Apprentices and Trainees Queensland

🎓 Congratulations to Our SQW Graduates! 🎓

ATQLD proudly congratulates our SQW Business and Construction trainees on successfully completing their traineeships.

Over the past 18 weeks, participants have developed valuable skills, gained hands-on experience, and built the confidence needed to take the next step in their career journey. We are thrilled that some graduates have already secured employment and look forward to seeing many more achieve the same success in the months ahead.

A big thank you to our host organisations: Aussie Helpers Gladstone Community Linking Agency. Community Legal Centre & Multicultural Services, Gladstone MindCare, Gladstone Area Promotion and Development Ltd (G.A.P.D.L), Anglicare Central Queensland, The Shelter Collective, and Calliope River Historical Village PCHS Inc, for providing supportive environments where participants could learn, grow, and succeed.

A special thank you to Cr Simon McClintock, ATQLD Chairman David Grenfell, and Alan Suter from Calliope River Historical Village PCHS Inc for their inspiring speeches. We also extend our thanks to the community members, family members, and supporters who joined us to celebrate this important milestone.

We wish all graduates every success for the future and look forward to seeing what they achieve next.

The Skilling Queenslanders for Work Skills programs are proudly funded by the Queensland Government.

🎓👏✨

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭)

Orica works closely with trusted partners to mobilise resources essential for a better future, supporting customers in over 100 countries. At Orica’s Yarwun Manufacturing Facility, we produce necessary products for mining, agriculture, and infrastructure industries, including sodium cyanide and ammonium nitrate, supporting critical industries globally. With a passion for safety, sustainability, and helping our people grow, Orica employs over 250 Gladstone locals on-site.

In partnership with Apprentices and Trainees Queensland, Orica seeks applicants for a Mechanical Fitting Apprentice opportunity in Gladstone. This position will commence in 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕.

As a Mechanical Fitting Apprentice, you will be responsible for tasks including:
- Conducting work safely, following written and verbal instructions, and developing safety risk assessments, including Take 5 personal hazard assessments and job safety assessments
- Carrying out routine site maintenance on equipment such as pumps, fans, and valves
- Investigating faults and identifying suitable solutions
- Working collaboratively within a maintenance team

𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚:
- Ability to complete and pass Explosives Security Clearance (essential)
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical (essential)
- Local to the Gladstone area (essential)
- Current Driver’s Licence – Manual (desirable)
- Work experience in a similar role (desirable)
- Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent (desirable)

𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬:
- Ability to follow instructions
- Mature and self-motivated attitude
- Team player with a warm and friendly personality
- Demonstrated time management and ability to prioritise own workload
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Punctual and reliable with a strong work ethic
- Ability to work autonomously and under Supervision
- Willingness to learn

If you believe you are the right person for this role, please apply via our company website or using the link below:
https://atqld-applicants.workforceone.com.au/job-board

This is an entry-level position.

School leavers are encouraged to apply.

𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟑𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

👋 Hi everyone, meet Jake!

Jake is one of our participants in the Skilling Queenslanders for Work program, currently completing his Certificate I in Construction.

Through his placements with The Shelter Collective and Calliope River Historical Village PCHS Inc, Jake is gaining valuable hands-on experience while learning the importance of workplace safety, teamwork, and communication in the construction industry.

By working alongside experienced supervisors and team members, Jake is developing practical skills, building confidence on the worksite, and gaining a greater understanding of the responsibilities that come with working safely and effectively as part of a crew.

We’re proud to support participants like Jake as they develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will help them succeed in future employment opportunities.

Keep up the great work, Jake! 👏🔨

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬, 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘚𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘎𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵.

𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭)

Orica works closely with trusted partners to mobilise resources essential for a better future, supporting customers in over 100 countries. At Orica’s Yarwun Manufacturing Facility, we produce necessary products for mining, agriculture, and infrastructure industries, including sodium cyanide and ammonium nitrate, supporting critical industries globally. With a passion for safety, sustainability, and helping our people grow, Orica employs over 250 Gladstone locals on-site.

In partnership with Apprentices and Trainees Queensland, Orica seeks applicants for an Electrical Instrumentation Apprentice opportunity in Gladstone. This position will commence in 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕.

As an Electrical Instrumentation Apprentice, you will be responsible for tasks including:
- Conducting work safely, following written and verbal instructions, and developing safety risk assessments, including Take 5 personal hazard assessments and job safety assessments
- Carrying out routine site maintenance
- Conducting investigations and identifying options to eliminate faults
- Understanding instrument loops
- Supporting team members with executing work
- Instrument calibrations

𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚:
- Ability to complete and pass Explosives Security Clearance (essential)
- Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent (essential)
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical (essential)
- Local to the Gladstone area (essential)
- Current Driver’s Licence (desirable)
- Work experience in a similar role (desirable)

𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬:
- Mature and self-motivated attitude
- Team player with a warm and friendly personality
- Demonstrated time management and ability to prioritise own workload
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Punctual and reliable with a strong work ethic
- Ability to work autonomously and under Supervision
- Willingness to learn

If you believe you are the right person for this role, please apply via our company website or using the link below:
https://atqld-applicants.workforceone.com.au/job-board

This is an entry-level position.

School leavers are encouraged to apply.

𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟑𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

Hands-on learning in action ⚡

Our first year electrical apprentices Cai and Kaleb, hosted by RAD NRG, are currently working on the installation of a 15kW solar system featuring a 10kW inverter and 30kWh battery setup to provide partial home backup power at a remote property.

This is a great opportunity for the lads to gain valuable real-world experience across solar installation, battery systems and advanced electrical work while continuing to build their skills in the renewable energy sector.

Great work Cai and Kaleb, and a big thank you to RAD NRG for providing quality training and exposure to ensure future success in their trades.

🎉 Celebrating 4 Years of Ray! 🎉

A huge congratulations to our Senior Field Officer, Ray, on reaching 4 years with the team! 🙌

Ray’s leadership, support, and sense of humour make a real difference every day. His dedication to helping apprentices and trainees succeed is something we truly appreciate.

Thanks for 4 fantastic years, Ray – we’re lucky to have you on the team! 👏

👋 Hi everyone, meet Jett!

Jett is one of our dedicated participants in the Skilling Queenslanders for Work program, currently undertaking his Certificate I in Construction.

Through his placements with The Shelter Collective and Calliope River Historical Village PCHS Inc, Jett has been developing practical skills, gaining valuable industry experience, and learning the importance of working effectively as part of a team.

Each day, Jett continues to build his confidence, expand his knowledge, and strengthen his capabilities within the construction industry.

We’re proud to support participants like Jett as they create pathways to employment and take positive steps toward a successful future.

Keep up the great work, Jett! 👏

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬, 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘚𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘎𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵.

APPRENTICESHIP COMMENCEMENTS!

This month, we're excited to welcome Jay and Connor, who have commenced their Boiler making Apprenticeships with our host company, Walz Group (Paget, Mackay)

Both have shown great enthusiasm and are eager to get started. We look forward to supporting them throughout their apprenticeship journey and celebrating their progress and achievements over the next four years.

Congratulations, Jay and Connor, and welcome aboard!

Looking for hardworking entry-level workers? 👷‍♂️🔨

Our current Skilling Queenslanders for Work Construction trainees graduate in late June and are ready to step into employment opportunities.

Over the last 18 weeks, they have gained hands-on experience in demolition and strip-out work, renovations, painting, yard maintenance, power tool use, site clean-ups, and working alongside experienced tradespeople on active projects.

The group has also completed industry tickets, including:
✔️ First Aid & CPR
✔️ Work Safey at Heights
✔️ Confined Space
✔️ Chainsaw & Pole Saw tickets
✔️ Medical Pass
Some trainees also hold:
✔️ EWP
✔️ Forklift

This group is motivated, reliable, and eager to work.
If your business is looking for eager to learn workers ready to tackle any challenge, we would love to hear from you!

Contact :
[email protected]
1300 242 425

👋 Hi everyone, meet Liam!

Liam is one of our trainees in the Skilling Queenslanders for Work program and is currently completing his Certificate I in Construction.

Through his placements with The Shelter Collective and Calliope River Historical Village PCHS Inc, Liam is stepping outside his comfort zone and gaining valuable exposure to the construction industry.

These hands-on experiences are helping him develop practical skills while broadening his understanding of the many roles, responsibilities, and opportunities available within the sector.

We are proud to support participants like Liam as they grow their skills, explore new possibilities, and take positive steps toward achieving their career goals.

Keep up the great work, Liam! 👏🔨

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬, 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘚𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘎𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵.