Service Tasmania
About the Role
Located in Cambridge, Southern Tasmania, this permanent full time Trade Assistant position offers the opportunity to work under the guidance of experienced tradespeople, gaining hands‑on experience across a broad range of equipment, including:
Heavy diesel trucks and vehicles
Mobile plant and machinery
Emergency service operations.
You will learn to
Assist with design, build, maintenance and repairs
Diagnose mechanical and basic electrical faults
Use tools, diagnostic equipment, and workshop systems safely
Follow workplace safety, quality, and environmental procedures
Develop skills across multiple disciplines
What We Offer
Hobart-based role with stable, long‑term employment
Supportive team with experienced mentors and supervisors
Exposure to a wide variety of equipment and brands
Opportunity to gain a second trade qualification (if applicable)
Ongoing training and career development
Who Should Apply We welcome applications from:
School leavers or young apprentices
Mature‑aged apprentices
Fully qualified tradespeople (e.g. Light Vehicle, Automotive, Auto Electrical) looking to complete a second trade
Anyone with a genuine interest in Vehicle Fabrication.
About You
Have a genuine interest in heavy diesel and machinery
Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Ability to work as part of a team
Previous experience is an advantage but not essential
Current manual driver’s licence (or working towards)
Desirable Requirements
A current unrestricted Drivers Licence.
Forklift licence.
Medium / Heavy Vehicle Licence.
Practical experience working within the automotive industry.
Essential Requirements Pre-Employment Checks The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to:
Arson and fire setting;
Sexual offences;
Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
Making false declarations;
Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
Malicious damage and destruction to property
Trafficking of narcotic substance;
False alarm raising.
Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
003984 - SoD - Trade Assistant - Fabrication - Engineering and Fleet Services - Band 2.docx
003984 - SoD - Trade Assistant - Fabrication - Engineering and Fleet Services - Band 2.pdf
Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX
Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.pdf
How to Apply To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1‑2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact (03) 6173 2955.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
Further Information For further information on this position, please contact Bel Stevanovich, Manager Engineering and Fleet Services on 0418 749 282 or bel.stevanovich@dpfem.tas.gov.au.
Applications close on: Thursday 15th January 2026 at 11:55pm
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Heavy diesel trucks and vehicles
Mobile plant and machinery
Emergency service operations.
You will learn to
Assist with design, build, maintenance and repairs
Diagnose mechanical and basic electrical faults
Use tools, diagnostic equipment, and workshop systems safely
Follow workplace safety, quality, and environmental procedures
Develop skills across multiple disciplines
What We Offer
Hobart-based role with stable, long‑term employment
Supportive team with experienced mentors and supervisors
Exposure to a wide variety of equipment and brands
Opportunity to gain a second trade qualification (if applicable)
Ongoing training and career development
Who Should Apply We welcome applications from:
School leavers or young apprentices
Mature‑aged apprentices
Fully qualified tradespeople (e.g. Light Vehicle, Automotive, Auto Electrical) looking to complete a second trade
Anyone with a genuine interest in Vehicle Fabrication.
About You
Have a genuine interest in heavy diesel and machinery
Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Ability to work as part of a team
Previous experience is an advantage but not essential
Current manual driver’s licence (or working towards)
Desirable Requirements
A current unrestricted Drivers Licence.
Forklift licence.
Medium / Heavy Vehicle Licence.
Practical experience working within the automotive industry.
Essential Requirements Pre-Employment Checks The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to:
Arson and fire setting;
Sexual offences;
Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
Making false declarations;
Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
Malicious damage and destruction to property
Trafficking of narcotic substance;
False alarm raising.
Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
003984 - SoD - Trade Assistant - Fabrication - Engineering and Fleet Services - Band 2.docx
003984 - SoD - Trade Assistant - Fabrication - Engineering and Fleet Services - Band 2.pdf
Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX
Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.pdf
How to Apply To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1‑2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact (03) 6173 2955.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
Further Information For further information on this position, please contact Bel Stevanovich, Manager Engineering and Fleet Services on 0418 749 282 or bel.stevanovich@dpfem.tas.gov.au.
Applications close on: Thursday 15th January 2026 at 11:55pm
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