What it does: For more than 25 years WesTrac has set the benchmark in equipment management solutions, providing customers across Western Australia, New South Wales, and the Australian Capital Territory with unrivaled support in the mining and construction industries.
Mission: We are committed to excellence and are focused on long-term customer relationships and a dedication to customer service, safety, quality, and the environment.
Size and presence: With more than 3,500 team members, WesTrac is dedicated to creating and delivering outstanding value for our team, customers, shareholders, and the community.
Best known for: As one of the largest authorized Cat equipment dealers in the world, WesTrac provides customers with a wide range of machinery and construction equipment as well as comprehensive whole-of-life management solutions designed to make owning and operating equipment as easy, profitable, and safe as possible.
The good bits: Good people, interesting work, ability to learn lots on caterpillar machines.
The not-so-good bits: High workload, don’t always have access to the information required.
Caterpillar began operating in Western Australia in 1925 with a dealership being opened at the South Guildford premises in 1950. Known as Wigmore's the dealership was renamed Morgans in 1989 and then WesTrac in 1990.
The company had over 3,000 employees in 2009 and was the biggest employer of apprentices outside of government.
Since 2000, WesTrac has opened dealerships across China and is one of the largest suppliers of Caterpillar products in the world.
In 2006, WesTrac closed its agricultural dealerships in Australia, resulting from a decision by Caterpillar to cease production of agricultural equipment. Customers of Westrac were concerned that their warranties would not be honored.
On 22 February 2010, it was announced that WesTrac would merge with Seven West Media to form Seven Network Limited, which is 70% owned by Kerry Stokes.
On 30 August 2012, WesTrac officially opened its $170m branch at Tomago (NSW), which is known as the Newcastle branch. This branch is the headquarters for WesTrac NSW.
In mid-2018, WesTrac opened a new 24,000sqm branch at the Crossroads Logistics Centre located in Casula, Sydney (NSW). This branch services Sydney customers and replaced their old branch at Holroyd. The Casula branch began operations on 16 July 2018. It has a 1,500sqm warehouse with a cutting-edge automated inventory system and a drive-through bay for easy parts pick-up.
When we value each other and respect others’ skills and opinions – we’re Made for More. Diversity is an important part of the WesTrac philosophy and culture. We've put together Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Committees in both states, whose purpose is to support and encourage diversity (of thought, opinion, and people) across WesTrac through the delivery and promotion of inclusive events and initiatives within the business and community. Diversity brings different talents together, all of them working towards a common goal using different sets of skills.
A diverse workplace is more respectful, productive, profitable, and, most importantly, safe – diversity also creates a workplace we can all be proud of. Safety, Pride, and Respect make up three of our SPARC values.
We know that education reduces ignorance – the more we educate team members about social and cultural differences, the more we become accepting of differences and accountable when we’re not.
WesTrac has established two separate Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) committees, with one based at each of the head offices in WA and NSW.
These committees support and promote four key categories associated with diversity:
'Made for More' is a mentality – whether we're made for more flexible work arrangements, made for more friends, or made for more career development, at WesTrac we pride ourselves on living by our values and being an employer of choice.
WesTrac is ensuring we remain at the forefront of industry evolution by focusing on innovation and technology to improve the performance of our products, services, solutions, and operations. We provide WesTrac team members opportunities for their learning and development. Many have progressed through many roles, developing themselves both inside and outside of the business. It’s all about job security and growth.
You'll be rewarded with a competitive salary, superannuation, and salary packaging options.
You'll be provided with a company-branded uniform if you are customer-facing and PPE if you are an operational team member, as well as uniform laundering in most locations.
You'll be provided with free superannuation, insurance, and general financial advice through Super-Advice, our corporate superannuation advisers.
Your valued long-term service will be recognized with an award every five years.
We have strong relationships with several corporate suppliers so that we can offer you discounts on a range of lifestyle products and services, like JB Hi-Fi.
You'll receive discounted prices on official Cat merchandise through our Cat Shops, in-store or online.
We understand your tools and toolboxes are valuable – we offer a level of protection for these items under certain circumstances and can also provide you with discounts on tools.
At WesTrac, your learning and development journey is a priority. Whether it's technical training, business, leadership, or technology we have solutions to support your development needs. You can learn more about the WesTrac Institute, our own Registered Training Organization, and our Learning & Development function by clicking below.
WesTrac offers a further education program to ensure you can progress your career and reach your full potential.
We have a leadership development program with a strong focus on culture and management. If you qualify for this program, you'll be fast-tracked into a leadership position.
If you are an eligible team member who is a primary career, you'll receive 12 weeks of paid leave to care for your newborn. If you are a non-primary career, you'll receive one week. You'll also be provided with the support and resources you'll need to plan your return to work and manage your career as a working parent.
In addition to annual, sick, and long service leaves, we also offer the following options to eligible team members: Parental, purchased, unpaid, careers, study, community service, and compassionate leave.
To ensure you'll have a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible working hours and work-from-home arrangements (if your role suits this).
You can save on health insurance with BUPA’s discounted Corporate Health Plan.
After six months of continuous employment, you'll receive company-funded income protection in the event of illness, accident, or injury. Conditions, limitations, and exclusions apply.
As a WesTrac team member, you and your immediate family members will receive access to short-term confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
To maintain or improve your health and wellbeing, we run a variety of programs to help employees take care of their physical and mental health. Examples of this include access to free boot camps and yoga sessions at some branches.
You'll have access to a Fitness Passport for you and your family. Learn more about the Fitness Passport by clicking below.
We recognize that we all have a significant social responsibility to protect the natural environment for the benefit of this and future generations. Our goal is to minimize the impact our business activities have on the environment around us while balancing the economic and social needs of sustainable development.
WesTrac will continue to be a community leader in environmental sustainability, by implementing solutions and processes which apply best practice environmental management across all facets of our organization.
WesTrac recognizes the responsibility to operate in an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible manner. In addition, recognizing the need to provide a quality environment in which to work.
Caring for the environment is core to how WesTrac conducts business. Through innovation, reduction of waste, and continuous improvement, WesTrac aims to make a positive contribution to the built and natural environments and consistently demonstrates sustainable practices in environmental management, minimizing environmental risk and impact on clients and community stakeholders.
Our Commitments