Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

On-site Posted 1 day ago Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Requisition Number: 894 Salary Range: Apprentice Wages Apply: $57,510.18 - $72,846.28 per annum + applicable allowances Position Type: Temporary - Up to 4 years Application Close Date: Sunday, 30 November 2025 at 11:30pm AEST Ready to kickstart your career as a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic? Here is your chance to earn while you learn We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Apprentice to join our Fleet Management Team, who are eager to guide you through your journey of successfully completing a Certificate III Engineering Fixed & Mobile Plant Mechanic. What You Will Do: As an Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, you will assist Councils Fleet Team in the repair, service and maintenance of Council's vehicle fleet, plant and mobile equipment, while maintaining up to date records on all work undertaken each day. You will assist in the fit out of commissioning and decommissioning of fleet assets, ordering and collection of material and parts from suppliers, while maintaining excellent customer service and to actively work to solve customer problems. What We Are Looking For: Minimum of Year 10 completion. Sound language, literacy and numeracy skills to enable successful completion of a Cert III Engineering Fixed & Mobile Plant Mechanic. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and take direction. Awareness of Workplace Health & Safety systems and applications. Customer service focus and awareness. Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills. Mechanical aptitude is highly regarded (E.g. Studied ITD, or completed a Certificate II level Engineering course, or experience as a Tradesperson’s Assistant). Gain a nationally recognised qualification while working alongside a team of dedicated professionals Some benefits we offer: Paid On-the-Job Training: Earn while you learn 17.5% Annual leave loading 9-day fortnight working arrangement to achieve work/life balance Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool) Up to 5 weeks’ annual leave and 3 weeks’ personal leave Mentorship: Learn from experienced professionals who are dedicated to your growth and success. 12% contribution to superannuation On-going opportunities for learning and professional development relevant to the position We are committed to: Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment Embracing innovation and continuous improvement Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support Now we want to hear about YOU Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria, Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and Apprenticeship Eligibility Questionnaire. Applications will not be progressed without the three required documents. For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria. Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via: Phone: Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council About Cairns Regional Council Cairns, QLD, Australia Administration & Office Support The Cairns Regional Council local government area encompasses 1687 km2 of land on a narrow coastal strip between the Great Dividing Range and the Coral Sea. It extends from the Eubenangee Swamp (near Mirriwinni) in the south to the Macalister Range (near Ellis Beach) in the north. The region is part of Australia's Wet Tropics and is framed by the lush World Heritage listed Wet Tropics rainforest to the west and north and the Coral Sea and World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park to the east. These attributes make the region a world renowned tourist destination. Source: This is an extract from the company's own website. #J-18808-Ljbffr