2027 Apprenticeship Program Expressions of Interest

CMI Toyota; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate above award

Tool allowance

Uniform & PPE supplied

Government incentives for completing a

Job summary

CMI Toyota invites expressions of interest for our 2027 Apprenticeship program across West Terrace, Cheltenham, Christies Beach and Stepney. You’ll train in our state-of-the-art in-house centre and receive on-the-job training at your home dealership, starting your automotive career with industry leaders.

You’ll complete your apprenticeship as an automotive technician, learning service, repair and maintenance principles for various vehicles, with training aligned to Toyota standards and customer

Qualifications

• Year 11 completion or Cert II in Automotive Servicing Technology.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to learn on the job.
• Attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Friendly, positive, can-do attitude is essential.
• Must hold a current driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Complete apprenticeship as an automotive technician.
• Learn service, repair and maintenance across vehicles.
• Train on manufacturer, customer service and CMI Toyota standards.
• Demonstrate high level workmanship and safety.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Current licence

Education

Year 11 or Cert II in Automotive Servicing Technology

Job description

CMI Toyota has a reputation for running one of the best apprenticeship programs for aspiring Automotive Technicians/Mechanics. Whilst we’re not hiring just yet for next year’s program, we know that great people don’t always wait for job ads! That’s why we invite you to express your interest in our 2027 Apprenticeship program across any of our four locations – West Terrace, Cheltenham, Christies Beach and Stepney.

As an Apprentice with CMI Toyota, you’ll start and specialise your career in the industry being trained in the Toyota product. Here you’ll receive exclusive training at our in-house state-of-the-art training centre, located at our modern dealership on West Terrace in the city, with additional on-the-job training also provided at your home dealership.

What sets a CMI Toyota workshop apart

We do things properly at CMI Toyota, and that shows day to day:

• Large, modern workshops set up to work safely and efficiently
• Big, close-knit teams where people support each other and find their tribe
• Leaders who are present, approachable, and truly understand workshop life
• Safety and wellbeing genuinely come first (it’s our number one value!)

What you’ll be doing

If selected as a 2027 Apprentice Technician, you’ll be:

• Completing your apprenticeship as an automotive technician with an industry leader
• Learning the principles of service, repair and maintenance for a variety of vehicles
• Training on manufacturer, customer service and CMI Toyota standards
• Understanding how to provide the highest level of workmanship

Most importantly, you’ll be joining a broader workshop team where quality, safety and teamwork matter.

What you can expect

Working in a CMI Toyota workshop, you can expect:

• Daily support from experienced colleagues and leaders
• A clean, well-equipped workshop designed for safety and productivity
• Set hours with predictable rosters
• Overtime opportunities available if you want them

About you

To help you start your successful career in the automotive industry, you’ll:

• Have completed at least Year 11 and/or a Cert II in Automotive Servicing Technology
• Possess a good mechanical aptitude and an interest in learning more
• Be able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail
• Demonstrate a friendly, positive, and can-do attitude
• Be in possession of a current licence (essential)

Your future with CMI Toyota

We pride ourselves on the opportunity to build a true career with CMI Toyota, just ask any one of our long-standing team members. We offer:

• Above award hourly rates + tool allowance + uniform and PPE supplied
• Government incentives (that’s money in your pocket!) to complete your apprenticeship
• Support from a dedicated training team to expand your skills and experience
• Exposure to different career paths within the workshop and broader dealership
• Opportunities across CMI Toyota and the broader CMV Group over time
• Long-term stability and job security with a family-owned business that invests in its people

Whether you want to keep honing your craft or explore new directions down the track, you’ll be supported here!

Who is CMI Toyota?

CMI Toyota has been operating since 1963 and is South Australia’s number one Toyota dealer. We are part of the CMV Group – a proudly South Australian, family-owned business with over 90 years of history and more than 2000 employees nationally.

We are committed to providing safe, supportive workplaces where people can build mateship, achieve their goals and forge a long term, successful career.