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An Automotive Workshop Assistant supports the daily operations of automotive service centres, helping mechanics and technicians with a range of tasks.

    • AI Exposure: Medium

      This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.

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  • This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
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AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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Automotive Workshop Assistant careers

An Automotive Workshop Assistant supports the daily operations of automotive service centres, helping mechanics and technicians with a range of tasks. Their duties often include cleaning and organising the workshop, maintaining tools and equipment, assisting with basic vehicle servicing such as oil changes or tyre checks, and managing inventory or parts deliveries. While the role is typically entry-level, it requires a good understanding of workplace safety, basic mechanical knowledge, and strong teamwork skills.

Automotive Workshop Assistants may also interact with customers, helping to book jobs or relay information. This position can serve as a stepping stone to more advanced roles in the automotive industry, such as apprentice mechanic or service advisor.

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