APPRENTICE HEAVY VEHICLE MECHANIC

Brisbane City Council; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 27,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool allowances up to $3,600

Flexible working hours

Gym and wellness centre

Generous leave provisions

Award-winning superannuation

Job summary

Brisbane City Council is offering a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Apprentice position across multiple depots. The program combines hands-on workshop training with formal study, designed to develop practical skills in servicing, maintenance and repair of the Council’s bus fleet.

The role requires motivation to learn, a genuine interest in vehicles and the ability to follow safe work practices, with a pathway to a nationally recognised trade qualification.

Qualifications

• No previous industry experience required.
• Motivated to learn and build a long-term career in automotive industry.
• Hold a current driver’s licence and be able to obtain a Heavy Rigid (HR) licence.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buses and carry out servicing operations.
• Diagnose faults and resolve issues identified by bus operators.
• Overhaul mechanical components including engines, transmissions and suspension systems.
• Assist with repairs and maintenance to keep vehicles safe and reliable.
• Detect and diagnose mechanical and electrical faults including fuel systems and braking systems.
• Learn safe workshop practices and industry-standard maintenance procedures.

Skills

Hands-on mentality

Vehicle enthusiasts

Curious and eager to learn

Job description

Category: Trades and Labour

Personnel Area: Public Transport Services

Branch: Engineering and Asset Management

Salary Range: AUD $595.20 per week (junior) to $1,226.40 per week (mature age over 21 years) + superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time and multiple positions

Duration: 4 years

Location: Multiple locations

Our Business

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 a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Apprentice, you'll receive on-the-job training, mentoring and support from experienced tradespeople while developing practical skills across a range of maintenance 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 Heavy Vehicle Mechanic.

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
• work on one of Australia's largest bus fleets
• access specialist training opportunities, including accredited welding courses
• opportunity to receive tool allowances of up to $3,600
• 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

A Heavy Vehicle Mechanic (HVM) Apprentice receives structured on-the-job training to assist with the maintenance and repair of Council's bus fleet. You'll work in workshop environments located across bus depots and develop practical skills while undertaking supervised servicing, maintenance and repair activities.

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

• inspecting buses and carrying out servicing operations
• diagnosing faults and resolving issues identified by bus operators
• overhauling mechanical components, including engines, transmissions and suspension systems
• assisting with repairs and maintenance to ensure vehicles remain safe and reliable
• detecting and diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults, including fuel systems, braking systems, engine performance and wheel alignment
• learning safe workshop practices and industry-standard maintenance procedures.

We’re looking for people who:

• have a genuine interest in vehicles, mechanics and how things work
• 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 instructionscommunicate 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 apprenticeshiphold a current driver's licence and can obtain a Heavy Rigid (HR) licence.

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

For more information about Brisbane City Council apprenticeships – Click here.

Benefits of working for Council include:

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

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

Application Closing Date: Monday 09 November 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

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 conflictsof 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.