10 Automotive jobs in Australia

**About GE Vernova**
GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses and is supported by its accelerator businesses of Advanced Research, Consulting Services, and Financial Services. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world's challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with more than 80,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world.
GE Vernova's **Gas Power** business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. As part of the Gas Power One Field Services team, **FieldCore** installs, maintains and upgrades power generation equipment, enabling operators of the world's energy infrastructure to provide more reliable and affordable energy.
**Job Summary:**
The primary responsibility of the Mechanic - Steam and Gas - is to safely accomplish the installation, maintenance and repair of the heavy rotating machinery used mainly in power generation applications. Turbine Mechanics work closely with Supervisors, EHS personnel, and the Operations Department to achieve these goals. You may be assigned other duties to help proactively drive our FieldCore vision and align with our organization's core values.
**Essential Duties & Responsibilities:**
+ Read blueprints, schematic drawings and technical documentation to determine proper work procedures.
+ Install machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints and other drawings in industrial establishments.
+ Dismantle and assemble machinery and equipment using a variety of hand, power, pneumatic and hydraulic tools.
+ Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs on power tools, hand tools and training equipment.
+ Move machinery and equipment using hoists, cranes, chain falls and trucks.
+ Align machinery and equipment using hoists, squares, rules, micrometers, plumb bobs, dial indicators and/or laser alignment equipment.
+ Perform machining and welding operations for making various parts for lab and shop training equipment
+ Perform material and machine inspections using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, rules, calipers, protractors, and torque wrenches.
+ Responsible for shipping and receiving all major pieces for T&DC, plus all shipping, receiving, inventory, and control of tools, equipment and supplies
+ Determine equipment specifications and prepare parts lists for purchasing, consisting of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic devices as needed to complete assigned projects.
+ Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
+ Availability to travel and be away from home for extended periods of time
+ Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments - Field
**Required Qualifications & Experience** :
+ Degree or associate degree in Technical Field, Gas Turbine Systems Technician preferred
+ Must have a minimum of two (2) years' experience maintaining, dismantling, and installing machinery and industrial service equipment including various pumps, motors, fans, generators, and turbines.
+ Must have experience performing equipment alignments using either laser or traditional methods.
+ Must have Driver's License
+ Must possess minimum required hand tools.
**Desired Characteristics:**
+ Qualified level. Able to successfully perform all requirements of the job properly.
+ Possess advanced skills and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of a particular field of specialization.
+ Has solid skills acquired with trainings and required to disassemble and reassemble complex rotating equipment - Bolting, Hydraulic Bolting, Flange Management, Small Bore Piping, Basic Rigging/Lifting, O/H Crane Operator
+ Good mechanical/technical skills.
+ Good oral communication skills and critical thinking ability.
+ May be required to handle time-sensitive tasks and maintain a schedule within operationally challenging environments.
+ Must work well both independently and in a team environment.
_FieldCore is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law_

**About GE Vernova**
GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses and is supported by its accelerator businesses of Advanced Research, Consulting Services, and Financial Services. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world's challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with more than 80,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world.
GE Vernova's **Gas Power** business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. As part of the Gas Power One Field Services team, **FieldCore** installs, maintains and upgrades power generation equipment, enabling operators of the world's energy infrastructure to provide more reliable and affordable energy.
**Job Summary:**
The primary responsibility of the Mechanic - Steam and Gas - is to safely accomplish the installation, maintenance and repair of the heavy rotating machinery used mainly in power generation applications. Turbine Mechanics work closely with Supervisors, EHS personnel, and the Operations Department to achieve these goals. You may be assigned other duties to help proactively drive our FieldCore vision and align with our organization's core values.
**Essential Duties & Responsibilities:**
+ Read blueprints, schematic drawings and technical documentation to determine proper work procedures.
+ Install machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints and other drawings in industrial establishments.
+ Dismantle and assemble machinery and equipment using a variety of hand, power, pneumatic and hydraulic tools.
+ Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs on power tools, hand tools and training equipment.
+ Move machinery and equipment using hoists, cranes, chain falls and trucks.
+ Align machinery and equipment using hoists, squares, rules, micrometers, plumb bobs, dial indicators and/or laser alignment equipment.
+ Perform machining and welding operations for making various parts for lab and shop training equipment
+ Perform material and machine inspections using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, rules, calipers, protractors, and torque wrenches.
+ Responsible for shipping and receiving all major pieces for T&DC, plus all shipping, receiving, inventory, and control of tools, equipment and supplies
+ Determine equipment specifications and prepare parts lists for purchasing, consisting of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic devices as needed to complete assigned projects.
+ Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
+ Availability to travel and be away from home for extended periods of time
+ Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments - Field
**Required Qualifications & Experience** :
+ Degree or associate degree in Technical Field, Gas Turbine Systems Technician preferred
+ Must have a minimum of two (2) years' experience maintaining, dismantling, and installing machinery and industrial service equipment including various pumps, motors, fans, generators, and turbines.
+ Must have experience performing equipment alignments using either laser or traditional methods.
+ Must have Driver's License
+ Must possess minimum required hand tools.
**Desired Characteristics:**
+ Qualified level. Able to successfully perform all requirements of the job properly.
+ Possess advanced skills and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of a particular field of specialization.
+ Has solid skills acquired with trainings and required to disassemble and reassemble complex rotating equipment - Bolting, Hydraulic Bolting, Flange Management, Small Bore Piping, Basic Rigging/Lifting, O/H Crane Operator
+ Good mechanical/technical skills.
+ Good oral communication skills and critical thinking ability.
+ May be required to handle time-sensitive tasks and maintain a schedule within operationally challenging environments.
+ Must work well both independently and in a team environment.
_FieldCore is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law_

**DESCRIPTION**
**You will make an impact in the following ways:**
+ Act as the first contact for customers, addressing their needs and issues promptly
+ Parts interpretation and the provision of required parts
+ Processing and receiving orders and quotes in a timely manner
+ Advise on part suitability and talk customers through the best solution for the job
+ Carries out customer parts counter duties including receiving parts calls, greeting, and assisting walk-in customers, completing and processing paperwork and handling check, and credit card transactions
+ Organise and manage daily freight delivery
+ Work closely with office and service departments
+ Accountability of all parts correctly counted in and out of the Lae branch
+ Carry out quarterly & annual parts count
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Additional Information**
+ Full Time Contract till September 2026
+ Mon-Fri (09:00 - 17:00)
+ Competitive Hourly Rate
+ Overtime as required - Penalty rates paid for all work above 38 hours
+ All your Safety equipment / PPE are provided
**To be successful in this role you will need the following:**
+ Parts interpreter experience in an Automotive or similar industry
+ Customer service and effective communication
+ Engine knowledge is an advantage
+ Ability to learn new software and processes
+ High attention to detail with the ability to prioritise and troubleshot complex tasks
+ Forklift ticket would be highly desirable
+ Valid car drivers license is required
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Critical Competencies:**
**Values differences** - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
**Optimizes work processes** - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
**Warehouse Inventory Control** - Manages physical inventory utilizing inventory control methodologies to maintain inventory and meet customer expectations.
**Customer Support** - Demonstrates how proactive customer support interactions are required at each phase of the order life cycle to ensure customer satisfaction; describes how customer support and the order life cycle are interconnected to ensure an overall positive customer experience.
**Order Life Cycle Systems** **Knowledge** - Demonstrates the steps within each system screen to process customer orders, order modifications and respond to customer queries to ensure accurate and timely order processing and query resolution.
**Order Processing** - Demonstrates the steps necessary to manage the processing of customer orders through order receipt, exception identification and resolution to ensure orders are fulfilled to customer requirements
**Job** Logistics
**Organization** Cummins Inc.
**Role Category** On-site
**Job Type** Shop
**ReqID**
**Relocation Package** Yes

**DESCRIPTION**
We are looking for a talented Research and Development - Engine Test Technician to join our team specializing in Product Testing and Engineering Support for our On-Highway Engineering team, based at our Pilot Centre facility in Scoresby, Victoria.
**In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:**
+ Build, repair, and prepare test articles and associated auxiliary equipment for engine and vehicle testing
+ Install and calibrate instrumentation including thermocouples, pressure transducers, and vibration accelerometers to enable accurate data acquisition
+ Perform tests in accordance with defined procedures and collaborate with performance engineers to develop and refine testing methods
+ Fabricate custom components and fixtures using welding, lathe, and milling equipment to support unique test setups
+ Analyze test data and contribute to technical documentation including teardown reports, calibration reviews, and failure analysis
+ Coordinate test programs by planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking materials and resources to ensure timely execution
+ Support facility maintenance and repair work
+ Mechanical work on Diesel engines and vehicles
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
**To be successful in this role you will need the following:**
+ Trade qualifications in light vehicle mechanical, heavy vehicle mechanical, diesel fitting
+ Minimum 5 years of experience as a qualified tradesperson, ideally with exposure to mechanical testing and fabrication
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical findings and contribute to problem-solving teams
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with data acquisition systems and test instrumentation
+ Fabrication skills are ideal but not mandatory, welding, lathe, milling, etc.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
Core responsibilities
1. Install test equipment to various engines, in vehicles and stationary engines
1. Thermocouples
2. Pressure Transducers
3. Vibration accelerometers
2. Facilitate testing as requested by Customer Engineers
3. Fabricate custom components
Education needed
1. Light vehicle, heavy vehicle, diesel fitter qualifications required
2. Good reading and writing skills, able to read and write reports as required
Experience Preferences
1. Fabrication skills, welding, lathe, mill experience
2. 5+ years as a qualified trades person
3. Computer skills, Excel, Word etc.
**Job** Engineering
**Organization** Cummins Inc.
**Role Category** On-site
**Job Type** Office
**ReqID**
**Relocation Package** No

**DESCRIPTION**
Being part of Cummins means working alongside today's most innovative thinkers to solve the world's toughest problems. We are proud to offer learning and development opportunities designed to promote individual performance and spark purpose and trust within our teams. We look to hire the best and then help you to become even better.
We are looking for a talented **Diesel Mechanics -Workshop (2/1 FIFO)** to join our team specialising in Heavy Vehicle repairs and maintenance across automotive, on-highway (medium and heavy duty), HHP (mining), and power generation product applications for our Port Hedland branch. You can do FIFO from Perth on a 2:1 Roster or work locally in Port Hedland in our busy workshop.
**In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:**
+ Deliver a first-class service to our customers across, mining, automotive and power generation
+ Complete breakdown repairs and scheduled maintenance of heavy diesel products
+ Diagnose and repair various engines.
+ Engine rebuilding and reconditioning
+ Ensure adherence to all relevant Health Safety & Environmental policies, procedures and legislation and report any issues / incidents to the Field Service Supervisor
+ Complete required documentation, such as service worksheets, timesheets, warranty claims, quality documents via handwritten forms or business system input screens.
**To be successful in this role you will need the following:**
+ Mechanical trades qualified as a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic (to Australian standards)
+ Experience as a Diesel Mechanic in the service and maintenance of heavy diesel products in field service. Cummins engines is highly preferred.
+ Solid diagnostic and IT capabilities
+ Previous experience of working in the Pilbara is highly desirable
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Mechanical trades qualified as a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic (to Australian standards)
+ Experience as a Diesel Mechanic in the service and maintenance of heavy diesel products in field service. Cummins engines is highly preferred.
+ Solid diagnostic and IT capabilities
+ Previous experience of working in the Pilbara is highly desirable
**QUALIFICATIONS**
We are looking for a talented Diesel Mechanic -Workshop (2/1 FIFO) to join our team specialising in Heavy Vehicle repairs and maintenance across automotive, on-highway (medium and heavy duty), HHP (mining), and power generation product applications for our Port Hedland branch. You can do FIFO from Perth on a 2:1 Roster or work locally in Port Hedland in our busy workshop.
**Job** Service
**Organization** Cummins Inc.
**Role Category** On-site
**Job Type** Technician
**ReqID**
**Relocation Package** Yes

We are seeking an experienced Panel Beater to join a modern, well-equipped workshop in Australia. The successful candidate will work on automotive and industrial projects, repairing, restoring, and finishing vehicle bodies to the highest standards. This role offers exposure to diverse projects, career growth, and the opportunity to obtain an Australian Trade Certificate.

Key Responsibilities

Repair and replace damaged vehicle panels and body components.

Straighten panels and remove dents using hand and power tools.

Perform welding, metal fabrication, and structural repairs.

Sand, apply filler, and prepare surfaces for painting.

Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and repair manuals.

Maintain workshop safety and adhere to quality standards.

Collaborate effectively with team members and supervisors to meet project deadlines.

Requirements

Education: Diploma or Graduation 

Experience: 7–10 years in panel beating, vehicle body repair, or metal fabrication.

Skills & Expertise:

Panel straightening, dent removal, and welding (MIG/TIG/Spot)

Sanding, filler application, and finishing work

Ability to read technical drawings and specifications

Strong attention to quality and safety standards

English Skills: IELTS overall 5.0 (no band below 4.5) or strong spoken English with readiness to take IELTS after shortlisting.

Trade Certification: Must hold or obtain a TRA Trade Certificate .

Attributes: Physically fit, team player, good communication skills, safety-conscious.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary: AUD 76,550

Full-time, long-term employment

Subclass 482 Visa Sponsorship

Initial accommodation for 1 month upon arrival

Work in modern, safe workshops with exposure to automotive and industrial projects

Opportunity to gain an Australian Trade Certificate

Career growth and potential pathway to permanent residency

The About

Our client, based in the scenic Perth Hills, is seeking a trade-qualified Heavy Duty Workshop Mechanic to join their experienced maintenance team. This is a hands-on position where you’ll be responsible for the servicing, repair, and ongoing maintenance of a wide variety of mobile and fixed plant equipment.

The site operates a large and varied fleet of over 100 assets, offering you exposure to multiple types of machinery. The fleet includes light vehicles, heavy trucks, earthmoving machinery, tractors, fire appliances, and a broad range of small plant such as chainsaws, blowers, and line trimmers.

This role offers plenty of variety and a dynamic work environment. You'll be part of a supportive and safety-focused team, contributing to the reliable and efficient operation of all plant and equipment across the business.

The Tasks Ahead:Carry out scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance, and breakdown repairs across a wide range of equipment. Diagnose mechanical faults and perform repairs on light vehicles, heavy trucks, earthmoving plant, and small equipment. Ensure all plant and equipment is maintained in safe working condition in line with manufacturer specifications and company standards. Complete service documentation, maintenance records, and work orders. Operate workshop plant and equipment safely and in accordance with relevant procedures. About You:Trade qualification as a Diesel Mechanic HR (Heavy Rigid) Licence LF Forklift Licence Proven experience maintaining a broad range of equipment including light vehicles, heavy plant, and small machinery Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills Commitment to safe work practicesThe Benefits:9 day fortnight roster Permanent full-time opportunity for the right candidate $55.69/hrPLEASE NOTE.    Only applicants residing in WA with full Australian working rights will be reviewed. We appreciate your interest, however applicants based interstate or overseas will not be accepted. How to Apply / Get In TouchSubmit an application by clicking "Apply Now" making sure to attach a copy of your Resume addressing the above requirements (applications without one will not be considered). You will be prompted to complete a brief pre-screening assessment. From there, we will be in touch with an update on your application. If you have any questions, please contact Danielle Wheatley on .Candidates’ rights under the Privacy Act will be observed at all times.

Are you passionate about cars and love tinkering with them? Do you enjoy getting your hands dirty and fixing things? If you're nodding your head, then we have an exciting opportunity for you!

A workshop in Moorooka, are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking apprentice to join their team in their new car service department. As an integral part of the team, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced mechanics and gain hands-on experience in the automotive industry.We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work and is a real team player. If you have a background that demonstrates your dedication to the industry, we want to hear from you! You'll need to have a current driver's license as pick up and drop off of vehicles will be part of your duties.As an apprentice, you'll have the opportunity to learn and complete your trade certificate. We're looking for someone who faces every challenge with a positive attitude and is committed to the full 4-year apprenticeship.RequirementsDedication to the automotive industryCurrent driver's licensePositive attitudeCommitment to the full 4-year apprenticeshipPermanent resident or Australian / NZ citizenBenefitsEarn while you learn on the job from skilled technicians in a clean, well appointed workshop.If you're ready to kickstart your career in the automotive industry, then apply now!