Apprentice Technician

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.

Opportunity

Join Liebherr Australia as an apprentice Boilermaker Welder so you can earn while you learn

You will undertake a Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication), 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 Boilermaker Welder.

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

Key Details

• Start Date: 12 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 with Liebherr:

• The opportunity to begin your career with an industry leading global company in mining equipment manufacturing
• Acquire skills and expertise needed for a successful career as a Boilermaker Welder
• You will have the chance to work on various projects, including the manufacture of new mining excavator bucket, repair mining excavator buckets and excavator attachments
• Learn how to interpret technical drawings and operate to internationally recognized standards
• You will also gain knowledge and hands-on experience in different welding process' include flux core, solid wire, sub merged arc and use carbon arc gouging
• Opportunity to work on a large range of carbon steel plate thickness' from 10mm – 140mm
• Learn how to safely operate plant and mobile equipment

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 by January 2026
• Completed year 11 before January 2026
• Full working rights in Australia
• Certificate II or pre-apprenticeship course in a relevant field (highly desirable)

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.

Benefits

• World-class training and support
• Full coverage of TAFE Fees and factory certified training programs
• Above award hourly rates

• 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.

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. 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.

Join our Apprentice Program commencing 12 January 2026 to become a trade-qualified Boilermaker Welder.

Applications close 12th September 2025