Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Launch your future as a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Apprentice

As an Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, you will support the Workshop and Fleet team and gain practical skills in mechanical activities to positively contribute to the delivery of the objectives of the Works and Service Business Unit. This position is based at our Oak Flats Services Depot.

You will complete a Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology course at Shellharbour TAFE to gain and develop practical knowledge and skills associated with inspecting, servicing, repairing vehicles and mechanical equipment. This opportunity is open to school leavers, mature age applicants and/or those who have already commenced their Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology.

This is more than a trade... this is a long term career path.

Our apprenticeships cover theoretical & practical requirements of on the job and off the job training. After completing your apprenticeship you will have formal qualifications with four years of practical experience with ability to gain additional tickets such as Medium Ridge (MR) truck licence, forklift ticket, loader competency and more.

Council's Cadet, Apprentice and Trainee (CAT) Program aims to grow Council's skilled workforce capacity by creating job opportunities and a talent pipeline for specialised roles and to develop future leaders by providing employment opportunity and professional development experiences that support and complement a related course of external tertiary study. Council's cadets, apprentices or trainees receive ongoing training, guidance and support from workplace mentors while completing a nationally recognised qualification.

For more information on our CAT program, click here.

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.

Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.

We offer:

Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.

• Temporary Full time up to 4 years (or for the duration of the apprenticeship)
• 38 hours per week with access to a 9 Day-fortnight
• Salary range from $601.70 per week (for a 16 year old) up to $827.40 per week (for someone aged 18 and over)
• On the job training
• Compulsory course costs are paid by Council
• Approved leave to attend TAFE
• Tool allowance (metal and mechanical trades)
• Great culture with a strong, values led and progressive team
• Enjoy our employee benefits programs and access to Novated lease options and significant retail discounts and corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Provident Fund activities, weekly pay run and more.
• Access to local government and employee benefits such as; Long service leave after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, health and wellbeing leave and more.

• You will need to complete a Pre-placement Medical examination
• You will need to obtain a General Construction Induction Card (White Card) prior to commencement

For further information about the position, click here for the position description.

Contact: Darren Wardman, Mechanical Coordinator on

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