Service Manager

Brandt Tractor

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Ballarat, VIC Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted April 21, 2026 Last posted April 21, 2026
Job description

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP WITH THIS EXCITING LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY?

Our Ballarat branch is looking for an exceptional individual to join our service department as a Service Manager. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for someone who thrives on developing people, delivering exceptional customer service, and driving operational excellence. If you're an organised leader with strong communication skills, sound mechanical knowledge, and a passion for creating outstanding customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer:

  • Leadership Opportunity
  • Opportunity to be pivotal in the growth and success of our Business.
  • Ongoing Training & Development
  • Great working environment
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Vehicle, laptop, and phone
  • Competitive salary with monthly and yearly bonuses

About the role:

As Service Manager, you'll be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the Service Department, ensuring exceptional customer service while driving efficiency, profitability, and team performance.

  • Develops, communicates, enforces and monitors effective Service Department processes to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction.
  • Creates annual Service Department goals and budget in alignment with the organisation’s financial and operational objectives.
  • Submits all service warranty and Product Improvement Program claims within the required timeframe to receive maximum credit.
  • Schedules and assigns jobs and work areas to employees in the Service Department according to their skills and knowledge.
  • Review work orders for completeness and accuracy before customer billing
  • Ensures all departmental tools, equipment and vehicles are in good working order.
  • Manages recruiting, staffing and employee development activities for employees reporting to this position.

About you:

To be successful you will be an individual with strong communication skills, excellent time management and an appreciation and understanding of customer’s needs.

  • Sound mechanical knowledge.
  • Operations and management experience would be beneficial.
  • People leadership experience would be beneficial.
  • Highly motivated to provide a clean, safe and efficient service department.

About us: 

Brandt is a world-leading equipment dealer, powered by iconic brands and unrivalled support. With dealerships across Canada, New Zealand and Australia, we are a global team with one shared purpose. It’s our mission to enable our customer’s success by providing practical and reliable equipment solutions and support. Our customers count on Brandt to keep them moving forward, and we meet that challenge with remarkable customer service and the industry-leading brand John Deere. 

If this sounds like you, apply now!

Please note that we have multiple roles across our branches – for a full list, please check out our website: Brandt Careers | Jobs at Brandt

About this role

Summary

Oversee service department operations, lead staff, ensure customer satisfaction, manage budget, and tools.

Job title

Service Manager

Experience level

beneficial

Industry

equipment dealership

Location requirements

Ballarat, VIC, on-site, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationmechanical knowledge

Preferred skills

operation managementpeople leadership

Specializations

customer serviceoperation managementmechanical knowledge
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Ballarat VIC, Australia

On-site City