Our Perks
Competitive remuneration + Super
Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS from $15 P/W
Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
Modernised Paid Parental Leave
Veterans Leave
Novated Lease options
Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work
Personal & skilled training development opportunities
Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner

Our Team

Our Protected Vehicles team works closely with clients to design, manufacture, maintain and upgrade protected vehicles that keep people secure, all around the world. Our state‑of‑the‑art workshops are set up to help us deliver Hawkei and Bushmaster military vehicles to strict defence standards – and set our people on rewarding career paths.

Your Role

Working from our Bendigo site on Dja Dja Wurrung land, your role purpose is to commence and complete a registered apprenticeship in Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting/ Machining), which is typically a 4-year apprenticeship.

You will perform a range of mechanical work on machines, sub-assemblies and manufactured parts using a range of processes, tools and machines including:




Set up and adjust metalworking machines and equipment
Operate machines to produce parts or tools
Fit and assemble metal parts, tools or sub‑assemblies
Check accuracy and quality of finished parts, tools or sub‑assemblies

Your Experience & Skills

As a first‑year apprentice, we'll expect you to bring the following skills and behaviours:
Genuine interest in gaining a trade qualification
Sound literacy and numeracy skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Strong communication skills

Australian Defence Roles & Security

A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.

Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role. The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
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📌 Apprentice Fitter Machinist Greater Bendigo City
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📍 Greater Bendigo City