Do you enjoy working with your hands, solving practical problems and understanding how machinery works? Turn your mechanical aptitude into a rewarding career with a Certificate III in Engineering Mechanical apprenticeship.
As a full-time apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience maintaining and repairing a wide range of equipment critical to Santos' operations. Upon completion, you'll have the skills and knowledge to become a specialist in general operational maintenance.
The position
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade Apprenticeship (4 years)
About the roles
Located in South Australia, positions will be fly-in fly-out opportunities from Adelaide across our operations in the Cooper Basin.
An exciting chance for school leavers and mature aged candidates to develop a vibrant and rewarding career in the energy industry.
To be successful, you will be
- A resident of South Australia
- Demonstrated interest in your chosen trade through work experience, hobbies or interests
- Completion of secondary schooling to a Year 11 level (minimum) or completion of relevant pre-vocational qualifications
- Highly committed to safety, quality and attention to detail and procedures
- Motivated to achieve personal work goals and objectives
- A team player with a willingness to actively contribute to achieving results
- Must hold or be willing to obtain a drivers licence, prior to commencing your Apprenticeship in February 2027
We encourage women and people of culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. Applications close Sunday, 23rd August 2026 - Programmed reserves the right to close the advertisement earlier should a suitable candidate be identified.
Who we are
As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.
At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, APPLY now.
To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.