DAK-WAL Constructions
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    62%
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    Work/Life balance
    3.3(21 ratings)
    Career development
    3.0(21 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    2.7(21 ratings)
    Management
    3.2(21 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.4(21 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.5(21 ratings)
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    1.0
    Customer Relations Officer
    Mar 2026
    Toronto NSW 22834 to 5 years in the role, former employee
    If I could give this place no stars I would.
    The good thingsLifetime long friendships as we had to stick together to get through our days.
    The challengesManagement and HR. I have never worked for a company that has such blatant favouritism specifically HR. Management are too worried about lining their own pockets then do something about the issues brought to their attention including the issues with their HR Personnel.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Customer Service Role
    Jan 2026
    Toronto NSW 2283Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Horrible experience
    The good thingsThe friendships that I made
    The challengesEverything! From management to benefits
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Coordinator
    Mar 2025
    Port Macquarie & Mid North Coast NSW3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Inclusive, Empowering and Respectul Company.
    The good thingsConstantly evolving to keep up with the times. Over my 3 years there, I noticed the implementation of more structured management practices. I enjoy a fast-paced, KPI-driven role, which made this position a great fit for me. Although I worked remotely, the support provided was positively amazing.
    The challengesAs I was remote, I did not have the opportunity to progress my career.
    1.0
    Repair Coordinator
    Nov 2024
    Toronto NSW 22833 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Depressing.
    The good thingsThe friends you make.
    The challengesManagement have no idea.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Customer Relations Officer
    Nov 2024
    Toronto NSW 22835 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Do not do it. Work anywhere but here honestly, you will be treated like a number and given no help, assistance or understanding from management.
    The good thingsThey'll talk alot about how close a team they are when in reality they've lost or made redundant anyone good they ever had work for them. So nothing positive.
    The challengesThe blatant favouritism, the unrealistic expectations of management and the unethical relationship HR has with particular staff.
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Estimator
    Feb 2024
    Northern QLDLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Don't expect to be shown how to do the job when they say training provided. Management are arrogant and only care about kpi's
    The good thingsYou get a car phone and tablet
    The challengesAlot of travel, very fast passed and you can work some big days
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Building Repair Coordinator
    Mar 2022
    Great!! It may get extremely busy but there’s still time for laughter…
    The good thingsExcellent team environment. Management are great. Very approachable and receptive to new ideas.
    The challengesWorking for an insurance builder you need to expect anything especially during storm season where you can feel overwhelmed. But this is where the best team comes together and helps each other.
    5.0
    Client Relations
    Dec 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    A diverse but rewarding role
    The good thingsI have been given a lot of opportunity whilst being employed with Dak-Wal. Management is receptive to new ideas and encourages initiative. The environment, in my office in particular, is a very enjoyable one to work in. All team members get on well and there is a mutual respect from both management and team members. There is a large focus on promoting a positive culture. The work is fast paced and constant, even in quieter months there is always something to do.
    The challengesThere are multiple insurers that we undertake work for so there is a lot of information that is needed to be known and that information is constantly changing. During event seasons the workload can become overwhelming but is achievable in the team environment and with supportive management.
    5.0
    Client Services Officer
    Dec 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    My time with Dak-Wal has been extremely rewarding and I look forward to my years to come with this company.
    The good thingsThis company has given me a great deal of support, and has been a very inclusive environment. I am encouraged by management and my colleagues to be my best, and I have the support of my leader. I am able to learn new skills and my contribution towards my team is always recognised and appreciated. At the end of the day, I feel I am doing meaningful work in this job and I am grateful to Dak-Wal for the opportunity to do so.
    The challengesDealing with customers who are going through a crisis can be overwhelming and does take a mental and emotional toll, but being able to help people during their difficult time gives me pride in my job.
    4.0
    Client Relations
    Dec 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    A great team of people who work well with each other.
    The good thingsFantastic team environment, approachable management and excellent systems that are constantly evolving.
    The challengesIt is a fast paced roll with strict deadlines, however this is something I love about the role.
    5.0
    Estimator /Project Co-ordinator
    Dec 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Great work force.
    The good thingsmanagement have a clear focus on where the company is heading and offer great support.
    The challengesenjoyable ! opportunists to succeed.
    5.0
    Customer Relations Officer
    Dec 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Supportive and rewarding.
    The good thingsThis employer supported me through my own personal mental health struggles and allowed me time off to seek the help that I needed. I haven’t had a previous experience with an employer where I felt comfortable being open with them and that I wasn’t judged. The role itself is rewarding by engaging with customers and insurance companies to provide resolutions and excellent service. There is a lot of problem solving, computer work and administrative tasks which I love to do. The team I work in is supportive, friendly and hard working as are other departments at Dak-wal. Overall this company has been nothing but good to me in my time here. My teams hard work is acknowledged by my team leader and I feel very supported by her.
    The challengesDuring the busy season the work load increases, but it’s nothing that we as a team don’t get through. When engaging with vulnerable people who have lost their homes it can be difficult to leave work at the door when I leave each day. However, Being a part of the process to getting people back into their homes is so rewarding.
    1.0
    Customer Relations Officer
    Nov 2019
    Bad place to work and all users
    The good thingsNothing good about working here
    The challengesEverything and always loaded with so much work that is never achievable
    2 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Forman roofer
    Feb 2018
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Pretty good
    The good thingsPlenty of work available
    The challengesToo much travelling insurance work could be anywhere within a couple of hundred kilometres
    4.0
    Estimator/Supervisor
    Dec 2017
    The best insurance builder to work for.
    The good thingsThe ability and autonomy to create a role to suite you and your lifestyle. The management at every level are on hand and very approachable.
    The challengesIf you need constant guidance to do your job, this is not he environment for you.
    5.0
    Client Relations
    Oct 2017
    Lovely place to work.
    The good thingsGreat team mentality with opportunity for growth
    The challengesLearning many different things all at once can be confusing for some... Need common sense and at least a little intelligence to fit in with the team at DAKWAL.
    5.0
    Building coordinator
    Aug 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    I strongly recommend working for Dak-Wal Constructions to anyone whom is seeking work within a tight knit/ family orientated company.
    The good thingsBoth Management and staff are all very supportive and approachable. Training is provided and up to date. Management are hands on and always willing to lend a hand, no matter how big or small the task may be.
    The challengesI enjoy a challenge, therefore have not found anything too difficult. As mentioned above, everyone is willing to help and support each other therefore I have not faced a challenging experience thus far.
    5.0
    Construction Estimator
    Aug 2017
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Great company to work for with excellent development opportunities
    The good thingsGreat staff and systems
    The challengesNo issues, just very fast paced
    5.0
    Building coordinator
    Apr 2017
    Good atmosphere
    The good thingsFun and fast paced, big and small projects
    The challengesChallenging targets but a lot of support
    1.0
    Construction Estimator
    Feb 2016
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Nice people though management direction is wrong
    The good thingsNice fellow workers within the company
    The challengesNo training or systematic approach to the industry
    1.0
    Job supervisor
    Feb 2016
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Great foot in the door to the industry.
    The good thingsGreat opportunity to develop experience in this sector of the industry.
    The challengesLack of senior management and organisational structure
    1 person found this helpful
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