Motor Mechanic

Employer Sponsored Jobs; Darwin; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Employer Sponsored Jobs in Darwin, NT is seeking a dependable Motor Mechanic for its remote NT workshop. This full-time role covers servicing and repairs on petrol/diesel fleets, with diagnostic work and a final road test to ensure quality.

Visa sponsorship may be available for qualified international applicants, subject to eligibility. Applicants must have an automotive trade qualification and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Automotive trade qualification or equivalent.
• Experience with vehicle servicing, repairs and fault diagnosis.
• Good knowledge of petrol and diesel engines, especially 4WDs and light commercials.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and strong problem-solving.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment and locating electrical faults.
• Valid driver's licence or equivalent overseas licence (subject to licensing rules).
• Willingness to live and work in a remote NT community.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and repairs across petrol and diesel vehicles.
• Use diagnostic tools to locate mechanical, electrical and electronic problems, then repair them.
• Repair engines, transmissions, clutches, brakes, suspension and steering.
• Handle 4WDs, utes and light commercial vehicles as required.
• Tyre fitting, punctures, rotations and wheel balancing.
• Repair automotive air-conditioning systems where licence allows.
• Finish each job with inspection, road test and quality check, and keep records.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Independent work

Diagnostic equipment

Education

Automotive trade qualification

Tools

Automotive diagnostic tools

Job description

Darwin, NT, Australia Full-time Posted 6 Nov 2026

$75,000 - $110,000 per year Visa sponsorship

About the role

The employer needs a dependable Motor Mechanic to run day-to-day repairs and servicing in its Northern Territory workshop, located in a remote community. This is a full-time position, and the business expects someone who can manage a varied workload without close supervision and who keeps to high standards of workmanship.

Applications from candidates overseas are accepted. The employer says that visa sponsorship may be available for suitably qualified international applicants, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Carry out servicing and repairs across a mixed fleet of petrol and diesel vehicles
• Use diagnostic tools to locate mechanical, electrical and electronic problems, then repair them
• Repair engines, transmissions, clutches, brakes, suspension and steering
• Handle 4WDs, utes and light commercial vehicles as required
• Take care of tyre fitting, punctures, rotations and wheel balancing
• Repair automotive air-conditioning systems where your licence allows
• Finish each job with an inspection, a road test and a quality check, and keep parts orders, job records and workshop upkeep under control

Requirements & eligibility

• A relevant automotive trade qualification, or one that is recognised as equivalent
• Demonstrated experience with vehicle servicing, repairs and fault diagnosis
• Good working knowledge of petrol and diesel engines, particularly in 4WDs and light commercial vehicles
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision, with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting ability
• Experience using automotive diagnostic equipment and finding electrical faults
• A current driver's licence or equivalent overseas licence, subject to Australian licensing requirements
• Willing to live and work in a remote community in the Northern Territory
• Experience with tyre fitting, diesel repairs, automotive air conditioning or remote workshop operations is an advantage