Are you looking to kick start your career? Obtain a Nationally Recognised Qualification and valuable experience in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics with an Apprenticeship at Lake Mac Council!
- Earn while you learn – Get paid while you study a Certificate III – Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- Gain valuable skills while being mentored by highly skilled professionals
- Make a difference and positively contribute to our community
Lake Macquarie City Council is one of the largest employers of training positions in the Hunter region. The Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic is part of Council’s Early Careers Program – designed to provide you with on-the-job experience, mentoring and support from highly skilled professionals, all while you complete a formal qualification. Additional benefits include paid course fees and paid study time while gaining valuable skills and experience. Earn while you learn and kick-start your career with Lake Mac Council!
ABOUT THE JOB
These apprenticeships, which range can range in duration depending on study, offer a valuable opportunity to develop technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and practical skills in maintaining and repairing Lake Macquarie City Council’s fleet of vehicles, plant, and equipment. Training will be delivered both on-the-job and through the registered training organisation.
As an Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, you’ll be supported to develop the skills required to successfully complete your training. You’ll work collaboratively with the team to carry out maintenance and repairs in the workshop and on-site, contributing to the safe and efficient operation of Council’s fleet.
You will be guided and supported to:
- Deliver high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
- Comply with the responsibilities of a ‘worker’ under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Council’s WHS Management System.
- Attend all required internal and external training sessions and demonstrate a strong commitment to learning the trade.
- Maintain a clean and organised work setting.
- Carry out additional duties as directed by your Supervisor or Coordinator, aligned with your skills and training.
The position is located at Lake Macquarie City Councils Works Depot. You will be rostered to work Monday to Friday, and occasionally on weekends with notice.
Candidates who have completed a Certificate III Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology qualification or higher may not be eligible to apply.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Receive a wage whilst studying towards a qualification starting from $611.50 to $841.02 per week plus 12 per cent superannuation
- Payment of all course fees
- Paid time to study and attend compulsory classes
- Adverse Working Conditions Allowance per hour $0.52
- Weekly Tool Allowance of $39.40
- Yearly pay reviews and increases based on performance
- 38-hour working week with nine-day fortnight
- Four weeks paid annual leave
- Be mentored and work closely with team of qualified tradespeople in a supportive, empowering, innovative and collaborative work environment
- At Lake Macquarie City Council, we value our staff and the hard work they do. In return we offer a range of benefits, click here to view more benefits on offer.
ABOUT YOU
This role could be great for you if you:
- Have satisfactory Year 10 Record of School Achievement including the completion of mandatory Mathematics and English subjects, or Higher School Certificate (or equivalent) with satisfactory results in Mathematics and English.
- Are able to satisfy basic manual handling and physical requirements of the role and a willingness to work in an indoor (workshop) and outdoor (on-site) environment.
- Demonstrate a genuine interest in pursuing a trade in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Commitment to completing all training course requirements.
- Current Provisional Class C drivers' licence or above.
HOW TO APPLY
If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by midnight, Sunday 23 November 2025.
- Check out the FAQs and Guide to Applying before starting your application.
- Click the ‘Apply Now’ button below to start your application. You will need to upload a resume and provide responses to application questions based on the position statement.
- You will hear back from us by 26 November, and interviews will be held on 4 December.
- To view the Capability Framework – Role Profile relevant to this role, please clickhere
- If you need assistance with your application, any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact Ashlea Norris, Talent Acquisition Advisor for a confidential discussion on or via email or click here for more information.
- As part of the recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.
Lake Macquarie City Council
126-138 Main Road, Speers Point, NSW 2284
Box 1906, Hunter Region Mail Centre, NSW 2310
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