APPRENTICE AUTO MANUFACTURING

Brisbane City Council; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Free gym and wellness centre

Generous leave provisions

Award-winning superannuation

Tool allowances

Job summary

Brisbane City Council is offering an Auto Manufacturing Apprenticeship in Brisbane. You will gain hands-on experience in bus fleet maintenance, fabrication and repair while earning an income and building a nationally recognised trade qualification.

No previous industry experience is required; we value motivation, curiosity and commitment to learning. This apprenticeship provides a clear pathway to a long-term career in the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• No previous industry experience is required; you are motivated to learn and curious about how things work.
• You are committed to building a future career in automotive trades.
• You value safety, quality and teamwork in a hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Remanufacture framework sections using engineering drawings on damaged vehicles.
• Repair fiberglass components and produce new parts using fiberglass moulds.
• Rebuild and retrim vehicle seating; fabricate sheet metal panels.
• Operate guillotines, brake presses and metal folding equipment.
• MIG, TIG and oxy welding on vehicles, including offsite training.
• Install seats, handles, locks and hinges; fit bus door assemblies and ramps.
• Realign chassis and other body steelwork to specification.

Skills

Hands-on

Vehicle interest

Motivated learner

Reliable

Team player

Job description

Public Transport Services operates one of Australia’s largest public transport enterprises, delivering essential services to Brisbane residents and visitors across the city every day.

Our Branch

The Engineering and Asset Management Branch is responsible for maintaining and supporting Council's bus fleet and associated infrastructure. This includes fleet maintenance, asset procurement, electrical charging infrastructure, facilities management, incident investigations, major projects and technology requirements across the division.

About the Apprenticeship Program

Council's apprenticeship programs provide the skills, training and experience needed to build a long‑term career in the automotive industry while completing a nationally recognised qualification.

As an Auto Manufacturing Apprentice, you'll receive on‑job training, mentoring and support from experienced tradespeople while developing practical skills across a range of manufacturing, fabrication and repair activities.

Whether you're a school leaver, recent graduate or looking to start a new career, this apprenticeship provides a pathway to gain valuable trade skills while earning an income.

No previous industry experience is required. We're looking for people who are motivated to learn, curious about how things work and committed to building their future career.

Training and Study Requirements

This apprenticeship combines hands‑on workplace learning with formal training to help you develop the skills and knowledge required to become a qualified Auto Manufacturing tradesperson.

As part of this apprenticeship, you will be required to attend and successfully complete formal training with Council's nominated training provider.

Applicants must be committed to completing both the practical and study components of the apprenticeship and have access to reliable transportation to attend training, assessments and other learning activities as required.

Why choose a Brisbane City Council apprenticeship?

• earn while you learn
• gain a nationally recognised trade qualification
• learn from experienced tradespeople and mentors
• access specialist training opportunities, including accredited welding courses
• opportunity toreceive up to $3,600 in tool allowances
• enjoy excellent work-life balance and employee benefits
• build valuable skills for a long‑term career in the automotive industry
• contribute to keeping Brisbane moving every day.

The Role

Becoming an Auto Manufacturing Apprentice gives you access to a diverse range of trade skills that make every day unique.

While your training will focus on Brisbane City Council's bus fleet, the skills and experience you gain are highly transferable across many areas of the automotive, manufacturing and transport industries. This career path can lead in many directions and provides excellent opportunities for future growth and development.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll be supported by an experienced team that is committed to helping you develop your skills and achieve your goals.

No two days are the same. Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll develop practical skills by:

• using engineering drawings to remanufacture framework sections on damaged vehicles
• repairing and replacing fibreglass components and producing new parts using fibreglass moulds
• rebuilding and retrimming vehicle seating
• manufacturing sheet metal panels using engineering drawings
• operating guillotines, brake presses and metal folding equipment
• conducting MIG, TIG and OXY welding on vehicles, including accredited offsite welding training


• fitting mechanised equipment such as bus door assemblies and accessibility ramps
• installing components including seats, handles, locks and hinges
• realigning chassis and other body steelwork to specification.

We're looking for people who:

• have a genuine interest in vehicles, manufacturing and how things are built


• enjoy hands‑on, practical work


• are curious, motivated and eager to learn


• like solving problems and paying attention to detail


• can follow safe work practices and instructions


• communicate well and work positively within a team environment


• take pride in their work and are committed to achieving quality outcomes


• are reliable and motivated to complete their apprenticeship.

Successful apprentices may have the opportunity to continue developing their careers within Brisbane City Council upon completion of their apprenticeship.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• take part in an accredited welding course
• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions

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 processor 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.

Application Closing Date:

Monday 09 November 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

For more information:

Please email Kelly Lee - *********@brisbane.qld.gov.au

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — includingpaid or unpaid employment,operatingtheir own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflicts of interest or other risks (such as fatigue)in a way that puts the public interestfirst.Maintainingemployment outside Council does notpreclude you from being considered for roles within Council.