Jumpstart your
career as a Busways
Apprentice
If this is your first time in the workforce, it can be quite overwhelming. Busways will support you to ensure your time with us is a positive and successful experience as you learn a trade. With 80 years of experience, and 2,800 employees, you're joining a fantastic company that cares about people. Our close-knit mechanic teams will provide a quality mentoring experience to help you every step of the way.
It's an exciting future for public transport, with on-demand services, zero-emission technology, and growing communities increasingly dependent on high performing transport networks. You'll get to be part of dynamic and evolving new transport innovations that lie ahead.
What will you be asked for when applying for an apprenticeship?
Year 10/11 letter of completion or HSC/SACE results
Current resume
A paragraph outlining your interest and suitability for an apprenticeship
What will you do?
Under supervision learn the skills to be part of the workshop team
Undertake an RTO training program
Complete all units of the apprenticeship to the required standards and within the required timeframes
Follow all safe working procedures and practices
Attend all required TAFE classes under the guidance of your supervisor and teachers
Under supervision, carry out repairs and servicing to company vehicles
Undertake non-trade tasks as directed by Workshop Manager / Workshop Supervisor
“Busways provided a great learning experience and were very supportive along the way!”
Teigan,
Busways Apprentice Diesel Mechanic
“Busways is great, if you work hard, you will progress”
Theo,
Busways Adult apprentice Diesel Mechanic
What will make your application stand out from the others?
Details of personal projects related to your apprenticeship subject
Work experience in the industry
Knowledge of Busways - show you've done some research
What's next after you apply?
Shortlisted Interviews
If shortlisted, you will participate in an interview with both the Regional Workshop Manager and Workshop Supervisor.
Mechanical aptitude test
Following the interview, you will be required to complete a brief mechanical aptitude test.
Reference checks
A successful interview will prompt two reference checks
Medical
Next, you'll undergo a pre-employment medical examination, includes but not limited to hearing, drug, and alcohol tests.
Look out for a phone call
Should all stages proceed smoothly, anticipate a call from our dedicated recruitment team!
First Day
You'll be greeted by depot employees and undergo an induction program
1
Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
2
Four year TAFE course (attended in one week blocks) + practical experience in the workshop
3
Qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
1
Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology
2
Four year TAFE course (attended in one week blocks) + practical experience in the body shop
3
Qualified Panel Beater / Spray Painter