Customer Support Specialist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 23, 2026. John Deere scores B on the Alion truth index.
Customer Support Specialist - Forestry
Melton, Victoria | Relocation Support Available | Tool of Trade Vehicle Provided
Help Shape the Future of Forestry!
What if your next career move combined technical problem-solving, customer engagement, travel and the opportunity to work with some of the most advanced forestry equipment in the world?
Waratah, a John Deere company, is looking for a Customer Support Specialist - Forestry to join our team and support customers, dealers and service partners across the Asia Pacific region.
This is more than a technical support role. You'll be a trusted advisor, trainer, coach and problem-solver, helping customers get the best performance from their equipment while contributing to the future of forestry technology.
Applications are welcomed from candidates across Australia, with relocation support available for the successful candidate in accordance with company policy.
What will you be doing?
In this role, you will:
- Provide technical and product support to customers, dealers, service agents and field teams.
- Commission forestry machinery and support new product introductions.
- Deliver operator and technical training through practical demonstrations, workshops and one-on-one coaching.
- Travel to customer and dealer locations to investigate and resolve mechanical, electrical and performance issues.
- Help customers and dealers optimise machine performance and improve their overall product experience.
- Support technical cases and develop clear, timely solutions.
- Identify emerging product issues using field reports, warranty information, customer feedback and machine data.
- Contribute to product improvement activities and provide practical feedback to engineering, manufacturing and product teams.
- Participate in customer clinics, industry workshops, trade shows and equipment demonstrations.
- Build trusted relationships with customers, dealers, forest owners and other industry stakeholders.
About You
You are a practical and customer-focused technical professional who enjoys working with machinery, solving problems and helping others succeed.
You will ideally bring:
- Experience in forestry, product support, field service, heavy equipment or a related technical environment.
- Practical knowledge of forestry machinery or forestry operations.
- Strong mechanical, electrical and diagnostic skills.
- Experience operating, commissioning, maintaining or supporting machinery.
- The ability to investigate technical issues and follow them through to resolution.
- Experience delivering technical training, operator coaching or practical demonstrations.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical information clearly.
- A proactive, service-oriented approach with strong ownership and accountability.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively across different teams.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% as required.
Forestry, mechanical or related technical qualifications would be highly regarded. Experience with connected machinery, digital support systems, telematics, adult training or project work would also be beneficial.
You do not need to know every Waratah or John Deere system from day one. What matters most is your practical experience, problem-solving ability, customer focus and genuine desire to help others.
Why join us?
At Waratah, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced forestry equipment, develop your technical capability and build a rewarding career within a global organisation.
We offer:
- Competitive remuneration.
- Tool of trade vehicle provided in accordance with company policy
- A permanent full-time opportunity.
- A friendly and inclusive company culture.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Career opportunities within Waratah and the broader John Deere organisation.
- Employee wellbeing and social initiatives.
- Health and safety programs.
- Free on-site parking.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels included, valued and supported.
Ready to apply?
If you have relevant forestry, machinery or technical support experience and are passionate about helping customers succeed, we would love to hear from you.
Click APPLY and submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and what you could bring to the Waratah team.
Applications close at close of business on 8-Oct, 2026
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Note: Appropriate work authorisations are required in this country prior to application.