Full Time | Attractive Salary + Incentives | Relocation Support Available
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Ready for a career move that also changes your lifestyle?
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This is your opportunity to step into a senior leadership role while enjoying everything East Gippsland has to offer.
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Based in Bairnsdale, our well-established family operated multi-franchise dealership services customers throughout the region, including Lakes Entrance, Paynesville, and Orbost.
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Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Gippsland Lakes and the wilderness of Croajingolong National Park, this region offers boating, fishing, hiking, camping, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle — all without city traffic or city housing prices.
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If you've been considering a sea or tree change, this is your opportunity.
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The Opportunity
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We are seeking an experienced Service Manager to lead our busy Service Department and drive operational performance, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
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This is a senior leadership position with autonomy, strong support from ownership, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a respected regional dealership.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Lead and manage daily workshop operations
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- Drive labour sales, gross profit, and effective labour rate (ELR)
performance
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- Monitor technician productivity and workshop efficiency
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- Lead, mentor, and develop Service Advisors and Technicians
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- Ensure outstanding customer experience and CSI performance
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- Manage warranty processes and manufacturer compliance
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- Maintain protected and compliant workshop practices
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- Automotive industry experience is preferred for this role
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About You
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You will bring:
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- Proven experience as a Service Manager or Senior Assistant Service Manager
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- Strong understanding of dealership service KPIs and financial drivers
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- Demonstrated leadership and people management capability
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- Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
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- A desire to build a long-term career in a thriving regional community
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- Multi-franchise experience will be highly regarded.
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What's on Offer
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- Competitive salary package
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- Performance-based incentives
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- Relocation assistance (negotiable)
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- Leadership autonomy and long-term growth
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- Outstanding regional lifestyle
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Imagine finishing work and being on the water in 15 minutes.
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📌 Service Manager - Multi Franchise Dealer (Bairnsdale)
🏢 Peter Dullard Motor Group
📍 Bairnsdale
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