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What this job is
A mechanic's assistant supports qualified mechanics in automotive repair and maintenance workshops by preparing vehicles, organising tools and parts, and performing routine tasks under direction. They work in commercial garages, dealerships, or fleet maintenance facilities, assisting with vehicle diagnostics, servicing, and repairs across light and heavy vehicles. The role requires practical mechanical knowledge and the ability to follow safety protocols and technical instructions.
Pay
A$1,543 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Adaptability and Flexibilitycore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracycore
- Check tickets at venue entrycore
- Clean amusement park facilitiescore
- Continuous Learning and Upskillingcore
- Inventory Trackingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Managementcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workload Self-Managementcore
- Clean toilet facilities
- Digital Literacy
- Goods Receipt Processing
- Incident Reporting
- Multitasking
- Quality Assurance and Checking
- Supplier Communication
- Workflow Prioritisation
- Written Communication