First Nations Opportunities

3 days ago

Toowoomba, Australia Ventia Pty Limited Full time

First Nations Opportunities - Leasehand

**Date**:28 May 2025

**Location**:Toowoomba, QLD, AU, 4350

**Company**:Ventia

**Leasehand Roles in Oil & Gas (FIFO) Kickstart your career | Culturally safe & supported Assessment Centre | Certificate II Training Included if Successful**

Are you ready to start a hands-on, rewarding career? Ventia is committed to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through genuine employment pathways. We're offering a unique opportunity to join the Oil & Gas industry as a Leasehand, with full training, support, and career progression — no prior experience needed.

**Upcoming Assessment Centre - Supported by TRECCA**

This culturally inclusive and supportive process will help you feel confident, informed, and ready to take on your new role with Ventia.

**About the Role**
As a Leasehand, you’ll play an important support role in day-to-day rig operations. Think of it like a Trade Assistant job—but in the heart of Australia’s energy sector. You’ll be moving gear, helping clean and maintain the site, and backing up the crew where needed.

**What You’ll Gain**
- Formal qualification: Earn a Certificate II in Oil & Gas (Onshore) Drilling and Well Servicing
- Hands-on experience in a practical, team-based environment
- Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced professionals
- Opportunity to travel and work across some of Australia’s most unique and beautiful landscapes

**Key Responsibilities**
- Assist in rigging up and down of site equipment
- Support with manual labour and equipment prep
- Keep work areas clean, safe and functional
- Help with general site maintenance and upkeep

**What’s On Offer**
- 15 days on / 13 days off roster - real work-life balance
- Comprehensive training and career pathways
- Full PPE and uniform provided
- Strong safety culture and digital wellbeing support
- Work on leading Oil & Gas contracts across Australia

**Who We’re Looking For**
- Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Willing to travel to Toowoomba (point of hire)
- Holds a manual driver’s licence (C Class or higher)
- Comfortable with outdoor, physical work in remote locations
- Brings a positive attitude and teamwork mindset
- Able to commit to 12-hour shifts on a 15/13 FIFO roster

**Diversity**
- At Ventia, we are committed to creating opportunities and investing in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander talent. Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our upcoming Assessment Centre will be a culturally safe and welcoming space to support you in taking the next step in your career journey.We believe that embracing diversity and fostering inclusion are essential to unlocking potential and driving success. That’s why we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

**Please note**: These positions are designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only, as an equal opportunity measure under Section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.

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