• 15+ opportunities available for a early May commencement
• Annualised wage over $60,000 per annum gross
• Cash in on salary packaging
• No experience necessary
• Townsville based refinery, work closer to home!
• 24 month Traineeship

The Traineeship

Community Solutions, in partnership with Sun Metals are excited to offer new multiple opportunities for Chemical Plant Operator Traineeships.

The successful candidates will work toward gaining Cert III in Process Plant Operations. High performing trainee’s will be given the opportunity to continue as full-time employees with Sun Metals on completion.

As part of a dedicated team, you will receive hands-on training and development, gaining practical experience in operating production equipment under specific guidelines and procedures. You’ll be exposed to various commercial, industrial, and consumer products, while developing expertise in problem-solving and procedural knowledge in challenging conditions.

Why Apply?

• Career Advancement Opportunities: The superintendents at Sun Metals hold a Cert III in Plant Operations
• Higher Earning Potential: Increased waged on completion
• Hands-on Experience: You gain practical, on-the-job experience in operating process plant systems, making you job-ready as you learn how to handle real-world scenarios and equipment
• Technical Knowledge: The qualification equips you with a deep understanding of industrial processes, safety protocols, and the technical skills needed for high-performance operation in a plant environment
• Increased Job Security: Skilled workers in plant operations are in demand, and having a recognized qualification can provide more job security as industries continue to rely on qualified operators to maintain smooth and efficient production.

What will you bring to the role?

• An interest in working within a Refinery (classified as mining industry)
• A strong work ethic and ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts ( 4 on 4 off) prior shift work experience highly regarded.
• High level of Work Health and Safety understanding
• Manual handling experience alongside tool knowledge
• Reliability
• Must be able to pass a pre employment medical including drug and alcohol testing
• Drivers Licence essential due to refinery location and shift work hours
• Forklift ticket is advantageous

What can we offer you?

• Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free. Less tax = more take home pay for you!
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)
• A Weekly wage paid to you directly by Community Solutions
• Leave entitlements inc. Annual Leave and Personal Leave
• Mentoring, ongoing support and regular visits from your committed Field Officer
• Ability to obtain a certification and vast range of industry skills and experience
• An Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential phone-based counselling service available

So what's next...

If this is the opportunity for you, the click ‘Apply Now’ below. Please note, if you have recently completed a Cert III in Plant Operation or higher, you may not qualify for this traineeship. You must also be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

We can't wait to hear from you, recent school leavers are encouraged to apply!