The Leasehand Position As summer heats up, Ventia is hiring additional Leasehands for the Oil & Gas industry.
This role involves physically demanding tasks in remote locations across Queensland and Western Australia, with a 15:13 roster.
The Leasehand position is similar to a Trade Assistant role.
You'll be on the move—fetching equipment, assisting with site cleaning, and supporting the crew with various tasks to ensure operations run smoothly.
On top of gaining hands-on experience, you'll also be enrolled into Certificate II in Oil & Gas Drilling (Onshore) and Well Servicing—just like an apprenticeship.
This is your opportunity to learn the ropes, develop your skills, and kickstart your career in the Oil & Gas sector.
Duties Include: Rigging Up and Down: Assist with rigging up and down the site for each job.
Vehicle & Equipment Prep: Prepare vehicles and equipment for action, ensuring everything is in working order.
Manual Labour: Help with a variety of physical tasks as directed by the rig crew.
Site Cleaning: Keep the site, including the smoko shack, clean and tidy, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for the crew.
General Maintenance: Assist with general maintenance and site upkeep to keep operations running smoothly.
What's On Offer: Comprehensive industry training and upskilling True work-life balance—15 days on / 13 days off Career development and growth opportunities Experience with leading contracts in the industry Full PPE and uniform provided Outstanding safety records, standards, and practices Personal digital wellbeing platform for health & wellbeing Opportunities to travel to beautiful locations across Queensland & Australia About You: Willingess to travel to Toowoomba for the point of hire A manual driver's licence (Car or higher) A willingness to take on challenging, outdoor manual labour tasks Ability to work in remote and extreme weather conditions—summer heat can be intense, and you'll need to stay focused and safe A positive attitude and team mentality, as you'll be working alongside a close-knit crew in some of Australia's most remote locations Willingness to commit to a 15/13 roster, working 12-hour shifts, with the flexibility to adapt to the demands of the role About Ventia Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand.
Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities.
We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds.
With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
How To Apply If you meet the criteria and are excited about starting a career in the Energy Industry, please click the 'apply' button below to submit your application.
We look forward to discussing the role and any challenges.
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in.
We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
Position Reference Number: 160737