AddressAbout the Company:
RDO Equipment is one of the world's largest and most trusted John Deere and Vermeer equipment dealers, selling and supporting John Deere Construction & Forestry, and Agricultural & Turf machinery, as well as the full range of Vermeer equipment. RDO proudly employs more than 850 staff, and operates out of 29 dealership locations in metro and regional Australia, providing parts and service support for the agricultural, roads, civil construction, landscaping, mining and forestry sectors.
Our job is more than supplying equipment. We are a trusted business partner and we build customers for life. We play hard and fair in everything we do and are driven by a sense of achievement. Our dealer network is unmatched and our commitment to our customers unfaltering. In order to deliver this commitment, we seek like-minded people and work hard to support our staff to realise their full potential.
About the Role:
Be an integral part of the future of farming.
We are currently seeking a Production Systems Specialist within RDO Equipment's VNET Precision Farming team, who will support adoption of latest release machine automation technology and prepare stakeholders for autonomous farming systems with particular focus on the Grain and Cotton industry. As the dealership expert in John Deere on-machine technology, you will lead field trials and demonstrations, plus develop and deliver training to our staff, customers and supply chain partners.
This role will service the Darling Downs, Western Downs and Central Highlands regions.
The key responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to:
- Supporting the execution of the company Precision Ag strategy with support of a team of Precision Ag specialists
- Determining applicability of new release machine automation technology to local farming systems.
- Work with RDO's key account customers to identify Precision Ag solutions applicable to their agribusiness.
- Developing expertise in optimisation of machine setup to maximise return on investment from on-machine technology.
- Quantify and promote technology value proposition through trials and demonstrations
- Implementing customer and dealership staff training strategies on John Deere Precision Ag solutions
You will bring the following skills and experience to the role
- Practical experience in & understanding of agricultural mechanisation
- Practical experience in & knowledge of crop production and basic agronomy;
- Knowledge of GIS software applications and GPS hardware;
- Solid organisational, interpersonal, analytical and communication skills; and
- Ability to work flexible hours and travel to store locations and customers
About the RDO 'Extras':
As an RDO Equipment employee we partner with employees to give a little extra, here's some of our benefits....
- Transparent and structured incentive programs, commissions, and bonuses
- Employee Assistance Program with 8 streams of support across all aspects of your life - for employees and immediate families
- Dedicated Wellness Hub with programs supporting total quality of life
- Regional Salary Packaging, regional allowances & tax benefits
- Paid study and study leave for approved courses
- Paid Community leave to give your time to local organisations and charities every year
- Permanent discounted shopping and exclusive employee benefits via reward gateway and directly with many retailers including Private Health
- Anniversary and milestone gifts and awards
- Paid Parental leave - enhanced payment scheme with superannuation contributions
- Significant Celebration gifts for personal milestones such as births and marriages
- Exclusive Staff discount on machinery, products and merchandise
Your application:
We strongly encourage all candidates to learn more about RDO Equipment at our website; www.rdoequipment.com.au.
To apply, click on the Apply link.
Prospective candidates are advised that interviews will commence immediately. We are successful because of our people and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
We can only accept applications from individuals who have the right to work in Australia. External agencies have not been engaged for this role, so please ensure you apply directly to be considered.
For further information on this particular role or similar opportunities please contact our Careers Team on 1300 154 600.
