Control Room Operator

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 on 7 off roster

Residential FIFO options

Company benefits

Subsidised accommodation

Job summary

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal is seeking an experienced Underground Control Room Operator for Moranbah North Mine. You will monitor underground environments, coordinate communications, and support safe, 24/7 mining operations.

Reporting to the Compliance Superintendent, you will liaise with Managers, Supervisors and ERZ Controllers to ensure timely responses to changing mine conditions and maintain records and shift logs.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of underground coal mining systems and safety requirements.
• Proven experience in an Underground Coal Mine Control Room role.
• Expertise with emergency response and first aid equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate underground activities to support safe and efficient mine operations.
• Act as the primary communication hub between underground crews and site leadership.
• Provide accurate operational updates and critical information to shift personnel and management.
• Maintain oversight of mine monitoring and communication systems at all times.
• Escalate and coordinate responses to operational issues, alarms and safety incidents.

Skills

Safegas

SCADA

MS Office

Tools

Weather Guard

Minedash

Lightning tracker

Job description

The critical link between our people, systems and production teams.

Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world. In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in steelmaking coal and manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in North West Queensland and Western Australia.

Job Description

Be the nerve centre of one of Queensland's leading underground coal mining operations, where your decisions, communication and situational awareness help keep our people safe and our operation running smoothly.

We are seeking experienced Control Room Operators to join our team at Moranbah North Mine. In this critical role, you will be responsible for monitoring the underground mining environment, coordinating communications across the operation, and supporting the safe and efficient execution of mining activities on a 24/7 basis.

Reporting to the Compliance Superintendent, you will serve as the central point of coordination for underground operations, providing real-time operational oversight, facilitating communication between key stakeholders, and ensuring timely responses to changing mine conditions.

Working closely with Managers, Superintendents, Supervisors and ERZ Controllers, you will leverage your knowledge of underground coal mining systems, mine safety requirements and emergency response protocols to support both production and safety outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor and coordinate underground activities to support safe and efficient mine operations.
• Track and communicate changes in mine conditions, ensuring appropriate actions are undertaken in a timely manner.
• Act as the primary communication hub between underground crews and site leadership.
• Provide accurate operational updates and critical information to shift personnel and management.
• Maintain oversight of mine monitoring and communication systems, ensuring operational integrity at all times.
• Escalate and coordinate responses to operational issues, alarms and safety incidents as required.
• Support emergency response activities and fulfil the communication and record-keeping responsibilities associated with significant incident management.
• Maintain accurate operational records, logs and shift reports.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge Safegas, citect/SCADA.
• Working knowledge of underground coal mining operations
• Previous experience in a Underground Coal Mine Control Room Operators role
• Advanced level of computer literacy, particularly with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Exceptional attention to detail and the initiative to follow up on results to ensure accuracy and timeliness of work
• Proven ability to effectively work within a team environment
• You will also hold expert knowledge of emergency response and first aid equipment with a strong commitment to health and safety standards
• Advanced/Senior First Aid Certificate – preferred
• Experience with Weather Guard, lightning tracker software, Minedash desired but not essential
• Excellent communication skills are required

Additional Information

Additional information

• Full-time permanent position based at Moranbah North Mine, Middlemount
• Attractive 7 on, 7 off roster
• Competitive salary package on the Moranbah NorthEnterprise Agreement
• Monthly coal bonus incentives
• Residential, FIFO (company funded) & DIDO options
• Subsidised accommodation and company funded camp options provided
• Anglo American company benefits

What we Offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package and a range of flexible work arrangements that support the balance of work, family and individual circumstances. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. Anglo American is a leading global mining company focused on the responsible production of copper, premium iron ore and crop nutrients – future-enabling products that are essential for decarbonising the global economy, improving living standards, and food security. Our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively to unlock enduring value from precious natural resources for our shareholders, for the benefit of the communities and countries in which we operate, and for society as a whole. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

Background checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How we are committed to your safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

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CLOSING DATE
17 November 2026

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date.

Recruitment Agencies
Anglo American Steelmaking Coal does not accept unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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