APPRENTICE COACH BUILDER
Location: Brisbane Central and CBD
Work Type: Full time
Positions: 1 Position
Published on: 2 Jul ****
Job no: ******
Category: Trades and Labour
Personnel Area: Public Transport Services
Branch: Engineering and Asset Management
Salary Range: AUD $****** per week (junior) to $1,****** per week (mature age over 21 years) + superannuation
Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions
Work type: Temporary Full-time
Duration: 4 years
Location: Toowong
Our Business
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.
Our Branch
The Engineering and Asset Management Branch is responsible for bus maintenance (both first-line at depots and second-line at Toowong Workshops), establishing and managing fleet maintenance policies, procuring fleet assets, maintaining electrical charging infrastructure, investigating incidents, managing non-bus assets and facilities, overseeing major projects, and coordinating IT requirements for the division.
The Role
Becoming an apprentice in Auto Manufacturing gives you access to a wide variety of skills that will make each day unique.
While your training may focus on Brisbane City Council buses, the knowledge and experience you gain are transferable across many sectors of the automotive industry.
This career path can lead the successful applicant in many directions, offering excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.
Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll be supported by a dedicated team committed to helping you achieve your goals and reach your full potential.




This is what your working day will look like:
Use engineering drawings to remanufacture framework sections to damaged vehicles
Repair or replace damaged fibreglass areas and work with fibreglass moulds to produce new parts
Rebuild and retrim seats for vehicles
Use engineering drawings to manufacture sheet metal panels for vehicles
Operate guillotine, brake press and metal folding press
Conduct MIG, TIG and OXY welding on vehicles (attend accredited offsite welding training)
Fit mechanised equipment such as bus door assemblies and accessibility bus ramps
Install components like seats, handles, locks and hinges
Realign chassis and other body steelwork to specification
You don't need prior experience in the industry, but we want to hear from you if you:
Are passionate about vehicles and the motor industry
Take pride and ownership of your work outcomes
Are willing to adhere to Workplace Health and Safety practices
Is engaged and committed to working positively within a team
Have positive communication and problem-solving skills
Benefits of working for Council include:
You may receive up to $3,600 in tool allowances
Participate in an accredited welding course
Flexible working hours and flexible arrangements
Free gym and wellness centre
Award winning superannuation fund
Generous leave provisions
Competitive salary




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.
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 and can be connected with a member of Council's Diversity and Inclusion team.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 26 July **** 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.
Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act **** (Qld) and the Code of Conduct.
Employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain.
The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — including paid or unpaid employment, operating their own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflicts of interest or other risks (such as fatigue) in a way that puts the public interest first.
Maintaining employment outside Council does not preclude you from being considered for roles within Council.
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