Senior John Deere Mechanic & Workshop Lead (Harvest Travel)

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

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.