APPRENTICE AUTO MANUFACTURING

Branch: Engineering and Asset Management

Salary Range: AUD $595.20 per week (junior) to $1265.00 per week (mature age over 21 years) (Remuneration stated is for the full-time position) 

Location: Willawong Garage 

Work type: Temporary Full-time 

Duration: Up to four years 

Public Transport Services operates one of Australia’s largest public transport enterprises to cater for the needs of the City’s travelling public and commuters from surrounding areas. 

Public Transport Services is looking for an Apprentice Bus Builder (Apprentice Auto Manufacturing) to join their team. Bus Builders repair, modify and manufacture purpose-built bus bodies that are fitted to a chassis made by other manufacturers. Located at Council's Willawong Bus Garage, you will be able to complete your Certificate III Automotive Manufacturing (Bus/Truck/Trailer). 

Learn the technical skills in Auto Manufacturing to safely and effectively replace and repair bus and vehicle body panels and fittings. Panel beat or repair different body components for buses, using a variety of techniques. Paint, weld and refurbish, using your creative skills to ensure fit for purpose repairs on buses including:  

• create or repair framework sections in steel and aluminium, using state of the art welders (Mig and Tig)   
• design and build chassis alterations, repair and remake fibreglass components  
• plan and fit mechanised equipment  
• cut and replace wooden flooring and alter assembly line vehicles 

What do we offer? 

• Above award wages and additional allowances and benefits 
• Supportive training, while working towards a Mechanical Trade Qualification 
• Full uniform, tool allowance and safety boots provided 
• Support from a dedicated and professional team 
• Buddy with a highly experienced, qualified technician 
• You may receive up to $3,600 in tool allowances 

What do you bring? 

• a keen interest in vehicles, mechanics, and the motor industry 
• you can follow safe working practices in a workshop 
• you can combine theory-based training with practical learning 
• you can follow instructions, listen, question and learn 
• you take pride and ownership of the work you do 
• have a current driver’s licence. 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE 

How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application.     

You will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and functional assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role. 

For more information: Please call Tai Klose on 07 3178 2234

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:  Friday 23 January 2026 at 11:55pm AEST. 

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the 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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