Mechanical Apprentice Master and Quality Officer

Careers at Council; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A secure, permanent, full-time role

Entry level salary commencing at $1,56

Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight

12% superannuation and competitive ent

Ongoing training and development

Fitness Passport and wellbeing program

Job summary

Blacktown City Council's City Fleet workshop is seeking a Mechanical Apprentice Master and Quality Officer to maintain trucks, plant and equipment, diagnose faults, service and repair, and lead apprentice development.

You will coach apprentices, monitor progress, conduct audits, promote safe practices and drive continuous improvement to keep Blacktown City's fleet safe. This is a secure, permanent, full-time role with strong support for training and career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring apprentices in a workshop setting.
• Strong diagnostic and mechanical repair skills for heavy vehicles.
• Ability to ensure safety, manufacturer and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to coordinate training and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain trucks, plant and specialised equipment in City Fleet's workshop.
• Diagnose faults, service and repair vehicles.
• Lead day-to-day training and development of apprentice mechanics.
• Conduct quality inspections and audits; promote safe work practices.
• Support continuous improvements for quality and efficiency.

Job description

Mechanical Apprentice Master and Quality Officer

Work that matters, done with people who care

Keep Blacktown City moving while shaping the next generation of Heavy Vehicle Mechanics.

As a Mechanical Apprentice Master and Quality Officer, you work in City Fleet's workshop maintaining trucks, plant and specialised equipment that support essential Council services. You diagnose faults, service and repair vehicles, carry out quality inspections and make sure work meets safety, manufacturer and regulatory standards. At the same time, you lead the day to day training and development of apprentice mechanics.

You coach apprentices through practical workshop tasks, assess their skills, provide feedback and help them build the knowledge needed to complete their trade. You identify skill gaps, organise hands on training, monitor progress and maintain training and compliance records. You also conduct workshop audits, promote safe work practices and contribute to continuous improvements that support quality and efficiency.

Every day, your work helps keep Council's fleet safe, reliable and ready for service across Blacktown City. Just as importantly, you help develop the skilled workforce needed to support our growing community into the future.Our Trades and Maintenance teams take pride in practical work that delivers real outcomes. We offer secure employment, ongoing training and opportunities to build your skills and share your expertise with others.

If you're an experienced Heavy Vehicle Mechanic who enjoys mentoring apprentices, leading by example and taking pride in quality workmanship, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

At Blacktown City Council, good people make great teams, and great teams build great cities. Here, you will find the stability and support to keep growing, along with:

• a secure, permanent, full-time role with one of Australia's largest councils
• an entry level salary commencing at $1,566.66 per week, plus an additional 21.8% in accordance with Council’s Workshop Flexibility Agreement
• a Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
• 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
• ongoing training and development support
• access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Contact officer: Daniel Ryan on 0402 231 ***