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Agricultural Mechanic

An Agricultural Mechanic repairs and maintains agricultural machinery, requiring strong technical skills, flexibility, and good customer service.

How do I become a agricultural mechanic

Get qualified to work as a agricultural mechanic with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Agricultural Mechanic generally earns $1,346 per week ($69,992 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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This industry has experienced stable employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 98,200 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as an Agricultural Mechanic. Agricultural Mechanics may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’re planning a career as an Agricultural Mechanic, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology. This course will give you the skills you need to test, repair and maintain a range of agricultural machinery. You’ll learn to work with charging systems, starting systems, heavy vehicle compression ignition engines, HV diesel fuel injection systems, mobile plant hydraulics, braking systems, final drive assemblies and powershift transmissions.

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Agricultural Mechanic careers

An Agricultural Mechanic performs repair work on agricultural machinery and equipment. You might fix mechanical issues or conduct regular maintenance. Agricultural Mechanics may travel to properties to perform repairs on site or work from a mechanical workshop. You may specialise in a particular type of agricultural machinery or conduct general mechanical work.

Agricultural Mechanics should be flexible and able to work in a range of conditions. You’ll need strong technical abilities and should be a good problem solver. Agricultural Mechanics should be focused on customer service and have good communication skills. It’s important you can work with clients from a range of backgrounds.