MIGAS Apprentices and Trainees – Gladstone QLD

In partnership with Shell’s QGC business, MIGAS is seeking the next generation of trainees to join operations at QGC'sCurtis Island LNG facility in Gladstone.

Launch your career within a world-class LNG processing environment, working at the heart of QGC’s midstream operations where natural gas is processed and prepared for export.

You will receive industry-leading, hands-on training from experienced Production tradespeople while working towards a Certificate III in Process Plant Operations.

As a Production Trainee at Shell QGC’s Midstream Operations, you will spend two years developing the skills required to safely and efficiently operate a large-scale LNG plant.

Throughout the traineeship, you will build strong technical, safety, and troubleshooting capabilities while progressing toward becoming a qualified LNG Process Technician.

Key learning areas include:

- Monitoring plant pressures, temperatures, flow rates, and levels
- Operating pumps, compressors, valves, and other process equipment
- Conducting field inspections and routine equipment checks
- Identifying and responding to abnormal operating conditions
- Performing plant isolations and preparing equipment for maintenance
- Working within Permit to Work and safety management systems
- Taking samples and performing basic product quality testing
- Participating in emergency response training and drills
- Understanding LNG production, storage, and export processes

This is a rare chance to build a rewarding long-term career in one of Australia’s most established and future-focused industries.

Job Details

As a Production Trainee at Shell QGC’s Midstream Operations,



you will spend two years developing the skills required to safely and efficiently operate a large-scale LNG plant.

Throughout the traineeship, you will build strong technical, safety, and troubleshooting capabilities while progressing toward becoming a qualified LNG Process Technician.

Key learning areas include:

- Monitoring plant pressures, temperatures, flow rates, and levels
- Operating pumps, compressors, valves, and other process equipment
- Conducting field inspections and routine equipment checks
- Identifying and responding to abnormal operating conditions
- Performing plant isolations and preparing equipment for maintenance
- Working within Permit to Work and safety management systems
- Taking samples and performing basic product quality testing
- Participating in emergency response training and drills
- Understanding LNG production, storage, and export processes

This is a rare opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career in one of Australia’s most established and future-focused industries.

Roster and Working Conditions

- Lifestyle roster with rotating shifts
- 24/7 continuous plant operations
- Daily ferry transport between Gladstone and Curtis Island

Please note thatAbove award wages apply for this position.

Successful applicants must pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen, and a police check.

About You





We’re seeking motivated individuals who are committed to completing a technically challenging traineeship in a dynamic and physically demanding environment.

You will also:

- Be permanently based in Gladstone and able to travel daily via ferry to Curtis Island
- Have completed (or be completing) Year 12, or hold equivalent work/training experience
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- Possess solid mathematical skills for accurate calculations
- Have the ability to recognise colour-coding and patterns for diagnostic tasks
- Be a strong communicator and team player
- Show a genuine commitment to safety, health, and environmental practices
- Have reliable transport and the ability to obtain a provisional driver’s licence within 12 months

As part of onboarding, you may be required to provide proof of residence in Gladstone.

Our Client

The Shell-operated QGC business is one of Australia’s leading natural gas producers, focused on developing Queensland’s world-class onshore gas reserves.

With a diverse and inclusive workforce, QGC is committed to creating meaningful career opportunities for Australians across the energy sector.

Learn more about Shell QGC

Apply Now

MIGAS Apprentices & Trainees is an equal opportunity employer and actively supports applications from First Nations Australians and women in trades. We strongly encourage Traditional Owner applicants to apply – please contact us to learn more about eligibility.

At MIGAS, we are driven by a single purpose: to champion Australia’s skilled trades sector by connecting people with the right opportunities.

Applications close Sunday 16 August 2026.

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