Vacancy Details

Apprentice Diesel Fitter (2969) - Temporary Full Time (4 years)

Commencing 2026

Livingstone Shire Council is all about giving community members like you a chance to kickstart their career with an apprenticeship.  It’s an awesome way to learn from experienced mentors, get hands on experience and earn while you learn! When you complete your apprenticeship, you’ll hold a nationally recognised qualification, setting you up for a rewarding career in the field you’re passionate about.  

Whether you are currently at school and nearing completion, considering a career change or looking to re-enter the workforce, this apprenticeship may be what you are looking for!  

About Us

The Livingstone Shire sits nestled along the beautiful Capricorn Coast and covers approximately 11,776 square kilometres, with a population of almost 41,000 residents. Livingstone Shire Council was created in 2013 and employs approximately 400 people.

Livingstone and the Capricorn Coast is a relaxed coastal environment in which connecting with family, friends and the community is a high priority. The area has an abundance of natural features including countless beaches with sheltered swimming, picturesque national parks, pristine rainforests and idyllic offshore islands, making it an ideal place to live. Our beaches, bushes and tropical rainforests are second to none and have been specifically preserved, designed and transformed to show the unique, untouched charm of Livingstone.

Livingstone Shire Council promotes a positive culture in the workplace with all staff demonstrating high standards of Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential and Positivity. These values and behaviours set the standard for Council and are embodied throughout the organisation.

The Role 

Are you ready to kickstart a career in the mechanical industry. Do you want to learn and develop practical skills while working on Council’s fleet of trucks, cars, earthmoving equipment and small motors. 

This 4-year apprenticeship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced tradespersons assisting with repairs, modifications and routine servicing of engines, cooling systems, transmissions, clutches, hydraulics and braking systems. On completion you’ll obtain a Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic. 

Your work will help ensure Council’s plant and equipment remain safe, reliable and fully operational - supporting vital services across the region. 

What makes Livingstone Shire Council a great place to complete an apprenticeship?

  • Gain practical hands on experience working alongside professionals.
  • Learn from experienced mentors who are dedicated to helping you succeed in the industry.
  • All uniforms, personal protective equipment and training costs associated with your qualification are paid by Council. 
  • Work life balance with a fortnightly RDO. 
  • Discover more about your local community and make a positive impact.

What you’ll need to succeed as an Apprentice Diesel Fitter at Council?

  • Commitment to safety in the workplace.
  • Commitment to learn and complete the apprenticeship.
  • Sound level of numeracy and literacy skills (completion of at least Year 10 desired).
  • Possess and maintain a current provisional or open motor vehicle driver licence (or ability to obtain provisional licence once eligible).

With support of the Skilling Queenslanders for Work – First Start Program Government funding Council is offering this apprenticeship. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must:

  • Be aged 15 years or older and no longer at school (at time of commencement of apprenticeship or traineeship).
  • Be able to meet citizenship, residency and visa requirements to undertake an apprenticeship or traineeship.
  • Not currently registered as an apprentice or trainee with another employer.
  • Not have a qualification that is equal to or higher than the qualification you would receive by undertaking Council’s apprenticeship or traineeship.
  • Hold a Certificate III or higher in an unrelated field completed within the last 7 years (unless obtained during high school).

In addition, under the program applicants are encouraged to apply from the below identified disadvantaged groups:

  • Young people (aged 15-24 years)
  • Long term unemployed jobseekers.
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
  • Mature-age job seekers (45 years or older).
  • Migrants and refugees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
  • People with disability. 
  • Displaced workers.
  • Women re-entering the workforce.
  • Veterans, ex-ADF personnel and their families. 

To apply for this position please complete a job application form on the recruitment portal. 

Applications close midnight Monday, 13 October 2025 (AEST).

Livingstone Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.