Customer Support Specialist - Forestry Technology & Customer Solutions
Location: Melton, Victoria, Australia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Join a Global Leader in Forestry Innovation
We are seeking a motivated and technically capable Customer Support Specialist to join our team based in Melton, Victoria. This unique role combines territory-based customer support with specialist responsibility for forestry technology systems, including simulation training platforms, machine connectivity, telematics, and data management solutions.
Working closely with customers, dealers, and internal stakeholders, you will play a critical role in helping forestry contractors and equipment owners maximise machine productivity, operator performance, and technology adoption across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
As a Customer Support Specialist, you will provide frontline support and technical expertise to customers operating advanced forestry equipment and digital technologies. You will act as a trusted advisor, helping customers leverage connected machine solutions while delivering exceptional product and service support.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining field-based customer engagement with emerging technologies and digital solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Territory Customer Support
• Build and maintain strong relationships with forestry contractors, equipment owners, and dealer partners.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for forestry equipment and associated systems.
• Conduct customer visits, machine inspections, and operational reviews.
• Deliver product introductions, customer training, and support for new machine installations.
• Assist customers in maximizing equipment uptime, productivity, and return on investment.
• Support dealer personnel through technical guidance and training.
Forestry Technology & Simulator Management
• Manage and support forestry simulator programs and operator training initiatives.
• Coordinate simulator deployments, updates, maintenance, and user support.
• Deliver simulator training sessions for customers, dealers, and internal personnel.
• Monitor simulator performance and recommend improvements to training outcomes.
Connectivity, Telematics & Data Solutions
• Support machine connectivity systems, telematics platforms, and digital service tools.
• Assist customers with machine data transfer, connectivity setup, and system configuration.
• Analyze telematics and operational data to identify opportunities for improved performance and fleet utilization.
• Support remote diagnostics and connected service solutions.
• Work closely with internal technical teams to resolve connectivity and software-related issues.
• Promote adoption of emerging digital technologies and precision forestry solutions.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
• Experience in customer support, product support, service operations, or technical field support.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong computer literacy and confidence working with digital platforms and technology.
• Willingness to travel periodically within Australia.
Desirable Experience
• Forestry, construction, agricultural, heavy equipment, or mobile machinery industry experience.
• Experience with telematics systems, machine connectivity, or IoT technologies.
• Knowledge of data management, wireless communications, and digital monitoring platforms.
• Experience delivering training programs or operator development initiatives.
• Familiarity with forestry simulators, virtual training environments, or machine guidance systems.
• Understanding of machine productivity analysis and operational reporting.
What Success Looks Like
In this role, you will:
• Increase customer satisfaction and equipment uptime.
• Drive adoption of connected machine technologies.
• Improve operator performance through simulator-based training.
• Provide valuable insights from machine data and telematics systems.
• Become a trusted technical partner for customers and dealers.
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.
Apply Now
If you are passionate about customer support, technology, forestry operations, and helping customers succeed, we would love to hear from you.
Submit your resume and cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.
Location: Melton, VIC
Position: Customer Support Specialist - Forestry Technology & Customer Solutions
"Supporting customers, connecting technology, and driving forestry performance."
Note: Appropriate work authorisations are required in this country prior to application.
Skills Required
- Experience in customer support, product support, service operations, or technical field support
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent communication and relationship management abilities
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
- Strong computer literacy and confidence working with digital platforms and technology
- Willingness to travel periodically within Australia
- Experience in forestry, construction, agricultural, heavy equipment, or mobile machinery industries
- Experience with telematics systems, machine connectivity, or IoT technologies
- Knowledge of data management, wireless communications, and digital monitoring platforms
- Experience delivering training programs or operator development initiatives
- Familiarity with forestry simulators, virtual training environments, or machine guidance systems
- Understanding of machine productivity analysis and operational reporting
John Deere Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with union‑represented employees retaining high‑value plans with no premiums or deductibles under the 2021–2027 agreement. Company materials also highlight broad medical options, wellness resources, and inclusive care navigation.
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Retirement Support — The package includes a 401(k) with company match and, for many represented roles and some salaried groups, access to a defined‑benefit pension. Contract updates and company filings indicate sustained retirement programs with enhancements for covered employees.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation scales up to five weeks with additional holidays, and some units allow purchasing extra time off. Materials also reference paid parental and caregiver leave alongside flexible work arrangements where roles allow.
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