Auto Electrician Apprentice – Brisbane City Council

BUSY Schools; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Brisbane City Council is offering six full-time Auto Electrician Apprenticeships within its Public Transport Services team. You will learn how to install, maintain, diagnose and repair the electrical and electronic systems that keep Council's buses operating safely and reliably.

Your training will cover diagnosing faults, wiring, batteries, diagnostics, air conditioning and interpreting wiring diagrams. The program also emphasises safety, teamwork and practical problem solving, with on-the-job

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in vehicles, electrical systems and technology.
• Enjoyment of practical work and problem-solving.
• Motivation and willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and safe work practices.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A current driver's licence or be working towards obtaining one.
• No previous industry experience is required. You will receive on-the-job training and mentoring while completing formal study towards a nationally recognised qualification.

Responsibilities

• Learn to install, maintain, diagnose and repair electrical and electronic systems in buses.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults and interpret wiring diagrams.
• Work with vehicle wiring, batteries, alternators and starter motors.
• Use diagnostic equipment to identify and troubleshoot faults.
• Maintain vehicle air conditioning, lighting and instrumentation systems.

Skills

Interest in vehicles and electrical

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Communication and teamwork

Driver's license in progress

Job description

Auto Electrician Apprentice – Brisbane City Council

Job Type:

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Automotive & Mechanical , Electrical

Source:

Brisbane City Council is offering six full-time Auto Electrician Apprenticeships within its Public Transport Services team.

You will learn how to install, maintain, diagnose and repair the electrical and electronic systems that keep Council's buses operating safely and reliably.

Your training will include:

Diagnosing and repairing electrical and electronic faults.

Working with vehicle wiring, batteries, alternators and starter motors.

Using diagnostic equipment to identify and troubleshoot faults.

Maintaining vehicle air conditioning, lighting and instrumentation systems.

Interpreting wiring diagrams and electrical schematics.

Learning about advanced vehicle technologies and electronic control systems.

What they are looking for:

A genuine interest in vehicles, electrical systems and technology.

Enjoyment of practical work and problem-solving.

Motivation and willingness to learn.

Strong attention to detail.

Ability to follow instructions and safe work practices.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

A current driver's licence or be working towards obtaining one.

No previous industry experience is required. You will receive on-the-job training and mentoring while completing formal study towards a nationally recognised qualification.

Applications close: Monday 9 November 2026 at 11:55 pm.