Automotive Industry Careers

 

Each year, the automotive industry contributes about $40 billion dollars towards Australia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), making up over 2% of Australia’s economy. The industry includes everything from the sale of trucks, cars, boats and mining equipment to the service and repair of motorbikes and agricultural equipment.

 

Whilst it mightn’t be the largest contributor to Australia’s economy, the automotive industry has extensive connections to over 90% of our other industries, including road transport, construction and mining that depend on the automotive industry to keep moving.

 

The rapid advancement of technology currently sweeping the automotive sector means a career in the industry will provide you with a job that is both challenging and rewarding, while offering endless opportunities for you to advance your skills.

 

In the past decade, the industry has seen the introduction and large-scale production of technologies such as hybrid/electric vehicles, connected vehicles, hydrogen technology and more recently vehicle automation (self-driving cars). We’ve even seen the emergence of new sectors such as micro mobility, which includes the now very popular e-scooters and e-bikes.

 

These exciting changes in the industry provide you with a vast range of opportunities and the chance to continually evolve your career throughout your time in the workforce.

 

So what does a day in the automotive industry look like?

Well, the answer really depends on you! It could mean that you are keeping Australia moving by maintaining the latest automotive vehicles including trucks, cars, motorbikes or even boats. You could be repairing vehicles after a collision. Or restoring a classic vehicle to its former glory, with colour matching and precision detailing. You could be travelling the country, possibly even the world, working on the latest multi-million dollar mining and agricultural machinery. The possibilities are endless!

 

The Automotive Precinct within the Adelaide Careers & Employment Expo gives you the opportunity to explore your passion within the automotive industry by linking you with highly successful automotive businesses that operate across South Australia, who will help your career thrive.

 

As the automotive industry booms it needs more ambitious, results-driven people looking to start an exciting career.

 

The Automotive Precinct is an excellent way for you to explore your career options within our growing industry and gain valuable information to make an informed choice on your future. Within the precinct, you will find a large variety of people who can guide you with insights on your chosen career pathway, along with interactive displays from a large variety of automotive sectors.

 

Have a chat to one of our knowledgeable industry leaders at the Expo and complete the ‘Road to Auto’ activity to enter into the draw for your chance to win a range of prizes. Talk with…