We'reseeking a dynamicprofessionalto oversee the full apprentice lifecycle within Fleet Maintenance,from attraction and recruitment through to qualification, development, and long-term retention. This role plays a critical part in building our future workforce and addressing industry skills shortages.
You willestablishand manage a pre-apprenticeship pathways program to create a strong trade pipeline, while driving initiatives that foster a diverse, inclusive, andvalues ledculture. With a focus on holistic personal and professional development,you'llensure every apprentice is supported to grow, succeed, and builda strong foundationfor their career.
Success in this role relies on exceptional relationship-building and partnership skills, working collaboratively across the organisation and with external stakeholders to champion an outstanding apprentice experience.
Personnel Area: Public Transport Services
Branch: Engineering and Asset Management
Salary Range: Band 6 - $116,089.00 - $128,453.00 per annum, 36.25 hr week plus 17.5% leave loading, plus 14% superannuation and access to flexible working arrangements
(Remuneration stated is for full-time positions)
Work Type: Permanent Full-time
Locations:ToowongBus garage
OurBusiness
Public Transport Services help keep Brisbane residents and visitors moving across our city. Our groupoperates and maintains one of the largest public transport fleets in Australia.Council's 8 bus depots, spread across the city, ensure efficient operation of Council's fleet.Maintenance has 8bus garages providingonsite dedicated maintenance,cleaningand refueling, with Toowong Workshops providing asecond line of fleet maintenance and delivery of projects.
TheRole
This role leads the attraction,engagementand ongoing improvement of a culturally inclusiveapprenticeshippathways programin Fleet Maintenance,providing guidance, mentoring and support to pre-apprenticeparticipants and apprentices to help them achieve their development goals and reach their full potential.
The position also leads and coordinates projects, develops and manages strategic internal and external partnerships, strengthens stakeholder relationships, addresses barriers to attraction,retentionand development, and delivers effectiveend-to-endprocesses aligned with FleetMaintenanceobjectivesand continuous improvement principles.
As part of this role, you will:
* deliver performance excellence and a values-based culture, in line with capabilities in Council's Leadership Blueprint
* proven experience designing,developingand facilitating pre‐trade programs and apprenticeship initiatives, with a strong focus on supporting organisations to grow and sustain their industry workforce
* strong capability in building,maintainingand leveraging effective internal and external partnerships to influence positive change across vehicle maintenance and broader talent pipelines
* well developedanalytical skills, with the ability to identify, assess and respond to complex strategic workforce challenges, emergingtrendsand future opportunities to deliver practical,evidence basedsolutions
* demonstrated experience identifyingand recommending continuous improvement initiatives that respond to current and future workforce demand
* sound project managementexpertise, enabling you to plan, coordinate and deliver initiatives that contribute to Public Transport Services' future workforce and resourcing objectives
* strong understanding of the importance of positive organisational culture, employee valuepropositionand engagement strategies in supporting workforce attraction andlong termretention.
Benefits of working for Council include:
* flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
* free gym and wellness centre
* award winning superannuation fund
* generous leave provisions
* competitive salary.
Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE
How to apply: Click on the 'I'm interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstratingyour suitability to the position.
You maybe requiredto undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.
For more information: Please callSteven Harvey073403 0021.
People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council's Diversity and Inclusion team.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 5 April2026at 11:55pm AEST.
Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our peoplerepresentthe diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with 'Gold Employer' status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.
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