Are you a curent year 12 student with hands‑on with a Certificate II in Engineering and industry work experience, looking to kick‑start your career in a brand‑recent, contemporary workshop with a respected national employer?

This is a outstanding opportunity to be part of a growing business that invests in its people, equipment, and facilities — while offering real career pathways beyond your apprenticeship.

What’s in it for you?
Above award wages
Full time Apprenticeship - Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (MEM30219)
Work in a brand‑new, purpose‑built workshop
Exposure to modern CNC lathes and/or mills
Be part of a national organisation with long‑term career prospects
Structured mentoring and support through to trade completion

What you’ll be doing:
Assisting with set‑up, programming, and operation of CNC lathes and/or milling machines
Manufacturing high‑precision components
Performing routine machine maintenance and basic fault‑finding
Overhauling gearboxes, conveyors, pumps and driveshafts
Dismantling, cleaning, measuring, and assessing parts
Supporting small machining jobs and general workshop activities




Workshop upkeep and occasional local deliveries

What we’re looking for:

This role is ideal for a current Year 12 student ready to start an Apprenticeship in January 2027. If you are looking to get a head start, you also have the flexibility to begin working immediately as a Trade Assistant.
Previous work experieence or exposure to CNC machining (lathes and/or mills)
Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
Reliable, punctual, and safety‑focused
Sound computer literacy
Australian citizen or permanent resident

Training & Support:

You’ll be employed by MRAEL and supported by a dedicated Apprentice & Employment Consultant, providing:
Ongoing mentoring and performance support
Coordination of all off‑the‑job training
Regular check‑ins to support your progress through to completion

MRAEL are committed to supporting National Reconciliation efforts through the implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan, fostering respectful relationships and creating meaningful opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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