Established in 1957 Emmetts are a leading multi-franchise agricultural equipment group and one of Australia’s largest John Deere dealers. With 15 branches covering the broad-acre, viticulture, horticulture and grounds care farming sectors of Victoria and South Australia we are highly regarded in the farming community and believe the key to our success is the people who work for us!  

Our team has a genuine passion for developing integrated farming solutions that help the Australian farming industry be the best it can be. Join us in our purpose to keep farmers, farming!

Looking for the next step in your career? Take the Leap across to Emmetts and Learn on the most advanced machinery in the industry.

Applications are now open for the January 2025 intake of the Emmetts TechSTAR Apprenticeship Program.

Our TechSTAR Program

Our tailored 4-year Apprenticeship program will see you work alongside our talented team of qualified Service Mechanics, gaining valuable experience in the workshop and out in the field whilst attending TAFE to complete your Cert III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology.

At Emmetts, we are passionate about supporting our Apprentice’s every step of the way and that’s why we have a dedicated Technical Training Team providing you with ongoing advice, support and John Deere bespoke training sessions via our TechSTAR program.

At Emmetts, we also understand that being an Apprentice you might need some help to get up and running, so all our new Apprentices have access to:  

• A Toolbox valued at $5,000 including Ag specific tools
• Above Award Wage Rates + Available overtime
• Increased Tool Allowances for the duration of your Apprenticeship
• All Travel, Accommodation & Meals Paid during TAFE Blocks

This year, due to our successful school-based program, we have limited spaces and those are filling up fast! So if you’re looking to build an exciting career as a Heavy Diesel service technician, full of variety, working with cutting edge technology and the biggest brands in Agricultural machinery, then APPLY NOW! 

What we’re looking for:

A positive person, with a willingness to learn, a true passion for Agriculture and the drive to become a qualified Diesel Mechanic.

For more information on our organisation and our Program head to our website and check out our dedicated TechSTAR information page or download a copy of our TechSTAR brochure: TechSTAR brochure.pdf

Spaces are Available at the Following Branch Locations: 

Victoria: Swan Hill

South Australia Roseworthy, Kadina, Oakbank, Murray Bridge, Pinnaroo, Renmark , Cleve, & Wudinna.

Things to include in your application:

• A Cover Letter telling us why you would make a good candidate for our Apprenticeship program and which branch location/s are a preference.
• An Up-to-date Resume, including the names and contact details of at least 2 referees.

Beck, our Recruitment Lead, is on hand for any questions to you might have – contact her via email on [email protected]

Looking for a School Based Apprenticeship?

We will be opening applications in January 2025 for our School based apprenticeship – but please feel free to send your interest to our [email protected]