Oil and Gas

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Gas Industry Operator

A Gas Industry Operator operates equipment for gas extraction, performs inspections, and ensures safety protocols while working in a team, often away from home.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

An Electrical and Instrumentation Technician ensures equipment operates correctly by installing, servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing it.

Avg yearly income $88,400
Skill level Advanced

Instrumentation Technician

An Instrumentation Technician ensures automated equipment operates safely, performing installation, calibration, testing, and maintenance tasks.

Avg yearly income $88,400
Skill level Beginner

Plant Operator

A Plant Operator maintains equipment in power, chemical, or oil plants, monitoring operations and testing samples to ensure proper functionality.

Avg yearly income $80,600
Skill level Beginner

Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitters assemble and repair machinery using metal parts, assessing materials and ensuring equipment performance.

Avg yearly income $100,048
Skill level Beginner

Engineering Tradesperson

An Engineering Tradesperson creates and maintains parts for construction projects, using various tools and machinery while managing multiple projects effectively.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Derrickman

A Derrickman services drilling rigs, sets up and dismantles equipment, requiring safety focus, operating skills, teamwork, and working away from home at times.

Avg yearly income $91,000
Skill level Beginner

Industrial Electrician

An Industrial Electrician performs electrical work in industrial settings, including installations, maintenance, fault diagnosis, and safety checks.

Avg yearly income $97,500
Skill level Beginner

Apprentice Engineer

An Apprentice Engineer trains in creating and maintaining machinery parts, uses various tools, and must follow instructions, work in teams, and be adaptable.

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Beginner

Advanced Engineering Tradesperson

An Advanced Engineering Tradesperson handles complex projects, using tools and machinery, leading teams, and ensuring quality and safety standards.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Machinist

A Machinist operates machinery to create, fit, and verify metal parts, ensuring precision, problem-solving, and teamwork in various locations.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Hydraulic Mechanic

A Hydraulic Mechanic fixes hydraulic machinery, handling repairs, inspections, and maintenance across industries and environments.

Avg yearly income $87,360
Skill level Beginner

Hydraulic Fitter

A Hydraulic Fitter fabricates and installs parts for hydraulic equipment, ensuring they meet specifications and function effectively across various industries like mining and construction.

Avg yearly income $87,360
Skill level Beginner

Plant Mechanic

A Plant Mechanic repairs and maintains heavy machinery, conducts inspections, sources parts, and works in workshops or on-site.

Avg yearly income $59,020
Skill level Beginner

Drilling Engineer

A Drilling Engineer designs and implements drilling plans for oil and gas extraction, optimising performance and ensuring safety on-site and in the office.

Avg yearly income $160,160
Skill level Advanced

Oil and Gas Engineer

An Oil and Gas Engineer optimises extraction processes by designing techniques, managing operations, and ensuring safe, efficient resource production.

Avg yearly income $140,400
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in oil and gas

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB41419

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Blended, Online, Traineeship
10 - 24 months
$0 - $3,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer Abattoir Supervisor Food Production Supervisor
Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Drone Operator Gas Industry Operator Paper Mill Worker EEHA Auditor Asbestos Removalist Asbestos Supervisor Demolition Supervisor Occupational Health Nurse Occupational Hygienist Safety Officer Health Consultant Industrial Hygienist Safety Consultant Asset Inspector
+ 15 more
BSB50820

Diploma of Project Management
Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Automated Tester Strata Manager
Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Operations Officer IT Project Manager Wind Turbine Engineer Project Coordinator Project Administrator Project Manager Sustainable Farmer Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Senior Risk Manager Plant Supervisor Facilities Manager Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Plant Manager Drilling Supervisor Project Manager (Police Force) Technical Project Manager Investigation Manager Maintenance Manager Film and TV Production Manager Broadcast Production Manager Video Production Manager Project Officer Regional Manager Scrum Master Electrical Estimator Electrical Project Manager Client Side Project Manager Scheduler Governance Coordinator Change And Communications Manager Field Engineer Public Service Officer Policy Researcher International Marketing Specialist International Project Manager Program Analyst National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Film Producer Data Analytics Consultant Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Logistician Research and Development Manager Business Architect Sustainability Manager Innovation Manager IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Economics Consultant Investment Banking Analyst Employee Relations Manager Promotions Manager ICT Project Manager Operations Analyst Supply Chain Analyst Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Supply and Distribution Manager Change Management Consultant Marketing Project Manager Purchasing Officer Project Scheduler Business Process Analyst Quality Assurance Engineer Program Leader Data Consultant Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Project Director IT Auditor Technical Manager Executive Manager Program Evaluator Senior Business Analyst BIM Manager Drilling Engineer Site Manager Design Manager Nurse Manager Quality Control Manager Construction Planner Property Development Manager Infrastructure Engineer Engineering Technician Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Continuous Improvement Manager Chief of Police Police Sergeant Aviation Consultant Contract Specialist Digital Transformation Manager Chief Data Officer PMO Manager
+ 107 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Automated Tester Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Operations Officer IT Project Manager Wind Turbine Engineer Project Coordinator Project Administrator Project Manager Sustainable Farmer Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Senior Risk Manager Plant Supervisor Facilities Manager Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Plant Manager Drilling Supervisor Project Manager (Police Force) Technical Project Manager Investigation Manager Maintenance Manager Film and TV Production Manager Broadcast Production Manager Video Production Manager Project Officer Regional Manager Scrum Master Electrical Estimator Electrical Project Manager Client Side Project Manager Scheduler Governance Coordinator Change And Communications Manager Field Engineer Public Service Officer Policy Researcher International Marketing Specialist International Project Manager Program Analyst National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Film Producer Data Analytics Consultant Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Logistician Research and Development Manager Business Architect Sustainability Manager Innovation Manager IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Economics Consultant Investment Banking Analyst Employee Relations Manager Promotions Manager ICT Project Manager Operations Analyst Supply Chain Analyst Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Supply and Distribution Manager Change Management Consultant Marketing Project Manager Purchasing Officer Project Scheduler Business Process Analyst Quality Assurance Engineer Program Leader Data Consultant Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Project Director IT Auditor Technical Manager Executive Manager Program Evaluator Senior Business Analyst BIM Manager Drilling Engineer Site Manager Design Manager Nurse Manager Quality Control Manager Construction Planner Property Development Manager Infrastructure Engineer Engineering Technician Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Continuous Improvement Manager Chief of Police Police Sergeant Aviation Consultant Contract Specialist Digital Transformation Manager Chief Data Officer PMO Manager + 107 more
RII30820

Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
On Campus
7 - 12 months
$0 - $9,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forklift Mechanic Street Cleaner Plant Technician
Mobile Plant Mechanic Road Construction Worker Road Marker Production Worker Plant Operator Plant Mechanic Grader Operator Construction Worker Jumbo Operator
+ 9 more

Doctor of Engineering
On Campus, Online
36 months
$38,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Research Engineer Automation Engineer Propulsion Engineer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Research Engineer Automation Engineer Propulsion Engineer
UEE31220

Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control
Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Control Technician TCF Mechanic
Engineer Watchkeeper EEHA Inspector Electrical Supervisor Instrumentation Technician Forklift Mechanic Security System Installer Electrical Designer
+ 7 more
52882WA

Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering for Oil and Gas Facilities
Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Trailer Technician Mobile Plant Mechanic
Derrickman Power Engineer Electrical Designer Hydrogen Engineer Manufacturing Technician Mechanical Engineering Technician
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Trailer Technician Mobile Plant Mechanic Derrickman Power Engineer Electrical Designer Hydrogen Engineer Manufacturing Technician Mechanical Engineering Technician + 6 more
52892WA

Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering in Mining
Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Control Technician Circuit Board Designer Industrial Electrician
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Mechanical Fitter Mobile Plant Mechanic Derrickman Jumbo Operator
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Control Technician Circuit Board Designer Industrial Electrician Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Mechanical Fitter Mobile Plant Mechanic Derrickman Jumbo Operator + 5 more
52884WA

Advanced Diploma of Mechanical Engineering Technology
Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Advanced Engineering Tradesperson Mechanical Engineer Machinist
Hydraulic Fitter Hydraulic Mechanic Metal Worker Welding Instructor Blacksmith Aeronautical Engineer Field Engineer
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Advanced Engineering Tradesperson Mechanical Engineer Machinist Hydraulic Fitter Hydraulic Mechanic Metal Worker Welding Instructor Blacksmith Aeronautical Engineer Field Engineer + 7 more
UEE40420

Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$4,000
  • Completed Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or equivalent qualifications OR
  • A current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Designer Security System Installer Forklift Mechanic
Electrical Trades Assistant Trailer Technician Instrumentation Technician Electrical Supervisor EEHA Inspector EEHA Auditor Marine Engineer Systems Electrician Engineer Watchkeeper Control Technician Industrial Electrician Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
+ 12 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or equivalent qualifications OR
  • A current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
  • A current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Designer Security System Installer Forklift Mechanic Electrical Trades Assistant Trailer Technician Instrumentation Technician Electrical Supervisor EEHA Inspector EEHA Auditor Marine Engineer Systems Electrician Engineer Watchkeeper Control Technician Industrial Electrician Electrical and Instrumentation Technician + 12 more
52886WA

Advanced Diploma of Industrial Automation Engineering
Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Engineering Technician Manufacturing Technician Chemical Engineer
Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Mobile Plant Mechanic Trailer Technician Electrical Trades Assistant Automation Engineer Industrial Electrician Control Technician
+ 7 more
52873WA

Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering
Online
24 months
$15,421
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Technician Civil Construction Designer Draftsperson
Advanced Engineering Tradesperson CAD Operator Project Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Technician Civil Construction Designer Draftsperson Advanced Engineering Tradesperson CAD Operator Project Coordinator + 3 more
52857WA

Advanced Diploma of Plant Engineering
Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Operator Plant Mechanic Plant Manager
Plant Technician Plant Supervisor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Operator Plant Mechanic Plant Manager Plant Technician Plant Supervisor + 2 more
UEE50220

Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$8,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Derrickman EEHA Inspector Control Technician
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Power Engineer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Derrickman EEHA Inspector Control Technician Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Power Engineer + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Industrial Automation Engineering)
Online
36 months
$37,908
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Industrial Electrician Research Engineer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Industrial Electrician Research Engineer

Undergraduate Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
Online
6 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hydraulic Fitter Hydraulic Mechanic
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hydraulic Fitter Hydraulic Mechanic

Professional Certificate of Competency in Fundamental E & I Engineering for Oil and Gas Facilities
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Instrumentation Technician Oil and Gas Engineer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Instrumentation Technician Oil and Gas Engineer

Professional Certificate of Competency in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) & SCADA Systems
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Control Systems Engineer SCADA Engineer Instrumentation Technician
Automation Engineer Industrial Electrician Control Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Control Systems Engineer SCADA Engineer Instrumentation Technician Automation Engineer Industrial Electrician Control Technician + 3 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Industrial Data Communications
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Instrumentation Technician Network Engineer
SCADA Engineer Control Systems Engineer IT Specialist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Instrumentation Technician Network Engineer SCADA Engineer Control Systems Engineer IT Specialist + 3 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Technician Fluid Power Engineer Mechanical Engineer
Hydraulic Mechanic
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Technician Fluid Power Engineer Mechanical Engineer Hydraulic Mechanic + 1 more
UEG40222

Certificate IV in Gas Supply Industry Operations
On Campus
8 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Gas Industry Operator Gasfitter Welder
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Gas Industry Operator Gasfitter Welder
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