Vehicle Modification Technician – Accessible Vehicles

Driving Mobility Australia; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Driving Mobility Australia is seeking a Vehicle Modification Technician in Brisbane to work on accessible vehicles and adaptive equipment. The role involves practical hands-on work across automotive trades, fabricating parts and integrating hand controls and seating systems.

The work incorporates electrical integration, CAD, and collaboration with design capabilities. A trade background or equivalent hands-on experience is preferred, with a focus on quality and customer service.

Formación

• Trade certified preferred or hands-on experience in automotive, auto electrical, mechanical, fabrication or welding.
• Ability to fabricate custom parts and work with CAD and design tools.
• Proactive problem solver who can work independently and with customers.

Responsabilidades

• Install and integrate hand controls, wheelchair access equipment, hoists and seating systems
• Vehicle electrical integration and tapping into factory functions
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults
• Measure, cut, drill, weld and fabricate custom parts
• Capture job notes, photos, videos and procedures so knowledge stays in the business
• Work with in-house design capability: Fusion 360 CAD, 3D printing and a CNC router (2400 x 1200 mm) where interested

Conocimientos

Hands-on

Problem solving

Independent worker

Educación

Trade certified

Herramientas

Fusion 360 CAD

3D printing

CNC router

Descripción del empleo

Vehicle Modification Technician – Accessible Vehicles

Driving Mobility Australia – Eagle Farm QLD

Driving Mobility is an Australian-owned vehicle modification specialist. We build wheelchair-accessible vehicles, transfer solutions and specialised driving controls. We work with occupational therapists, NDIS participants, caregivers and community organisations. Our team is small, but our impact is national.

About the role

We’re looking for a practical all-rounder with strong hands‑on skills who wants a role with variety. You might come from an automotive trade assistant role, or a background in accessory fitting, mechanical work, fabrication, auto electrical or another practical field.

Key responsibilities ( depending on skills and experience )

Install and integrate hand controls, wheelchair access equipment, hoists and seating systems

Vehicle electrical integration and tapping into factory functions

Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults

Measure, cut, drill, weld and fabricate custom parts

Capture job notes, photos, videos and procedures so knowledge stays in the business

Work with in-house design capability: Fusion 360 CAD, 3D printing and a CNC router (2400 x 1200 mm) where interested

About you

Trade certified preferred or hands-on experience in automotive, auto electrical, mechanical, fabrication, welding or a similar trade

Practical problem solver who stays curious when a job is unfamiliar

Takes initiative, works independently and asks when unsure

Takes pride in workmanship and in looking after customers' vehicles and workshop standards

Happy to pitch in wherever needed

Experience with disability equipment, CAD or technical documentation is a bonus

We are looking for someone who wants to contribute, learn and improve. The role can develop around the right person's strengths while exposing them to a much broader range of technical work.

Hours

38 hours per week
Monday to Thursday: 7:00 am – 3:45 pm
Friday: 7:00 am – 12:00 pm