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Advance your career as an independent IT contractor

More income. More freedom. More fun.

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We make life easier for independent contractors.

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Want to Thrive As An Independent IT Contractor? You’re in the Right Place

Welcome to Umbrella Club – the ultimate place for IT contractors in Australia to gain more satisfaction and support in their careers. As a member, you’ll access a range of specialised services designed to make contracting life easier and more rewarding.

From guaranteed invoice payments and 1:1 support to exclusive community events, Umbrella Club is changing the experience of independent contracting for the IT sector.

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How Can Umbrella Club Support You?

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Our Member Services

Sales

Win More Contracts

We make managing your client and partner network simple so you can focus on the IT work that matters. With the Umbrella Club brand, you have access to our amazing membership network and client events, so you can connect for success.

Staffing

Refer And Earn

At Umbrella Club, we can utilise our contacts to fill roles for all our client partners. You can benefit from our ‘refer and earn’ system, which supports both your career and our trusted partners.

Admin

Guaranteed Payments

Overwhelmed by admin? Not anymore. We manage your admin and we guarantee your invoices will be paid fortnightly. Take advantage of our expert contracts and contract management services today and scratch client-chasing off your to-do list.

Social

Connect And Collaborate

Contracting can be an isolating career choice– we change that. We offer a range of community activities and exclusive events so you can connect and upskill with peers in your industry.

Know-How

World-Class Learning

Our members get unlimited access to world-class education and expert training so they can stay at the top of their game.

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Testimonials

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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. Happy to have a chat about how it supports my professional goals, and could support yours.
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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.

Unlock your Potential As An IT Contractor

With the benefits of consistency, community, and connection in Umbrella Club, you can achieve your career goals.

More Income 

Earn more while doing the work you love.

More Freedom 

Break free from admin burden and tedious contracts.

More Fun

Connect with like-minded professionals.

Umbrella Club: Your Partner in Success

Founded by Walter Buter and Arno Commandeur, Umbrella Club exists to support IT contractors throughout their career journey. Our unique and exclusive community goes beyond providing jobs and delivers active support services for our members.

Whether you’re at the beginning or your career or you’re looking for support to enter your next phase, we’re committed to supporting you at every step.

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Ready to Apply for Membership?

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Umbrella Club is ready to elevate your career as an independent IT contractor. Start experiencing the benefits of consistent work, community, and 1:1 support and watch your career thrive. To ensure the quality of our network, membership is available by application only.

Submit your membership application today.