Employer of the Year

Sponsored by Southern Cross Television.

Winner: Hastings Deering (Aust) Ltd

As a recognised leader in the earthmoving field, Hastings Deering (Aust) Limited provide staff and training for mining, roads infrastructure, land development, construction, electrical and plumbing, power generation, transport and marine machinery.

In this diverse and ever-growing industry, Hastings Deering employs 150 people in the NT, including 29 full-time apprentices and two school-based apprentices. With a genuine commitment and passion to the on-going development of their employees, Hastings Deering boast more than 80% retention rate of its trainees and apprentices over the last 10 years.

Due to the many potential dangers associated with its industry, Hastings Deering focus first and foremost on specific training known as safety, sustainability and quality management training. Ensuring their staff go home to their families in the same condition as they arrived, Hastings Deering carry out SQM training on a weekly basis and describe it as the cornerstone of their training program.

Technical training, supervisory training, sales and parts training, administration staff training, up skills training and contamination control coaching are all integral components and achievements of Hastings Deering's successful staff training and support programs.

Provided with excellent training along with hands-on experience, Hastings Deering staff can work safely to achieve at the highest level in an environment that offers the latest technology available.

Runner up: Traditional Credit Union