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• Design It – Make It – Check It focus
• Turn that practical experience into designing and building robust agricultural equipment
• Rapidly growing innovative business

Advantage Feeders exist to help livestock farmers double their meat production with the same level of inputs. Born out of a single brilliant idea back in 2006, Advantage Feeders has grown to be a trusted supplier to farmers across Australia, as well as many overseas countries. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, Advantage Feeders are leading the way helping farmers save time and money while maximising nutritional benefit to animals.

Working alongside a small and passionate team, the role of Mechanical Engineer plays a vital role at Advantage Feeders in leading the designing, making and checking of product. Advantage Feeders design their products at their Ballarat office, manufacture their products in China and then distribute products world-wide. This role is the vital cog in liaising with the manufacturer as well as the warehousing and assembly team.

The role

 A typical day at Advantage Feeders will see you:

• Designing and developing sheet metal components and assemblies for tough farm machinery
• Applying practical know-how and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to create durable, cost-effective solutions
• Producing 3D models, detailed manufacturing drawings, and clear production documentation
• Supporting prototype builds, testing, and validation—hands-on involvement welcomed
• Solving design and production challenges using practical experience and problem-solving skills
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives to make processes smarter, faster, and more reliable
• Working closely with colleagues, suppliers, and global teams to share knowledge and improve outcomes

About You

• You have mechanical engineering qualifications and skills, but more importantly, you understand machinery from the ground up
• Practical experience with sheet metal, fabrication, welding, and other (preferably farm) machinery processes
• Grew up tinkering with engines, tractors, or farm equipment—or have extensive hands-on experience now
• Strong 3D CAD and documentation skills, combined with a problem-solving mindset
• Team player who thrives on collaboration and learning

Why join Advantage Feeders

• Work on machinery designed for the real-world demands of farms and agriculture
• Be involved from concept through to production, seeing your designs come to life
• Join a small close-knit team that values practical knowledge, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Competitive salary negotiated based on expertise
• Travel Internationally – a willingness and availability to travel up to approx. 6 times per year for up to 10 days at a time is a requirement of this role.

Inspired? For further information, contact our office on 03 5331 1734. To download a copy of the position description, please click the ‘Download Position Description’ button below.

To apply, please click the ‘Apply For Position’ button below.

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• Content creation, campaign management and customer experience focus
• Support customers and bring the Smart Cut brand to life
• Industry leading local manufacturing business, cutting edge technology

Smart Cut Cabinetry Supplies is a growing, innovative manufacturing business that helps cabinet makers, builders and DIY customers save time through smart outsourcing and seamless online ordering. Known for their crafty, creative approach and strong customer loyalty, they do things differently and are now looking for someone who thinks the same way.

Smart Cut are searching for a creative, hands-on Digital Marketing and Customer Experience Specialist who understands great marketing doesn’t stop at promotion – it flows right through the customer experience. You’ll be practical, creative, self-motivated and someone who enjoys getting things done and working independently. This is a varied role and includes a mix of creative design, content development, campaign management and plenty of customer interaction. The Digital Marketing and Customer Experience Specialist serves as the vital connection between how Smart Cut presents itself and how customers perceive and experience the brand.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Creating and managing digital marketing content (posts, graphics, updates, videos)
• Marketing campaign design and development, tailored to the various customer personas across socials, website, email, events, SEO
• Building and optimising digital funnels from awareness through to conversion
• Ensuring marketing campaigns align with a positive, consistent customer experience
• Supporting customer communication and touchpoints from enquiry to customer onboarding
• Reporting on campaign performance and digital channel metrics
• Identifying opportunities to improve how customers experience our brand

 Why this role is exciting:

• It’s a newly created role; shape and develop the role and marketing function, make it your own, put your stamp on it.
• Growing innovative business; Smart Cut are leaders in their industry, they’re growing rapidly and this role exists to help them tell their story.
• Autonomy & Freedom; work directly with the owner who will give you the freedom and creative licence to bring your ideas and the Smart Cut brand to life.
• Real Impact; see how your marketing campaigns and building a digital presence drive tangible customer results – from customer enquiries to customers for life.
• Exciting new direction; being a new role, you can make this something transformative, raise awareness, drive knowledge and connection, create customer journeys, nothing is off limits when it comes to creative licence.

About You:

• You understand the connection between marketing and customer experience
• You have a creative flair and can design innovative, effective social media and website content
• You have the ability to tell a story and engage a digital audience
• You have a proven track record with social media, CRM platforms, email marketing, and analytics
• You understand how to use data to monitor performance and drive improvement
• You’re creative, resourceful, have a get it done attitude, show initiative and are organised
• You’re confident speaking to customers and building relationships

What’s on offer:

• Full time onsite role working with a small committed hard working team; collaborative progressive culture
• Competitive salary negotiated based on skills and experience
• Entrepreneurial, tech-driven, innovative environment
• Professional development with opportunities to explore emerging technologies

Inspired? For further information, contact Ange Connor on 0407 833 152.

To apply, please click the ‘apply for position’ button.

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If this opportunity hasn’t got you excited or isn’t quite the right fit for you, we’d still love to chat with you about the job you are looking for and learn more about your skills and experience to see how we can assist you in finding a great job with an awesome employer. By the way, did you know not all our jobs are advertised?! To connect with us, contact us on 03 5331 1734 or register your details using the below link and one of our Recruitment Strategists will reach out to you.https://inspirehq.com.au/register/

• Relationship focused role
• Genuine career growth and development opportunity
• Full time onsite position with a well renowned local business

Are you someone who enjoys working closely with clients, building relationships and taking ownership of your work? Do you thrive in a small team environment where you can genuinely make an impact and help grow a client portfolio over time?

W&D Finance are a leading and trusted financial partner, committed to the growth and prosperity of regional enterprises, actively contributing to local economies and communities. Locally owned and operated, W&D Finance offer tailored products and personalised service and are known for the way they do business and build meaningful relationships.

At W&D Finance relationships come first. It’s not about upselling or hitting sales targets; consistent growth and profitability is the key.

The Opportunity:
Working as part of a small close-knit team, the Loans and Investments Officer will play a hands on role in servicing existing clients while also helping to grow the client portfolio. This a broad and varied position with real autonomy and long-term career growth, making it the ideal for someone looking for their next challenge, new responsibility and career progression.

Key responsibilities include:
• Loans Management; source write and process new loans, manage existing loans, manage problem loans and arrears.
• Investment & Financial Services; review investment rates and products, manage existing investor clients, process investment applications for new and existing clients
• Administration; maintain accurate records in the Ultracs software, prepare and collate documentation and information for Board and Committee meetings, assist with compliance and regulations.
• Business Development; liaise with existing referrers and service providers, develop new contacts, promote new business strategies, build relationships with new/prospective clietns and build your own individual brand and reputation.

About you:
This is a role suited to a wide range of backgrounds and experience. You may already have experience in banking, lending or investments or you may be coming from a client focused, similar sector such as professional services like accounting, real estate, insurance or property valuations.

You’ll Bring:
• A client first approach and strong communication skills
• Sound judgement, common sense and attention to detail
• A self starter attitude with the ability to work independently
• Strong organisational skills and follow through
• An interest in building long term client relationships and growing a portfolio

A Certificate III or IV in Financial Services would be viewed favourably however is not essential. Support will be provided to obtain relevant qualifications and undertaken the necessary training.

What’s on Offer:
• Full time, onsite role within a small, supportive team
• Competitive salary, based on skills and experience
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear opportunity for growth and long term career progression
• A role that values initiative relationships and learning over rigid sales KPI’s
• A family friendly work environment

This is a great career opportunity for someone seeking a new challenge, responsibility and the opportunity to grow alongside a reliable, well respected business.

Inspired? For further information, contact Edith Thornton on 0439 341 337. To apply, please click the ‘apply for position’ button. Applications will be processed as they are received.

Inspire HQ exist to build great workplaces which includes helping the businesses we work with find great people just like you!

If this opportunity hasn’t got you excited or isn’t quite the right fit for you, we’d still love to chat with you about the job you are looking for and learn more about your skills and experience to see how we can assist you in finding a great job with an awesome employer. By the way, did you know not all our jobs are advertised?! To connect with us, contact us on 03 5331 1734 or register your details using the below link and one of our Recruitment Strategists will reach out to you.
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• Genuine career progression and development
• On-Site – Ballarat
• Be part of a well-renowned Australian family owned manufacturer

The Company
Goldacres is an industry-leading manufacturer and supplier of world-class agricultural spray equipment. Family owned and operated, with a head office and manufacturing facility in Ballarat, and dealer networks across Australia, Goldacres have a reputation for innovation, quality and adaptability.
From their inception in 1978, they have prospered by constantly re-inventing their products and business practices in a fast-changing landscape; turning ideas into reality to deliver sprayers which are truly Australia’s world-class sprayers.

The Role
As the Senior Purchasing Officer, you’ll play a critical role in managing complex, technical, and long-lead procurement categories while liaising regularly with engineering, production, and planning/scheduling teams to ensure effective planning, forecasting and implementing of strategies to source components. The role has a mix of operational and strategic purchasing tasks and you’ll need to bring your ideas to the table and be willing to challenge the status quo. This is a role that is more than just reacting to the numbers in an MRP; success requires you to understand and investigate the numbers. Dealing with primarily overseas suppliers, this role requires advanced technical, commercial, and analytical expertise to challenge cost increases, improve forecasts, and strengthen how Goldacres works with suppliers for the long term.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement & Commercial Management; lead supplier selection, capability assessment, and onboarding, negotiate pricing and terms, conduct cost analysis and drive practical cost-down initiatives.
• Supplier Performance & Risk Management; analyse supplier KPI’s and lead performance reviews, manage non-conformance trends and coordinate corrective actions, identify supply risks and implement mitigation strategies, manage long lead times.
• Planning & Inventory Strategy; translate production build plans into accurate 12-month component forecasts, optimise ROP, EOQ, MOQ, and safety stock levels, maintain and improve MRP data and logic, including lead times, yields, scrap, and part groupings.

About You

To be considered for the Senior Purchasing Officer role you’ll need to demonstrate:

• Solid previous experience in a similar role, preferably within a complex manufacturing environment
• Well developed communication, negotiation and influencing skills to proactively manage suppliers
• Commercial astuteness, strategic and forward thinking to problem solve before the problem arises
• Investigative skills, exceptional data analysis and critical thinking
• Advanced IT skills with MRP systems and Microsoft Office suite in particular Excel.
• Tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain and /or a related field will be advantageous
• A general ability to read drawings and understand metals, plastics, rubber componentry
• Experience in operating in an agile environment and competent making decisions quickly

Why Goldacres?
• Competitive remuneration package
• Be part of a local family-owned and operated business
• Positive team-based family values culture
• Be trusted and given the autonomy to perform your role while being acknowledged for your contribution
• Monthly lunches
• EAP & Wellness Program
• This role offers genuine career progression and development

This is a full time onsite based role located at Goldacres head office in Ballarat – you’ll need to be comfortable walking the manufacturing floor to engage and work with internal stakeholders.

Inspired? For further information, contact Ange Connor on 0407 833 152. To download a copy of the position description, please click the Download Position Description button below. To apply, please click the ‘apply for position’ button.

Inspire HQ exist to build great workplaces which includes helping the businesses we work with find great people just like you!

If this opportunity hasn’t got you excited or isn’t quite the right fit for you, we’d still love to chat with you about the job you are looking for and learn more about your skills and experience to see how we can assist you in finding a great job with an awesome employer. By the way, did you know not all our jobs are advertised?! To connect with us, contact us on 03 5331 1734 or register your details using the below link and one of our Recruitment Strategists will reach out to you.
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• 24 hours per week (3 full days or 4 shorter days/school hours)
• Busy and varied role with plenty of scope
• Christmas closure period for three weeks

Are you an experienced administrator with a high attention to detail and a knack for ensuring standards are met from start to finish? If this sounds like you, this is your opportunity to join a dynamic team where your skills and drive for excellence will be genuinely valued.

SJ Weir is a well-established commercial building company specialising in regional Victorian projects. Based in Ballarat, they are seeking an experienced Administrator to join their Head Office in a part-time capacity (approximately 24 hours a week). Reporting to the Office Manager, you will assist in providing administrative support to the Senior Managers and have exposure to all facets of the business.

In this role, your duties will include:
• Managing the finance inbox including printing and allocating invoices for approval
• Entering approved invoices into in-house system (JobPac)
• Printing hard copies of building plans and uploading plans onto website portal
• Attending site meetings with Directors/Project Managers and taking minutes for distribution to both internal and external parties
• Assisting with populating tender submissions
• Formatting documents and collating company information
• Handling general enquiries from subcontractors, suppliers and external stakeholders
• General administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of the office

As a self-starter who thrives on variety and enjoys taking responsibility for set tasks, your calm demeanour and excellent organisational skills will ensure you can work well under pressure. Working in a small team, you will be relied upon to complete tasks in a timely manner and your can-do attitude will allow you to roll up your sleeves and give anything a go. Experience within the Construction/Building industry is not essential however will be highly regarded.

To succeed in this role, you will have proven experience working in an administrative capacity. Whilst you don’t need to have extensive experience within finance, some exposure to accounts related duties will be highly regarded. You will have sound skills across the MS Office suite and an aptitude to learn new software packages.

This role is well suited to someone who is genuinely seeking part-time employment. You can choose to either work 3 days per week, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (8:30am – 5pm) or 4 days a week (9am – 3pm). Other benefits include access to company insurance benefits, annual leave loading (paid in addition to your salary) and an annual Christmas closure period (typically 3 weeks) that will ensure you never miss out on that summer holiday!

Inspired? For further information, contact Kate O’Connell on 0494 611 667. To apply, please click the apply for position’ button. Applications will be assessed as they are received.