Vehicle Inspector

carsales· Field Team
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🌍 Remote📍 Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaFull time

About this role

Company Description

Are you ready to be a big part of something big? 

Enjoy autonomy in your day-to-day work, supported by a team that values your expertise. Step away from the tools and take your skills on the road in a more flexible, people-focused role. Stay close to home, working standard business hours (Monday to Friday) with the occasional Saturday.  

Join one of Australia’s largest safety inspection companies, RedBook Inspect - proudly part of carsales. 

RedBook Inspect offers third-party inspections to a wide range of clients - whether it's helping buyers choose the right vehicle, ensuring rideshare cars are safe, or verifying assets for the finance sector. 

We are looking for a Mobile Inspector to cover Melbourne Central.

In this role you will be responsible for conducting mobile inspections throughout Melbourne Central. This will include mobile and/or fixed site inspections to deliver pre purchase inspections, finance inspections, dealer inspections.

Furthermore, this is an exciting role that is off the tools.  You will share your mechanical expertise with customers by visually diagnosing vehicles

As part of carsales, we’re proud to be recognised as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces™ by Great Place to Work®, a Family Friendly Workplace, a WORK180 endorsed employer for women. 

What’s on offer

  • A place where you can move your career forward, where you’ll be continuously backed to make new ideas happen, and the chance to do work that makes real, significant impact in the world.
  • We’re proud to be recognised as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces™ by Great Place to Work®, an AFR BOSS Best Place to Work, a Family Friendly Workplace, and WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
  • The support of a highly engaged, high-performing team including a leadership team that you’ll actually have face time with. 
  • 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers, four weeks paid secondary caregivers leave, six weeks paid gender affirming care leave.

Job Description

What you’ll be doing 

  • Use your mechanical expertise to conduct a range of vehicle inspections for retail customers, dealers, and other business clients.
  • You’ll be responsible for contacting customers to book in inspections and liaise with owners, sellers and buying customers about their inspection.
  • We love technology so you will be documenting the outcomes of your inspections on our digital app. 

Qualifications

What we’re looking for?

  • Accredited Vehicle Examiner (LVT) accreditation is essential
  • Extensive work experience as a qualified mechanic post apprenticeship accreditation. Ideally working with a large range of motor vehicles.
  • A can-do, proactive work ethic and a results driven mindset – you’re happy to get involved with any task required to get the job done.
  • We are a customer centric business so you will share this passion too and provide an exceptional level of service for our customers.
  • A current, unrestricted VIC drivers’ license

Additional Information

A few other things we want you to know...

  • Carsales and Redbook Inspect is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. If you have a disability or require adjustments to be at your best, let us know how we can support you. 
  • We understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a range of flexible working options, including part-time roles. We’re open to this conversation during the recruitment process—just ask. 
  • We’re also a proud Circle Back Initiative Employer, which means we’re committed to responding to every applicant. 
  • Successful candidates joining the RBI & carsales family will need to complete a National Police Record check and must have full-time Australian working rights. 

So come and join our team - because every role plays a meaningful part in something Big. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Vehicle Inspector position at carsales?
The salary for this Vehicle Inspector role at carsales is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Vehicle Inspector job at carsales remote?
Yes, this Vehicle Inspector position at carsales is remote, with team members based in Melbourne, VIC, Australia. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Vehicle Inspector role at carsales full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Vehicle Inspector role in the Field Team department at carsales.
Which team or department does the Vehicle Inspector at carsales belong to?
This Vehicle Inspector position is part of the Field Team department at carsales. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Vehicle Inspector position at carsales?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to carsales's official application portal hosted on smartrecruiters where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Vehicle Inspector job at carsales posted?
This Vehicle Inspector position at carsales was posted on Aug 25, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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