Powering Our People
Powering YOur Future
Careers
When you join William Adams, you become part of a proudly Australian owned business backed by the Elphinstone Group and connected to Caterpillar’s global network - combining world class capability with strong local relationships.
Our people are our edge.
Across our branches, workshops, warehouses, field teams and offices, we work together to deliver trusted expertise and industry leading solutions. Every role matters, and every contribution counts.
Our culture is built on teamwork, accountability, recognition and care, where people are supported to do their best work and build meaningful, long term careers.
Explore Our Career Pathways
With more than 250 diverse roles across our business, there are many ways to build a long-term career at William Adams. Whether you're starting out or bringing existing experience, you'll have opportunities to learn, grow, develop new skills and explore different career paths as your career evolves.
Click a role to explore where it could take YOU!
Our Story
Founded in 1884, William Adams has grown from a Melbourne based trading business into one of Australia’s most respected equipment dealers. Our history is shaped by innovation, resilience, and a strong commitment to our customers. Since 1926, we have proudly partnered with Caterpillar, delivering solutions across construction, mining, quarrying, energy, marine, and infrastructure. Today, we are the authorised Cat dealer for Victoria and Tasmania, providing industry leading equipment and product expertise.
Across generations, our focus has remained the same – helping our customers succeed and contributing to the industries that build Australia’s communities.
Perks & Benefits
Working with iconic products is just one part of what makes a career with us rewarding. We're focused on ensuring our people have the tools, support, and resources to do their best work every day. Because powering our people is at the heart of who we are, we aim to make work life easier and more fulfilling with benefits that meet the diverse needs of our team.
Novated Lease
Tool Loans and Discounted Tool Insurance
Purchased Leave
Flexible Work Arrangements
Discounted Parts & Workwear
Discounts on CAT Rentals
Corporates Discounts on Personal Banking
Discounted Gym Memberships
Accident Insurance
Corporate Rates for Health Insurance
Study Assistance
Avis Corporate Rates
Relocation Assistance
On-Site Parking
Company Vehicles
Appreciation & Achievement
Powering our people means taking the time to genuinely celebrate and recognise the difference they make every day. We care about our people and value the effort, commitment, and outstanding work across our business – especially those moments that go above and beyond.
Through a range of formal and informal programs, we bring recognition to life by celebrating contributions, rewarding impact, and showing meaningful appreciation for the people who shape our culture at William Adams.
- William Adams Legends Award
- Masters Sales Award
- Spotlight on Excellence Award
- Apprentice of the Year
- ‘In the moment’ Recognition & Vouchers
- Kudos Awards
- Work Safe Home Safe Awards
- Quarterly Values Award
- Years of Service Recognition
- Retirement Recognition Gifts
- Employee Referral Program Bonus
- Branch BBQ’s
Learning & Development
We empower our people to take charge of their careers through ongoing learning, professional development and clear pathways for progression - helping everyone reach their full potential.
Alongside world-class Caterpillar technical training and essential business programs, we offer a wide range of development opportunities to build skills, capability and experience for success today and into the future, including:
- Nationally Accredited Training and Education through our Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
- Support for further study and education
- Dual Trade Program
- Technician Career Development Program
- Apprentice Rotation Program
- Sales Career Development Program
- Leadership Development Program
Community & Belonging
We’re proud to give back and support the communities where we live and work, creating positive impact beyond our business. At William Adams, we foster an inclusive, socially conscious workplace where connection and belonging thrive, and encourage our people to get involved and support causes that matter to them. This includes:
- Workplace Giving Program
- Blood Donation Leave
- Recognition of days of cultural significance
- Celebration of diversity days (including International Women's and Men's Days)
- Team Social Clubs
- Employee Christmas Events, including family members
Safety &
Wellbeing
At William Adams, safety comes first. Every team member is empowered to work safely and stop work if something doesn’t feel right. Guided by our Life Saving Rules, we take a proactive approach to prevent injuries and support wellbeing from smart workplace design to programs that nurture both mental and physical health. Here are some of the ways we keep safety and wellbeing front of mind:
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Early Intervention Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Drug and Alcohol Testing
- Flu Vaccinations
Find Your Next Career Opportunity
FrequentLy Asked QUestions
Once you submit your application online, our team will review it, along with all other applications. If your skills and experience match the requirements of the position, we will contact you for a phone screen and potentially invite you to attend an interview.
If you proceed from there, we will then conduct pre-employment checks which could include; a police clearance and working rights check, online reference checking, a pre-employment medical including a drug and alcohol test, and, in some instances, skills or psychometric testing.
If you are the successful candidate for the position, you will receive a formal offer of employment.
Where your role requires a uniform, for example in a trade position or a customer facing position, you will be supplied with a uniform at William Adams expense.
All employees that spend time in our workshop or field environments are also supplied with suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.
Yes, all team members who are employed at William Adams must have the right to work in Australia. We will request documentation from you to demonstrate your right to work in Australia during the recruitment process.
This may include:
- Australian or foreign passport or
- Australian birth certificate and photo ID or
- Australian citizenship certificate and photo ID
If you are a visa holder, we will require a copy of your visa, as well as your passport, and we will conduct a VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification online) check.
No, we welcome applications from mature aged applicants. Our current apprentices are from a diverse range of ages and backgrounds.
You must be a permanent Australian resident or hold a relevant permanent visa at the time you apply for our Apprenticeship Program. We do not provide visa sponsorship for apprentice positions.