{"id":14115,"date":"2022-09-05T15:10:49","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T05:10:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorecareers.emotedigital.com.au\/?post_type=ra-industry&#038;p=14115"},"modified":"2025-04-02T21:49:57","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T10:49:57","slug":"automotive-mechanics","status":"publish","type":"ra-industry","link":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/industry\/automotive-mechanics\/","title":{"rendered":"Automotive &#038; Mechanics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Australia\u2019s <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">automotive and mechanics<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> industry is massive and holds tonnes of exciting opportunities for car lovers, DIY enthusiasts, and anyone who doesn\u2019t want to spend their 9-5 stuck at a desk! The best part? There are so many different <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">automotive careers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to choose from; even the pickiest job-hunter is bound to find something they love.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If we\u2019ve piqued your interest, and we know that we have, it might just be time to dive deeper into the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">automotive industry in Australia<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Our <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">automotive and mechanics<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> industry page is the perfect resource for anyone wanting to launch a rewarding <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">auto career<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. So, what are you waiting for? Dive in and land your dream job today!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you\u2019re a car and vehicle enthusiast, or simply feel drawn to hands-on work and technology, an <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">automotive career<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> can be a great pathway that helps you follow your passion (while earning a comfortable wage, too)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, when most people think of the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">automotive and mechanics<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> industry, the first thing that comes to mind is working as a car mechanic. While this is a super fulfilling (and exciting) role, it definitely isn\u2019t your only option if you\u2019re considering an <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">automotive career<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. In fact, when you really think about it, automotives, vehicles and general transport are crucial for most, if not all, industries to function effectively. This means that there are a <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lot <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">of <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">automotive and mechanics<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> roles to explore within multiple industries!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some of the lesser-known activities you might end up doing as part of your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">automotive career<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"43\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Retailing (A.K.A. selling) vehicles, parts and tools.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"43\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Parts manufacturing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"43\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mechanical and electrical engineering.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"43\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Executing repairs and maintenance for cars, trucks and heavy goods vehicles.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"43\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Repairing and servicing bicycles, outdoor power equipment, marine vessels and motorcycles.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"43\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Non-car manufacturing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">See? There\u2019s a lot more to the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">automotive and mechanics <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">industry than meets the eye!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28548\" src=\"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Auto-Mechanics-Overview.png\" alt=\"Auto Mechanics Overview Graphic\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Auto-Mechanics-Overview.png 1200w, https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Auto-Mechanics-Overview-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Auto-Mechanics-Overview-300x100.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW251925862 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251925862 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Automotive and Mechanic<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251925862 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251925862 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\"> Roles: Create the Career of a Lifetime<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW251925862 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">automotive and mechanics<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> industry continues to expand and grow with exciting innovations like self-driving cars and electric vehicles, more opportunities are entering the market. In other words, new automotive careers are popping up all the time!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Just think about all the work it takes to ensure that electric vehicles keep running: it takes many helping hands, like those of EV technicians, battery engineers, and charging station installers. These auto careers are all relatively new, too (the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/articles\/history-electric-car\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">first mass produced hybrid car didn\u2019t even come out until 1997<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">), so it\u2019s exciting to think about where future advances can take the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">automotive and mechanics<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> industry in the future. Especially when we consider all of the potential <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">automotive careers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that may be invented as a result<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An extra benefit of choosing to work in the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">automotive and mechanics<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> industry is that you\u2019ll be able to choose from multiple different career pathways! Depending on the type of role you\u2019d ultimately like to land, you could choose from traineeships and apprenticeships, degree pathways, and direct employment. It\u2019s all about what works best for you!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":14116,"template":"","meta":{"content-type":""},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ra-industry\/14115"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ra-industry"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ra-industry"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14116"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14115"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}