City of Ryde Council

Mechanic Apprenticeship

• 4 Year apprenticeship program
• Be paid to learn on the job
• Start career at Council

About Us

City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.

Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.

About the Role

City of Ryde Council in partnership with the NSW Government is offering a Mechanic Apprenticeship position as part of the 'Fresh start for Local Government Apprentices, Trainees and Cadets’ Program.

A Mechanic apprenticeship is a four-year apprenticeship program. The successful candidate will join City of Ryde’s City Fleet team which is responsible for Council’s Fleet and Plant maintenance and repair.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and a great way to kick-start your career. You get paid on-the-job training, whilst also completing a nationally recognised qualification.

To apply you must:

• Willing to enrol or currently enrolled in a mechanic apprenticeship program (1st or 2nd year).
• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand tools and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to learning.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and lift moderate weights.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to workplace safety
• A valid driver’s license and White Card
• Willing to learn new skills and participant in business improvement initiatives

Commencing Salary: $398.70- $809.70 per week, dependent upon age and school qualifications.

How to apply

Apply now using our fast, easy to use on-line application process. In addition to answering the on-line application questions shown below, you will need to attach your Resume to complete the application process.  Please note, you are not required to submit a separate cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria. 

Closing Date:  Wednesday 16 April 2025 at 11:30pm

If you would like to know more, please see the Position Description or contact Paul Mrljak on 0417 043 776 for a confidential discussion.

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety