Apprentice Technician

Opportunity
Join Liebherr Australia as an apprentice Mechanical Fitter (Engineering) so you can earn while you learn

You will undertake a Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical), gaining hands-on experience and mentoring from our highly skilled professionals. This 4-year apprenticeship will equip you with the skills needed to become a qualified Mechanical Fitter.

Our Apprenticeship Program offers comprehensive training and on-going support, empowering you to reveal and discover your full potential.

Key Details

• Start Date: 13th January 2026
• Location: Para Hills West facility, featuring an on-site café, quarterly staff lunches and free parking

What You Will Learn As An Apprentice Mechanical Fitter

• Conduct detailed examinations of a massive range of mining equipment components using specialist tools and equipment
• Carry out the complete process of remanufacturing large mining components, including disassembly, condition assessment, refurbishment, assembly and testing

About You

• Passion for learning new things, enthusiasm, sense of pride, high attention to detail
• Positive attitude, problem solver and a high commitment to safety
• Driver's License and access to transport to and from the facility
• Completed year 11 before January 2026
• Full working rights in Australia
• Certificate II or pre-apprenticeship course in a relevant field (highly desirable)

Benefits

• World-class training and support
• Full coverage of TAFE Fees and factory certified training programs
• Above award hourly rates (Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020)

• Generous employee benefits:

• 5 bonus leave days with ability to purchase additional leave

• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• Early access to long service leave (LSL)
• $3,000 internal employee referral program
• Discounts at over 300 retailers through Liebherr One Hub to save on groceries, travel and so much more

About Our Process
As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants' suitability for a role including police/criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, reference checks, and/or aptitude testing.

About Us
The Liebherr Group started 75 years ago in Germany by Hans Liebherr creating the world's first mobile tower crane. Today in Australia, Liebherr's mining division is seeing significant growth and pioneering into new technologies.

Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and inclusion sit at the heart of the Liebherr Group's Core Values. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities in which we live, work and operate. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, teamwork, and diversity of thought in the workplace.

Culture
We are dedicated to seeing our employees work together in an environment that fosters the true meaning of collaboration; a culture that creates the highest quality, cutting-edge products, long-lasting relationships, and improved organisational and individual capabilities. We aim to give our employees an opportunity to grow and develop their careers.

How To Apply
Only online applications will be considered with a closing date of Friday

12th September 2025.
Candidates are advised that interviews may commence before closing date. Liebherr-Australia reserves the right to withdraw the job advertisement earlier than the date stipulated above.

No agencies or third parties please.

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Oliver Davis.

One Passion. Many Opportunities.
The Company
Liebherr-Australia Pty Ltd is part of the Liebherr Group, which employs nearly 50,000 people, in more than 140 companies and 50 countries on every continent. Liebherr's decades of experience, knowledge, and dedication to the highest quality and most reliable technologies makes Liebherr a respected leader and a trustworthy partner to industry. Liebherr-Australia is responsible for selling and servicing earthmoving machines, mining machines, mobile cranes, tower cranes, maritime cranes as well as deep foundation machines throughout Australia and New Zealand. Though the company's 20 hectare Head Office Complex is based in Adelaide, Australia, the commitment to, and support of, New Zealand customers is unwavering.

Location
Liebherr-Australia Pty. Ltd.

1 Dr Willi Liebherr Drive

5096 Adelaide

Australia (AU)

Contact
Oliver Davis