Motor Mechanic Career Information - Victoria

Motor Mechanic Career Information


There are approximately 97,600 motor mechanics working in Australia with around 23,228 motor mechanics located in Victoria1.

Victoria is currently offering visa sponsorship for motor mechanics. To be eligible for sponsorship, motor mechanics must:

* have a minimum of five years experience.

Earning potential

According to the Australian Government's Job Search website, average gross weekly wages for a motor mechanic are approximately AUD$7402.

Wages will vary according to your level of skill and qualification. For more information about your wage earning potential, visit the jobseeker sites listed below under Finding a job.

Skills Australia has also released a report with further information on the current labour market for motor mechanics (general).

Licensing and registration

There are no licensing or registration requirements for motor mechanics working in Victoria.

Employers

Motor mechanics are employed by service stations and car dealers. They may work for the public sector- for example, in defence, communications and public transport; in large workshops; or in their own businesses.
Motor mechanics are employed across several industries including: Retail Trade; Manufacturing; and Transport, Postal and Warehousing; and other Services3.

Industry contacts

Professional bodies and industry associations are a good source of information about motor mechanics in Victoria.

* Automotive Training Australia is a national body, overseeing training and standards in the automotive industry. It provides skill recognition services and jobs information

* The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) represents small and medium sized businesses in the Victorian motor industry. It provides advice, technical assistance and jobs information.

Tip

We recommend that you do not apply for jobs until your visa to live and work in Australia has been issued. The visa application process can take some time, and employers are generally unlikely to choose you for a job if you are not sure when you will arrive in Australia and do not have a visa allowing you to work.

Finding a job

To search for Victorian recruiters who specialise in motor mechanics, visit the Recruitment and Consulting Services Association's Member Index.

For more general information on Victoria’s job market, including where and how to find jobs, and workplace culture, visit the Working & Employment section.

Migrating to Victoria

Detailed information about how to migrate to Australia, including information about visa sponsorship from the Victorian Government, is available in the Visas and Immigrating section. You can also find detailed information about visa pathways including employer sponsorship on the Department of Immigration and Citizenship’s website.

Skill Assessment Information

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has nominated two different assessing authorities, which you should apply to depending upon the country you are living in.

For people living in the following countries, VETASSESS is the assessing authority for the occupation of motor mechanic:

* India

* Sri Lanka

* United Kingdom

* South Africa

* Philippines

If you are successful, VETASSESS will issue you with a migration skills assessment, and also an Australian Qualification (Certificate III) in Motor Mechanics. This will allow you to work as a motor mechanic in Victoria. For further information on VETASSESS skills assessment requirements, please contact:

VETASSESS

Qualification Assessment Services

GPO Box 2752, Melbourne

VIC, 3001, AUS

Tel: +61 3 9655 4801

Fax: +61 3 9654 2773

Email: migrate@vetassess.com.au

Website: www.skillassess.com.au

For people living in all other countries, Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) is the assessing authority for the occupation of motor mechanic. For further information, please contact:

Trades Recognition Australia

GPO Box 9879, Canberra

ACT, 2601, AUS

Tel: +61 2 6121 7456

Fax: +61 2 6121 7768

Email: traenquiries@deewr.gov.au

Website: www.workplace.gov.au/tra

Source:http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/working-and-employment/occupations/motor-mechanic