RedStart is O’Connors dedicated program for our apprentices and trainees to learn, grow and thrive in a dynamic and rewarding industry, our Redstart Program offers some amazing benefits that truly set it apart.
Applications for our 2027 intake are now open!
When you join O’Connors Redstart Program you will receive:
- Tools for the job valued up to $5,000
- Apprentice of the year awards; an initiative to recognise our outstanding apprentices who go above and beyond throughout their apprenticeship.
- Tafe fees paid for the duration of your apprenticeship plus accommodation and travel costs covered for trade school purposes
- Ongoing support and mentoring from our dedicated Apprenticeship Program Coordinator
- Employee discounts on parts and servicing offered, including Kincrome tools
- Uniform supplied
We also offer on the job, internal and specialist training with state-of-the-art workshop and training facilities.
With the scale and growth of the company you have the opportunity to work across 15 locations covering the dealership network to gain the broadest range of experience, you will be geared to grow your career in a comprehensive and well-rounded program that invests in the success of its participants.
Apprentice Service Technician
In this position you will work with the Service Department, assisting the team to service and maintain a range of heavy vehicles in the workshop and out in the field.
You will complete a Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology over 4 years completing trade school, on the job and internal specialist training throughout.
Unique to O’Connors RedStart Program, first year full-time Diesel Mechanic apprentices will receive a toolbox valued up to $5,000.00 to help start their career with the tools required for the job.
Applications are now open across the dealership network for our 2027 intake.
Parts Interpreter Trainee
In this position you will work with the team to provide exceptional customer service and technical parts support for agricultural machinery to our customers and the service department.
You will learn to source and identify parts from electronic catalogues, manuals and data bases to help our customers keep moving.
You will complete a Certificate III in Automotive Sales over 3 years completing on the job and formal training throughout.
Applications are now open across the dealership network for our 2027 intake.
WHAT OUR APPRENTICES HAVE TO SAY
The most enjoyable part of working at O’Connors is being part of an awesome team, not just in Warracknabeal, but being able to network with other branches to create friendships. I enjoy the different machines I get to work on every day and constantly learning new ways to fix everything.
Aiden Keys- Warracknabeal
Service Technician Apprentice
I enjoy going out on farms and working on all types of new and old machinery, continuously gaining knowledge on a range of jobs. It’s a great team of people, and there is always someone to help and give you feedback.
Headers are by far my favorite machinery to work on—they’re iconic in the agricultural world.
Felix Smith – Mildura
Service Technician Apprentice
The best part of my role is getting to travel out to jobs and learn from our experienced techs. O’Connors has a great team to work with, and the support I’ve received throughout my apprenticeship has been a real help.
Jack Supple – Shepparton
Service Technician Apprentice
I love the variety in the Parts department. I get to interact with customers both over the phone and in person, build my communication skills, and I’m not stuck sitting behind a screen. No two days are the same, and the supportive, approachable team at O’Connors makes it a great place to work.
Maggie McCoy – Warracknabeal
Parts Trainee
What I love about my role is working in a team environment and learning new skills off fellow employees. I get to travel around to different places working at O’Connors, and I learn something new every day.
Hugh Sait – Birchip
Service Technician Apprentice
I enjoy getting to work on different types of equipment, especially Steigers. O’Connors is a good company to work for and sell great machines!
Henry Burge- West Wyalong
Service Technician Apprentice
As an apprentice, I have had plenty of opportunities to visit farms and learn about different machinery. There is plenty of scope to learn and develop as apprentices with the range of learning opportunities available.
Jack Priest
Service Technician Apprentice
I really enjoy the wide variety of machines I get to work on, and the people I get to meet. As an Apprentice, the exposure I get working on a great range of jobs and issues has been a great experience. Working on such big machinery is always exciting.
Daniel Thomson – Ballarat
Service Technician Apprentice
Hear about our Redstart Apprenticeship Program:
Contact us:
Mitch Barry
Apprenticeship Program Coordinator
E: redstart@jjoconnor.com.au
T: 0448 598 000