APPS03

Closes: 24 September 2025

Classification: EAPY 1.1 - EAPY G4 (ACTION)
Salary: $51,538 - $81,600 plus superannuation
Position No: APPS03
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 03 September 2025
Contact Officer: Vivan Sykes on Vivan.Sykes@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 7573

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Details: Transport Canberra has exciting roles available for apprentices at all levels of their qualifications to help us deliver a high level of customer service and sustainable transport outcomes by providing clean, safe, reliable and sustainable journeys.

We have expected vacancies for temporary full-time Heavy Vehicle Apprentice Mechanic positions at the North, South and Central Region Depots.

As a Heavy Vehicle Apprentice Mechanic, you will work, learn and develop from an established team whilst:

• Under supervision or in a team environment, undertake training to carry out maintenance and / or repair activities to a full range of fleet vehicles.
• Promote a high standard of vehicle repair and maintenance services, while adhering to safe working practices.
• Contribute to delivering a high level of customer service.
• Undertake and competently complete trade training in accordance with the apprenticeship requirements as set out in the relevant Trade Certificates.
• You will be required to work rostered shifts, from early morning to late at night and across all Transport Canberra’s workshop sites as directed.

The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in the field, possess good communication, interpersonal and computer skills, be well organised, a team player and have a safety-first approach. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited-duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas.
• Individuals on visas with Australian working rights are eligible to apply for temporary non-ongoing roles.
• Possession of a year 10 or year 12 certificate (or equivalent) is desirable.
• A pre-employment criminal history check will be conducted.
• This position does require a pre-employment medical.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a motor vehicle licence and or the ability to obtain a Transport Canberra yard licence.
• The ability to work rostered shifts, from early morning to late at night

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to five years.

A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill identical future vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply:

• Applicants are to submit a maximum of two pages addressing the five points listed under the Selection Criteria of the Position Description.
• A current curriculum vitae including details of work history and professional qualifications.
• Contact details of two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

City and Environment

City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.

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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to five years.