Australia’s IT community
Where IT contractors and forward-thinking companies connect.
HIRE IT TALENT BECOME A MEMBER
Made for IT people and projects
Umbrella Club unites elite IT professionals with forward-thinking organisations seeking proven expertise.
More than a network, we’re a high-performing community built on trust, accountability, and shared success. Members are often referred by peers and carefully vetted, ensuring every connection is one of proven capability.
Whether you’re looking to hire IT talent or grow your contracting career, this is where excellence in IT connects.
Powering IT recruitment through community
make a second hire within 6 months.
With year-on-year growth exceeding 100%, continually increasing the depth and breadth of expertise available to our partners.
on hard to fill positions, powered by trusted referrals from within the Umbrella Club member community.
For organisations
- Access to a vetted pool of experienced IT contractors
- Our unique referral model means our entire community is looking to fill roles
- Fair and transparent margin model
- Umbrella Club is built on culture, and we only put forward people who reflect yours
For IT contractors
- A supportive peer network
- A community that values experience and reputation
- Events, learning and mentoring
- Curated, high-value contract opportunities
Independent, together
At Umbrella Club, independence is a strength, but it’s stronger when backed by the right people, projects and partnerships. Our unique model delivers long-term value through three pillars:
Community
A trusted peer network where elite contractors collaborate, refer, and support each other, while clients gain direct access to pre-vetted talent.
Opportunity
Members access curated, high-value contracts. Clients secure skilled contractors exactly when and where they’re needed.
Support
From tailored learning and career mentoring to strategic workforce planning and bonus programs, we support both sides of the contracting equation.
Success stories
Patrick Goessens
It’s a great experience to be a member of Umbrella Club . It’s a great platform for self-employed professionals to extend your network, find like-minded people, and simplify the process of finding new projects or clients.
Arno Commandeur
Co-Founder
As co-founder of Umbrella Club, Arno brings his valuable experience from his time as CEO and owner of several companies. During this time, Arno developed a deep appreciation for the power of communities of independent professionals. When individual contractors band together – the rewards are great! Together with Walter Buter, Arno now brings a new kind of community to Australia as Umbrella Club.
Walter Buter
Founder and CEO
Walter emigrated to Australia in early 2018, bringing with him years of experience building a successful company in the Netherlands. Drawing inspiration from community-based staffing models that had thrived in Europe, he adapted these concepts to fit the Australian market. This led to the creation of Umbrella Club, a unique solution tailored to meet the needs of IT contractors while fostering a strong sense of community.
Richard Serpell
As a member I am enjoying every aspect of Umbrella Club. Anyone in my network with the background in project management, data, architecture or cyber security, who is looking for a new opportunity, might like to learn more about Umbrella Club. Please make contact with me if you’re interested.
A private, member-led community for Australia’s top 10% of IT contractors. Designed to help them connect, grow and get hired by clients who value their expertise.
Members access mentoring, project opportunities, community events and tailored learning. We back your independence with a strong support system.
We connect clients with a proven network of top-tier IT contractors. Need a specific skillset? We become your IT contracting partner, ensuring you’re never short on trusted expertise. Plus, our contractors have expansive networks so if you are seeking someone or something specific, they can tap into their network to find the right fit.
Ready to join the Club?
Umbrella Club is where top IT contractors connect with clients who value their expertise. If you’re looking for meaningful work or the talent to deliver it, this is where it happens. Apply to join the Club today.