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Career backing through Umbrella Club IT support

At Umbrella Club, we help every member grow their IT contracting career their way. Membership brings key benefits that set you up for success. Experience the freedom of contracting, backed by the connections that support your future.

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The benefits of belonging to Umbrella Club

Community

You’re never on your own. Join a trusted network that shares referrals, opens doors, and keeps you in demand.

Opportunity

Skip the cold leads. Get exclusive, referral-backed contracts and connect with premium clients first.

Support

Gain confidence with negotiation, mentoring, and peer advice. Focus on the work you enjoy while we back you up.

Credibility

Stand out as part of a vetted, high-performing community. Build authority, earn more, and belong to something bigger.

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Are you ready to enhance your IT career? Become an Umbrella Club member today.

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What membership helps you achieve

Growth in your career

More earnings

Time for what matters

Strong relationships

Sharpened skills

Confidence and stability

Common member benefit questions answered

Yes! Specialist chapters and member-only events offer structured opportunities to connect with peers. You’ll be able to share knowledge and keep your skills sharp.

Absolutely! Umbrella Club is built on peer-to-peer connections. Members share referrals, advice, and introductions so you’re never chasing roles alone.

Every member is vetted or peer-referred, which gives clients confidence in your capability. Membership with Umbrella Club signals you’re part of a trusted, high-performing community.

Yes, you keep full control of your IT contracting career. We simply back you with support that makes independence easier and more rewarding.

Hear from our community

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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.

Walter Buter

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.

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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.

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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.


Membership that delivers results

Umbrella Club membership gives you the backing to thrive in your IT contracting career. With the right support, you’ll overcome challenges, grow your skills, and connect with a powerful peer network. Stand out with credibility and belong to a community that backs your success.

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