Mechanical Fitter | Indigenous Identified Apprenticeship

About the opportunity

The Faculty of Engineering and IT (FEIT)MechanicalFitter Apprenticeship Program has been launched as a pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to begin their careers with the University of Technology Sydney. We are offering three (3) four-year apprenticeships which will see the successful applicants complete a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitter/Machinist) and receive a trade qualification from TAFE as a Fitter Machinist.

This is a great opportunity to develop and grow your technical knowledge to support the Fabrication/workshops teams. The Apprentices will support and assist faculty staff, students and industry partners, in the use of fabrication and manufacturing technologies.

The Apprentices will work on the Broadway campus and at UTS Tech Lab at Botany, giving them the opportunity to undertake training in new skills across different facilities.

Eligibility

The opportunity is an identified role for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1+77 (NSW), an exemption is given from sections 8, 25 and 51 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1+77 (NSW) to University of Technology Sydney to advertise, designate and recruit targeted roles for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only as part of the strategic target of reaching 3% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff by 2026.

Applicants must:

Be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
Identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and
Be accepted as such by the community in which they live and or have lived

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn on the job
Good written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to be flexible and responsive
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
A strong interest in working with fabrication tools/using engineering techniques

Remuneration & Benefits

Starting Salary: $28,815 to $38,420 pa

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave, access to the UTS Fitness Passport program and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is full-time and the appointment will be made on a fixed term basis for four years.

How to Apply

Please click the Apply link to be taken to the UTS website. Here you can download:

full details of the application process;
a copy of the position statement; and
information on remuneration, benefits, terms and conditions

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includesIRC283406 and your name

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to Kyle Plant in the UTS Recruitment Team via recruitment@uts.edu.au

Closing Date: Monday, +th of September 2026 at 11:5+pm AEST

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Accessibility

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UTS is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ****** orientation, or disability.