Experienced Mechanic, DONALD VIC

AusAG Rural; Donald; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance negotiable

Job summary

AusAG Rural in Donald, VIC is seeking a senior John Deere Mechanic to lead a large fleet during harvest operations across the East Coast. The role combines hands-on servicing with workshop oversight and field callouts, reporting to the General Manager.

You will mentor staff, manage maintenance planning, and ensure equipment readiness for peak season. Relocation assistance may be negotiable for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with John Deere machinery, especially headers.
• Strong knowledge of parts, maintenance planning, and seasonal equipment readiness.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and maintain authority within a team environment.
• Mature, professional approach and representation of the business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workshop operations, including managing mechanics and final quality checks.
• Maintain the full fleet, including headers, tractors, chaser bins and support vehicles.
• Carry out servicing, preseason preparation, and in-season breakdown repairs.
• Attend field callouts and travel between properties during harvest operations.

Skills

John Deere machinery

Parts & maintenance planning

Team leadership

Professional conduct

Job description

Lead the workshop for a major East Coast harvesting operation — senior John Deere role based in Donald, VIC with national harvest travel.

• Lead a large, modern John Deere fleet and step into a senior, respected position.
• Hands-on role across servicing, breakdowns, field work, and workshop oversight.
• Accommodation and meals provided during harvest, with travel across the East Coast.

Our client is a well-established, large-scale contract harvesting business operating across QLD, NSW, and VIC. With over 15 years of industry experience, they've built a strong reputation as a leading provider of grain harvesting services along the East Coast of Australia. The business operates a substantial fleet of well-maintained John Deere equipment and is backed by a supportive, team-focused culture that values reliability, learning, and professionalism.

The role is primarily based in Donald, Victoria — a close-knit, family-oriented rural community known for its strong sporting culture and welcoming environment. This position reports directly to the General Manager and is suited to a highly experienced John Deere Mechanic ready to take on a senior leadership role. The successful candidate will bring both technical expertise and the ability to guide and manage others. The role is available to commence as soon as the right candidate is secured.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Oversee workshop operations, including managing mechanics and conducting final quality checks.
• Maintain the full fleet, including headers, tractors, chaser bins, and support vehicles.
• Carry out servicing, preseason preparation, and in-season breakdown repairs.
• Attend field callouts and travel between properties during harvest operations.

Selection Criteria:

• Proven experience working on John Deere machinery, particularly headers.
• Strong knowledge of parts, maintenance planning, and seasonal equipment readiness.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and maintain authority within a team environment.
• Mature, professional approach with a commitment to representing the business well.

Additional Particulars:

• Relocation assistance negotiable for the right candidate.
• Work across QLD, NSW, and VIC following the harvest season.
• Work within a team of qualified mechanics, apprentices, and seasonal staff.
• Remuneration negotiable based on experience and skill level.
• Applications will be considered as they are received.
• Please note that our client does not offer visa sponsorship for this position and are unable to accept applications from candidates currently on a Working Holiday visa in Australia.