Farm Maintenance Manager

Farm Positions; Gympie Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Ag Australia is seeking a Farm Maintenance Manager to lead mechanical reliability across a 4,060-acre regenerative macadamia operation near Noosa. You will oversee maintenance, repairs, and improvements of farm machinery, pumps and infrastructure, reporting to the Orchard Manager.

The role requires autonomous work, preventive maintenance planning and contractor coordination to keep assets safe, reliable and fit for purpose.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' relevant experience in farm, agricultural, fleet, mechanical or industrial maintenance.
• Our client seeks a proactive maintenance professional with strong mechanical aptitude and practical, solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service tractors and farm equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance to minimise breakdowns.
• Troubleshoot and repair machinery and equipment as required.
• Maintain fencing, gates, sheds, and other property infrastructure.
• Undertake in-field repairs to machinery and implements.
• Support grounds maintenance including mowing and spraying.
• Maintain pumps and basic 12-volt solar infrastructure.
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors for specialist works.
• Manage workshop tools, spare parts and maintenance supplies.
• Maintain safe, organized and compliant workshop facilities.

Skills

Tractor maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Contractor coordination

Documentation

Inventory management

Grounds maintenance

Solar systems

First Aid

Education

Diesel Mechanic

Auto Electrician

Fitter and Turner

Job description

Join Impact Ag Australia in Noosa as a Farm Maintenance Manager. Lead mechanical reliability across 4,060 acres of regenerative farming.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Farm Maintenance Manager to take responsibility for the maintenance, reliability and day-to-day upkeep of our client's 4,060-acre regenerative macadamia orchard.

Reporting to the Orchard Manager, you will be responsible for the proactive maintenance, repair and continuous improvement of the farm's machinery, equipment and property infrastructure.

You will work across the workshop and broader property, supporting both preventative maintenance and urgent breakdowns, while also assisting with seasonal farm activities and property improvement projects.

More specifically, your duties include:

• Maintaining and servicing tractors, implements, side‑by‑side , utes and equipment
• Carrying out preventative maintenance to minimise breakdowns and downtime
• Troubleshooting and repairing machinery and equipment as required
• Maintaining fencing, gates, sheds, and other property infrastructure
• Undertaking in‑field repairs to machinery and implements
• Supporting grounds maintenance including slashing, mowing and spraying
• Maintaining pumps and basic 12‑volt solar infrastructure
• Coordinating and supervising external contractors for specialist works
• Managing workshop tools, spare parts and maintenance supplies
• Maintaining safe, organised and compliant workshop facilities

About you

We are seeking a proactive, self‑motivated maintenance professional who possesses a genuine pride in keeping agricultural assets in optimal condition.

• 3+ years' relevant experience in farm, agricultural, fleet, mechanical or industrial maintenance
• Strong mechanical aptitude and a practical, solutions‑focused approach
• Experience maintaining tractors, implements and agricultural machinery
• The ability to work autonomously and effectively prioritise competing demands
• Experience coordinating contractors and managing preventative maintenance
• Strong organisational skills and attention to maintenance records and stock
• A relevant trade qualification such as Diesel Mechanic, Auto Electrician or Fitter and Turner is highly regarded
• Experience with irrigation pumps and basic 12‑volt solar systems is desirable
• First Aid and WHS qualifications are desirable

The property is located in Como, approximately 30 minutes from Noosa and Gympie, with easy access to essential services in Pomona and Cooroy.

If you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems and taking ownership of keeping agricultural assets safe, reliable and fit for purpose, we would love to hear from you.