Experienced Agricultural Diesel Mechanic
Great Southern Region, Western Australia

MUST BE FLUENT IN ENGLISH

MAY TAKE OVER 482 VISA FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE

About the Opportunity
A well-established agricultural dealership business in the beautiful Great Southern region of Western Australia is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Diesel Mechanic specialising in agricultural machinery. This is a permanent full-time role supporting large-scale cropping, livestock, and mixed farming operations. Join a tight-knit team where your expertise keeps tractors, headers, sprayers, trucks, and other heavy plant running reliably during critical seasons.

Key Responsibilities

- Diagnose, repair, service, and maintain a wide range of heavy diesel agricultural equipment (John Deere, Case IH, New Holland, Claas, tractors, combines, air seeders, sprayers, etc.)

- Perform scheduled maintenance, breakdowns, and field repairs to minimise downtime during peak planting and harvest periods

- Work on engines, transmissions, hydraulics, drivelines, electrical systems, and precision ag components

- Fabricate and modify parts as required using workshop tools and equipment

- Conduct diagnostics using contemporary scan tools and maintain accurate service records

- Ensure all work complies with safety standards, quality requirements, and environmental regulations

- Participate in on-call rosters during busy seasons (with overtime compensation)

About You

- Trade-qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic (Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology or equivalent) – essential

- Minimum 5+ years post-trade experience, with strong background in agricultural / farming machinery (essential – broadacre cropping or livestock equipment preferred)





- Proven ability to work independently in field and workshop environments

- Excellent fault-finding skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to preventive maintenance

- Physically fit, reliable, and able to work in rural conditions (dust, weather, seasonal hours)

- Current Australian driver's licence (HR preferred)

- Full working rights in Australia required (Australian citizen, permanent resident, or valid visa allowing unrestricted work)

- Employer open to sponsoring a 482 visa (TSS) for the right overseas candidate with exceptional skills and experience in agricultural diesel mechanics – must meet skills assessment and English requirements

What We Offer

- Competitive remuneration package: $100,000 – $110,000 base plus overtime per year base (depending on experience), plus obonuses, and allowances

- Potential total package up to $120,000 – $135,000 including overtime during harvest/planting seasons

- Permanent full-time position with a stable, family-oriented employer in essential industry

- Accommodation provided for the first 6 months

- Salary review after 6 months

- Tools of trade, work vehicle / UTE provided, mobile phone allowance

- Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship support (including 482 pathway) for suitable candidates

- Opportunity to live and work in one of WA's most scenic and lifestyle-friendly regions – affordable housing, great schools, outdoor activities, and community spirit

- Ongoing training and development in modern agricultural technology

If you're an experienced ag diesel tradie who enjoys the challenges of seasonal farming life and wants long-term security in regional Western Australia, this could be the perfect move!

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