apprentice auto electrician

• A keen interest and curiosity to learn – apprenticeship at Carina and Toowong
• Work and learn over 4 years with potential to gain permanent employment
• Endless opportunities to progress your career in a fair, equitable and diverse environment

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 2 positions (Adult and Junior – age at commencement)

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

Locations: Bus Garages at 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 Auto Electricians at Toowong and Carina

Learn how to service and repair electrical systems and components in vehicles in the automotive electrical service and repair industry. Install, maintain and repair electrical wiring and computer-based equipment for Council buses including:

• testing, replacing, reconditioning and installing equipment including alternators, starter motors and batteries
• repairing or replacing faulty ignitions, electrical wiring, fuses, lamps and switches with specialist tools and machines.

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 to be considered - please put together a response to the below questions.

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

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

Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview. 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

Application Closing Date: Sunday 26 October 2025 at 11:55pm AEST.

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.

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