Are you a light vehicle mechanic or automotive technician looking to enhance the operational capability of the Queensland Police Vehicle Fleet? We would like to hear from you. Step into a role within the Queensland Police Service (QPS) as a Tradesperson, where your contributions will directly enhance operational capability and meet organisational objectives.

Please refer to role profile for full details.

Job details

**The classification can range from C12-C6**

Your Key Accountabilities:

The core capability requirements for this role are:

• Undertake repairs, servicing, and preventative maintenance of passenger vehicles, four-wheel drives, light commercial and a limited range of medium commercial vehicles and ancillary equipment to meet the manufacturer's specifications.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs of vehicles and equipment including use of electronic diagnostic equipment and/or road test in both workshop and field environments.
• Undertake the ordering of automotive parts and accessories as required by the workshop.
• Inspect vehicles and issue safety certificates in accordance with QLD Transport Regulations.
• Follow safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment and competently and safely use hand and special tools and electronic diagnostic equipment, ensuring all work is carried out in compliance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
• Participate in ongoing training to maintain competencies and operate in a team environment.
• Completion of accurate and timely verbal and written communication as required - examples include, but are not limited to, job sheets, work orders, service reporting and recording and processing maintenance information.

Role Requirements:

Mandatory

• Possession of a current Queensland driver's license Class C or equivalent license.

Qualification

• While not mandatory possession of trade certificate qualifications as Tradesperson (Mechanical) will be highly regarded.

Technical/ Operational/ Educational experience

• Qualifications, skills and knowledge deemed to be equivalent, together with demonstrated experience in the motor vehicle environment.

Other

• 9-day fortnight working pattern. Uniforms are provided. The successful applicant will be located at 20 Pickering Street, Alderley.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Multiple positions available

Continuous Applicant Pool closing Thursday, 19th February 2026

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 621150-25- Applicant Guide non-Police - August 2023 (Word, 227KB)
  
  
  621150-25-Role Profile (Word, 4.80MB)