automotive apprenticeships

3 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Brisbane City Council Full time $45,000 - $60,000 per year

Salary Range: AUD $ $ yrs + under) AUD$ $ over 21 yrs) per 38-hour week, 9 day fortnight, 14% super, personal leave, 17.5% leave loading, plus additional tool allowances and uniform and all PPE provided. (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time x 22 positions (Adult and Junior – age at commencement)

Commencing: 2 February up to 4 years with potential to be placed permanently

Locations: Bus Garages at Willawong, Sherwood, Garden City, Eagle Farm, Toowong, Virginia, Rochedale, Carina and Toowong Workshops.

You can be part of Brisbane City Council, which has a central role in readying the city for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games over the coming years.

Automotive Apprenticeships - Curious and motivated to learn?

We will provide the training, support and mentoring you need to get involved in a range of tasks. Block release or in the workplace training, tailored to each candidate. Skills, and experience to develop a long-term career in the industry, by gaining a nationally recognised qualification.

Apprentice Coach/Body Builders at Toowong Workshops and Virginia and Eagle Farm Bus Garage (bus, truck and trailer, auto manufacturing)

Learn to safely and effectively replace and repair bus body panels and fittings. Panel beat or repair different body components for buses, using a variety of techniques. Weld and refurbish, using your creative skills to ensure fit for purpose repairs on buses including:

  • create or repair framework sections in steel and aluminium (Mig and Tig welding)
  • design and build chassis alterations, repair and remake fibreglass components
  • plan and fit mechanised equipment
  • cut and replace wooden flooring and alter assembly line vehicles
  • turn out sheet metal components using onsite guillotine and sheet metal folder.

Apprentice Sign Writer (signs and graphics) at Toowong Workshops

Bring your creative side to design, manufacture and install signs for displays, buildings and structures and parks. Learn to carry out measurements and calculations, prepare surfaces and produce vinyl, digital screen-print and other signage. practical skills and confidence to manufacture and install signs in metal or plastic using a variety of techniques:

  • produce and install signs and bus wraps
  • print with a wide range of materials to fabricate signage
  • use and maintain a range of tools, equipment and design software
  • additional training and skills to support your future career.

Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanics at all bus garage and workshop locations

Learn how to find problems, repair and service a range of systems and components of buses and equipment. Tune, maintain and test mechanical components, including engines, transmissions and suspension systems on a variety of buses, including Volvo, Scania and MAN:

  • inspecting and carrying out servicing operations
  • diagnosing and fixing problems for bus operators
  • repair and maintain mechanical parts for buses (engines, transmission, suspension systems)
  • fault finding on fuel systems, engine condition, braking efficiency and wheel balance and alignment.

What do we offer?

  • Above award wages and additional allowances and benefits
  • Supportive training, while working towards a Mechanical Trade Qualification
  • Full uniform, tool allowance and safety boots provided
  • Support from a dedicated and professional team
  • Buddy with a highly experienced, qualified technician
  • You may receive up to $3,600 in tool allowances

What do you bring?

  • a keen interest in vehicles, mechanics, and the motor industry
  • you can follow safe working practices in a workshop
  • you can combine theory-based training with practical learning
  • you can follow instructions, listen, question and learn
  • you take pride and ownership of the work you do
  • have a current driver's licence.

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply: Click on the 'I'm interested' button to complete your online application.

Include your experience and interests when responding to the below questions in your resume.

  1. Tell us about your interests and why you would be a good fit for the apprenticeship?
  2. What personal achievement are you most proud of?
  3. What do you know about vehicles, mechanics, and the motor industry?
  4. Do you have access to your own transport?

Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend a small group assessment or interview on 29 or 30 October. If progressed from interview, you will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and functional assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role, an appointment in November.

Successful applicants will commence on 2 February 2026.

For more information: Please call Penny Fedin on or email

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council's Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 7 October 2025 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with 'Gold Employer' status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

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