Apprentice Mechanic

YOUR ROLE
Are you looking to kick start your career working toward becoming a trade qualified mechanic? This is your opportunity to become an integral member of Council’s workshop team, and to earn while you learn!

As the Apprentice Mechanic, you will work within a supportive environment, whilst acquiring the knowledge, skills and competence to complete your apprenticeship.

This is a four-year apprenticeship, commencing in early 2025.

YOUR APPRENTICESHIP

As part of your apprenticeship, you will:

• complete a Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
• gain hands on experience to develop vital skills and knowledge to ensure successful completion of the Certificate III
• work in a supportive environment to assist you to reach your career goals
• have access to e-learning platforms and ongoing training and support through Council’s cultural development program

YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT

During your apprenticeship, you will have access to:

• a commencing weekly salary of $920.10 with progression during the apprenticeship to $1,194.60, dependent upon studies and performance
• 5% superannuation
• a 38 hour week, working a 9 day fortnight
• 2 health and wellbeing leave days for your Christmas break
• 3 weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused
• salary packaging options available including novated leasing
• generous reward and recognition programs and initiatives

YOUR WELLBEING

As part of our Health & Wellbeing framework, you will have access to:

• a suite of health and wellbeing programs offered each year
• free vaccinations and health checks
• a supportive and inclusive workplace and culture where your opinion is valued
• a range of mentally healthy workplace initiatives and support from mental health champions
• access to a confidential counselling service for you and your family
• staff fitness initiatives

The contact officer for this position is Sam Friend, Workshop Team Leader on (02) 4823 4581.

Applications close Wednesday, 4th December 2024 at 5:00pm.

This position is subject to relevant pre-employment checks and all applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.