Parts Person - I-CAR Training & Career Growth at SMART in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This Parts Person role at SMART (part of AMA Group) offers a solid, stable career platform within Australia's largest collision repair network. Here's what career-minded candidates should know:
Compensation: "Above-award pay" in Australian automotive trades suggests earnings above the relevant Modern Award minimum — likely in the AUD $60,000–$80,000 range depending on experience. This is competitive for a trade-support role in Queensland.
Skills developed:
- Parts procurement and inventory management in a high-volume collision repair environment
- I-CAR Gold training — an internationally recognized automotive repair credential that adds real market value
- Supply chain coordination and insurer/supplier relationship management
Career pathway signals are strong: With 1,600+ staff and a national network, internal mobility (relocating to other states, moving into supervisory or management roles) is a genuine possibility — not just marketing language.
Culture flags: The emphasis on safety, people-first culture, and Monday–Friday hours suggests a professional, structured environment rather than a high-pressure sweatshop. The "Best MSO — Body Shop Awards 2024" win is a credible third-party endorsement.
Green flags: Permanent role, major corporate backing, and structured training. Watch for: limited detail on specific pay rate — negotiate before accepting to ensure "above award" means meaningfully above, not just marginally.
With 1,600+ team members across Australia and New Zealand, we're proud of our strong partnerships, commitment to innovation, and the role we play in shaping the future of our industry.
Now we have your attention, here's why you should make your next move with SMART.
We're hiring an experienced Parts Person.
Why make the SMART Move?- Above-award pay + job security
- Full-time, permanent role — Monday to Friday
- Modern, well-equipped Tingalpa workshop designed for efficiency
- Access to national training programs (I-CAR Gold)
- Real career pathways — with opportunities to grow across our national network
- A supportive team culture where safety and people come first
Work with people who share your passion for everything automotive.
Be part of a company that invests in technology that's second to none.
Bring your ambition — we'll match it with opportunity.
This isn't just a job. It's a SMART career move.
About SMART & AMA GroupSMART is part of AMA Group — the largest collision repair network across Australia and New Zealand.
With AMA Group backing and the title of Best MSO — Body Shop Awards 2024, your career is in safe hands.
When you join us, you're not just joining a workshop — you're joining a network of opportunity. With national reach and diverse businesses under one roof, you'll have the freedom to grow your career, relocate, and explore new pathways wherever life takes you.
Tingalpa, QLD location
Apply now at smartcollision.com.au/careers
SMART | AMA Group — Together, we do it right
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