years.
Whittens are proud to have Jock as part of our team and appreciate his dedication and loyalty.
#Whittens #CareerProgression #Opportunity #ApplyToday #Mateship #WhittensDNA #KeepingOurMatesSafe #Leadership
Tommy Wallace - Senior Supervisor at Whittens
Meet Thomas (Tommy) Wallace.
Tommy started his career with Whittens as a Steelfixer back in 2011 🛠
Now as Senior Supervisor, Tommy is a role model for future leaders and a fantastic representation of #WhittensDNA, demonstrating our core values as well as all of the key attributes we seek out within our leadership team.
Tommy is a gifted leader who always has the respect of his crew, Whittens management, and our clients. All of this is a direct reflection of Tommy’s character.
He is loyal, hardworking, conscientious, dependable, has a great attitude and leads by example.
Our East Coast Operations Manager, Nick Kelly, says “Tom is a man you can rely on to complete difficult and challenging jobs, without incident, when there is a deadline to meet.”
Tommy talks about his journey with us 👷♂️
#Whittens #CareerProgression #Opportunity #ApplyToday #Mateship #KeepingOurMatesSafe
Laura Roebig - Site Administrator at Whittens
Today we celebrate International Women's Day, and what better way to introduce one of our many talented women at Whittens, Laura Roebig.
Site Administrator across our East Coast Projects, Laura began her Whittens journey in 2022 👷♀️
Laura’s colleagues describe her as incredibly reliable and hardworking, effortlessly juggling her busy workload to ensure deadlines are met. Laura embodies Whittens values always demonstrating a can-do attitude, hard work and professionalism. We recognise Laura as part of #WhittensDNA and are lucky to have her as part of the team.
This year’s IWD theme is #InspireInclusion, something Laura demonstrates on the daily. Her positive and welcoming demeanor brightens up our workplace, particularly in her interactions with our frontline workforce on site.
Inclusion and diversity are incredibly important to us at Whittens and form one of our HR strategic pillars for 2024. We are proud to foster a respectful working environment where everyone feels valued and heard.
Hear from Laura 💜
#Whittens #Careers #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2024 #InspireInclusion #Diversity #Inclusion
Conor Counihan - Project Engineer at Whittens
On Monday 4 March we celebrate World Engineering Day, and this is the perfect opportunity to showcase one of our talented team members 🌟
Conor Counihan commenced with Whittens in May 2022 as Project Engineer at our Iron Bridge project for FMG. He has since worked across both our East and West Coast operations, gaining exposure to a diverse range of projects, something we are proud to offer our workforce.
Conor talks about Whittens Graduate Program – a program designed to support graduate engineers entering the industry. This program has been a success across our organisation, offering exposure to working in a #FIFO environment across a range of projects and disciplines all over Australia. Throughout the program, the graduates are supported by an experienced mentor and on completion there is opportunity for progression to Site Engineer.
Robert Cribbin, Project Manager Iron Bridge, says, “Conor is always willing to learn, help and assist wherever he can. He is a universally popular member of the team. Although at times, he would prefer to be operating an excavator, we’re glad to have Conor as part of the engineering team for the can-do attitude, drive, and technical capability he brings to his team.”
We are proud of the contribution Conor has made to our business and we are excited to support his ongoing progression. Well done, Conor! 👏
#Whittens #Careers #WorldEngineeringDay #GraduateProgram #Mentoring #CareerDevelopment
Tom Fallon - General Manager Operations at Whittens
This week we would like you to meet Tom Fallon, Whittens General Manager of Operations 👷♂️
Tom joined Whittens in 2020 as Operations Manager, and was later promoted to General Manager following our continued growth and expansion nationwide.
Tom brings with him over 30 years of industry experience, plays a key role in the success of our business and is responsible for all facets of project delivery 🏗
Known for his dry-witted English sense of humour, Tom is a results driven leader who leads from the front with a hands on approach to our projects – key traits we seek out across all levels of our Leadership Teams.
As a people-centric business, we recognise the impact that leaders make in people’s lives as they seek to develop themselves and others.
Hear from Tom's felt experience.
#Whittens #Leadership #PersonalDevelopment #NationalLeadershipDay #CivilConstruction
Careers at Whittens - Christopher Kautai, Foreman and Trainee Supervisor
Today, we introduce Christopher Kautai in honour of National Apprenticeship Week 🧑🔧
Chris first commenced with Whittens in 2017 as a Steelfixer at our Caval Ridge project in Queensland. Developing his leadership skills, Chris has progressed into a Leading Hand and now Foreman. Chris also supports our team with high-risk work, including dogging, rigging and EWP.
Over the duration of his time with us, Chris has been a consistently high performer. He is now undertaking a Certificate IV in Civil Supervision Traineeship as part of our Apprentice and Trainee program. This is an annual initiative we run at Whittens designed to invest in upskilling emerging leaders in our business.
Popular with his crew, Chris is known for his NRL footy season banter and is a zealous NZ Warriors supporter! We are proud to continue to support Chris on his way to becoming a Supervisor.
National Apprenticeship Week Australia (12-18 February 2024) is about recognising and celebrating the contribution made by Apprentices and Trainees to our workplace 🦺
#Whittens #Apprenticeships #Traineeships #WeGrowOurOwn #GiveAShout #NAWA #NationalApprenticeshipsWeek
Justin Carpenter - Crane Operator at Whittens
Meet Justin Carpenter.
Justin is a key player for our logistics team as Crane Operator, having joined his first project with Whittens back in 2017. Justin has worked primarily on our East Coast projects, including Byerwen, Snowy Hydro and Carmichael 🏗️
Justin’s attitude towards safety is second to none – which is of great importance considering the high-risk activities he is involved in. Justin is also an excellent mentor other team members. His integrity and commitment across projects has assisted Justin to progress through the ranks at Whittens, having started his career with us as a Storeman.
Justin’s colleague Brad Cooper says “Justin is a great bloke – always good for a laugh and a bit of banter. He is a great family man, and a mad Brisbane Broncos supporter!”
“I have worked with Justin on numerous projects and observed his ongoing development. He is now passing on the knowledge he has gained throughout his time at Whittens down to his colleagues.”
Listen to Justin speak about his career journey with us.
#Whittens #Mateship #CareerProgression #Opportunity #ApplyToday #KeepingOurMatesSafe #WhittensDNA
Bradley Cooper - Construction Manager at Whittens
Introducing Construction Manager, Brad Cooper, better known as ''Coops'.
Coops started his journey with Whittens in 2011 and worked across a number of our key projects – from Ichthys Darwin in 2013, to our Carapateena Project in SA, most recently supporting successful delivery of our Mine Access Road (MAR) project for Bravus in QLD.
Over his time at Whittens, Coops progressed from the role of Supervisor right through to Construction Manager and now takes a proactive role in supporting the career progression and development of our people.
Coops is deeply passionate about our mission, consistently exhibiting strong leadership and guiding his team in alignment with our core values 🫶
Louise Whitten, Whittens CEO, says “Coops is part of Whitten’s DNA. He epitomises the qualities we value in our leaders”.
His remarkable leadership and ability to positively impact the performance and culture of our business are matched only by his expertise in complex concrete structures.
Coops shares his story 👷
#Whittens #CareerProgression #Opportunity #ApplyToday #Mateship #KeepingOurMatesSafe #Leadership #WhittensDNA
Carla Montgomery, HR Co-ordinator at Whittens
Meet Carla Montgomery, HR Co-ordinator at Whittens.
Carla started her career with us in May 2021 as HR Administrator and quickly progressed into a Mobilisation Co-ordinator role. Carla is now working as HR Co-ordinator having expressed an interest and capability in this space.
Carla is continually developing her knowledge and has a development plan to support her growth to a HR Advisor role by the end of the year. As part this plan, Carla recently participated in Industrial Relations Master Class with Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA.
Described by her manager as 'loyal and hardworking', Carla champions our buddy program and is heavily involved in driving our employee onboarding process.
Carla moved to Australia with her now husband 12 years ago. She has two young kids and recently celebrated buying a house. She loves the ocean and spends the majority of her time outdoors.
Carla speaks to us about her experience at Whittens so far.
#Whittens #CareerProgression #Opportunity #ApplyToday #Mateship #KeepingOurMatesSafe #Diversity #HR
Careers at Whittens
We recognise that our people are our greatest asset – and fundamental to our success 👷👌
At Whittens, we strive to create a supportive environment to foster growth, achievement, and the long-term retention of our employees. As a dynamic, people-centric business, we are continually looking for talent across all levels – from graduates to seasoned professionals.
If you’re interested in a career with us, visit our Careers site and lodge an Expression of Interest 👉 http://tinyurl.com/whittenscareers
We have multiple opportunities nationwide across a range of skillsets, on various rosters.
#Whittens #Careers #Opportunity #ApplyToday #Mateship #KeepingOurMatesSafe Cohesion Co
As we farewell 2022, we take a moment to reflect on another successful year - all made possible by our incredible team!
This year, we have safely delivered over 150M in works nationally. From working in the snow near Cooma, to the hot and tropical conditions of the Pilbara and North Queensland, our team have exceeded all expectations.
As we prepare to take a well-deserved break, we take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and happy festive season!
#whittens #keepingourmates #farewell2022
It's quite a privilege to be delivering another earthworks project for our valued Pilbara client.
Whittens are again making fantastic progress in delivering several civil infrastructures components of 1.1 km long and up to 17m deep creek to develop the mining pit and enable safe mining.
The project improves and expands the mining operation and requires a flood diversion channel, stilling basin and bunds to be built to facilitate this expansion.
Our team have utilised our experience and specialist capabilities to find the solution that is economically and technically best suited to the project. Our team are dedicated to safe delivery and technical excellence.
Thank you to the entire Whittens Project Team for your hard work and dedication in helping bring this project to fruition.
#whittens #keepingourmatessafe #earthworks #civil #civilconstruction
Check out this time lapse from our White Quartz Road Realignment project capturing the installation of 54 concrete arches over seven days in November. Congratulations to all our team delivering the project on behalf of our client, Rio Tinto.
#WHITTENS #ConcreteTunnel #WhiteQuartzRoad #KeepingOurMatesSafe