People & Careers
Apprenticeship Program
Our equipment powers the world. Big companies, big economies and big goals come with big challenges and opportunities.
Our apprentices work with world class Caterpillar machinery, gaining hands on experience in repairing, servicing, and maintaining a wide range of equipment, engines, and power systems. At Hastings Deering, you’ll learn from industry experts in state of the art facilities.
Each year, we welcome passionate and motivated individuals—whether school leavers or career changers—into our apprenticeship program. Build your future with us and develop skills on cutting edge Caterpillar machinery!
2027 Apprentice Intake Expression of Interest,
Now Open.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants will be required to complete and be available for all stages of the recruitment process. This includes online application (including all documents), completing all online assessments and attending an engagement centre and interview.
No, we welcome applications from mature aged applicants. Our current apprentices are from a diverse range of ages and backgrounds.
As a minimum we do require recent school leavers (within the last 5 years) to have completed year 12 and have achieved sound achievements in Maths and English. You will be asked to provide evidence of your school results when completing your application. Relevant work experience will be considered for those who have not completed year 12.
You must be a permanent Australian resident or hold a relevant permanent visa at the time you apply. We do not provide visa sponsorship for apprentice positions.
We do accept applications from candidates who have already commenced an apprenticeship in the same trade they are applying for.
Recruitment Process
The online application allows you to tell us who you are, which role you are applying for, your skills and experience and why you want to complete an apprenticeship with Hastings Deering.
Your resume and cover letter. A copy of your recent school results if you have left school in the last 5 years. Proof of right to work in Australia.
Once your application has been reviewed, we will let you know if you have been successful to move onto the next stage which is a range of online assessments. These assessments can be completed anywhere you have online access. Online testing includes Mechanical, Numerical and Verbal reasoning.
If you are successful to move through to the next stage of the apprenticeship intake you will be invited to attend an engagement centre held in the Business Centre you have applied for. The engagement centre will provide an opportunity to participate in a range of interactive activities including workshop tours, group and individual activities.
This will allow us to gain a further understanding of who you are, and an opportunity to tell us more about yourself and ask questions.
This stage of the process will see successful candidates from the engagement centres and interviews progress to pre-employment medicals and reference checks.
Successful candidates will be formally offered an apprenticeship in writing.
Careers & Opportunities
Meet Our Apprentices
You’re in good company. With award-winning apprentices and training programs, rest assured that your time with Hastings Deering will be the start of something big for your career.
APPRENTICESHIPS ON OFFER
An apprenticeship with Hastings Deering is more than a training program. It’s an opportunity to learn from the best in the business in our state-of-the-art facilities. Working with world-class Caterpillar machinery, our apprentices learn about the repair, servicing and maintenance of a massive range of equipment, engines and power systems.
Auto Electrician
Diagnostic procedures, install, test and repair wiring on vehicle lighting systems and electrical security components, install ancillary electrical equipment, perform minor repairs to electrical circuits, inspect and service batteries, and more.
Diesel Fitter
Service and repair of engine cylinder heads and other components of heavy vehicles. You will learn how to identify automotive faults and use a range of tools and equipment to complete basic inspection and service of automotive systems such as engines and cooling systems.
Engine Reconditioner
Engine specialist responsible for reconditioning and repair to enhance performance and efficiency. Your work involves disassembly, refurbishment of parts, dyno testing and assembly to support machinery and heavy machinery and equipment.
