THE 2027 PROGRAM
Origin has partnered with Golden West Apprenticeships for their 2026 Apprentice and Trainee Program.
Origin is Australia’s leading integrated energy company and is focused on providing employment opportunities for the communities in which they operate. The 2026 intake will offer multiple positions across operating assets in the Maranoa region.
ROLES TO APPLY FOR INCLUDE:
- Electrical Instrumentation and Control (Dual Trade) Apprenticeships
- Water Industry Operator Traineeships
- Process Plant Operations Traineeships
Applications opening soon! Register as a jobseeker to keep up to date.
Need to know more?
Need to know more? An information session to be held at Origin APLNG Roma Office1-3 Alfred Street Roma Qld 4455 on Wednesday, 29th July 2026 from 5.30pm – 6.30pm
This information session is a must attend event, where you will have the opportunity to meet the team.
The Information session will provide attendees with information relating to:
- roles available
- application open and close dates
- how to apply
- Q and A Session
To register for this session – please email our recruitment team at recruitment@goldenwest.org.au
Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship
This apprenticeship typically takes 4 years to complete.
During this apprenticeship you will complete MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (MEM30219).
Gas Plant Traineeship and Wellsite Operations Traineeships
This traineeship usually takes around 2 years to complete.
During this traineeship you will complete a Certificate III in Process Plant Operations (PMA30120).
Water Industry Operator Traineeships
This traineeship usually takes around 2 years to complete.
During this traineeship you will complete a Certificate III in Process Plant Operations (NWP30222).
An apprenticeship or traineeship with Origin is highly competitive and the selection process takes a number of weeks. You must participate in each round to be considered for an apprenticeship or traineeship position.
The full selection process involves:
ROUND 1: Interview with Golden West Apprenticeships
Candidates will be interviewed by a Golden West Apprenticehsips Recruitment Officer to assess suitability for progression to the next round and to clarify any questions you may have. In this round, candidates may be asked to participate in skills and aptitude testing.
ROUND 2: Assessment Centre and Panel Interviews
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an assessment centre in September, where you will participate in team activities, supervised testing and panel interviews with Origin and Golden West Apprenticeships.
ROUND 3: Medical Assessment
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a medical assessment before final offers are made. This will be organised by Golden West Apprenticeships, and you will be advised where to go to complete the appointment.
ROUND 4: Employment Offers
Offers of employment will be made to the successful candidates in late 2026.
Employment offers for the program will be made to the successful candidates. A verbal offer of employment will be made, followed by an electronic offer and new apprentice / trainee information from Golden West Apprenticeships.
Timing and structure may change during the course of the recruitment process.
An assessment centre is a group assessment where you and other applicants who have been shortlisted will be assessed on your practical ability, teamwork, communication skills, ability to problem solve and adapt to different situations. You will be involved individual, group and practical activities that will be relevant to the position you are applying for.
Assessment centres are held on site at an Origin field facility, and will generally start with an introduction and overview of the day followed by an ice breaker to help everyone feel relaxed. Then we move on to the individual and group exercises where you will be assessed by our team throughout the day.
You can prepare yourself by simply being yourself and ensure you’re interacting and contributing to the activities throughout the day.
All roles will commence in January 2027.
- You should provide a cover letter and resume when applying for one of the available roles.
- Your cover letter should outline your interest in the role you are applying for, why you are interested in the role and why you would be a great choice.
- Having a well written and presentable resume is a crucial part of the employment process as employer’s shortlist applicants based on their resume content so therefore it is important to make your resume stand out. Resumes should not be longer than two pages so keep your resume concise, only include details that are relevant and include details of two (2) referees.
Apprenticeships and Traineeships are a viable career pathway alternative where you learn new skills and get paid at the same time. It’s an amazing opportunity to kick start your career no matter what type of the apprenticeships or traineeships you choose to do. Because you are working in a real job while you are learning, you get exposure to real-life situations and learn how to deal with them in a mentoring environment. You do some learning on-the-job and attend college to get more specific practical experience, you will work with other people and receive instructions from supervisors on how to manage your time, the disciplines of being responsible for creating a great work and much more.
To apply for these opportunities please complete an application online via the Golden West Apprenticeships jobs portal: Recruitment Portal (goldenwest.org.au)