Motorcycle Technician
A motorcycle technician diagnoses, repairs, and maintains motorcycles and scooters in a workshop setting, using specialised diagnostic equipment and hand tools to restore vehicles to roadworthy condition. They perform scheduled servicing, component replacement, engine rebuilds, and safety inspections to meet Australian Design Rules and customer specifications.
What this job is
A motorcycle technician diagnoses, repairs, and maintains motorcycles and scooters in a workshop setting, using specialised diagnostic equipment and hand tools to restore vehicles to roadworthy condition. They perform scheduled servicing, component replacement, engine rebuilds, and safety inspections to meet Australian Design Rules and customer specifications. The role requires knowledge of fuel systems, ignition systems, braking mechanisms, suspension, and electrical systems specific to two-wheeled vehicles.
Are employers advertising this role?
Steady, down 5.5% over 5 years
Counted across a group of similar roles. These are three-month rolling averages of online job advertisements, not filled positions.
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, Internet Vacancy Index.
Day-to-day
Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using engine analysers, multimeters, and manufacturer diagnostic software. Perform routine servicing including oil and filter changes, spark plug replacement, and fluid top-ups according to manufacturer schedules. Overhaul and rebuild engines, gearboxes, and clutch systems using precision measuring tools and torque wrenches. Repair and replace suspension components including forks, shock absorbers, and linkages. Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble carburettors or fuel injection systems to resolve starting and running issues. Test and replace ignition systems, starters, alternators, and battery systems using electrical testing equipment. Inspect and service brake systems including pad replacement, rotor turning, and hydraulic line bleeding. Remove, repair, and refit fuel tanks, bodywork panels, and fairings using hand tools and fasteners.
Who does this now
About 1,700 people worked in this occupation across Australia at the 2021 Census.
What this role asks for
Certificate IV or Certificate III with at least two years of on-the-job training (ABS skill level 3)
Registration or licensing may be required.
Can employers fill these jobs
Employers hiring for this occupation had trouble finding suitable applicants in 2025. This measures how hard employers found it to fill jobs. It is not a count of jobs, and it does not say whether the occupation is growing.
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, Training Occupation Pathways dataset, March 2026, version 1.0
Jobs and Skills Australia defines an occupation-ready qualification as:
Completing this qualification will provide the skills and knowledge to undertake this occupation. Further training and experience may be required to meet specific industry requirements including licensing and registration.
Jobs and Skills Australia, Training Occupation Pathways dataset, March 2026, version 1.0
Requirements
The standard entry pathway requires a Certificate IV or Certificate III with at least two years of on-the-job training (ABS skill level 3). Specific qualification requirements vary by employer and state. Some employers may accept equivalent experience. Check yourcareer.gov.au for available courses and dewr.gov.au/skills-reform/free-tafe for subsidised training options.
The honest hard part
The job depends heavily on bike sales and owner spending. Dealerships can cut hours in slow seasons. Modern bikes increasingly use complex proprietary software you can't access without expensive manufacturer training. Your hands will take a beating from repetitive tasks and exposure to oils and solvents.
Where the jobs are
In reality, jobs cluster around major cities and their outer suburbs where motorcycle dealerships operate. Regional work exists but is limited. Most positions are in dealerships rather than independent shops, and remote work isn't an option.
Pay
Published for ANZSCO unit group 3212, the wider group this job sits in, not for this job on its own.
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.
Skills
- Active Listeningcore
- Adapt to new technology used in carscore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Car controlscore
- Continuous Learning and Upskillingcore
- Customer Needs Assessmentcore
- Inventory Trackingcore
- Invoicing and Billing Administrationcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Complaint Handling
- Process Documentation
- Record Management
- Regulatory and Legislative Awareness
- Supplier Communication
- Workload Self-Management
- Written Communication
Which of these do you have?
Tick the ones you haveCommon questions
Sources
- ABS OSCA 2024, occupation definition and task statements
- ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
- ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on usual place of residence (Custom Report). OSCA Experimental Estimates.
Role data is drawn from official Australian Government sources, and each figure names where it comes from. Where a role is not in the ABS classification, the page shows no government figures for it. Data may not reflect every local variation.
Last updated: 30 October 2026
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