
Manufacturing and engineering
Manufacturing and engineering offer a wide variety of rewarding career paths. Job opportunities include production welder, machine operator, process worker, factory hand, metal fabricator, quality control officer, vehicle assembler and more. Many roles offer paid training, apprenticeship pathways, a workplace buddy and the opportunity to develop skills in your preferred area of interest.
These jobs are part of Jobs Victoria’s earn and learn initiatives that provide secure jobs for priority groups of jobseekers.
Are you an employer looking for staff? Find out more about these Priority Workforce Projects by contacting Jobs Victoria on info@jobs.vic.gov.au
Opportunities
Fabrication and mechanical engineering jobs
Are you interested in fabrication and mechanical engineering? Jobs are available now in Melbourne’s south-east. No experience necessary!
You’ll get:
- paid pre-employment skills and work-readiness training
- at least 12 months’ secure work
- free on-the-job support from a workplace buddy and a mentor.
Jobs and opportunities include:
- production welding
- machine/process operator
- fabrication or mechanical apprenticeships.
These full-time, entry-level roles mean you can earn an income while receiving training to skill you up in an area of interest including:
- workplace safety
- hand and power tools
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- CNC machine operation
- mill and lathe operation.
These roles include the opportunity to complete a free, nationally recognised qualification at no cost. Choose from a Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade or a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade.
Jobs Victoria is partnering with Chisolm Institute to deliver these fantastic opportunities.
Ready to start your career in engineering?
For more information, please visit: https://www.chisholm.edu.au/free-tafe-for-priority-courses/engineering-project
Make a move with a new job in caravan manufacturing! Jobs are available now in caravan assembly, service and repairs, warehousing and logistics, administration and sales.
You’ll get:
- paid pre-employment training
- paid work in a caravan manufacturing business
- award rates or better
- on-the-job-training with mentoring.
These ‘earn and learn’ jobs offer you on-the-job support and skill development while you earn an income.
Jobs Victoria is partnering with NORTH Link and the Caravan Industry of Victoria to deliver these exciting job opportunities.
For more information email us at info@jobs.vic.gov.au
Ready to get started with a job in manufacturing? Diverse manufacturing roles are available now in Melbourne’s north. They include paid training.
Job opportunities include machine operators, process workers, warehouse workers, packers, forklift drivers, quality control officers and office-based roles. Full-time and part-time roles are available. Many of the jobs are in food manufacturing.
You’ll get:
- paid pre-employment training
- paid job placement training
- award rates or better
- on-the-job-training with mentoring.
Jobs Victoria has partnered with NORTH Link to offer these fantastic opportunities in manufacturing.
See how Charlotte and Christine started careers in the coffee industry and how their employer, Bean Alliance, was able to attract new staff with support from NORTH Link and Jobs Victoria.
For more information email us at info@jobs.vic.gov.au
Are you looking for secure, long-term employment? These food manufacturing roles include paid on-the-job training and the opportunity to complete a qualification for free.
Roles include food production operators, packers, farm assistants and administrators. All roles are with George Weston Foods, a major Australasian food manufacturer.
Ongoing full-time and part-time roles are now available at:
- the Don KR factory in Castlemaine
- Bears Lagoon farm in north-central Victoria
- Girgarre farm in Goulburn Valley.
As a trainee you will:
- work in a secure, ongoing job
- be paid at or above award rates
- get on-the-job training with the option to complete a qualification
- receive mentoring and a workplace buddy
- get assistance to buy equipment and uniforms.
Jobs Victoria has partnered with George Weston Foods to offer these fantastic ‘earn and learn’ opportunities.
For more information email us at info@jobs.vic.gov.au
Be active, use new technologies and achieve a qualification at the same time. Mechanical, production and welding, and metal fabrication roles are available. No experience necessary!
These ‘earn and learn’ roles are available now across Melbourne and in central and north-east Victoria including Wodonga, Bendigo, Wangaratta and Shepparton.
You’ll get:
- 12 months secure employment
- wages at or above award rates
- 12 days paid, pre-employment training
- training for a Certificate II in Engineering
- other support including mentoring, a workplace buddy and job-readiness assistance.
Jobs Victoria has partnered with the Australian Industry Group and its network of employers to create these exciting manufacturing jobs.
Ready to make a start in manufacturing?
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We’re looking for young people aged 18 – 25 who want work in manufacturing. No experience necessary!
These jobs are in the Hume, Frankston and Mornington Peninsula areas.
These are secure jobs for at least 12 months, paid at the award rate or higher.
You’ll get:
- paid pre-employment training
- a secure job for at least 12 months
- wages at award rates or better
- dedicated coaching and mentoring.
Jobs Victoria is partnering with the Brotherhood of St. Laurence to deliver these fantastic opportunities.
This program also has roles available in transport and logistics, healthcare, education & community services and horticulture.
For more information email us at info@jobs.vic.gov.au
Interested in a career in automotive manufacturing? Join the team bringing the iconic Ford F150 pickup truck to customers in Australia!
We have multiple automotive manufacturing jobs available at a brand-new facility in Mickleham. You’ll work on converting the Ford F150 pickup truck from left to right-hand drive.
Roles available include vehicle production operator and vehicle Assembler.
You'll get:
- paid pre-employment training
- on-the-job training
- above award rates of pay
- free mentoring.
Jobs Victoria is partnering with Whittlesea Community Connections and RMA Automotive Australia to deliver these exciting automotive industry roles.
For more information email us at info@jobs.vic.gov.au
We are offering secure roles in food processing in Melbourne’s west. If you live in the area and want to work close to home, this opportunity could be for you.
These are ‘earn and learn’ roles that include paid training. No experience needed!
You'll get:
- paid pre-employment training
- on-the-job training
- above award rates of pay
- free mentoring.
Jobs Victoria is partnering with Opportunity Wyndham and Wyndham City Council to deliver these great food processing opportunities.
This program also has roles available in healthcare, education & community services and horticulture, agribusiness and land management.
For more information email us at info@jobs.vic.gov.au
Ready to start a new career in the building and construction sector?
We’re offering paid trades apprenticeships on Big Build construction and infrastructure projects across Victoria. These are ‘earn and learn’ opportunities, where you’ll get on-the-job experience and a free qualification in a trade. Choose from:
- engineering
- mechanical
- civil construction
- carpentry
- plumbing
- electrical
- plus a variety of others.
As a trainee you will:
- be paid from day one
- gain valuable experience working on major infrastructure projects
- complete on-the-job training to gain a nationally recognised qualification
- receive additional support including individual mentoring and assistance with the purchase of necessary equipment and course materials.
Paid apprenticeships in the building and construction industry are an excellent opportunity for individuals with limited qualifications and limited work experience to obtain knowledge, practical on-the-job work experience and a certificate-level qualification, providing a great start for future employment.
Jobs Victoria is partnering with Apprenticeships Victoria and the Apprenticeships Employment Network to deliver these exciting Big Build career opportunities.
For more information email us at info@jobs.vic.gov.au