Automotive Tradesperson

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Skills Acquisition Allowance 10%

Job summary

Queensland Police Service is seeking a tradesperson to maintain and repair the fleet of police vehicles and equipment. You will perform servicing, diagnostics and road tests as needed, and order parts for the workshop.

Safety certificates will be issued in line with regulations, and you will follow WHS procedures in both workshop and field environments. The role involves accurate record-keeping, coordination with Fleet Services Group, and contribution to operational capability.

Qualifications

• Undertake repairs and preventative maintenance of QPS vehicles to manufacturer specs.
• Diagnose faults using electronic diagnostic equipment and road test when required.
• Order automotive parts and accessories as needed by the workshop.
• Inspect vehicles and issue safety certificates per QLD Transport Regulations.
• Follow WHS procedures and safely use tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Complete accurate verbal and written communication: job sheets, work orders and reports.

Responsibilities

• Repair and service QPS vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose faults and test drive when required.
• Order parts for workshop use.
• Issue safety certificates per regulations.
• Maintain safety and WHS standards.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Road testing

Preventative maintenance

Safety procedures

Education

Trade qualification

Automotive trade

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Electronic diag equipment

Job description

Are you a vehicle mechanic or auto-electrician looking to enhance the operational capability of the Queensland Police Vehicle Fleet? We would like to hear from you. Step into a role within the Queensland Police Service as a Tradesperson, where your contributions will directly enhance operational capability and meet organisational objectives. As a member of Fleet Services Group, reporting to the Senior Workshop Supervisor you will be required to conduct repairs and scheduled maintenance of QPS vehicles and equipment, ensuring all assets are fit for purpose and maintained to meet the complex environment in which they are deployed and utilised.The core capability requirements for this role are:Undertake repairs, servicing, and preventative maintenance of passenger vehicles, four-wheel drives, motorcycles, ATVs, light commercial and a limited range of medium commercial vehicles and ancillary equipment to meet the manufacturer's specifications.Diagnose faults and complete repairs of vehicles and equipment including use of electronic diagnostic equipment and/or road test in both workshop and field environments.Undertake the selection and ordering of automotive parts and accessories as required by the workshop.Inspect vehicles and issue safety certificates in accordance with QLD Transport Regulations.Follow safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment and competently and safely use hand and special tools and electronic diagnostic equipment, ensuring all work is carried out in compliance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements.Participate in ongoing training to maintain competencies and operate in a team environment.Completion of accurate and timely verbal and written communication as required, including but not limited to, job sheets, work orders, service reporting and recording and processing maintenance information.This position also attracts an additional 10% Skills Acquisition Allowance, which is paid in addition to the base salary. The allowance was provided for under the Queensland Police Service Staff Members Certified Agreement 2023 and continues to be honoured while a replacement agreement is negotiated.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/703912/26Closing Date: Tuesday, 10th November 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.