Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technician Apprentice

Future Forward Program

A First Nations Career Pathway with Veolia | Commencing 9 November 2026

Build Your Future as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic with Veolia

Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person looking to build your skills, gain hands-on experience and explore a rewarding career in heavy diesel mechanics?

Veolia's Future Forward Program is a 5-week pre-employment program commencing Monday 9 November 2026 in Melbourne/Naarm, designed to help First Nations people develop skills, gain workplace experience and explore long-term career opportunities with Veolia.

As part of the program, you'll have the opportunity to explore the Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology pathway in Keysborough, gaining exposure to heavy vehicle servicing and repairs, mechanical diagnostics, preventative maintenance, workshop tools and safe work practices.

The program combines vocational training, hands-on learning, cultural connection, mentoring and workplace experience, giving you the opportunity to learn alongside experienced Veolia professionals.

This program aims to increase the employment of First Nations people and is a special measure intended to achieve equality under Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

What Can You Expect?

The first two weeks of the program include:

• Roar 'N' Snore Cultural Overnight Camp at Melbourne Zoo
• Connection to Country Yarning Circle, cultural activities and Mentor Yarning Circle
• A visit to Hampton Park Resource Recovery Park and Veolia Waste, Water and Energy operations
• "A Day in the Life" experiences across Veolia roles
• Essential Readiness sessions covering Veolia's purpose, values and Reconciliation Action Plan
• Networking with Veolia, MEGT, The King's Trust and Bullroarers Australia
• Achieve Framework Workshop, First Nations mentor connections, cohort connection and team-building

Participants then complete three weeks of hands-on workplace learning in their chosen career area alongside experienced Veolia professionals.

Explore a Career as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic

🔧 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology - Keysborough

If you're mechanically minded and interested in trucks, heavy vehicles and equipment, this pathway could be a great opportunity to kick-start your career.

During your workplace experience, you'll gain exposure to:

• Servicing, maintenance and repairs on heavy vehicles and equipment
• Fault finding and mechanical diagnostics
• Preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing
• Using hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment
• Computer-aided diagnostic technology
• Mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
• Workshop safety and safe work practices
• Working alongside experienced mechanics in a supportive team environment

Following the program, suitable candidates may have the opportunity to progress into a Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology apprenticeship, gaining further practical experience while completing their qualification.

What Could Your Career Look Like?

As you develop your skills, you could gain experience working with a diverse range of heavy vehicles and equipment, including:

• Commercial service vehicles
• Fleet vehicles and related equipment
• Industrial service and high-pressure water-jetting equipment
• Waste management equipment
• Specialist service equipment

You'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced mechanics and develop the practical skills required to service, maintain and repair heavy vehicles and equipment.

Who Are We Looking For?

We're looking for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are:

• Motivated, reliable and eager to learn
• Interested in building a long-term career with Veolia
• Interested in heavy vehicles, mechanics and hands-on work
• Open to new experiences and challenges
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Safety-conscious and willing to develop new skills
• Keen to gain practical workplace experience

No previous mechanical experience is required.

Important Information

Program commencement: Monday 9 November 2026
Location: Melbourne/Naarm and various Veolia sites across Victoria
Duration: 5 weeks

Heavy Diesel Mechanic pathway: Keysborough
Qualification: Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Eligibility: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified opportunity. Only applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people will be considered.

Ready to Take Your Next Step?

Submit your Expression of Interest today for the Veolia Future Forward Program commencing 9 November 2026 and indicate your preferred career pathway.

At MEGT, we enable people to start careers through Apprenticeships and Traineeships and support businesses to recruit, train and grow careers.

MEGT is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have zero tolerance of racism, discrimination, harm or abuse. We value safety, diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those who have been incarcerated or have a justice history, to apply.