Expression of Interest - Process Plant Operator Traineeship

• January 2026 commencement 
• Potential to earn up to $68K + Salary sacrifice benefits
• 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 multiple traineeship opportunities for a cert III in Process Plant Operations.  

• Career Advancement Opportunities: Career path provides level increases and may lead to management roles
• 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...