Established in 1957 Emmetts are a leading multi-franchise agricultural equipment group and one of Australia’s largest John Deere dealers. With 15 branches covering the broad-acre, viticulture, horticulture and grounds care farming sectors of Victoria and South Australia we are highly regarded in the farming community and believe the key to our success is the people who work for us! Our team has a genuine passion for developing integrated farming solutions that help the Australian farming industry be the best it can be. Join us in our purpose to keep farmers, farming! Job Description We are looking for a new Workshop Manager at our Horsham Branch. As our Workshop Manager, you’ll take on a leadership-first role – empowering your team, driving quality outcomes, and being the key point of contact for customer queries. You’ll oversee workshop performance, ensure job accuracy and quality, and give final approval before equipment goes out the door. You’ll work closely with: A Service Operations Manager who provides strategic direction, data insights, and reporting; and A Service Coordinator who manages day-to-day job flow, internal escalations and provides vital service department coordination. This structure gives you the space to focus on leadership, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction – not just the daily grind. About You We’re looking for someone who brings a strong mix of technical understanding and people leadership. You’ll thrive in this role if you have: A background in agricultural machinery, diesel mechanics, or related technical fields Experience leading or coordinating teams in a workshop, service, or farm machinery environment A solid understanding of farm equipment diagnostics, repair standards, and customer expectations The ability to balance people management with customer and operational priorities A hands-on, solutions-focused mindset and a genuine passion for supporting local farming communities Experience with John Deere machinery or other major ag equipment brands will be highly regarded. Why Join Us? Competitive hourly and penalty rates plus great benefits including Purchased Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Flexible Working Arrangements. Salary packaging options such as novated leasing, rental assistance, and remote living allowances to maximise your take-home pay. Health and wellbeing focus – access free and confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program and our wellbeing partner, Mind Fit. Strong internal support – with dedicated Finance, IT, and HR teams backing you and your people. If you’re passionate about leading technical teams, understand workshop challenges, and want the opportunity to shape how things are done, join our focused Service Team in Horsham and help us deliver a better experience for our customers. For more information, contact our dedicated recruiter at careers@emmetts.com.au for a confidential conversation and a copy of the position description.
