Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

WHY US:

Your chance to be part of the team that creates and maintains our infrastructure. We're responsible for managing our habitats and surroundings, so they are beautiful - now and for the future. Bring your skills and experience, become a steward of our council environment in a modern organisation that's making a tangible difference.

Liverpool is a vibrant city that lies in the heart of Greater Western Sydney. Working with Liverpool City Council offers a wealth of professional opportunities. Liverpool is a diverse and innovative Council located at the gateway to the upcoming Western Sydney Airport. Liverpool is fast becoming Sydney's third CBD and is going through rapid change and growth, with nearly 100 new residents arriving every week.  If great community outcomes are to be realised, Liverpool requires the best minds to realise this opportunity.

JOB DETAILS: 2*Temporary Full -Time position   36 Hours     5 days per week Years)    Salary -$23,604 - $40,512 pa + 12% super

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This apprenticeship is a full-time position within our Plant, Fleet, and Mechanical Services team. The successful candidate will work towards the completion of their Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanics. This is an ideal opportunity to gain experience working the wide variety of vehicles in Council's fleet. This role is offered as an apprenticeship and is open to new starters and continuing apprentices in 1st or 2nd year of the same qualification.

Key responsibilities of the position include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Maintain and repair heavy vehicles
• Carrying out non-routine mechanical repairs and servicing
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment
• Comply with responsibilities relating to the terms of the Training Contract as an Apprentice (training attendance and attainment of competencies).
• Complete a qualification in Certificate III in Automotive Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology while working in a full-time capacity.

Salary (within the above-mentioned range) will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC

• Opportunities to expand your knowledge
• Ability to accrue up to two days of flexitime leave per month, which equates to up to 24 days per year (this is in addition to four weeks of annual leave per year)
• Health and wellbeing benefits include two health and wellbeing leave days per calendar year and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Career progression opportunities & ongoing professional development
• Access to a Fitness Passport

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position.

HOW TO APPLY: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection/essential criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application

Clickherefor a copy of the position description.

CLOSING:    10/10/2025

Be part of creating the future, For further information about the position please contact Paul Sharkey, Plant, Fleet & Mechanical Service Coordinator by email