Our Culture
At HDR, we do things right to make great things possible.
For us, doing things right starts by creating meaningful experiences for our employees where they feel welcomed, valued and respected. It extends to our commitment to being good stewards of our environment and our unwavering dedication to safety and quality in everything we do.
By creating an environment that values everyone’s unique perspective while prioritising collaboration and excellence, we attract and retain the industry’s most talented professionals. This empowers us to do our best work, helping our clients and communities solve some of the world’s most complex challenges.
Honouring First Nations History, Culture and Contributions
Our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), formally endorsed by Reconciliation Australia, marks a significant step in our journey toward reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As a professional services firm, we are committed to embedding First Nations perspectives in the design of civil and social infrastructure.
Our RAP reflects our values and our dedication to turning intent into action — through initiatives like CareerTrackers and a dedicated RAP Working Group supported by our Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Council. Together, we are committed to ongoing cultural learning, deepening our understanding and respect for the histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations people.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, create and build. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, recognising their enduring connection to Country — to land, waters and communities — and their profound influence on the places we shape today.
John Henderson, Chief Executive Officer
“Culture drives our growth, empowers us to push boundaries, and makes us a better partner to our clients.”
Our Values
We think global and act local, and as a result we learn from each other. We bring together the right people for each individual client and engagement, ensuring the right skills, expertise, experience and the highest level of teamwork. Every time.
To find the best answer, we need to understand the root and complexity of the problem. We start by listening.
We are empowered to find the best solutions for our clients and for our own company. We do the right things for the right reasons. And we take personal responsibility to see things through.
We strive to do things better and stretch further. From our internal processes to the work we deliver, and from the projects we do, to the careers we enable.
We have the skills and ability to tailor our approach to each situation, whether it's tried and tested, or something more cutting edge. We deliver our best work by designing smart.