Apprentice Diesel Mechanic

WHY US:

Your chance to be part of the team that creates and maintains our infrastructure. We’re responsible for managing our habitats and surroundings, so they are beautiful - now and for the future. Bring your skills and experience, become a steward of our council environment in a modern organisation that’s making a tangible difference.

JOB DETAILS            

Temporary Full Time - 36 hours, 5 days per week (up to 4 years or completion of qualification)

Salary: ($25,160.41 to $49,469.96 T2 to T6)                       Location: Depot : Cowpasture Road

JOB DESCRIPTION

This role is offered as an apprenticeship and is open to continuing apprentices progressing through or near completion of their 2ndyear of the Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanics. This is the ideal opportunity for a continuing apprentice to broaden their experience. The successful candidate will work within a small, experienced team to service and repair the wide range of vehicles and mobile equipment in Council’s fleet.

This apprenticeship is a full-time position within our Plant, Fleet, and Mechanical Services team. The successful candidate will work towards the completion of the Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanics. 

ABOUT YOU

The successful applicant will have:

• Completion of Year 10.
• Willing to enrol and complete apprenticeship in Automotive Mechanic.
• Class C driver’s licence (or Provisional licence).
• Willing to obtain HR Drivers licence.
• An interest in, and aptitude for, analysing, diagnosing and solving mechanical problems especially with diesel heavy earthmoving machinery.
•      Must be able to complete basic maths, logic and English skills tests.
•      Ability to set priorities and organise work.
•      Strong communication skills.
•      Able to take direction and implement feedback on performance.
•      Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC

• Opportunities to expand your knowledge.
• Health and wellbeing benefits include two health and wellbeing leave days per calendar year and access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Career progression opportunities & ongoing professional development
• Access to a Fitness Passport

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check

HOW TO APPLY: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter outlining your interest and how your background and experience suit this opportunity, as well as your resume. 

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CLOSING:    30 January 2026

Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Paul Sharkey, Plant, Fleet & Mechanical Service Coordinator. by email at [email protected]