Apprentice Mechanic

Join our dedicated fleet and specialist equipment team who are responsible for ensuring our fire trucks and equipment are kept in safe working order, so our firefighters can attend emergency incidents and keep the community safe. We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements including a 76 hour fortnight, 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading, and a 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

Why Queensland Fire Department? Join a purpose-driven team where your contribution drives real outcomes for Queenslanders. The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) provides fire prevention, preparedness and response services to fire in the built and landscape environments, as well as scientific and specialist capabilities to Queensland communities. Here your work in Fleet Maintenance and Operations helps keep communities safe, informed and supported.

Meaningful Impact: Service, maintain and repair heavy, medium, and light commercial fleet assets that protect people, property, and the environment.

Innovation & Intelligence: Work with cutting-edge electronic diagnostic equipment and firefighting pumping systems to maintain operational capability.

A Culture of Respect & Support: Join an inclusive workforce that celebrates diversity and prioritises wellbeing with flexible working arrangements, and access to the Fire and Emergency Services Support Network.

Are you ready to ignite your career? Join us as an Apprentice Motor Mechanic.

Your opportunity: We are currently looking for enthusiastic entry-level school leavers and/or experienced apprentices looking to continue their apprenticeships with a commitment to complete an approximate four-year heavy vehicle apprenticeship, whilst working in the QFD Fleet Maintenance workshops and teams responsible for the repair and maintenance of light and heavy vehicles and equipment. Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you will be a key member of the team learning and assisting with the repair, maintenance and installation of fire appliances, under the supervision of a qualified trades person, including associated ancillary equipment and systems to ensure they comply with the heavy vehicle legislation and regulations.

As an apprentice, you will receive:

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) kit
• Quality training and mentoring in all aspects of the heavy vehicle mechanical trade, with the opportunity to experience the light vehicle trade
• A safe working environment with some of the best equipment in the industry
• Ongoing career support and guidance
• The opportunity to learn from highly skilled, experienced and passionate team
• Complete formal TAFE/Registered Training Organisation studies – earn while you learn.

Key requirements:

• Valid driver’s licence and be familiar with both manual and automatic transmission types.
• Eligibility for enrolment in or progression towards achievement of the relevant Trade Certificate in Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, or other Trade Certificate as deemed suitable by the Commissioner, QFD.
• Commitment to complete a four-year apprenticeship and obtain a nationally recognised qualification.

Your key accountabilities: Your part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting key frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to:

• Ability to acquire knowledge and understanding of repairs, maintenance, manufacture, installation skills in the areas of light vehicles, heavy vehicles (including automatic and manual transmissions), light fabrication (sheet metal) and auto electrical.
• Learn how to repair vehicles through formal training sessions and hands-on work experience, under the careful supervision of our trained light and heavy vehicle mechanics.
• Ability to acquire knowledge to diagnose potential faults, including electrical for the QFD fire appliance fleet and equipment, via the repairs and maintenance schedule and learn how to successfully repair all types of vehicle mechanical problems.
• Listen, absorb information and communicate with the Workshop Supervisor and senior mechanics to learn how to isolate problems and provide practical and safe solutions in relation to fire appliances and associated equipment at the completion of each maintenance exercise.
• Competently and safely use hand and specialised tools including electronic diagnostic equipment, ensuring all work is carried out in compliance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
• Participate in ongoing manufacturer and in-house training to maintain competencies and acquire a trade certificate in the area of heavy vehicle road transport.

Capabilities: To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the “key accountabilities” for this role:

• Leadership Competency Stream - Individual Contributor (leading self)
• Vision: Stimulates ideas and innovation, makes insightful decisions.
• Results: Builds enduring relationships, drives accountability and outcomes.
• Accountability: Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces, demonstrates sound governance.

Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFD shared values: Respect, Integrity, Courage, Loyalty, Trust.

To find out more about the behaviours and competencies required for this role, visit Leadership competencies for Queensland | For government | Queensland Government.

Want more information? Please contact Ray Timms, Manager Fleet Maintenance on phone 0438 334 *** or email *********@fire.qld.gov.au. You can also visit our website to find out more information about joining our team. QFD are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by Work180 and celebrate all diversity by committing to a culture where people feel safe, respected, valued and engaged.