At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and innovate in service operations across Australia, driving performance and team development.
- Company: Join TOMRA Food, a global leader in sustainable food production solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy birthday leave, paid parental leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Embrace a diverse and inclusive workplace that values innovation and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment focused on sustainability and innovation.
- Qualifications: 6+ years of leadership experience in service or technical roles, with a customer-centric mindset.
The predicted salary is between 99000 - 121000 $ per year.
TOMRA Food is a multinational organization and a leading provider of sensor-based sorting, peeling and integrated post-harvest solution for the food industries.
Transforming global food production to maximize food safety and minimize food loss by making sure Every Resource Counts™ , has been our strength for over 50 years.
At TOMRA, we want people to innovate , show passion in their work and be responsible .
We encourage the freedom to innovate and take risks that result in breakthroughs that challenge the status quo.
We value passion that focuses and commits to meeting success.
We believe in a responsible and safe mindset that takes care of our customers, products, and fellow employees.
Join the resource revolution!
At TOMRA Food, we're looking for an experienced Melbourne-based Service Manager to lead our Australian service operation and play a key role in the continued growth of our business.
From driving continuous improvement to developing teams and influencing business performance, you'll balance strategic leadership with hands-on involvement in the field.
Reporting to the Country Manager, you'll lead TOMRA's end-to-end service operation across Australia, with responsibility for Field Service, Customer Care, Technical Training, and Project Installations.
You’ll build capability, drive performance, and help shape the future of service delivery across the business.
Regular travel across Australia (up to 50%) will keep you close to customers, projects, and your team, ensuring you're leading from the front and making an impact where it matters most.
This role is suited to an experienced service leader with the capability to lead people, influence performance, and drive outcomes across a complex national operation.
You’ll likely bring
- 6+ years' leadership experience and 10+ years' experience within service, technical, operations, or customer-facing environments, ideally within engineering, industrial, manufacturing, automation, capital equipment, or other complex service-based industries.
- Experience leading multi-functional teams across field service, customer care, technical support, training, or operations.
- A proven track record of developing high-performing teams and delivering results in complex environments.
- Experience across after-sales service, field service operations, customer support, installations, commissioning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, including responsibility for budgets, KPIs, costs, and business performance.
- Experience leading geographically dispersed teams, building engagement, accountability, and capability.
- A customer‑centric mindset, with the ability to build trusted relationships and create positive customer experiences.
- Learning agility, curiosity, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment.
- A balance of hands‑on leadership, strategic thinking, and commercial judgement.
- A degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- Leadership qualifications are advantageous, but proven leadership capability is what matters most.
Why work for us
• Birthday leave - have a day off on us!
- Superannuation employer contribution paid on top of base salary
- TOMRA provides eight weeks of fully paid parental leave to all eligible employees
- Onsite car parking
- Employee referral bonus
- Jubilee program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Global career opportunities with a strong record for promoting internally
- Professional training and development: We are passionate about people and seeing them succeed.
- We love innovation, so we offer a collaborative environment where idea sharing and thinking outside the box is encouraged
- We care for the planet and want to make a difference for the future
At TOMRA we proudly recognise cultural diversity, inclusiveness of thought and individuals to create a great working environment for our employees.
So, even if you don't think you tick all the boxes and the requirements, but you have what it takes, we would still like to hear from you.
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Service Manager in Melbourne employer: Tomra
TOMRA Food is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Queensland. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide extensive professional training, global career opportunities, and unique benefits such as birthday leave and fully paid parental leave, ensuring our team feels valued and supported. Join us in making a meaningful impact on food safety and sustainability while enjoying a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages passion in every role.
