We are so proud of our employees, the contribution they make at work is amazing. We proudly work as a team with some of the best major heavy structural steel projects, making contributions to infrastructure that changes the course of people’s everyday lives not only in South Australia but nationally.
To achieve this, we need some pretty special people on our team, and we love that through our workforce development opportunities, we can include individual training plans & team focused development. We do this to ensure our employees thrive not only in their employment position but to create potential career growth and for them to develop life skills and leadership capabilities that in turn will bring benefit to their relationships, families, friends, and communities.
We love to celebrate the everyday success of our employee’s; in fact, we have an early finish for it one day every month! We are proud of how all our team contribute as individuals and like to provide recognition of such, it is great to see that our investment in our people provides return not only in high performing employees but high performing individuals that show resilience in life’s challenges, gratitude, maturity and leadership in their everyday lives to achieve great things within their communities.
How do they do this, well here’s just some of the wonderful contributions some of our employees make to our communities in their everyday lives….
Mitchell Smith has been A Grade Vice Captain in the Southern Flinders Football Team. Having driven “home” most winter weekends to his former local club in Gladstone, reaching 50 senior games in July 2022, Mitchell has now joined the local Mannum Roos Football team.
He has a long history of excelling in his football career, including being picked in the North Adelaide Junior Development squad. We love Mitchell’s team spirit on the floor at Bowhill Engineering. Good luck for this season Mitchell & the Mannum Roos!
Ethan Klemm came to Bowhill Engineering in high school for metal fabrication trade work experience, with a love of learning as well as great practical skills, Ethan decided post school to attend the University of South Asutralia, achieving a Bachelor of Design in April 2022. Bowhill Engineering were proud to further support Ethans studies with an Internship where his modelling capabilities impressed us to design a role around his skills at Bowhill Engineering. Ethan is now a proud part of our Project Team.
Jodie, our Chief Financial Officer by day but an amazing contributor to our local region in her “spare time” being Chair of the Regional Development Board Murraylands and Riverland. This lady has more than enough on her plate with four children, a business and our Managing Director as her husband. Jodie has a real passion for regional development, business and community, living our purpose “together we thrive”. Jodie uses her experiences to support, mentor and develop others, one of the reasons she was awarded SA Woman Awards 2021 Backbone Award.
Michael, our Quality Supervisor, recently played his 200th game for Mannum Roos Football Club, a fantastic effort and so wonderful to see Michael run through the banner with his little boy, supported by his teammates, club and celebrated by the Boweng team. Michael is a great team player, he’s loyal, disciplined and a determined member of our team, his footy team shows great trust in him as Captain of their team too.
Sam, our HR Manager, knows how to bring sunshine to everyone she meets. Never one to sit still, Sam has been integral in the creation of our Bowhill Progress Association and previously as the founder of Bowhill Kids & Coffee, being secretary or president of both during various stages. She’s a hard worker and in it for the long haul, doesn’t miss a beat or ever drop the ball.
Demi, a keen horse rider and life member of the Mountain Pony Club recently received a PCASA Service Award on the 50th anniversary of her club. We love that Demi shines brightly both as our Project Assistant Administration and as a National level dressage competitor, representing SA at the 2021 PCA Nationals.
Ben is a great club man, currently coaching the Mannum Roos A Grade League Football team. It takes a great deal of confidence and courage to take on such positions in a sporting club and Ben has great natural leadership skills and team player ethic. Ben is self-motivated, goal orientated both on and off the field and we look forward to seeing what results he can bring for the Mannum Football club team this year.
Jeremy, as Director of Business Development, having 4 kids and Jodie as his wife – some would say this is plenty. However, he contributes to our community in many ways as well. He’s been a CFS volunteer member for over 20+years as well as undertaking roles within the service. He has been a part of the Bowhill Progress Association, Bowhill Tennis Club and Karoonda Footy Club over many years with support focused on the practical side of building new coach boxes, to fixing the water pump at the community centre. He has won Mid Murray Council Australia Day Citizen of the Year in 2016. He has also participated in the Variety Club Bash, the Children’s Charity supporting kids and families who are facing many challenges through sickness, disadvantage or living with a disability.
Cheyenne Gladigau
I have been involved with the Mannum Netball Club since I was little, starting in their Minis Team. I have grown up in this community and have loved being a part of it through my childhood in juniors and now in the senior teams winning a premiership last year. This year I joined the committee, and I am excited to see what impact I can have on a club that has positively impacted me. I have also stepped into the Mannum Cricket Club Committee to help build their new clubroom facility and support the club’s growth in the coming seasons.
Ethan Cooper
Employee Fundraiser – Starlight’s Tour de Kids was on this September. It’s the ride that gives back! Our very own
Ethan Cooper participated to cycle 1000km in 30 days to raise money for sick kids. With a week to go Ethan had
already hit his riding goal and fundraising goal! Boweng are proud to support those who are supporting theirs!
Amazing effort Ethan!
Chelsea Haby
As an employer of choice in the Murraylands, we take our role in developing our employees seriously, it’s why we commit to offering local youth & adult apprenticeships & traineeships and why we place importance on the financial commitment of training and development of our people in high regard.
If working with good people, who have pride in their work, pride in what they achieve, who they are and the company they work for resonates with you – we’d love to hear from you!
Who are we?
Well, to summarise, we are a bit of a “BCF” kind of crowd really, we are country people that love to get outdoors and be active, spend time with our families, participate in local sporting groups and generally have a good time. Boating, camping, fishing, 4WDing, cars, bikes, river recreation…. We love it!
Company culture
Is there no better feeling than enjoying where you work, working with mates and working together to achieve the big picture!? We are super proud of who we work for, the projects that we achieve and the team that we have! Our retention rate is over 5+ years, testament to the work that we put into our team in an ever-changing and competitive industry.
BEERS Social Club
A great, fun way to get to know the team! Whether it is tea at a local pub, go karting, horse racing, celebrating special events, these events are always fun and are held quarterly. Membership is great value at only $5 per fortnight and we love all of our team to be members.
Wellbeing & Staff Recognition
Aside from social club activities, we hold a number of in-house events, including Celebration Hour once a month, where we stop early and celebrate all the good stuff happening with drinks and nibbles as a team! We also have welcome lunches for new staff and morning teas to celebrate important events or dates such as Movember, Sids for Kids and more.
“Great place to work, they have supported, encouraged and met my work life balance requirements for my family for 15+ years, I enjoy the family team atmosphere”
“Family friendly atmosphere where collaboration and team-work are both encouraged and rewarding to all clients and employees”
“They really care and try hard to make it a great place to work. I feel my input is valued.”
“It’s more than just a business, its a family.”
“I enjoy working at Bowhill Engineering because of the good work life balance and the wicked blokes that I work with.”
“I really enjoy the variety of projects we get to work on. as well as the level of support I receive from all my peers.”
“The staff and beyond that make up the Boweng family are encouraging and supportive, not just to achieve work goals, but outside of work as well. I’m proud to be a part of it.”
“My experience at Boweng has been positive. The team is very professional, with a great team work culture and being welcomed into the team very quickly.”
“I like working with my mates and other good people.”
“I love working at Boweng because its such a positive team environment and everyone is always willing to help you and set you up for success.”
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