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Apprenticeship Program

For school leavers and mature aged applicants, our four-year full-time fixed-term Apprenticeship Program provides hands-on training, technical skills and TAFE studies leading to a career as a qualified tradesperson or the opportunity to progress to a Fleet Maintenance Technician.

Benefits:

  • Competitive apprenticeship rates 
  • Full time four-year paid program with on-the-job training
  • One-on-one mentoring, networking, and buddy support
  • Hands-on workshop experience
  • Completion of TAFE modules within set timeframes
  • Qualified trade role upon completion 

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Cadetship program

Available to 3rd or 4th year university students as a one-year paid program. Stay where you study, while working either part-time (minimum 24 hours a week) or full-time. At the end of the program, there is a pathway into our fast-tracked 18-month Graduate Program.

Benefits:
  • Industry leading competitive salary
  • Stay where you study
  • Allocated a mentor and a buddy
  • Hands-on experience 
  • Networking and industry event opportunities
  • Professional development opportunities 
  • Pathway into our Graduate Program on completion of your studies 

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Graduate Program 

For final year university students and recent graduates, our full-time 18-month fast tracked Graduate Program will provide key industry knowledge and on-the-job experience, with a permanent role on completion. 

Benefits:
  • Industry leading competitive salary
  • Three x 6-month rotations across Australia at our key hubs
  • Allocated a mentor and a buddy
  • Hands-on experience 
  • Networking and industry event opportunities
  • Professional development opportunities 
  • Permanent role on completion 

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