Senior Technical Training Instructor

Hutcheon and Pearce; Wagga Wagga City Council; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutcheon & Pearce is seeking a Senior Technical Training Instructor to shape the next generation of technicians across our dealership network. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with training and development, delivering high-quality learning experiences for employees and customers.

You'll work with our Technical Learning & Development team to build technical capability, stay current with new products, and promote safety and continuous improvement across the business.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational and time management capabilities.
• Proven ability to deliver technical training to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Delivering product, technology and technical training programs to internal teams and customers.
• Facilitating John Deere certified training courses to dealership standards.
• Supporting the development and rollout of tailored training programs to meet business needs.
• Coordinating and scheduling technical training activities in consultation with the Learning & Development team.
• Evaluating training effectiveness and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Maintaining training records and ensuring documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Staying current with new products, systems and emerging technologies to ensure training content remains relevant.
• Supporting product optimisation and technology adoption through TECSight Field Specialist activities when required.
• Promoting a culture of safety, learning and continuous development across the business.
• Building strong relationships with technicians, managers, customers and key stakeholders.

Skills

Training delivery

Communication

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Technical knowledge

Deliver training to varied audiences

Safety culture advocacy

Diagnostics software experience

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Tools

Diagnostic software

Computer-based repair tools

Job description

Are you an experienced Diesel Mechanic, Service Technician, Master Technician, Technical Trainer or industry professional with a passion for developing people and sharing knowledge?

Hutcheon & Pearce is looking for a Senior Technical Training Instructor to help shape the next generation of technicians and industry professionals across our dealership network. This is a unique opportunity to combine your technical expertise with training and development, supporting both our employees and customers through engaging, high-quality learning experiences.

Working closely with our Technical Learning & Development team, you'll play a key role in building technical capability across the business through the delivery of product, systems and technology training. You'll stay at the forefront of industry advancements while helping others build the skills and confidence they need to succeed.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Product and Technology Training Manager, you will be responsible for delivering and coordinating technical training programs across the business. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering product, technology and technical training programs to internal teams and customers
• Facilitating John Deere certified training courses to dealership standards
• Supporting the development and rollout of tailored training programs to meet business needs
• Coordinating and scheduling technical training activities in consultation with the Learning & Development team
• Evaluating training effectiveness and identifying opportunities for continuous improvementMaintaining training records and ensuring documentation is completed accurately and on time
• Staying current with new products, systems and emerging technologies to ensure training content remains relevant
• Supporting product optimisation and technology adoption through TECSight Field Specialist activities when required
• Promoting a culture of safety, learning and continuous development across the business
• Building strong relationships with technicians, managers, customers and key stakeholders

What We're Looking For:

We're looking for someone with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for helping others learn and develop. Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience performing service repairs within agricultural, heavy diesel, construction, automotive or related industries
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
• The ability to confidently deliver training and engage a variety of audiences
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management capabilities
• Experience using diagnostic software and computer-based repair tools
• The ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and locations
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or willingness to obtain) and/or previous training experience
• A current driver's licence

Experience with John Deere equipment or agricultural machinery is highly regarded, however we are also open to candidates from other heavy equipment, automotive, mining, earthmoving or related industries.

About Us:

Hutcheon & Pearce is the largest Australian family-owned John Deere dealership, proudly serving customers across NSW for more than 70 years. With 20 locations and a commitment to exceptional customer service, we support customers across Agriculture, Construction, Forestry and Lifestyle sectors with industry-leading equipment and after-sales support.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a technically minded professional who enjoys sharing knowledge, developing others and contributing to the future success of our industry. If you're ready to make an impact beyond the workshop and help build capability across our organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Hutcheon & Pearce are an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the communities that surround us and welcome applications from skilled people from all walks of life.