Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Apprentice – Brisbane City Council

BUSY Schools; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Brisbane City Council offers 12 full-time Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Apprenticeships within its Public Transport Services team. You will receive hands-on training and mentoring while learning to maintain and repair the Council’s bus fleet.

You will develop practical skills in inspecting buses and carrying out servicing, diagnosing faults, and maintaining engines and braking systems. As an apprentice, you will follow safe workshop practices and gain a nationally recognised qualification with no

Qualifications

• Interest in vehicles and mechanics with a hands-on approach.
• Motivation and willingness to learn in a hands-on apprenticeship.
• Reliability and good attention to detail with the ability to follow instructions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills. Possession of a current driver’s licence; ability to obtain a Heavy Rigid licence.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buses and carry out servicing.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults on buses.
• Maintain and repair engines, transmissions and suspension systems.
• Work with braking, fuel systems and other vehicle components.
• Follow safe workshop practices and maintenance procedures.

Skills

Interest in vehicles

Hands-on problem-solving

Willingness to learn

Reliability and attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions and saf

Communication and teamwork

Hold a current driver’s licence / HR

Job description

Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Apprentice – Brisbane City Council

Job Type:

Campus Location:

Automotive & Mechanical

Source:

Brisbane City Council is offering 12 full-time Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Apprenticeships within its Public Transport Services team.

As an apprentice, you will receive hands-on training and mentoring while learning to maintain and repair Council’s bus fleet. You will develop practical skills in:

Inspecting buses and carrying out servicing.

Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults.

Maintaining and repairing engines, transmissions and suspension systems.

Working with braking systems, fuel systems and other vehicle components.

Following safe workshop practices and maintenance procedures.

What they are looking for:

A genuine interest in vehicles and mechanics.

Enjoyment of hands-on work and problem-solving.

Motivation and willingness to learn.

Reliability and good attention to detail.

Ability to follow instructions and safe work practices.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

A current driver’s licence and ability to obtain a Heavy Rigid (HR) licence.

No previous industry experience is required. You will complete practical workplace training alongside formal study to gain a nationally recognised qualification.

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

Interested? Submit an Expression of Interest through the BUSY Pathways Hub. Your Employment Pathways Officer will discuss your interests and suitability and can assist with applying for the role.

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