Apprentice Mechanic

Overview

Join to apply for the Apprentice Mechanic role at Port Stephens Council.

Own your future with an Apprenticeship at Port Stephens Council (PSC) – ready for commencement in January 2026

The opportunity

Based out of our new workshop facility at Raymond Terrace Depot, our Workshop team are ready to take on an Apprentice Mechanic to share their knowledge with. Not only will you gain invaluable on the job work experience from the team, you will also undertake a Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanic. Your Apprenticeship will see you gain experience with a wide range of mechanical matters within Council's diverse fleet, including light and heavy vehicles and an opportunity to work on the servicing of our local RFS trucks. You'll also work on a range of small construction plant items for our outdoor workforce.

What does a career at PSC look like for me post-Apprenticeship?

Whilst We Can't Guarantee a Permanent Position Post-apprenticeship, this is what a career path could look like with a Certificate III behind you.

Responsibilities

• Service, inspect, and repair Council vehicles and equipment, including Rural Fire Service and external customer fleets

What you'll gain during the Apprenticeship

• Financial support in a paid role, including full payment for your studies
• Time in your work week to attend your formal training
• Opportunity to participate in internal networking events with other Apprentices, Cadets and Trainees at PSC
• Opportunities to develop your professional and social networks through collaborating with other teams across PSC

Who we're looking for

• Demonstrated commitment to the completion of a Certificate III in Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
• Understanding of Work Health and Safety (WHS)
• Access to reliable transport for attendance at both work and external training providers
• Ability to work in a team environment
• We will also happily consider 2nd and 3rd year apprentices looking for a change

Contract details

• This is a contract opportunity – working full-time 38 hours over 4 days
• Access to study leave to attend courses at your formal training provider during work hours

Base Hourly Range: $24.59 - $31.47 (T4 – T7) + 12% superannuation + $2,464 retention allowance

Under 18 year olds: $18.28 - $21.60 (T2 - T3) + 12% superannuation + $2,464 retention allowance

You will be working from Raymond Terrace Depot.

How to apply

To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload:

• a copy of your resume
• provide responses to questions outlined above

Applications close

Midnight, Sunday, 21 September 2025

Contacts for position and applications

For position related enquiries, contact: Cameron Smith, Workshop Supervisor on 0419 676 533

For application enquiries, contact: Tarryn Whyte, Talent Acquisition Advisor on 0499 796 365

For information on the Apprenticeship and study requirements, contact: Tiahna Sanderson, Learning and Development Officer on 0408 767 254

For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for 'How to Apply'

Additional information

We're a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. We've partnered with the Veterans Employment Program to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment. Port Stephens Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and supports children and young people having safe and welcoming experiences in our community. We acknowledge the Worimi as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together.

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