Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

9 hours ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia City of Newcastle, Australia Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic role at City of Newcastle, Australia.

This 4-year fixed-term contract is based within the Civil Construction and Maintenance Service Unit. You will gain exposure to learn an array of practical skills and knowledge across all elements of the Heavy Vehicle Mechanical trade. As an Apprentice, you will work in conjunction with highly experienced Workshop Mechanics and Coordinators, focusing on a variety of activities across the civil works arena to develop operational skills and knowledge. Specifically, you will work closely with team members to provide maintenance and repairs to CN assets, particularly focusing on civil construction work.

This apprenticeship is targeted at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. CN strives to be an inclusive workplace that is representative of the community we serve, and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Find out more about your new career by viewing the position description here.

Life at City of Newcastle (CN)

You'll experience work with colleagues who care for one another and the region, contributing to ambitious plans with a talented crew, shaping the fabric of our community. We support flexible work arrangements to balance work and life. CN emphasises inclusion and belonging and reflects the diversity of the growing region.

CN offers hundreds of roles, a focus on the environment, and a pathway toward the 2040 vision. We value wellbeing and provide benefits to enable a work-life balance in a city we shape.

Responsibilities
  • Provide maintenance and repairs to CN assets, with a focus on civil construction work.
  • Work with Workshop Mechanics and Coordinators to develop operational skills and knowledge.
  • Engage in on-the-job learning and structured training to gain competency in the Heavy Vehicle Mechanical trade.
Qualifications / What you will gain
  • Gain your Certificate III Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
  • Combine on-the-job learning & training
  • Kick-start your career with one of Newcastle's largest employers
Benefits
  • 38-hour working week with flexible/hybrid work arrangements; optional 9-day fortnight
  • 4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave plus 2 additional paid public holidays
  • 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment
  • Paid parental leave for primary carers
  • Industry leading employment conditions
  • Corporate Fitness program from as little as $12.90 per week
  • Access to CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options and vouchers
  • Annual performance development plans and ongoing training
  • Leading the CN Way leadership program
  • IDE networks and inclusion initiatives
  • Health & Wellbeing programs including Onsite Physiotherapist, Yoga and Mental Health Ambassadors
What is next?

If you progress to the next stage, you will be required to attend 1 x group assessment centre for a 3-hour period between Tuesday 30 September – Thursday 2 October 2025. If progressing past the assessment centre, you will complete a Pre-employment medical scheduled for Tuesday 7 – Tuesday 14 October 2025.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 17 September 2025

Remuneration: $37,856.48 + 17.5% annual leave loading, yearly payment + 12% Superannuation per annum for a 38-hour week

Contact: For further information, refer to the FAQ sheet or email futurefit@ncc.nsw.gov.au. If you require adjustments or accessibility accommodations, contact recruit@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply. CN does not accept unsolicited resumes, and recruitment agencies should not contact us at this stage.

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