Calling expressions of interest!
CMI Toyota has a reputation for running one of the best apprenticeship programs for aspiring Automotive Technicians/Mechanics. Whilst we’re not hiring just yet for next year’s program, we know that great people don’t always wait for job ads! That’s why we invite you to express your interest in our 2027 Apprenticeship program across any of our four locations – West Terrace, Cheltenham, Christies Beach and Stepney.
As an Apprentice with CMI Toyota, you’ll start and specialise your career in the industry being trained in the Toyota product. Here you’ll receive exclusive training at our in-house state-of-the-art training centre, located at our modern dealership on West Terrace in the city, with additional on-the-job training also provided at your home dealership.
What sets a CMI Toyota workshop apart
We do things properly at CMI Toyota, and that shows day to day:
Large, modern workshops set up to work safely and efficiently
Big, close-knit teams where people support each other and find their tribe
Leaders who are present, approachable, and truly understand workshop life
Safety and wellbeing genuinely come first (it’s our number one value!)
What you’ll be doing
If selected as a 2027 Apprentice Technician, you’ll be:
Completing your apprenticeship as an automotive technician with an industry leader
Learning the principles of service, repair and maintenance for a variety of vehicles
Training on manufacturer, customer service and CMI Toyota standards
Understanding how to provide the highest level of workmanship
Most importantly, you’ll be joining a broader workshop team where quality, safety and teamwork matter.
What you can expect
Working in a CMI Toyota workshop, you can expect:
Daily support from experienced colleagues and leaders
A clean, well-equipped workshop designed for safety and productivity
Set hours with predictable rosters
Overtime opportunities available if you want them
About you
To help you start your successful career in the automotive industry, you’ll:
Have completed at least Year 11 and/or a Cert II in Automotive Servicing Technology
Possess a good mechanical aptitude and an interest in learning more
Be able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail
Demonstrate a friendly, positive, and can-do attitude
Be in possession of a current licence (essential)
Your future with CMI Toyota
We pride ourselves on the opportunity to build a true career with CMI Toyota, just ask any one of our long-standing team members. We offer:
Above award hourly rates + tool allowance + uniform and PPE supplied
Government incentives (that’s money in your pocket!) to complete your apprenticeship
Support from a dedicated training team to expand your skills and experience
Exposure to different career paths within the workshop and broader dealership
Opportunities across CMI Toyota and the broader CMV Group over time
Long-term stability and job security with a family-owned business that invests in its people
Whether you want to keep honing your craft or explore new directions down the track, you’ll be supported here!
Who is CMI Toyota?
CMI Toyota has been operating since 1963 and is South Australia’s number one Toyota dealer. We are part of the CMV Group – a proudly South Australian, family-owned business with over 90 years of history and more than 2000 employees nationally.
We are committed to providing safe, supportive workplaces where people can build mateship, achieve their goals and forge a long term, successful career.
