media and the company website have become key touchpoints for attracting new business. The ability to adapt to these shifts has kept the business relevant and competitive without losing its traditional values. With around 160 direct employees, Batchelor Group is one of the larger construction employers in Tasmania. Despite the scale, Rob insists the business retains its family-style culture. “We particularly make an effort to keep it a familystyle business and not a core constructor. From that point of view, we think that is a core business strategy—being all about the community.” That approach extends to subcontractors and suppliers, with whom the company maintains a balanced mix of long-standing relationships and opportunities for new operators. “If someone wants to have a go at something, we are usually happy to support them. At the end of the day, if you look after them, they’ll look after you,” Rob says. Batchelor Group’s people-first culture has been formally industry-recognised in recent years. For example, the company was recently honoured with the ‘Women in Infrastructure Award’ at the 2025 Women in Infrastructure Dinner, in recognition of their ongoing commitment to building an inclusive, supportive, and empowering workplace for women in construction. Rob is proud of the progress they’ve made in that arena: “If you look at the civil industry even 10 years ago, it was pretty stereotyped. Now there are a lot of females coming into our industry as a career path, and they’re good at their job.” Over the years, Batchelor Group has also won or been nominated for multiple CCF Earth Awards—recognitions that AUGUST 2025
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