Apprentice Gasfitter | Eagle Farm

We now have an exciting opportunity available for an Apprentice Gasfitter to join our Networks Operations team, based at our Eagle Farm site on a permanent full time basis.

You will be an integral part of the team, learning from our highly skilled tradespeople.

Your apprenticeship will consist of 2-4 years of both formal classroom training and onsite work experience. After completion, there may be the opportunity for permanent employment and further development of your career with APA. Your TAFE fees will be covered by APA, and all equipment and PPE will be provided. You just need to bring your enthusiasm, willingness to learn and be part of a collaborative team.

As an APA Apprentice you will:

• Carry out tasks as directed, in line with requirements of Training Plan for Certificate III in Gasfitting.
• Become proficient in the safe use of all types of manually operated equipment associated with excavation work.
• Perform routine checks of all types of equipment associated with gas reticulation.
• Join and repair pipes of all types and sizes, to a standard that meets strict safety and quality standards.
• Assist with the maintenance of network assets associated with district regulator and city gate stations, industrial and commercial meter installations.
• Locate gas reticulation underground plants.
• Site watch for third party activities working around gas assets.
• Locating gas leaks using specialist equipment.
• Attend TAFE and complete the required coursework.

To be eligible to apply for our Apprenticeship program, you will be:

• A year 12 school leaver or a mature applicant
• Able to listen carefully, follow directions and have a willingness to work hard in a team environment
• Able to work in confined spaces and to climb stairs
• Licensed to drive a motor vehicle
• An enthusiastic and dedicated learner, with a passion for developing your skills and committed to building your career as a trade-qualified Apprentice Gas Fitter
• Available to commence your career with APA 5 February 2024

About Us

APA is a leading Australian energy infrastructure business. We own and/or manage and operate a diverse, $22 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets. Consistent with our purpose to strengthen communities through responsible energy, we deliver approximately half of the nation’s gas usage and connect Victoria with South Australia, Tasmania with Victoria and New South Wales with Queensland through our investments in electricity transmission assets. We are also one of the largest owners and operators of renewable power generation assets in Australia, with wind and solar projects across the country.

We employ more than 2,200 people across Australia and know that they are the key to our success. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture, where all our people feel safe, valued, and trusted to do their best every day.

Sound like your kind of career? We would love to hear from you.

APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety and sustainability of our people, community and environment is our focus. We embrace diversity in our people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we operate in, which is why we have partnered with both Tradeswomen Australia and WORK180.

When you join us on this journey to success, you will have access to targeted career development programs, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, work–life balance and wellbeing programs.

Role closes Wednesday 30th August

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered.

Please apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter addressing the following (bullet point answers are fine):

• What makes APA a good place for you to work at
• Why you want to be an Apprentice Mechanical Technician

APA Group is not accepting submissions from recruitment agencies for this role.

Visit us on apa.com.au/careers

APA own and operate Australia’s largest gas network with over 1800 people across almost 70 sites throughout mainland, regional and remote Australia. APA also own or have interests in gas storage facilities, gas-fired power stations, gas processing plants, wind farms and solar farms.  We have a strong commitment to achieving the best outcome through an inclusive and collaborative culture.

We now have an exciting opportunity available for an Apprentice Electrical Technician to join our Eagle Farm site.You will be an integral part of the Operations team, learning from our highly skilled tradespeople. This position will not only give you a nationally recognised trade qualification (Certificate III in Electroctechnology Electrician, with the view to upskill to Instrumentation), but will also provide entry to a fantastic career in the energy industry.

Your apprenticeship will consist of 3-4 years of both formal classroom training and onsite work experience. After completion, there will be the opportunity for permanent employment and further development of your career with APA.

The role will be based with our fantastic team at Eagle Farm. Your TAFE fees will be covered by APA, and all equipment and PPE will be provided.  You just need to bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn!