Shape your future with the City of Gold Coast’s Trainee & Apprentice Academy!  

This is your moment to roll up your sleeves and help keep our city moving! Join the City of Gold Coast’s Apprentice Academy as a Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Apprentice and step into a future built on teamwork, purpose and pride. Here, your effort has real impact. You’ll work alongside experienced mentors, build skills that last a lifetime and contribute to the services that keep our city thriving. You'll be part of a team that values hard work, reliability and a willingness to grow. 

Start your journey with our exclusive 12-month immersive trainee and apprentice program then a further 36-month apprenticeship designed to unlock your potential (total 48 months).  This will be your foundation as we continue to support you in achieving your qualification and empower you to reach your full potential.  

This training is proudly funded by the Queensland Government through its Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative. 

Be part of the next gen of GC Shapers

Commencing in March 2026, our program provides professional development training and on-the-job experience pathways, designed to help become qualified in your chosen career. As a trainee and apprentice of the City, you will have many opportunities available to you: 

What's on offer
With a diverse workforce of more than 5000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of 650,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. With a growing population and major events such as the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic games on the horizon, the City is faced with endless opportunities. 
 
In the role of Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Apprentice, you will form part of a team that services, repairs and maintains a wide range of heavy vehicles, plant and equipment that deliver essential services and emergency response. Under the guidance of experienced tradespeople, you’ll build solid trade knowledge, develop real mechanical capability and contribute to our operations safely and efficiently. We need people who care about community, are willing to work hard and are in it for the long-term. 

What are we looking for from you 

The City is committed to developing skilled trainees and apprentices into future City leaders who are:  

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia for the duration of the qualification and be able to work full-time. 

Here’s how to apply  

Submit your resume and a cover letter. In your cover letter please outline information about your career objectives, work experience or approach to work environments, education, volunteering and any extracurricular activities, specialist skills or interests you may have. Show us your drive and passion! 

Our selection process may include one-way video interviews (Criteria), face-to-face or group interview, and various checks (Xref, police, employment history, qualifications, drug/alcohol). For further information about the program, you may visit the trainee and apprentice academy webpage. For queries or further information, email careerpathways@goldcoast.qld.gov.au. 

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported.