About the role

Kickstart your career in the electricity generation industry and develop a broad range of skills during this hands-on apprenticeship. At the successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will obtain a Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade).

This is an opportunity to find meaningful work with an established employer in the South Burnett as you start and develop your career.  Over your four-year apprenticeship, you will work with subject matter experts to provide mechanical support at our sites.

Key activities include:

• Get hands on experience learning and earning whilst working at Tarong Power Station as you study to become a qualified Mechanical Fitter
• Have a desire to learn and develop throughout your apprenticeship - this will involve studying a relevant TAFE qualification as part of your apprenticeship
• Learn the role of a Mechanical Fitter in an active power station as you work with a team of experienced professionals
• Have work life balance as you develop your career with a 4-day work week whilst being able to live in the South Burnett
• Become part of the Tarong Power Station family

Some of the projects and tasks you will be involved in include:

• Dismantling, assessing and repairing mechanical equipment
• Conducting plant failure investigations and identifying options to eliminate faults
• Performing plant operations associated with maintenance activities
• Conducting safe work risk assessments
• Performing preventative maintenance activities
• Safely and efficiently use hand tools and workshop machinery
• Maintaining a safe and tidy workspace for yourself and others on site
• Collaborating with our Operations and Engineering teams

About you

• Desirable to have completed a minimum of year 12 or equivalent prior to program commencement
• It is desirable that you have a driver’s licence upon commencement (Feb 2026)
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in building a career in the electricity generation industry and completing this four-year apprenticeship
• Be motivated to achieve excellent results in work and study (you will be required to complete a relevant TAFE qualification as part of your apprenticeship)  
• Possess strong communication skills, including the ability to ask questions and listen to instructions
• Understand the importance of working safely and following site procedures

Benefits:

• Recognised as an Endorsed Employer for all Women by WORK180
• Weekly pay + 12.75% super + annual incentive
• Full income protection cover
• Salary packaging options
• 4-day work week
• Buses provided from Kingaroy, Nanango and Yarraman
• On-site canteen services
• Access to learning and development (including LinkedIn learning)
• Purchased and volunteer leave options
• Health and wellbeing initiatives (e.g. EAP, Fitness Passport, skin checks, flu vaccines)
• Access to Bright Spark – our rewards, recognition and discounts platform
• Exceptional safety culture
• Plus, a whole lot more!

About Stanwell

Stanwell is Queensland’s largest and most reliable electricity generator. We’re applying our 40 years of experience in operational excellence to building a diverse portfolio including coal-fired power stations, renewable generation, storage, and firming to deliver Queensland’s future energy needs. Experience an organisation that lives by its values to care, adapt and deliver and is constantly responding to create an environment where respect, inclusivity, safety, and wellbeing are delivered.

What’s next?

To submit your application, please apply online with your CV.

Please include in your application:

• Cover letter (tell us why this role appeals to you)
• Current resume (must include at least two referees)
• Any supporting documentation that demonstrates your grades, achievements or experience

Applications close: 11:55pm, 20 July 2025

Further information on Stanwell can be found online at www.stanwell.com

As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks (may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing). 

Inclusion and diversity is an important part of shaping Stanwell’s culture and how our workplace operates. We recognise and value that it’s essential to creating a safe, inclusive, and productive workplace.

We are proactive about giving our people opportunities to excel and truly be themselves. We enable this through diversity, fairness, and flexible work practices.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.