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Ikigai Motors

Melbourne's premier destination for premium imported vehicles and expert automotive services.

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2-6 ST GEORGES ROAD

NORTHCOTE, VIC 3070

MELBOURNE

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03 9191 3221+61 412 887 904

Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5pm

Sat: 10am-5:30pm

Sun by Appointment

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info@ikigaimotors.com.au

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Careers at Ikigai Motors

We build trust with customers by doing the basics perfectly: quality vehicles, honest advice, and a workshop that treats every car like it’s our own. We’re hiring a small Marketing & Events team and Technology & Design roles to grow our local presence and digital platform.

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Current openings

Pick a role that matches your strengths. Open a role to read the full description and apply online with your CV — you’ll receive an email confirmation when we receive it.

28 roles listed

Sales

5 openings

NorthcoteOn-site

Customer Experience Assistant (No Experience Required)

Be the friendly first impression: greet customers, support enquiries, and keep the showroom running smoothly.

Hiring
Northcote, VIC (Melbourne)
Part-time or Full-time
Entry
People skillsOrganisationCustomer care

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Careers

Ambassador Program

Are you a creator, influencer, or community leader with strong reach and a reputation for quality? We collaborate with people who share our standards for trust, craftsmanship, and automotive culture.

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What it is

A structured way to partner with Ikigai Motors on vehicle features, workshop stories, events, and community collaborations—done professionally.

Feature vehicles, deliveries, and ownership stories

Create authentic content that highlights quality, attention to detail, and customer experience.

Role details availableView details

Sales Consultant (Showroom)

Own the customer journey from first enquiry to delivery with honest, premium service.

Hiring
Northcote, VIC (Melbourne)
Full-time
Mid-level
Customer experienceNegotiationJDM passion
Role details availableView details

Sales Intern / Trainee (No Experience Required)

Learn the basics of showroom sales, customer follow-ups, and vehicle presentation with mentorship.

Hiring
Northcote, VIC (Melbourne)
Part-time or Full-time
Intern / Trainee
Training providedCommunicationCRM basics
Role details availableView details

Sales Manager

Lead a small high-performance sales team across showroom and import enquiries.

Hiring
Northcote, VIC (Melbourne)
Full-time
Senior
LeadershipCRMSales process
Role details availableView details

Sales Team Member (Entry Level)

Support daily showroom operations: follow-ups, vehicle prep coordination, and admin.

Hiring
Northcote, VIC (Melbourne)
Full-time
Entry
CommunicationOrganisationGrowth role
Role details availableView details

Workshop

8 openings

NorthcoteOn-site

Apprentice Mechanic (1st–4th Year)

Hands-on learning across servicing, inspections, and repairs under senior technician guidance.

Hiring
Northcote, VIC (Melbourne)
Full-time
Apprentice
ApprenticeshipTrainingSafety-first
Role details availableView details

Detailing Trainee (No Experience Required)

Learn professional wash, interior care, and presentation standards for photos and deliveries.

Hiring
Northcote, VIC (Melbourne)
Part-time or Full-time
Trainee
Training providedAttention to detailPride in work
Role details availableView details

Workshop Assistant / Yard Hand (No Experience Required)

Support day-to-day workshop flow: vehicle movements, basic checks, parts runs, and keeping the floor organised.

Hiring
Northcote, VIC (Melbourne)
Part-time or Full-time
Entry
ReliableTeam supportOn-the-job training
Role details availableView details

Workshop Technician - Autobody

Body repairs, panel fitment, and restoration work with a premium finish mindset.

Hiring
Northcote, VIC (Melbourne)
Full-time
Mid-level
PanelFit & finishRestoration
Role details availableView details

Workshop Technician - Detailer

Interior/exterior detailing and presentation standards for deliveries, photos, and handovers.

Hiring
Northcote, VIC (Melbourne)
Full-time
Entry to Mid-level
DetailingPresentationConsistency
Role details availableView details

Workshop Technician - Electrical

Electrical diagnostics and accessory installations on JDM imports and performance builds.

Hiring
Northcote, VIC (Melbourne)
Full-time
Mid-level
WiringDiagnosticsAttention to detail
Role details availableView details

Workshop Technician - Mechanical

Mechanical servicing, diagnosis, repairs, and pre-delivery checks on imports and local vehicles.

Hiring
Northcote, VIC (Melbourne)
Full-time
Mid-level
DiagnosticsQuality-firstTeam player
Role details availableView details

Workshop Technician - Painter

High-quality paint prep and refinishing for showroom-ready vehicles and projects.

Hiring
Northcote, VIC (Melbourne)
Full-time
Mid-level
PrepColour matchQuality control
Role details availableView details

Marketing & Events

4 openings

NorthcoteOn-site

Marketing & Events Intern

Part-time internship: content capture, event support, and local marketing tasks with mentorship.

Hiring
Northcote, VIC (Melbourne)
Part-time
Intern
InternshipContentEvents
Role details availableView details

Marketing & Events Specialist

Events, parades, partnerships, advertising, signage, and local acquisition—senior hire in our three-person marketing team.

Hiring
Northcote, VIC (Melbourne)
Full-time
Mid-level (experienced)
EventsPartnershipsLocal brand
Role details availableView details

Marketing Coordinator (No Experience Welcome)

Support events, social scheduling, outreach research, and on-site materials—with training from the wider team.

Hiring
Northcote, VIC (Melbourne)
Part-time or Full-time
Entry / Trainee
Training providedEventsSupport
Role details availableView details

Social Media & Content Creator

Social strategy, video/photo, reels, community engagement, and creative assets for showroom and events.

Hiring
Northcote, VIC (Melbourne)
Full-time
Mid-level
Social mediaVideoContent
Role details availableView details

Technology & Design

3 openings

NorthcoteOn-site

Frontend Developer

Build Next.js/React features for the public site and staff platform—TypeScript, Tailwind, Supabase integrations.

Hiring
Northcote, VIC (Melbourne)
Full-time or Contract
Mid-level
Next.jsReactTypeScript
Role details availableView details

Technology & Design Intern (Frontend & UI/UX)

Learn frontend and UI/UX together on our Next.js platform—components, Figma, QA, and mentored shipping.

Hiring
Northcote, VIC (Melbourne)
Part-time
Intern
InternshipReactFigma
Role details availableView details

UI/UX Designer

Design customer and staff experiences—showroom, enquiries, dashboards—with Figma and developer-ready handoff.

Hiring
Northcote, VIC (Melbourne)
Full-time, Part-time, or Contract
Mid-level
FigmaUXDesign system
Role details availableView details

Operations

2 openings

NorthcoteOn-site

Admin / Reception Trainee (No Experience Required)

Support front-desk, phone/email routing, bookings, and basic admin with clear checklists and training.

Hiring
Northcote, VIC (Melbourne)
Part-time or Full-time
Trainee
OrganisationCommunicationTraining provided
Role details availableView details

Operations Coordinator (Vehicles & Deliveries)

Coordinate vehicle intake, workshop scheduling, compliance touchpoints, and customer delivery timelines.

Hiring
Northcote, VIC (Melbourne)
Full-time
Mid-level
SchedulingProcessCustomer updates
Role details availableView details

People & Culture

3 openings

NorthcoteOn-site

Payroll & Admin Support (HR)

Support payroll, rostering, and team admin with accuracy and confidentiality.

Hiring
Northcote, VIC (Melbourne)
Part-time
Mid-level
PayrollComplianceConfidentiality
Role details availableView details

People & Culture Coordinator (HR)

Help keep hiring, onboarding, and team rhythms running smoothly as we grow.

Hiring
Northcote, VIC (Melbourne)
Part-time
Entry to Mid-level
HiringOnboardingAdmin
Role details availableView details

People & Culture Intern (HR)

Support recruitment coordination, onboarding packs, and training schedules with a people-first mindset.

Hiring
Northcote, VIC (Melbourne)
Part-time
Intern
Learning roleOrganisationPeople-first
Role details availableView details

Leadership

3 openings

NorthcoteOn-site

General Manager (Operations)

Own day-to-day execution across sales, workshop, and customer experience with clear KPIs.

Hiring
Northcote, VIC (Melbourne)
Full-time
Senior
LeadershipExecutionKPIs
Role details availableView details

Service Manager (Workshop & Customer Experience)

Own service workflows end-to-end: bookings, quality checks, customer updates, and continuous improvement.

Hiring
Northcote, VIC (Melbourne)
Full-time
Senior
ProcessCustomer updatesQuality
Role details availableView details

Workshop Foreman / Team Lead

Lead workshop quality, planning, and technician performance—without compromising safety or standards.

Hiring
Northcote, VIC (Melbourne)
Full-time
Senior
Workshop leadershipQualityPlanning
Role details availableView details

Workshop and service experiences (done professionally)

Show what “quality-first” looks like in real life—without shortcuts, hype, or misinformation.

Event and community collaborations

Help us build the JDM and enthusiast community through meetups, launches, and partnerships.

What we look for

Reach matters, but professionalism matters more. We value clear communication and content that aligns with our brand standards.

Strong audience trust and clean brand alignment

You communicate clearly, handle partnerships professionally, and respect your audience.

Consistent, high-quality content

We value good storytelling, clean visuals, and accurate messaging more than viral trends.

Real reach (any size) with measurable engagement

Micro-creators are welcome. Show us what your audience does, not just how big it is.