2026 Technician/Mechanic Expressions of Interest

Calling expressions of interest!
CMI Toyota is always on the lookout for experienced and knowledgeable mechanical experts who are interested in joining our team as an Automotive Technician/Mechanic. Whilst we’re not hiring for a specific role right now, we know that great people don’t always wait for job ads! That’s why we invite you to express your interest in future opportunities across any of our four locations – West Terrace, Cheltenham, Christies Beach and Stepney.

In this role, you’ll apply your substantial knowledge to service and repair our customers’ vehicles. With a keen focus on productivity, safety, and quality, no two days will be the same in your new role as you use your problem solving skills to diagnose and solve a range of challenges.

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
In your new role (when the time comes) as an Automotive Technician (Mechanic), you’ll be responsible for:

Servicing, repairing and maintaining a diverse variety of vehicles
Focusing on manufacturer, internal and customer service standards
Providing the highest level of workmanship, often solving challenging problems
Staying on top of the latest changes by participating in Toyota Training to keep your skills current

Most importantly, you’ll be working as part of 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
In this role, you’ll bring:

Hands-on experience in the automotive industry, Toyota experience is a bonus
A solid understanding of vehicle systems and diagnostics
A relevant Certificate III qualification or above – this one’s essential
A natural mechanical aptitude and a commitment to doing the job right first time
An eye for detail and a pride in your workmanship
A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to keep learning and growing
A current drivers license (also 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:

Well above award wages, with opportunity to grow this based on your performance
Support 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.