START YOUR CAREER in NATURAL GAS Traineeships in Plant Maintenance 2019 Curtis Island LNG Indigenous Careers Program Frequently asked questions

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1 START YOUR CAREER in NATURAL GAS Traineeships in Plant Maintenance 2019 Curtis Island LNG Indigenous Careers Program Frequently asked questions

2 Curtis Island LNG Indigenous Careers Program Programmed Training Services, in partnership with Shell s QGC project, are working together to create opportunities for local Gladstone Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander job seekers who are looking to establish a career pathway in the natural gas industry. There are multiple traineeships available which will provide coaching to develop skills in safety, teamwork, resource planning, co-ordination of mechanical and electrical teams and activities, and delivery of maintenance scheduling at an LNG plant. The traineeships will be a mix of hands-on practical experience, as well as some classroom lessons. Most of the traineeship will be carried out on Curtis Island, with the classroom experience to be held in Gladstone. This is a great opportunity for successful candidates to receive training in a dynamic and challenging environment where our Goal Zero safety target will ensure safe delivery of our production targets. You will be learning from experienced LNG professionals first hand, helping you to jump start your career in the natural gas industry. Your study will count towards a Certificate II in Engineering Production. WHO CAN APPLY? The traineeship opportunities available as part of the Curtis Island LNG Indigenous Careers Program are for local Gladstone Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander job seekers who are looking to establish a career pathway in the Natural Gas Industry. We are looking for local individuals who have: A commitment to embracing Shell s safety culture A positive attitude, self-motivation and desire to learn new skills Ability to take direction from supervisors and to ask questions Good listening and communication skills Interest in developing a career in the natural gas industry Ability to get to the ferry at the Marine Operations Terminal to travel to Curtis Island almost daily

3 WHY ARE THESE POSITIONS ONLY OPEN TO ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER APPLICANTS? Shell has unique relationships with Traditional Owner groups across it s operating footprint. This includes the Byellee, Gooreng Gooreng, Gurang and Tarebilang Bunda people of the Gladstone region. Shell and Pogrammed recognise that these Traditional Owners have historic and enduring affiliations with, and responsibilities for, the lands on which Shell s QGC project operates. This recognition has been reflected in a number of Cultural Heritage Agreements and Indigenous Land Use Agreements which include commitments to economic development opportunities for Traditional Owners and other Indigenous Australians. Shell takes these relationships and commitments seriously, and has a number of initiatives to support Traditional Owners in employment, training and business. This program is one such initiative. The positions will only be open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants. The filling of these positions is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 105 of the Anti- Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld). Non-Indigenous job seekers are welcome to apply for other roles across the business. WHEN DO THE TRAINEESHIPS COMMENCE? All traineeship roles will commence in January Successful candidates will be provided with more information. DO I NEED A CAR OR LICENCE? It is a requirement that you have reliable transport to and from the Marine Operations Terminal in Gladstone where you will catch the ferry to Curtis Island. It is preferred that you either currently hold a driver licence or have your L s and are on track to obtain your driver licence by the completion of your traineeship. WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO BE PAID? Trainee wages are based on the relevant award (Hydrocarbons Industry Award (Upstream) 2010), and will be in the range of $35,000 to $45,000 per annum, depending on your age. It is expected that you will occasionally participate in overtime during the course of your traineeship. This will be paid at a higher rate, depending on the type of overtime completed. You can view the Fairwork awards rates at WHAT WILL MY HOURS OF WORK BE EACH WEEK? In the first few months, you can expect to work 38 hour weeks across five days per week. You will be required to catch the ferry to Curtis Island at 6.30am and leave on the 3.10pm ferry home. Please keep in mind that this will include your study commitments, which will vary depending on the requirements of your course. As you progress through your traineeship your rosters may change in line with the Maintenance or Production team roster. WILL I NEED TO TRAVEL? You will be required to travel to Curtis Island for work and will need to be able to get to the Marine Operations Terminal each day to catch the Ferry, as well as training in Gladstone. That s why we will be taking local Gladstone candidates only there will be no relocation assistance provided. DO I RECEIVE A UNIFORM - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)? As a trainee with Programmed and Shell s QGC project, you will be provided with fire retardant personal protective coveralls, safety boots and all other PPE required for the job.

4 HOW WILL THE TRAINING BE DELIVERED? Your traineeship will be mainly delivered on the job at Shell QGC s project on Curtis Island where you will learn from qualified tradespeople. There will also be theoretical training delivered by an AXIAL Training trainer and will be held both on and off Curtis Island, but still in the Gladstone area. You will also be supported by an on-the-job mentor at Shell QGC and a traineeship advisor from Programmed throughout the LNG careers program. This LNG careers program will also provide our trainees with specialised safety training, industry tickets and licences relevant to the role. WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN I COMPLETE? Upon completion you will receive a Certificate II in Engineering (Production) and you will be invited to apply for the 2020 apprenticeships (Mechanical Fitter & Turner or Electrical/Instrumentation) and Process traineeships. This qualification may count towards an apprenticeship, depending on the trade pathway. This LNG careers program is designed to give you a good understanding of all types of safety, an introduction to the maintenance of an LNG plant, as well as the Mechanical Fitting and Turning and Electrical and Instrumentation trades. HOW DO I APPLY? You will need to upload your cover letter and a resume that highlight your interests and the relevant skills that you will bring to the LNG Plant Maintenance traineeship. Go to YOUR COVER LETTER Tell us a bit about your background Your interests and career aspirations What previous work have you done What skills you have already gained What you believe makes you a great fit for one of these traineeships YOUR RESUME This is where you can showcase your current skills and experience. If you have recently left school, we d like to see your school and subjects listed along with your grades and any pre-vocational certificates you have completed. Please make sure to also include any work experience, part-time work, volunteering or achievements. Don t forget to list any clubs or groups you are actively involved in, including any leadership duties or where you have had extra responsibilities to perform. Please provide at least two referees for us to contact. They will be people who know you well and know your skills, strengths and character, so they can tell us why you would make a great trainee. If you have someone who has managed you at a job, been a mentor to you, a teacher or a coach, these make good referees. Always remember to let your referees know they could be contacted if you are successful. HOW LONG IS THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND WHAT IS INVOLVED? Obtaining a traineeship within the Curtis Island LNG Indigenous Careers Program is very competitive and the selection process can take several weeks for us to complete. You must participate in each stage to be considered for a traineeship position. You will need to apply for these positions online. Applications will open on Friday 19 October 2018 and close on Wednesday 7 November at 11.59pm.

5 RECRUITMENT PROCESS AFTER YOU APPLY STAGE 1 - Phone Conversations Phone conversations will occur between 22 October to 6 November 18. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a phone conversation to briefly discuss the details of your application and clarify any questions upfront specific to the role. Those applicants who successfully pass the phone conversation will be asked to participate in a more formal interview. Arrangements will be made to confirm your interview time between 5 and 7 November 18. STAGE 2 Interview At the interview we will find out a little more about you, but we will also look at your safety knowledge, as well as your knowledge of Shell s QGC project and the role that you have applied for. Candidates will be interviewed face-to-face by two Programmed advisors and these interviews will occur between 12 and 16 November 18. STAGE 3 - Assessment Centre Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an assessment centre day, where they will participate in team activities and supervised testing. This will take place on either Tuesday 4 or Wednesday 5 December from 8am-3pm and will be held at Shell s QGC project Training Centre, situated at the Marine Operations Terminal in Gladstone. STAGE 4 - Medical Assessment and Reference Checks Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a full medical assessment, which includes drugs and alcohol testing (your results must come back as negative to proceed), manual handling, fitness, wellbeing and general health questions. The assessment normally takes approx 1.5 to 2 hours. Reference checks will also be conducted at this time between the 7 and 9 December STAGE 5 - Employment Offers Employment offers into the program will be made to the successful candidates by mid to late December. You will first receive a verbal offer of employment, followed by an electronic offer ( ed documents) and relevant new starter information from Programmed. Your Traineeship advisor will organise a time with you to go through the contract and new starter information. From here you will have direct communication with your appointed Programmed Traineeship Advisor about your traineeship with Programmed and Shell s QGC project inductions, PPEs and anything else you may require before your first day. This will take place before 20 December 18. HOW WILL I BE NOTIFIED IF I M SHORTLISTED OR UNSUCCESSFUL? Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by either phone or to confirm their progression to the next stage of the selection process. We encourage you to keep an eye on your phone and s during the course of the selection process. Please let us know your best form of contact. Due to the number of applications we receive, sometimes we cannot provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates. Those who are unsuccessful will be notified by . To discuss your application call Traineeship Advisor Letia Shaw on A suitable grade will need to be achieved before final offers are made. Medicals will be organised for you and will be at no cost to you. You will be advised of where to go to complete the assessment.