Mechanical Apprentice Master and Quality Officer

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 435,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community, and more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $22.6 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 30,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced and passionate professional to take on the term contract, full-time role for up to 12 months of Mechanical Apprentice Master and Quality Officer within Blacktown City Council. This pivotal position offers a unique blend of leadership and technical expertise, where you will mentor and train the next generation of mechanical apprentices while overseeing quality control processes that uphold the highest industry standards.

As a key figure in the workshop, you will ensure compliance, efficiency, and excellence in vehicle maintenance and repairs, playing a crucial role in developing skilled professionals and maintaining fleet integrity. If you have a passion for precision, a commitment to quality, and the drive to inspire future tradespeople, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology or equivalent
• Solid experience in a mechanical or automotive environment, including experience in vehicle maintenance, inspection, and repair
• Proven experience in training or mentoring apprentice mechanics, with a strong understanding of industry standards for apprenticeships.

Desirable:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or willingness to obtain within 12 months of employment)
• Familiarity with quality control processes in a mechanical workshop environment
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental standards in the automotive industry, with experience in promoting and enforcing safe work practices.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,451.97 per week
• 38-hour working week
• Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
• Term Contract position - up to 12 months
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

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Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application

Closing date:           Friday 11 April 2025, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Kris Nair on 0457 903 167 

Internal ref:              Term contract for up to 12 months