Holdfast Training Services Trial Blog

 1.    Multiplex have an excellent reputation in Australia for being a ‘fair’, reputable builder. They aim to employ good people, pay well but expect a lot!

2.    It is highly likely that middle management will expect 12 hours + per day. Get stuck in, but set your stall out from the start. My priorities were academic work, gaining varied site practice and experiencing Australia – not working all hours to get my line manager promoted. 

3.    They push the contractors hard. Some bully, some build relationships, which was interesting to observe.

4.    They work in fast paced environment. I found processes, general administration and management of pers to be lacking in comparison to what I’m used to. They were clearly focused on building stuff on time and making money $$$$ !

5.    What we consider as unethical practice happens every day on site! (in WA anyway)

6.    Attitudes towards health and safety can be extremely varied. Be mindful of the term “that’s a Saturday job”.

7.    Workers unions are very strong and powerful in Australia. The majority of Multiplex projects are union sites which present their own management battles.

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