Cleanskin and trainee Bowen Basin mining jobs in Queensland, Australia
There’s more than 100 jobs with meals and rooms provided for those who’ve never been on a mine site before from tradie roles to apprenticeships, admin, hospitality, cleaning, and lots more.
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There are more than 100 positions waiting for those who are looking for a high-paying mining job but have never touched a piece of coal.
From entry-level trainee jobs that will take you from newbie to driving dump trucks to jobs that require you to hold a trade, there is something for every experience level.
Scroll for the full list.
Trainee Dump Truck Operators
WorkPac
WorkPac is scouting for applicants with “no mining experience” for its Entry Level Operators Program for work at Lake Lindsay Mine.
Candidates must reside locally or within a drive-in, drive-out distance to Middlemount.
Applications close Sunday, August 6.
See the job advertisement for more information.
The business is also looking for new-to-industry operators for the open cut Whitehaven Coal mine near Boggabri in NSW. Click here for more information.
Trainee Operators
HVTC North West
The HVTC Group, via Whitehaven Coal, is looking for people to complete a Certificate III Surface Extraction Operations over two years through on-the-job experience and formal training.
This will give you the ability to work at the Tarrawonga Open Cut mine site operating equipment and fleet including trucks, excavators, dozers, front end loaders and graders. See the job listing for more information.
There is also a trainee operator role for Whitehaven’s Vickery open cut mine. Click here for more.
Orica
This full time role based in Central NSW gives you the chance to learn how to operate the mine’s underground MCU vehicle and other blasting equipment and machinery.
You will handle “explosive products down pre-drilled blast holes on bench”.
Applicants must have a Medium Rigid driver’s licence or be able to obtain one, and must be able to pass security checks to obtain a Dangerous Goods licence.
See the job listing for more information.
Orica also has a trainee operator role at its Kalgoorlie site in Western Australia offering between $85,000 and $110,000 per year. Click here to learn more.
Trainee System Maintainers
Aurizon
Aurizon is offering two year traineeships at Moranbah to become a System Maintainer.
See the job advertisement for more information.
Trainee Bench Hand/Shotfirer Assistant
WorkPac
WorkPac has a client wanting to put on “physically fit” trainee to become a bench hand/shotfirer assistant, offering $38.87 per hour with an increase after six months and an increase after training completion.
“You will be working on the mine site in the pit, in the hot sun doing manual handling for 12-hour shifts on a 7/7 roster,” the listing states.
“The role is physically demanding however very rewarding and will give you a foot in the door to work for a world leading mining provider.”
See the listing for more information.
Trainee Blast Hole Driller
Roc-Drill
Specialising in blast hole production drilling and blasting services across Australia, Roc-Drill has a position for a trainee blast hole driller to work on a 7/7 roster from Ravenswood, Townsville, Charters Towers or surrounding areas.
You must live local to the areas, hold an open C Class licence, and have previous experience in heavy industry.
Mine site exposure is highly regarded but not essential.
See the job listing for more information.
Driller Offsider and Trainee Offsiders
Techforce Personnel
Techforce has roles for both experienced and non-experienced drillers for new contracts for mining clients in Western Australia.
The ideal candidate is either currently working as a surface driller off-side, as a general hand labouring or farm hand, or as a trade assistant.
See the job listing for more information.
Trainee Underground Geologist
Australian Mining Group
If you have a degree in geology, geotechnical engineering, or something equivalent, Australian Mining Group wants you to fill positions across NSW and Queensland.
The company provides consultancy and contracting services to Australian coal mines.
To be eligible for the trainee underground geologist position, you must have an interest in further professional or academic development.
Prior experience on coal exploration rigs is preferred.
See the job listing for more information.
Trainee Crane Operator
Koodaideri
The company has “exciting long-term projects” in the pipeline and needs trainee crane operators to work on a 2/1 roster at mine sites across Western Australia.
Applicants must have a white card and driver’s licence.
See the job ad for more information.
Coal Quality Tester
ALS Coal
ALS is looking for “enthusiastic local people who are looking for an opportunity to be trained as a coal quality tester” at the Bowen coal port.
You must be able to work a flexible roster which may include 12-hour day or night shifts.
See the job listing for more information.
Scaffolder
WorkPac
WorkPac is seeking scaffolders for shutdown work at the GEMCO mine site at Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory.
The pay rate is $55 per hour plus superannuation.
See the job listing for more information.
Document Controller
WorkPac
WorkPac is seeking a document controller for a mining client near Moranbah for a 9-day working fortnight. Accommodation is included.
You must have a good understanding of Safety Health Environment Management Systems.
Mining experience is preferred but not essential.
See the job listing for more information.
Training Officer
AngloGold Ashanti
Work at a gold mine as a training officer at AngloGold Ashanti’s Tropicana Gold Mine in Western Australia.
The role is offered on a 8/6 roster with flights directly to site from Perth or Kalgoorlie but other flexible roster options could be available
Applicants must hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or previous experience in a similar role.
Knowledge of hard rock mineral processing or gold extraction is highly regarded but not essential.
See the job listing for more information.
Trainee MPU
WorkPac
WorkPac has a client looking for people willing to take on a 12-month Mobile Processing Unit traineeship which pays $38.87 per hour on a flat rate plus super.
Shifts are on a lifestyle 5/4, 4/5 roster, and accommodation is available.
Candidates are required to take part in an assessment day in September and hold a HR driver’s licence, current security card clearance, and Standard 11.
For more information, see the job listing.
Trainee CHPP
Stanmore Resources Limited
Stanmore has a position for a CHPP trainee at its South Walker Creek mine.
It is a 24-month full time traineeship with a Certificate III in Resource Processing on completion.
The shifts are 12.5 hours, day or night, and candidates must have a C class driver’s licence.
See the job ad for more information.
Trainee Field Operator
Pearl Recruitment Group
This is an entry level traineeship with a pay packet ranging from $93,000 to $129,000 on top of superannuation, benefits, and retention bonuses.
The work on a 2:1 FIFO roster involves driving a medium rigid truck and operating equipment to collect geological data at iron ore sites across the Pilbara in Western Australia.
Applicants must have their MR licence or above and be able to obtain police clearance.
See the job listing for more information.
Trainee Purchasing Officer
WorkPac
WorkPac is sourcing a purchasing trainee for a client 150km southwest of Mackay in the Bowen Basin.
The traineeship is two years and upon completion, you will receive a Certificate IV in Business.
The role is full-time on a DIDO basis on a 9-day fortnight offering $33 per hour. It includes camp accommodation.
For more information, see the job listing.
Mechanical Fitter Traineeships and Apprenticeships
BHP is offering traineeships and apprenticeships in Fixed Plant Maintenance via its FutureFit Academy in Mackay – “A purpose-built centre designed to fast track your learning journey”.
“These roles are due to commence in September/October,” it states.
“Upon graduation from this program, you will be eligible to then continue your employment with BHP and move into a Maintenance role on site.”
Training takes place on a 7/7 roster with day shift hours from 6am to 4.30pm and night shift hours from 1.30pm to midnight.
See BHP’s website for more information.
Mechanical Fitters/Mechanics
NQ Water Services
NQ Water Services is offering pay between $120,000 and $160,000 per year for mechanical fitters/mechanics to join its team on a nine-day fortnight or 4/3 roster.
The Mackay-based company states desirable candidate requirements include a current Standard 11 and Coal Board Medical.
UGL
UGL requires a mechanical fitter on a 7/7 roster for German Creek Mine and a 4/3 roster for Curragh Coal Mine.
Meals and accommodation are supplied.
Transport is available to German Creek from Rockhampton and Mackay.
Click on the above links for more information.
Electrical Apprenticeship
Anglo American has electrical apprenticeships up for grabs at its Grosvenor mine in Moranbah as part of its 2024 intake.
Work is on a 7/7 roster for a four-year fixed term contract with “several conveniently timed, daily bus transfers from the (Moranbah) airport, camp and site.”
Applications close September 17.
Mechanical Apprenticeship
Anglo American has mechanical apprenticeships available at its Grosvenor mine in Moranbah as part of its 2024 intake.
Work is on a 7/7 roster for a four-year fixed term contract with “several conveniently timed, daily bus transfers from the (Moranbah) airport, camp and site.”
Applications close September 17.
Refrigeration Mechanic
Ventia
Ventia is looking for a qualified refrigeration mechanic for work at Anglo’s Moranbah mine site camp and other off-site assets.
The pay is $116,609.22 per year plus superannuation on a 8/6 DIDO roster.
Meals, accommodation, boots, phone, uniform, and power tools are provided.
Applicants must have experience in a commercial or industrial environment.
See the job listing for more information.
Industrial Blaster Painters
Tincone
Tincone provides abrasive blast and paint, and surface preparation services, for BMA mines.
It is offering “attractive remuneration of an hourly rate (and) penalties”, as well as meals and accommodation, and flights from capital cities.
Field Service Technician
Penske Australia
Penske has permanent full time field service technician roles available offering “above industry hour rate” plus overtime, tool allowance, and benefits.
It is also offering $4000 bonuses if you refer a friend for diesel technicians and $1000 for all other roles.
You must have trade qualifications in diesel mechanic or similar and “extensive experience in the maintenance of mobile equipment in a mining or heavy industry environment”.
Plumber
Ventia
Ventia is looking for a registered and licensed plumber for work at Anglo’s Middlemount mining camp.
The pay is $116,609.22 per year plus superannuation and on-call allowance on a 8/6 DIDO roster.
Meals and accommodation are provided. provided.
See the job listing for more information.
Boilermaker
BUMA Australia
BUMA is offering a competitive package for boilermakers at BMA’s Goonyella mine west of Mackay.
Applicants must have Working at Heights and confined space tickets, and Standard 11 is highly regarded.
Wisely
Mackay-based Wisely Group has boilermaker roles available to work on structural remediation for mines’ coal handling processing plants.
There are three ongoing projects at three Bowen Basin mine sites with 4/3 and 7/7 rosters.
See the job listing for more information.
Auto Electricians
East Coast Diesel Service
East Coast Diesel Service is looking for three auto electricians starting at $70 per hour including:
- one at Dawson mine on a 7/7 roster
- two spots at Goonyella mine on a 5/4/4/5 roster
For more information, phone Cole on 0417 786 541 or email cbowman@eastcoastdiesel.com.au
BTMR Queensland
BTMR is looking for FIFO auto electricians based in Cairns to work in Weipa on 7/7 rosters.
It offers “highly competitive wages” with packages including flights, accommodation, meals, gym and sporting facility access.
Email your resume to Batchy4@bigpond.com
BHP
BHP is looking for auto electricians for its Goonyella Riverside open cut coal mine 30km north of Moranbah in the Bowen Basin.
Candidates should have a strong background ideally working with Caterpillar, Komatsu and Liebherr machinery.
On offer is funded flights from Brisbane (small booking fee applies), competitive remuneration, and an annual bonus scheme.
See the job listing for more details.
GTB Auto Electrics
The Mackay-based business is scouting for an auto electrician to service the Bowen Basin.
Applicants must have knowledge across “all types of machinery” and be “motivated to diagnose and repair faults … (and) manufacture components as required”.
High Voltage Electricians
BUMA Australia
Competitive packages are on offer for high voltage electricians looking to work at BMA’s Goonyella mine about 30km from Moranbah, west of Mackay.
You must have previous experience in servicing and maintenance of mining mobile plant and equipment, and experience working on Cat, Hitachi, Komatsu or Liebherr excavators and Caterpillar trucks.
Work is offered on a 7/7 roster camp accommodation five minutes from site. The company also provides a bus from Mackay and Moranbah to camp at the start and end of shift.
See the job listing for more information.
Electrician / Comms Technician
Total Data Centre Services
TDCS has an “exciting opportunity” for an experienced Communications/Electrical Technician to work in and around the Bowen Basin with local, FIFO and DIDO encouraged to apply.
Rosters are 7/7 with some interstate work on occasions, but this will attract allowances and overtime rates.
See the job listing for more information.
Warehouse Officer
WorkPac
WorkPac is advertising for various warehouse officers / storepersons for Bowen Basin mines including:
Warehouse Administrator
WorkPac
WorkPachas a six-month role going for a warehouse administrator at a southern Bowen Basin mine. Click here for more.
Warehouse Trainee
WorkPac
Glencore’s Hail Creek Mine, via WorkPac, has a position for a full-time warehouse trainee, offering $40 per hour.
The traineeship goes for two years and upon completion you will receive a Certificate III in Supply Chain.
The role is DIDO on a nine-day fortnight and includes camp accommodation.
See the job listing for more information.
Trade Maintenance Manager
Ventia is hiring a trade maintenance manager who will become the “primary point of contact for the delivery of all scheduled and reactive maintenance services” for Anglo’s Moura mine site camp.
The pay is $135,000 per year plus superannuation on a 5/2 FIFO or DIDO roster.
Health and Lifestyle Coordinator
Ventia is offering $77,373.40 plus superannuation for a person who will “deliver health and lifestyle services” at Anglo’s Middlemount mine site camp.
The role is a 7/7 roster DIDO with meals and accommodation provided while on site.
A Certificate III and IV in fitness is essential.
Diesel Fitter Traineeships and Apprenticeships
BHP
BHP is offering traineeships and apprenticeships in Fiesel Fitting via its Mackay FutureFit Academy.
Traineeships are 12 months and apprenticeships are between two to two-and-a-half years.
“The training involves a mixture of both classroom and practical learning on how to maintain equipment such as bulldozers, graders, loaders, excavators, dump trucks, and much more,” BHP states.
“Upon successful completion of a training program, you will commence mine-site based employment.”
Training takes place on a 7/7 roster with day shift hours from 6am to 4.30pm and night shift hours from 1.30pm to midnight.
See BHP’s website for more information.
BUMA Australia
BUMA is offering a competitive package for heavy diesel fitters to work at BMA’s Goonyella mine.
Work is on a 7/7 BIBO from Mackay roster with rotating day and night shifts a shorter “last shift to support work/life balance”.
The job offers the chance to cash in on personal and annual leave.
WorkPac
Multiple roles paying $85 per hour are available at an open cut coal mine near Mudgee in NSW with rotating day and night shifts.
The work is FIFO from Brisbane on a 7/7 roster with meals and accommodation provided.
Applicants must have at least one year experience in a mine site workshop.
See the job listing for more information.
Diesel Fitters
East Coast Diesel Service
East Coast Diesel Service has more than a dozen spots open for diesel fitters starting at $70 per hour including:
- four at Glencore’s Newlands and Collinsville mines on a 7/7 roster
- four at Vulcan mine on a 7/7 roster
- two at Lake Lindsay on a 7/7 roster
- two at Moorvale Station on a 7/7 roster
- one at Saraji on a 6/6 roster
- one at Peak Downs on a 6/6 roster
- four at Dawson on a 7/7 roster
- spots at Goonyella mine on various rosters
For more information, phone Cole on 0417 786 541 or email cbowman@eastcoastdiesel.com.au
BTMR Queensland
BTMR is looking for FIFO diesel fitters based in Cairns to work in Weipa on 7/7 rosters.
It offers “highly competitive wages” with packages including flights, accommodation, meals, gym and sporting facility access.
Email your resume to Batchy4@bigpond.com
Haynes
Haynes is offering full time permanent positions for diesel fitters in the Bowen Basin paying $63 flat rate for days and $68 flat rates for nights.
For more information, email your resume to tcollett@haynespeople.com.au or phone 0409 734 844.
BHP
BHP is offering permanent employment for diesel fitters (excavator and drills) with funded flights from Brisbane to Moranbah, Emerald and Rockhampton (small booking fee applies).
The role offers “competitive remuneration”, an annual bonus scheme, and “generous share match scheme”.
For more information, see the job listing.
BUMA Australia
BUMA operates at five sites across Queensland and is looking to take on heavy diesel fitters for the Goonyella mine.
The role is a 7/7 roster BIBO from Mackay with salary packaging available for FIFO.
Applicants must have relevant diesel fitter / heavy vehicle trade qualifications and “the ability to work well under pressure.
Truck Mechanics
East Coast Diesel Service
East Coast Diesel Service has six positions available for truck mechanics starting at $70 per hour including:
- two spots at Moorvale/Coppabella mine on a 7/7 roster
- three at Burton on a 7/7 roster
- one at Oaky Creek on a 7/7 dayshift only roster
For more information, phone Cole on 0417 786 541 or email cbowman@eastcoastdiesel.com.au
Tyre Fitters
BHP
BHP needs tyre fitters for its open pit Saraji coal mine.
The roster is 7/7 and applicants need to have a Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology.
See the job ad for more information.
Concreters
Hawkins Group
Hawkins is offering $55 to $65 per hour for concreters to work at mine sites across Central Queensland and the Bowen Basin on 9/5 rosters.
Applicants must be physically fit and have finishing experience.
Industrial Cleaners
Dragline Cleaning Services
DCC is searching for people for ongoing work in the Bowen Basin.
No experience is required but you must be willing to obtain the required certificates including Standard 11, Work Safely at Heights, Confined Space, and Gas Test Atmospheres.
Email your resume to recruitment@dcsqld.com
Mine Site Cleaners
Compass Group
ESS is seeking cleaners to work at various mine camps or villages across Moranbah and surrounding areas.
The company will pay for onboarding medical and induction expenses, uniforms, and meals and accommodation while on shift.
Shifts are 7/7 on a DIDO basis.
Compass also has roles available in Rockhampton, Townsville and the Surat Basin on 7/7 DIDO rosters.
Housekeeping Supervisor / Staff
Ventia
Ventia has housekeeping roles offering $74,948.49 plus superannuation, annual leave and sick leave, at Anglo’s Middlemount mine site camp.
The role is 14/7 on a DIDO basis with meals and accommodation included while on site. See the job listing for more information.
There is also a role for a housekeeping supervisor offering a base rate of $90,000 for a similar roster. Click here for more details.
Accommodation Administrator
Ventia
Ventia is looking for an accommodation administrator for Anglo’s mine site camp based at Middlemount.
The full-time salary is $86,273.20 plus superannuation, annual leave and sick leave. Meals and accommodation are provided while on site.
The roster is 14/7 with 10 hour days on a DIDO basis. Click here for more information.
It also has another accommodation administrator role at Anglo’s Moranbah mine offering $73,000 per year plus superannuation on a five days on, two days off roster on a DIDO basis. See the job listing for more information.
Chef
Ventia
Ventia is looking for a chef for Anglo’s mine site camp based at Middlemount.
The full-time salary is $94,015.22 plus superannuation, annual leave and sick leave. Meals and accommodation are provided while on site.
The roster is 14/7 with 10 hour days on a DIDO basis.
Click here for more information.
Sous Chef
Ventia
Ventia is looking for a sous chef for Anglo’s mine site camp based at Middlemount.
The full-time salary is $101,069.80 plus superannuation, annual leave and sick leave. Meals and accommodation are provided while on site.
The roster is 14/7 with 10 hour days on a FIFO basis.
Click here for more information.
Kitchen Hand
Ventia
Ventia is looking for a kitchen hand for mine site camps at Middlemount, Moranbah and Moura.
The full-time salary is $74,948.49 plus superannuation, annual leave and sick leave. Meals and accommodation are provided while on site.
The roster is 14/7 on a DIDO basis.
Click here for more information.
Compass Group
Compass has kitchen hand work at BMA villages in Moranbah on a DIDO or BIBO basis from Mackay on 14/7 or 9/5 rosters.
Applicants must be able to work 10 hours on their feet.
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