Yes. Motor mechanics remain in strong demand, with around 109,200 people employed in the role and roughly 700 more needed each year, according to Jobs and Skills Australia. Demand is especially high for diesel motor mechanics and specialists like automotive electricians and air-conditioning mechanics. Motor Mechanic (General) appears on both the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List and the newer Core Skills Occupation List, giving access to permanent skilled visas as well as the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482).
To work in Australia, mechanics typically need a Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or a Certificate III In Automotive Heavy Mechanical Technology. For international students, completing a relevant course can lead to eligibility for the Temporary Skilled Graduate Visa, which offers 1.5 years of unlimited work rights in Australia. Graduates can then apply for the Job Ready Program run through Trade Recognition Australia (TRA) for skills assessment, a pathway to permanent work visas like the State Sponsored and General Skilled Migration Visas.
For more information about the courses and visa options for motor mechanics in Australia, you can visit Pathway to Aus which provides detailed guidance on these topics.
