Henley, where everyone is welcome.
Welcome to Henley.
You have a big part to play in helping us design and build more homes and communities that will bring families and friends together. Your work will help us create happier and healthier environments for these Aussie families across Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia.
At Henley, we celebrate all cultures and know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we can serve our community. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land of our office buildings and where we build our homes, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. We are proud to be part of the Sumitomo Forestry Group and our shared philosophy of fairness and integrity.
On behalf of our owners, Peter Hayes and Rob Bowen; and Yasuhiro Odagane from Sumitomo Forestry Group, thank you for choosing Henley. Together, we look forward to changing and improving the lives of more Aussie families. Above all, let’s have fun along the way.
Antony Blackshaw – CEO
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Who are we?
Henley Properties Group.
Henley Properties Group was founded in 1989 by three friends Peter, Rob and John with a vision to make home ownership more affordable for Australian families.
We have built over 58,000 homes across Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia under the brands Henley Homes, Plantation Homes and Edgewater Homes. This makes us the 6th largest detached home builder in Australia 2022/23.
In 2009, we became a part of the 330+ year old global builder Sumitomo Forestry Group. Sumitomo has given us the resources to confidently and continually invest in the business, well ahead of the market.
Proud to be part of and backed by a $7 billion parent company - The Sumitomo Forestry Group.
Peter Hayes Founder and Managing Director
Rob Bowen Founder and Director
John Harvey Founder
Yasuhiro Odagane Managing Director Sumitomo Forestry Australia
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What drives us, hasn’t changed.
Our vision
To deliver 10,000+ homes between 2023 to 2028, by being the most trusted builder of homes and communities in Australia.
Why we do it
To improve lives by creating better, happier and healthier homes for families.
How we do it
We operate with integrity and leave a positive, lasting impression on our team, trades, suppliers, customers and the environment.
What we do
We build the best quality homes at the best value with best customer experience - quickly, safely and with certainty.
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Our values guide us.
We do the right thing
We’re honest about our expectations and transparent with our processes. We are committed to quality outcomes and when things don’t go to plan, we own our mistakes. We are accountable, act responsibly and have fun along the way.
We’re in this together
We know that when we work through things together, we’re stronger. We have respect for each other’s experiences and ideas, and value sharing our knowledge. Our differences unite us and drive us to greater success.
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We keep it simple
We leave our egos on the hook. We listen, collaborate, challenge, inspire and support each other. We move quickly and focus on what’s best for the customer and the business.
We’re always learning
Innovation is at the heart of what makes us different from the rest. We don’t copy, we pave the way. We are curious and we look to improve for continual personal and business growth.
We show empathy
We listen and see things from others perspective. We respect each other, our trades, suppliers and customers. We give back and help make our community a better place.
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“We have a responsibility to our customers – we don’t want them to be the last people to buy a DVD player! We are helping them future proof their biggest investment by being the first volume builder in Australia to offer solar powered all electric homes as standard.”
- Peter Hayes, Founder and Managing Director.
Together, we are stronger.
Our team
We believe a satisfied, fulfilled and healthy team creates a more productive, engaging and rewarding experience for everyone.
Trades & suppliers
We value and respect our tradies and suppliers for their commitment to our high standards for safety and building quality homes.
Customers
We listen to our customers. Everything we do needs to help improve the quality, value and experience we deliver to them.
Shareholders
We provide shareholder value by continually staying ahead of the market and investing in research and innovation. 1 2 3 4
An engaged team will care for our tradies, suppliers and customers.
Strong partnerships with our tradies and suppliers means quality homes for our customers. Quality homes and quality experiences delight our customers. We create shareholder value through our strong reputation.
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How we prioritise our customers.
Customers are the lifeblood of our business. We need to tune in and listen to their feedback and suggestions.
We are honest and transparent and show them that we care about providing an easy, exciting and supportive experience.
When we are contemplating new designs and initiatives or changing an existing process, we ask ourselves how will it help our customers? Does it improve the quality, value or experience?
“You’ve got to go and seek the opinion of your customers. We have to make sure to listen to customers all the time because they are obviously the most important asset that we have. Everything in this business is about the customer.”
- John Harvey, Founder.
Strong foundations to support you.
When you join our team, we support you to thrive both personally and professionally.
Welcome. Grow with us. Be well. Feel appreciated. Make a difference.
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Welcome. Belong, be heard and have fun.
Everyone is welcome.
We embrace our team’s differences and we’re determined to create a more equitable world – where everyone is welcome into the construction industry. We want you to be yourself and feel valued, heard and appreciated. We create a workplace that prioritises your overall health and wellbeing.
Stay connected.
We have a range of communication channels, so you are always connected and have the latest information. From regular CEO updates, The Henley Hub, team briefings and our online wellbeing centre you won’t miss a beat.
We listen.
Your ideas, suggestions and recommendations create a stronger business. We have formal and informal channels where we encourage you to regularly share what you are thinking.
Refer a friend.
Great people attract great people. You know the right mix of skills and values we need. Refer someone awesome to join our team, and we will we reward you.
All work... and play!
Our social club know how to party. We have an active social calendar and our BBQ’s, team building and fundraising events bring all the fun.
Grow with us.
We inspire each other to be our best.
We invest in your future.
Our learning and development programs are available to everyone in our team.
From drafting cadetships, construction apprenticeships, certification programs, leadership development and tertiary education, we invest in your future.
No limits.
We don’t operate with a rigid hierarchy and enable our team to be connected and involved.
If you’re starting a career or looking for a career change, anything is possible. We will help you find the most suitable pathway for you.
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Be well. We care for your safety and wellbeing.
Your health & safety is our No.1 priority.
1000’s of families depend on us to build homes to keep them safe and healthy. We are responsible for making sure that every one of us returns home safely each day. We will continue to invest in safety to ensure you have the tools, equipment and systems to keep you safe each and every day.
Building Healthy Minds.
Our wellbeing program takes a proactive approach to caring for your overall wellness. It focuses on physical, mental and financial health, nutrition, sleep, stress, family support and much more. The program emphasises the importance of incorporating health and wellness into your daily schedule, and to regularly check in on colleagues, family and friends.
Flexibility.
We take a flexible approach to work, and we encourage you to have open conversations about your needs, because we understand that circumstances can change.
Henley Day.
In recognition of everything we do, our Directors show their gratitude with a ‘Henley Day’. A day to relax, unwind and recharge so we can continue with maximum effort, energy and commitment to our colleagues, customers and industry.
Employee Assistance
Program.
We provide you, your family and loved ones access to 24/7, professional and confidential support if you need it. Early access to professional support services is important to get the best outcomes.
Your growing family.
Modern families come in all shapes and sizes. We will support you as your family grows and you nurture our future little Henley apprentices.
Feel appreciated.
We’re grateful for everything that you do.
Save on your everyday purchases.
From groceries and fuel to wellness products, travel and more, start saving from over 400 retailers on the everyday things you are already buying. Can’t find your favourite retailer? Come and talk to us and we’ll try and get them added!
Buy or build with us.
Nothing makes us prouder than when our team chooses to buy or build a Henley, Plantation or Edgewater home for themselves. Moving into your new home has never been sweeter with the discounts we offer.
Better than retail.
Get access to our national buying power and spruce up your own home with savings from our suppliers on items like appliances, solar systems, paint, electrical fittings, tiles, flooring and so much more.
Events with thanks.
We recognise our team, trades and suppliers by hosting events to say “thanks”. From family fun days, lawn bowls days, supplier lunches, trade parties and brekkies we love to celebrate everyone’s commitment and contributions.
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Make a difference.
We give back to make our community a better place.
Doing it for the kids.
From the very early days, our directors have been committed to building a better future for our community. This started as a plan to donate $10,000 for the Royal Children’s Hospital in Victoria, to help save sick kids. The work the hospital does touches the lives of the families of our team, trades and suppliers.
They soon realised they could do more, bringing together volunteer land partners, trades and suppliers to build and donate a completed home for the Good Friday Appeal. Shortly after, this program commenced in Queensland supporting The Mater Little Miracles Foundation.
We are overwhelmed with the generosity of all the trades and suppliers who volunteer their time and resources, which means 100% of the proceeds from the sale of these homes are received by the hospitals.
We have built 77 charity homes, raising more than $33.7m globally for children’s hospitals and causes close to our heart…. we’re still going.
“We believe it’s such a good thing to dothe right thing to do, and if we manage to save one baby’s life, then it makes it all worth it.”
- Rob Bowen, Founder & Director.
Make a difference. We give back to make our community a better place.
Doing it for our trades.
We are a proud supporter of Trade Mutt and This Is A Conversation Starter. TIACS provides free, early intervention and short-term mental health support to tradies and their families in the form of free text, chat and call back service direct to mental health clinicians. TIACS does not require a mental health plan from GP’s.
Nearly 5,000 of our tradies and team across Australia proudly wear colourful Trade Mutt work wear designed to start conversations about mental health.
A percentage of every TradeMutt shirt we purchase for our team and tradies goes towards the not-for-profit TIACS established by TradeMutt founders, Ed Ross and Dan Allen. Back in 2019, Ed & Dan had a vision “to be the mental health service people tell their mates about.” Today, over 18,000 Australians have found support through TIACS.
Offering up to 8 free counselling sessions, TIACS is just a call or text away. The service is also available to anyone who may be a carer, friend or loved one who is doing it tough.
TIACS – for more info visit tiacs.org or contact 0488 846 988
Mon-Fri between 8am – 10pm AEST
“Our tradies are such an invaluable part of our extended team so it is important for them to know that we have their backs.”
- Antony Blackshaw, CEO
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