Apprentice Plant and Fleet Mechanic

Position No: 112/2025

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

• Full-time | Temporary Contract – 4 year apprenticeship
• Level Apprentice | Salary: $37,271 for a first year junior apprentice, or $62,119 for a first year adult apprentice, plus superannuation
• A 9-day fortnight work pattern applies to this role
• Located at the Council's Operations Centre on Park Road, Mandurah
• Vacancy 112/2025

The opportunity

The City of Mandurah is looking for a first-year apprentice. To be successful you need to be self-motivated, reliable, have a positive attitude and wanting to kick-start your career in the mechanical trade.

As an apprentice you will complete a Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (Mobile Plant Equipment) (AUR31220) while gaining practical knowledge and skills in heavy duty plant, small plant equipment, diesel and petrol powered vehicles. You will have exposure to a broad range of service repairs and maintenance activities such as engines, hydraulics, brakes, electrical, air-conditioning, transmissions, suspensions and small fabrication work associated with the automotive mechanical industry.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Successful completion of Year 12
• Demonstrated work experience in the trade, and/or pre-apprenticeship Certificate II pathway
• Mechanical aptitude
• Genuine interest in the trade
• Current driver's licence
• Self-motivated and keen to learn
• Can-do attitude
• Ability to problem solve
• Commitment to safety
• Ability to follow instructions
• Be a confident communicator
• Good initiative
• A strong team player
• Computer skills with the ability to operate MS Office software packages, tablets and mobile devices

For more information about the role please refer to the position description.

How to apply

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great To apply please visit our Careers page at Further information can be obtained by calling Bob Cooper, Coordinator City Fleet on

Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Our commitment

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style. If you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.

Additional information

• All applications will be assessed in accordance with merit-based principles. Where an applicant does not fully meet the requirements outlined in the attached position description, including essential qualifications and license, the role may be reclassified, and an alternative remuneration package may be offered, subject to organizational needs in line with the City of Mandurah Industrial Agreement.
• As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to participate in a full pre-employment medical that includes drug and alcohol testing.
• This recruitment process may also be used to identify candidates for similar permanent or fixed-term opportunities that arise within the City over the next 12 months — offering you the chance to be considered for future roles that align with your skills and aspirations. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• To support transparency and integrity, all employees of the City of Mandurah are required to declare any secondary employment to help us manage potential conflicts of interest appropriately.
• To read more about Working at the City of Mandurah please visit our Careers and Employment

Casey Mihovilovich

Chief Executive Officer