Rigid Tanker Operator Level 1

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Date: 6 May 2026

Location: Townsville, QLD, AU, 4818

Company: Origin Energy Services Ltd

  • Join a dedicated team of LPG professionals 
  • Perm, full time opportunity 
  • Townsville, 113 -118 Commercial Avenue based

 

Join a team that's All Kinds of Useful

 

At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it’s how we approach work every day. As a collective, we’re a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia’s energy transition. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on the journey.

 

 

Join Origin and play a key role in safely delivering LPG to homes and businesses across the region. Based at our terminal site, this is a hands-on role offering stable full-time work and supportive team culture. 

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Terminal Manager, you’ll be responsible for the safe operation of LPG tanker and cylinder vehicles while supporting day-to-day terminal operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • LPG tanker filling and discharging
  • Cylinder deliveries and filling
  • Forklift operation
  • Safe operation of dangerous goods vehicles
  • LPG storage and transfers
  • Customer compliance reporting
  • Vehicle inspections and preventative maintenance

This role is Monday to Friday, with overtime and occasional weekend work available.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone safety-focused, reliable and customer-oriented who enjoys working as part of a team.

To be successful, you’ll have:

  • HR Licence
  • Dangerous Goods Licence – Class 2 Flammable Gases
  • Previous heavy vehicle driving experience
  • Experience handling hazardous substances or hydrocarbon products
  • Strong safety mindset and attention to detail
  • Basic computer or tablet skills

Forklift experience will also be highly regarded.

So why Join us? 

  • 21 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers with flexible return options.
  • Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth.
  • Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave annually.
  • Powering your career with unbeatable perks - Get discounted electricity, gas, and internet as an Origin employee.
  • Explore unique and cost-effective employee EV Car subscriptions. 

Origin - Where good change happens

 

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.


We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse. 
 

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. 


Here's a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

 

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

 

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

 

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.