Reporting to the Parts Supervisor, the Parts Interpreter will join our Kalgoorlie branch on a full‑time basis and is accountable for receiving customer orders for Caterpillar parts and general enquiries via phone, email and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of processing for continued customer loyalty. This role has a strong focus on customer service, as such we are looking for someone who has a positive, can‑do attitude and strong attention to detail and quality and compliance skills.
This role attracts a housing allowance for Kalgoorlie residents.
Roster
9 days on, 5 days off, 11.5 hours per day
What you'll do:
* Interpret customer needs and provide technical advice on a wide range of parts for vehicles, trucks, machinery, and construction equipment
* Source and expedite parts locally and internationally, ensuring timely and accurate fulfilment from order through to delivery
* Manage customer enquiries through walk‑ins, phone calls, and emails with a strong focus on delivering a high‑quality customer experience
* Support internal departments including the workshop, field service teams, and sectors like marine, earthmoving, and construction at the Kalgoorlie branch
* Coordinate across seven store locations, maintaining accuracy, attention to detail, and responsiveness in a high‑demand environment
* Escalate issues appropriately and ensure consistent communication to prevent delays or errors
* Maintain a proactive, dependable approach, demonstrating strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure
Skills and Experience:
* Previous experience in parts interpretation, inventory control, or store roles within the automotive or machinery industry highly advantageous
* Familiarity with automotive service environments, ideally gained from prior roles in car dealerships or similar settings
* Excellent customer service skills with the ability to confidently manage face‑to‑face, phone, and email interactions
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail, especially when sourcing and matching parts
* Solid organisational and multitasking abilities in a fast‑paced, high‑volume setting
* Advanced computer literacy and the ability to quickly adapt to multiple systems (experience working across various platforms or databases is highly valued)
* Strong communication and problem‑solving skills, with a proactive approach to managing customer and internal stakeholder needs
Our Benefits (inclusive of but not limited to):
* Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & More than 600 retail discounts such as Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
* Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
* Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More Awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Upskilling through our award‑winning WesTrac Institute.
* Employee Referral Program – Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles.
* Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity
Our Company & Commitment
With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.
At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.
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