What to Expect

Join Tesla’s Body Repair Team — Where Precision Meets Innovation. Work with cutting-edge tools and advanced materials on the world’s most advanced vehicles. Get paid to master new techniques with continuous training.
Be part of a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and real results — not just promises. Earn Tesla stock, wellness support, and generous parental leave.

Are you an experienced Panel Beater? Apply now!

What You’ll Do

- Perform Structural and cosmetic repairs on Tesla Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles in accordance with Tesla-specific Repair procedures

- Use Celette Frame Jigs for setting New Structural Components

- Glue, Rivet, and Weld structural components being replaced

- Repair exterior cosmetic panels via Metal Finishing and body filler

- Replace all parts associated with collision repair including body panels, suspension parts, vehicle structure, Radiators, Airbags and Trim

- Proficient in MIG Welding

- Follow Standards and work in Teams

What You’ll Bring

- 3+ years’ experience as an automotive collision repair Technician

- Excellent attitude and enjoys working with others in teams

- Neat and organized work habits

- I-CAR Australia Welding certification is a plus

- Knowledge and experience with aluminum repairs and procedures

- Proficient in MIG welding

- Experience with heavy damage/structural repairs on prestige vehicles

- Certificate in Collision/ Body Repair and maintenance is a plus

- Valid Driver’s License and a good driving record





- Capable of reading and comprehending automotive repair procedure

- Strong knowledge of PPE and safe practices

- Strong written and verbal English skills

- Self starter with a team player attitude

- Hands on problem solving skills and analytical thinking

This position requires a minimum 38 hours per week. $40 - $60 per hour based on experience + Tesla equity.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive compensation package, Tesla Australia & Current Zealand is pleased to offer the following benefits for permanent employees:

- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - Purchase Tesla stock twice per year at a 15% discount

- Parental leave (no minimum employment period)

- Primary carers – 18 weeks at full pay or 36 weeks half pay

- Secondary carers – 6 weeks full pay

- Miscarriage leave - 10 days

- Employee Vehicle Loan Program

- Novated Leasing (AU only)

- Employee Vehicle Finance program (AU only) - Tesla subsidises your loan interest

- Well-being Fund – An annual allowance of $950 USD for all employees to support their well-being in ways that are meaningful to them

- Health insurance discounts (AU only)

- Bike to work – $10 per day if you cycle to work

- Employee Assistance Program - Free and confidential counselling for all staff and their families

- Annual Flu Vaccines

- Birthday Leave, Cultural Significance Leave and Volunteer Leave

Some eligibility criteria may apply, benefits detailed above are subject to change / withdrawal at Tesla’s discretion with no prior notice.

📌 Panel Beater (Body Repair Technician), O'Connor
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