Join our Workshop Team and start your career as an Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic with Wagga Wagga City Council
We have an exciting opportunity for a keen and reliable apprentice heavy vehicle mechanic to join our workshop team at Council's Alan Turner Depot. Apprenticeships and traineeships are a great way to kick-start your career. You get paid on-the-job training, whilst also completing a nationally recognised qualification. If you enjoy getting your hands dirty, have a strong work ethic, and a positive, customer service attitude, then this might just be the job for you
What we will offer:
* Above award rates Commencing salary of $1,654.80 gross per fortnight plus superannuation (at 18 years of age or older), varying rates subject to age and experience as per award provisions
* A supportive crew who will mentor you and help you grow
* A nine-day fortnight PLUS three (3) hours paid study time each week
* Gain transferable skills with long-term job opportunities in a skilled trade
What the job looks like
* Helping repair and service Council's vehicles, trucks and equipment
* Picking up skills from experienced mechanics and learning as you go
* Using specialised tools and gear, and keeping them in good shape
* Helping out with workshop admin like ordering parts and updating schedules
* Working safely and contributing to a positive team environment
* Participating in the on-call roster on a rotational basis, as required
This role is best suited to:
* Someone reliable, motivated, and ready to learn
* A problem-solver who enjoys hands-on work
* A person willing to commit to the study side of the apprenticeship
* Someone with a driver's licence (or very nearly there) – MR licence is a bonus
* A White Card holder (or willing to get one)
What you will need to succeed:
* Willingness to work and study, undertaking a Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
* Class P1, P2 or C Driver's Licence and White Card
* A positive attitude and strong work ethic
In accordance with Work Health and Safety legislation, the successful applicant is required to be vaccinated for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Q-Fever and will be asked to provide evidence of this.
The Reality Check
This isn't a job where you sit back and cruise through the day. It's hands-on, gritty, and can be physically demanding. You'll be working in a large workshop around noise and heavy equipment and will need to stay switched on to keep yourself and your team safe. But if you're up for the challenge, you'll come away with a nationally recognised qualification, loads of transferable skills, a trade that's always in demand and offers plenty of career opportunities.
What is next?
Applications close Sunday, 2 November 2025 at 11.59pm AEST.
This apprenticeship is scheduled to commence early to mid-January 2026.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Anthony Brill, Mechanic Supervisor on
As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with the requirements of the position.
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Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.