Estimator

Fix Auto Collision - Brisbane; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fix Auto Brisbane is seeking a skilled Collision Estimator to lead detailed vehicle inspections and develop comprehensive repair plans that cover damage, parts, paint, and manufacturer guidance. You will manage estimating communications with customers, assessors and internal teams through assessment, approval and repair, and prepare supplements when new damage is found.

The role demands strong attention to detail, superb negotiation skills, and the ability to balance competing priorities in a

Qualifications

• High school or college automotive body repair diploma.
• 3+ years collision repair estimating experience.
• Experience with panel, structural, mechanical, parts and refinishing operations.
• Proficient with iBodyshop/Audanet/Audatex/PartsCheck.
• Ability to translate vehicle damage into a complete repair plan.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Commercial awareness of how estimate quality, approvals, supplements and file completeness affect cycle time and profitability.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy collision-repair environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete detailed vehicle inspections and build a repair plan capturing damage, parts, paint/materials and manufacturer information.
• Manage estimating-related communication with customers, assessors and internal teams.
• Prepare supplements/variations when strip-down reveals additional damage, with photos and justification.
• Challenge or clarify assessment outcomes when scope or value does not reflect work required for a safe repair.
• Collaborate with production and parts to confirm methodologies, labour, parts, sequence and issues.
• Keep estimates and files current as approvals change and capture documentation.
• Review completed jobs for profitability and identify discrepancies before invoicing.
• Support handover between estimating, parts, production and administration to avoid delays.

Skills

Collision repair estimating

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school or college automotive body repair diploma

Tools

iBodyshop

Audanet

Audatex

PartsCheck

Job description

Key responsibilities

Complete detailed vehicle inspections and build a considered repair plan capturing accident-related damage, repair operations, parts, paint/materials, sublet requirements and relevant manufacturer information.

Take ownership of estimating-related communication so customers, assessors and internal teams receive clear and timely information throughout assessment, approval and repair.

Prepare and manage supplements / variations when strip-down reveals additional damage, supported by photographs, repair methodology and clear justification.

Challenge or clarify assessment outcomes where the authorised scope or value does not adequately reflect the work required to complete a safe and appropriate repair.

Work closely with production and parts personnel before and during repairs to confirm methodology, parts requirements, labour operations, repair sequence and any emerging issues.

Keep estimates and repair files current as approvals change, ensuring authorised operations, documentation and supporting evidence are captured before file closure.

Review completed jobs from a commercial perspective, including labour, parts, paint/materials and sublet, and identify discrepancies before final invoicing.

Contribute to a smooth handover between estimating, parts, production and administration so vehicles are not delayed by incomplete information or unresolved approvals.

About you

High school or college automotive body repair diploma.

At least 3 years of collision repair experience in estimating.

Solid collision-repair estimating experience with a practical understanding of panel, structural, mechanical, parts and refinishing operations.

Strong computer confidence. Experience with iBodyshop/Audanet/Audatex/PartsCheck is essential.

Confidence interpreting vehicle damage and translating it into a complete repair plan rather than simply producing a quote.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to spot omissions, inconsistencies and cost or approval issues before they affect production.

Professional communication and negotiation skills when dealing with customers, assessors, insurers, suppliers and the workshop team.

Commercial awareness and an understanding of how estimate quality, approvals, supplements and file completeness affect cycle time and job profitability.

Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy collision-repair environment while remaining accountable for your own files.

About us

Fix Auto Brisbane is a collision repair business located in Geebung, QLD, providing insurance claims management and customer experience services.