Job Description

MIGAS Apprentices and Trainees – Wieambilla QLD

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In partnership with Origin Energy, we are recruiting for a Water Treatment Trainee to commence in January 2027. We are seeking motivated candidates who are ready to start building a career in water treatment and operations with a major local employer in the Western Downs.

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In this two-year traineeship during which you will work towards completing a NWP30222 Certificate III in Water Industry Treatment qualification.

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Origin Energy is a leading Australian integrated energy company with interests in energy retailing, power generation and natural gas production.

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Origin is an upstream operator of Australia Pacific LNG, which supplies natural gas to domestic markets and exports LNG under long term contracts.

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As a Water Treatment Trainee, you will work varying rosters depending on your team's requirements across a 76-hour fortnight.

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Your on-the-job training will involve being mentored by industry specialists working within a water treatment plant that will be based in Condabri.

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Duties will include learning practical water treatment skills, including sampling and testing, monitoring, operating and controlling treatment processes such as membrane filtration and reverse osmosis.

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You will also learn to coordinate and monitor environmental plans and procedures.

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- Full time 2-year contract including paid annual and personal leave
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- Opportunity to be mentored by industry specialists
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- Above award wages apply for this position
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The Opportunity

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In partnership with Origin Energy, we are recruiting for a Water Treatment Trainee to commence in January 2027. We are seeking motivated candidates who are ready to start building a career in water treatment and operations with a major local employer in the Western Downs.

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In this two-year traineeship during which you will work towards completing a NWP30222 Certificate III in Water Industry Treatment qualification.

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Job Details

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Origin Energy is a leading Australian integrated energy company with interests in energy retailing, power generation and natural gas production.

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Origin is an upstream operator of Australia Pacific LNG, which supplies natural gas to domestic markets and exports LNG under long term contracts.

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As a Water Treatment Trainee, you will work varying rosters depending on your team's requirements across a 76-hour fortnight.

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Your on-the-job training will involve being mentored by industry specialists working within a water treatment plant that will be based in Condabri.

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Duties will include learning practical water treatment skills, including sampling and testing, monitoring, operating and controlling treatment processes such as membrane filtration and reverse osmosis.

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You will also learn to coordinate and monitor environmental plans and procedures.

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Benefits

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- Full time 2-year contract including paid annual and personal leave
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- Paid weekly
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- Opportunity to be mentored by industry specialists
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- Above award wages apply for this position
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About You

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We're seeking a motivated, hardworking individual who is a team player and eager to build a career in the industry. Your dedication to safety will be paramount to your success in this role,



and an understanding of the risks associated with working in a hydrocarbon environment is essential.

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Applicants who have an interest in or enjoyed chemistry at school or have some relevant work experience will be highly regarded.

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To be successful for this position, we're looking for candidates with the following attributes:

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- Completed Year 10 or Year 12, or hold an equivalent qualification
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- Genuine interest in building a long-term career in the industry
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- Strong attention to detail and an investigative mind – you can identify how the smallest things impact the bigger picture
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- Complete tasks to a high standard while following the instructions of supervising team members
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- Maintain a strong focus on safety and the environment by following Origin safety processes and procedures
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- Willing to work in different environments and physically challenging conditions, including outdoors and in varied weather
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- Work collaboratively in designated teams
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- Commit to the completion of the qualification, submit assessments as required and attend all allocated shifts
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- Confident written and verbal communication skills
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- Good computer skills for workplace and training requirements
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- You are ready to learn and develop solid health, safety and environment values and principles, while also committing to personal learning and development
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- Reliable transport to and from work and a current manual driver's licence, minimum P Plate level
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- Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Medical, Drug and Alcohol Screen, and Police Check
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