25 Sep
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Farm Tech Machinery
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Wodonga
25 Sep
Farm Tech Machinery
Wodonga
Job Description
Lead the team that backs the machinery we build n
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FarmTech Group is a proudly Australian, family-owned business with 50 years in the agricultural equipment industry. Based in Wodonga, we design, manufacture and distribute agricultural machinery to producers across Australia and internationally.
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Our Ausmix Feed Mixers are proudly manufactured here in Wodonga and have built a strong reputation with beef and dairy producers across Australia.
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As Ausmix continues to grow, so does our service team. We’re looking for an experienced Service Team Leader to lead the team responsible for keeping our machinery performing in the field.
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nAbout the Role n
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This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced mechanic who enjoys developing people, solving technical problems and taking ownership of quality workmanship.
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Based in our Wodonga workshop, you’ll lead a team of 5-6 Service Technicians and apprentices across field service, repairs and machine refurbishments.
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Working closely with our Service Coordinator, you’ll set daily priorities, allocate work and keep jobs moving. You’ll also be the technical go-to for the team — supporting complex diagnostics and repairs, coaching our mechanics and helping establish consistent standards across the workshop and field.
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You won’t be sitting behind a desk all day. We want someone who enjoys leading a team but is still comfortable getting involved when their technical expertise is needed - including traveling to farm when the job calls for it.
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nWhat You'll Do n
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Lead the service team day to day — set priorities, allocate work and keep workshop and field jobs moving.
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Coach and develop the team — provide hands‑on technical guidance, mentoring and feedback to mechanics and apprentices.
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Provide technical leadership — support complex diagnostics, troubleshooting and repairs.
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Oversee machine refurbishments — coordinate work and ensure machines are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
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Drive service performance — focusing on quality, productivity, response times and first‑time fixes.
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Maintain strong safety and workshop standards — including pre‑starts, risk assessments, daily toolbox talks and safe work practices.
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Work collaboratively across the business — particularly with Service Manager, Service Coordinator, Production and Assembly.
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Support strong customer outcomes — ensuring service and warranty work is completed, documented and resolved effectively.
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nWhat You'll Bring n
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A relevant mechanical trade qualification, ideally in agricultural machinery, heavy equipment or a related field.
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Strong hands‑on diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
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Experience leading, supervising or mentoring mechanics or technicians.
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The ability to organise work, set priorities and hold a team to high standards.
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A practical, solutions‑focused approach and pride in quality workmanship.
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Strong communication skills with both customers and your team.
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A current driver's licence and willingness to travel to farm when required.
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nWhat We Offer n
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Company Vehicle: Provided for on farm visits.
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Tool Allowance: Tool allowance. Plus specialty tooling provided.
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Superannuation: Paid on top of your hourly rate.
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Genuine Leadership Opportunity: Lead and shape a growing service team of 5–6 technicians and apprentices.
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Service What We Build: Work with Wodonga‑made Ausmix Feed Mixers.
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Supportive Team Culture: Join a team that takes pride in our machinery and our customers.
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Career Growth: Grow with an established, expanding Australian agricultural machinery business.
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nJoin Our Team n
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If you’re an experienced mechanic who enjoys helping others succeed and you’re a robust leader, we’d like to hear from you.
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📌 Service Team Leader (Wodonga)
🏢 Farm Tech Machinery
📍 Wodonga