Your Next Employer Our client manages a portfolio of agricultural assets across Australia. Their Hillston operations centre around Cowl Cowl Station - a large-scale irrigated property covering ~19,000ha, with roughly 10,000ha of irrigable country supporting cotton and broadacre cropping. Bordering the station is Lachlan Valley Farms, a neighbouring 700ha almond orchard operating under the same ownership. Together, the two properties create a varied operational footprint, with plant and machinery supporting both cropping and horticulture across the site. You’ll be joining a practical, well-run operation with a diverse, modern fleet and established systems in place. The team works closely across the property, supporting each other through the seasonal workload and taking pride in keeping the farm running well year after year. The Role You will lead the day-to-day workshop across both Cowl Cowl Station and the neighbouring Lachlan Valley Farms almond operation It is a hands-on role, with most of your time spent on the tools while also coordinating maintenance planning, parts, and workshop workflow. The role supports a broad mix of equipment across the two enterprises - including tractors, spray rigs, irrigation infrastructure, harvest equipment, light vehicles, and other farming plant. Workload follows the rhythm of the seasons, with breakdown response taking priority during busy periods and preventive maintenance programs taking the focus during quieter months. You will work alongside an existing maintenance hand and incoming apprentice, with capable operators who take pride in their machinery and handle basic checks. The role suits a hands-on mechanic comfortable leading a small team and keeping the workshop organised. Key Responsibilities Lead Workshop Operations - Prioritise breakdown response in-season and run planned servicing across farming fleet, plant, pumps, bores and irrigation equipment. Plan Seasonal Maintenance - Pre and post-season maintenance programs. Manage Parts & Procurement - Raise purchase orders, source quotes, maintain parts inventory, and support maintenance budgeting within approved spend. Lead the Team - Help supervise the existing maintenance person and incoming apprentice, while lifting first-level troubleshooting capability across operators. Manage Dealer Relationships - Work closely with dealerships and external service providers to escalate major work and source parts efficiently. Maintain Safety & Systems - Keep the workshop safe, compliant, and well-organised, and ensure records are current in Bolt and other internal systems. What You Bring Essential: Trade-qualified diesel mechanic. Strong experience across heavy plant, mobile equipment, agricultural machinery, or mixed fleet. Able to work independently, prioritise effectively, and keep machinery running through seasonal workloads. Comfortable supervising or mentoring others, or ready to step into that responsibility. Clear communicator who can work with farm management, operators, suppliers, and dealerships. Current Driver’s Licence. Advantageous: Experience leading an apprentice or small team. Hydraulics experience. Air conditioning (automotive/plant). Mechanics with agricultural, civil, earthmoving, transport, or mixed-fleet backgrounds are encouraged to apply. You do not need to come from almonds or cotton specifically - transferable heavy plant and workshop experience will be well regarded. What You’ll Gain Package : $100k - $110k (neg) Super bonus (~10%) Ute family-suitable 3-bed house on the river. Support : Join a well-resourced business with clear systems, approved budgets, on-ground support, and backing from management when needed. Lifestyle : Live on-farm at Hillston in a three-bedroom house on the river. How to Step Forward For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Dai Yoshida, Talent Manager, on 0413 000 844 or Nick Marchant, Director, on 0466 333 066. Who Are March March offers permanent recruitment and workforce-planning services tailored exclusively for Australian agribusinesses. We’re about connecting top talent with great businesses - plain and simple.