Boilermaker Apprentice

Downer Group

What We Offer

  • Full-time apprenticeship position based in Gladstone, QLD
  • Monday-Friday working 38 hours per week
  • Nationally recognised qualification (Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication)
  • Workshop-focused role with hands-on tasks and real project experience
  • Career development opportunities post-apprenticeship

The Opportunity

Downer Energy & Utilities is offering an exciting Boilermaker Apprenticeship based in Gladstone, QLD , providing exposure across all facets of the region’s heavy industry footprint. This is a unique opportunity to kick-start your 2026 career with hands-on, real-time learning across maintenance and shutdown environments. You’ll work alongside experienced tradespeople, gaining practical skills while developing a strong foundation in safety, quality, and operational efficiency. From day one, you’ll be immersed in real projects, learning what it takes to support critical infrastructure across one of Australia’s key industrial hubs.

About You

  • Drivers Licence
  • Completed Year 10 or higher (Year 12 preferred) with Pass marks in Maths & English
  • Willingness to travel to different projects / sites as part of the apprenticeship programme
  • Keen to learn and work in a hands-on environment
  • Committed to safety, teamwork, and high-quality workmanship

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

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