APPS04, Several

Closes: 06 February 2025

Classification: EAPY 1.1 - EAPY G4
Salary: $52,892 - $83,847 plus superannuation
Position No: APPS04, Several
Directorate: Transport Canberra and City Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 23 January 2025
Contact Officer: Vivan Sykes on vivan.sykes@act.gov.au or 62077573

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Details: As an Apprentice heavy vehicle mechanic, you will be required to undertake and competently complete trade training in accordance with the apprenticeship requirements as set out in the heavy vehicle mechanic Certificate. You will be required to work across all Transport Canberra’s workshop sites as directed; providing you with all the maintenance and / or repair training and exposure to competently complete your trade certificate. You will demonstrate an enthusiastic willingness to learn and will actively participate in all rostered shifts.

The Transport Canberra Fleet Services team is focused on providing a high level of customer service and sustainable transport outcomes by providing clean, safe, and on-time availability of bus fleet to meet network operational requirement.

Duties:

• Actively participate in the training and development as an apprentice to obtain an Heavy Vehicle mechanic Trade Certificate, whilst meeting the requirements of the appropriate CIT course, including completion of modules and satisfactory attendance.
• Under supervision or in a team environment, undertaking training to carry out maintenance and / or repair activities to the full range of Fleet vehicles owned and operated by Transport Canberra.
• Promote a high standard of vehicle repair and maintenance services, while adhering to safe working practices.
• In a team environment priorities work activities to ensure that peak vehicle availability is met while ensuring quality work standards are maintained.
• Liaise with other work groups and / or individuals to ensure tasks are completed within a designated timeframe, considering quality control measures.
• The position is generic across Transport Canberra workshops and applicants may be required to move within Transport Canberra to any designated location, as directed based on operational needs.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements:

• A pre-employment criminal history check will be conducted.
• This position does require a pre-employment medical.
• Drivers Licence (C-class) is mandatory.
• Possession of a year 10 or year 12 certificate (or equivalent) is desirable.

Note: This is a temporary position up to a maximum of four years.

How to Apply: Submit:

1. A written application of no more than two pages addressing the Professional, Technical and Behavioural Skills outlined in the Position Description.
2. Your curriculum vitae and the details of two referee’s.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below.

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

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Note

This is a temporary position up to a maximum of four years.