Electrical and Instrumentation Apprenticeship
Electrical and Instrumentation Apprenticeship
- On-the-job training with a world-class LNG employer
- Rare dual trade apprenticeship opportunity
- Successful applicants must reside in the Western Downs region
The Opportunity
In partnership with Shell's QGC business, MIGAS is searching for the next generation of apprentices to join QGC's onshore gas business in Queensland.
We encourage residents of the Western Downs region looking for long term work to apply.
You will be given world-class, on-the-job training supported by experienced and committed Electrical/Instrumentation tradespeople. You will also work towards the completion of a UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician and a UEE31220 Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control.
Job Details
Throughout this five-year dual trade apprenticeship you will become skilled in routine maintenance of equipment including repair, fault finding and shutdown activities.
You will work on the overhaul of electrical/instrumentation equipment on turbines, pumps, compressors and generators all while demonstrating and developing safe work methods.
This is a rare opportunity to learn the ropes and establish a highly rewarding career with one of Australia’s most established industries.
About You
We are looking for candidates who are committed to completing a technically challenging apprenticeship whilst operating in a physically demanding field environment with fantastic long-term career prospects.
You will value the opportunity to learn new skills in addition to possessing the following attributes:
- Completed or in the process of completing your Year 12 certificate or equivalent work or training experience
- Strong attention to detail – you can identify how the smallest things impact the bigger picture
- Good mathematical skills for making precise calculations in the delivery of your work
- Strengths in colour-coding and pattern recognition as part of a diagnostic aptitude
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and collaborate with your colleagues
- You are committed to learning and developing health, safety and environmental values and principles
- You have reliable transport to and from work and the ability to obtain a Provisional driver's licence within your first 12 months of employment
- Please note as part of the onboarding process, applicants may be asked to provide evidence of residence within the Western Downs region
You will also be required to pass a pre-employment medical and police check.
Our Client
The Shell-operated QGC onshore gas business in Queensland is a diverse workforce committed to creating extraordinary career pathways for everyday Australians. The Shell-operated QGC business is one of Australia's leading natural gas producers, focused on developing Queensland's world-class onshore gas reserves.
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MIGAS is an equal opportunity employer and actively advocate for local Indigenous Australians and women in trades. Please note that above Award wages apply for this position.
At MIGAS Apprentices & Trainees we are driven by a single purpose – to champion Australia’s skilled trade sector by connecting future apprentices and trainees with the right job.
Applications close on Monday 4 August 2025.
To apply for an Australian Apprenticeship, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen with an eligible work visa. View eligibility requirements
About MIGAS
MIGAS Apprentices & Trainees has been providing quality Australian Apprenticeship recruitment and employment services since 1988.
At MIGAS, diversity is more than a pledge; it is the foundation of what we do. We are committed to equality and celebrate diversity in all areas, including race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and ethnicity.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Women in Trades. MIGAS promotes a diverse working culture in which everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.