Dragline Operator: Dawson Mine

Anglo American

Moura

On-site

AUD 178,000 - 241,000

Full time

43 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Residential and DIDO options
Camp accommodation provided by the 회사

Job summary

Anglo American invites applications for a Dragline Operator at the Dawson Mine in Moura, QLD. You will operate BE1370 and Marion 8200 draglines to produce steelmaking coal, while adhering to strict safety standards and teamwork principles.

You will need proven dragline experience, Dozer skills, and a collaborative mindset to help drive performance improvements in a dynamic mining operation.

Qualifications

  • Be an experienced dragline operator with Dozer skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in dragline set up, operations and dig methods.
  • Provide proof of your operating experience.
  • Display excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Be a team player with a safety first mindset.
  • Drive optimization and continuous performance improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Operate BE1370 and Marion 8200 draglines to produce Steelmaking Coal.
  • Maintain safe working practices and meet production targets.
  • Collaborate with the mining team to optimize performance.

Skills

Dragline operator
Dozer skills
Team player
Safety mindset
Communication skills

Job description

Company Description
  • Attractive package on the Dawson EBA: $210,481.98 Package + Performance Bonus!
  • 5/4/4/5 Lifestyle Roster
  • Closest large Mine to South-East QLD – it’s a lifestyle!
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  • Attractive package on the Dawson EBA: $210,481.98 Package + Performance Bonus!
  • 5/4/4/5 Lifestyle Roster
  • Closest large Mine to South-East QLD – it’s a lifestyle!
Dawson Mine

Steelmaking Coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.

Dawson Mine is a large and dynamic open cut steelmaking coal mine operation made up of two operating pits – Central and South. It commenced operations in 1961 and is one of the oldest coal mining operations in Central Queensland. Dawson Mine was the first mine in Australia to export coal to Japan in 1961 and was the first mine to introduce draglines into its operation in 1963.

Job Description

We would like to invite applications from experienced Dragline Operators to join our Dawson Operation in Moura, QLD on a full-time permanent basis. The Dawson operation is a large open-cut coal mining operation showing no signs of slowing down! You will work as part of a team operating our BE1370 & Marion 8200 Draglines to produce Steelmaking Coal whilst demonstrating safe working behaviours and practices to achieve set targets.

Qualifications
  • Be an experienced dragline operator with Dozer skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in dragline set up, operations and dig methods.
  • Provide proof of your operating experience.
  • Display excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Be a team player with a safety first mindset.
  • Drive optimization and continuous performance improvement.
Additional Information
  • Full-time permanent position available at our Dawson Mine site
  • Attractive package on the Dawson EBA: $210,481.98 Package + Performance Bonus!
  • Employed under the Dawson Mines Collective Enterprise Agreement 2024
  • Lifestyle 5/4/4/5 Roster
  • Residential and Drive-in-Drive-Out options
  • Company funded camp accommodation available
  • Competitive Remuneration & Incentives on the Enterprise Agreement
What We Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. 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. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

Background checks

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

Inclusion and Diversity

At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.

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

Closing Date

17th September 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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