2026 Heavy Vehicle Apprenticeships

3 days ago

Richmond, Australia Apprenticeship Careers Australia Full time $70,000 - $120,000 per year

Express Your Interest in a Heavy Vehicle Apprenticeship – Starting 2026

Do you have a passion for big machines and want to know what makes them run? Are you interested in trucks, buses, and heavy vehicles, and keen to build a career in the automotive industry? Apprenticeship Careers Australia (ACA) is on the lookout for motivated individuals to join as Heavy Vehicle Apprentices.

About the Opportunity

ACA is offering exciting opportunities for applicants ready to begin their journey toward a Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology. This full-time apprenticeship runs over 4 years, with successful candidates placed with host employers across Hawkesbury and Richmond, starting in early 2026.

As a Heavy Vehicle Apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced technicians and mechanics, learning how to service, diagnose, and repair trucks, buses, and other heavy commercial vehicles. This hands-on experience will give you the skills to thrive in one of Australia's most in-demand industries.

Applicants must hold at least their provisional driver's licence or be close to attaining it.

Locations

Our host employers are located across key transport and mechanical hubs in Sydney's Hawkesbury and Richmond regions.

What You'll Learn
  • How to inspect, service, and repair heavy commercial vehicles including engines, transmissions, brakes, steering, suspension, and hydraulic systems
  • Diagnostic techniques using the latest industry tools and technologies
  • Safe workshop practices, workplace safety, and environmental standards
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills in a professional workshop environment
What's in it for You?
  • A nationally recognised qualification on completion
  • Paid, full-time work while you train
  • Mentorship from highly skilled professionals in the heavy vehicle industry
  • Real-world experience with modern heavy vehicle systems and technologies
  • Career pathways into specialised fields and ongoing employment opportunities
How to Apply

If you're ready to get behind the scenes of Australia's transport industry and kickstart your career in 2026, we'd love to hear from you Submit your expression of interest with a brief cover letter and resume.

Note: This is an expression of interest for future opportunities. Once roles become available, ACA will begin referring applicants to host employers. Your application will be kept on file, and you'll be contacted as suitable positions arise.

At Apprenticeship Careers Australia, our values guide all that we do and who we are. We are passionate about providing an inclusive workplace, where we learn from each other to create a better Australia. We care about our people and those we represent, and we achieve success through a collaborative and courageous working environment.

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