Jobs available to get a start in the mining industry

A list of jobs available now across a range of fields in the Central Queensland mining industry.

A list of jobs available across a range of fields in Central Queensland for those looking to enter the mining industry.

Are you looking to use your previous experience to get a start in the mining industry?

Here are 10 jobs available across a range of fields in Central Queensland.

• Apprenticeships, Hastings Deering, Central Queensland. Learn about the repair, servicing and maintenance of a range of equipment and engines, supporting the mining industry through one of the apprenticeships on offer, including engine reconditioner, auto electrician, boilermaker, diesel fitter and mechanical fitter. Learn more here.
• HR & Safety Administration support worker at Coldwell Drilling Co, Rockhampton. This is a full time or part time position if preferred, requiring highly effective communication, organisational skills and relevant experience necessary to support the Coldwell Team. To apply, please forward your resume to [e-mail]

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• B-double side tipper cartage driver for Van Damme Plant Hire, Central Queensland. The applicant must have a minimum of three years proven experience carting material in side tippers for the mine site based role and must be local to the Central Queensland region. For more information, call Skye Spratt on [phone] or email [e-mail]
• Regional Maintenance Leader for Aurizon near Bowen. This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced leader to assist the Superintendent in delivering safely the planned operational performance of the Pring maintenance facility. Rotating between day and afternoon shift, your role will consist of the following key responsibilities. For more information on this position (reference 78638), please contact Christine on 07 4943 4341.
• Diesel fitters at BHP sites across the Bowen Basin. BHP is looking for experienced Diesel Fitters to work within its Field Maintenance teams. The applicant must have a passion to delivery high quality work and a genuine focus on safety. Experience repairing excavators (Liebherr, Hitachi, Terex or CAT) is essential. Click here for more information.
• Emergency Medical Officer at Kestrel Coal Resources, Emerald. Reporting directly to the Business Partner Health, the primary purpose of the role is the medical management of emergencies and workplace injuries. The position is on an attractive 7/7 day shift roster with bus in and out from Emerald. For more details and a confidential conversation, please contact Tony Pearce on 0478 756 547.
• Coal Quality & logistics officer for Batchfire Resources at Biloela. The private company owns and operates the Callide coal mine and is seeking a person to oversee coal chain logistics and report to the Senior Geologist in the Technical Services Department. Tertiary qualifications in Geology or Process/Mining Engineering or exceptional experience in a similar role is necessary. For more information, please contact Matilda Fairley, Human Resources Officer, on [phone].
• Heavy diesel fitter for TerraCom at Blair Athol Coal Mine near Clermont. This role reports to a Maintenance Superintendent on a 7/7-day night roster and requires the fitter to diagnose and repair mechanical faults across a variety of equipment and maintain all relevant service records. Find more information here.
• HC water truck operator for Brunel Mining, Bowen Basin. As part of the team working on the three to four month mining infrastructure project, the role requires operation of a truck with semi tanker transporting and applying water for dust suppression. Apply your truck operation experience to a mining project for $45.50 per hour, plus superannuation. For more information contact Darren on [phone] or email [e-mail]
• Semi-skilled dump truck operator, Biloela region. WorkPac are currently seeking applicants for a five month contract to commence at a coal mine in the Biloela region. The application must have a minimum six months experience operating CAT 777 or Komatsu 730 Dump Trucks within a quarry, mining or civil environment. Click here for more information or contact Eden Gilleland [phone] with job order reference number 7396J202123633.