Electrical Apprenticeship

MIGAS Apprentices and Trainees; Middlemount; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MIGAS Apprentices and Trainees – Middlemount QLD is recruitingElectrical Apprentices for a four-year training pathway at Aquila Mine, located 32km south of Middlemount. You will work full-time alongside skilled tradespeople, beginning your journey to become a qualified electrician.

The program combines hands-on mine-site experience with tailored training plans and offsite TAFE courses, starting in early 2027, with a 4/3 roster and early start times to learn safety-first electrical practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in electrical work and safety.
• Ability to listen, learn and actively seek new learning opportunities.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Good level of language, literacy and numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a four-year apprenticeship at Aquila Mine.
• Gain hands-on experience installing, servicing, maintaining, repairing, isolating, testing, and commissioning electrical systems.
• Work with high-voltage equipment, communications systems and backup power infrastructure.
• Follow safety practices in a real-world mining environment.

Skills

Passion for trade

Teamwork

Safety focus

Willingness to learn

Literacy & numeracy

Education

Year 12 completed

Certificate II in Electrotechnology (advantageous)

Job description

MIGAS Apprentices and Trainees – Middlemount QLD

MIGAS is proud to be partnering with Anglo American, one of Australia’s largest suppliers of quality steelmaking coal with a focus on safety and sustainability.

Undertaking this four-year apprenticeship at Aquila Mine, 32kmsouth from Middlemount in central Queensland, will give you the opportunity to become a trade qualified and earn aUEE30820Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician.

Aquila Mine has been developed as one Australia’s most technologically advanced underground mines, leveraging Anglo American’s advancements in underground automation technology, remote operations and data analytics.

As a full-timeElectrical Apprentice, you will gain hands‑on experience working alongside experienced tradespeople while beginning the journey to develop the practical skills and knowledge required to become a qualified electrician.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will learn how to:

• Install, service, maintain, repair, isolate, test, and commission a range of electrical systems and fixed infrastructure used in the coal mining industry
• Work with advanced technologies, including high-voltage electrical equipment, communications systems, and backup power infrastructure
• Apply industry‑leading safety practices and develop valuable trade skills in a real‑world mining environment

You’llgainhands‑onexperience across Aquila Mine underground operations, supported by a tailored training plan, experienced trade professionals, and offsite TAFE training.

You will commence on a 4/3 roster Monday to Thursday, starting at 5:30am and finishing at 5:30pm.

The apprenticeship will commence at the beginning of 2027.

The Opportunity

MIGAS is proud to be partnering with Anglo American, one of Australia’s largest suppliers of quality steelmaking coal with a focus on safety and sustainability.

Undertaking this four-year apprenticeship at Aquila Mine, 32kmsouth from Middlemount in central Queensland, will give you the opportunity to become a trade qualified and earn aUEE30820Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician.

Aquila Mine has been developed as one Australia’s most technologically advanced underground mines, leveraging Anglo American’s advancements in underground automation technology, remote operations and data analytics.

As a full-timeElectrical Apprentice, you will gain hands‑on experience working alongside experienced tradespeople while beginning the journey to develop the practical skills and knowledge required to become a qualified electrician.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will learn how to:

• Install, service, maintain, repair, isolate, test, and commission a range of electrical systems and fixed infrastructure used in the coal mining industry
• Work with advanced technologies, including high‑voltage electrical equipment, communications systems, and backup power infrastructure
• Apply industry‑leading safety practices and develop valuable trade skills in a real‑world mining environment

You’llgainhands‑onexperience across Aquila Mine underground operations, supported by a tailored training plan, experienced trade professionals, and offsite TAFE training.

You will commence on a 4/3 roster Monday to Thursday, starting at 5:30am and finishing at 5:30pm.

The apprenticeship will commence at the beginning of 2027.

Job Details

MIGAS is proud to be partnering with Anglo American, one of Australia’s largest suppliers of quality steelmaking coal with a focus on safety and sustainability.

Undertaking this four-year apprenticeship at Aquila Mine, 32kmsouth from Middlemount in central Queensland, will give you the opportunity to become a trade qualified and earn aUEE30820Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician.

Aquila Mine has been developed as one Australia’s most technologically advanced underground mines, leveraging Anglo American’s advancements in underground automation technology, remote operations and data analytics.

As a full-timeElectrical Apprentice, you will gain hands‑on experience working alongside experienced tradespeople while beginning the journey to develop the practical skills and knowledge required to become a qualified electrician.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will learn how to:

• Install, service, maintain, repair, isolate, test, and commission a range of electrical systems and fixed infrastructure used in the coal mining industry
• Work with advanced technologies, including high‑voltage electrical equipment, communications systems, and backup power infrastructure
• Apply industry‑leading safety practices and develop valuable trade skills in a real‑world mining environment

You’llgainhands‑onexperience across Aquila Mine underground operations, supported by a tailored training plan, experienced trade professionals, and offsite TAFE training.

You will commence on a 4/3 roster Monday to Thursday, starting at 5:30am and finishing at 5:30pm.

The apprenticeship will commence at the beginning of 2027.

About You

• You will bring a passion for the trade and be willing to listen, learn and actively seek out new learning opportunities
• Ability to work well in a team
• You will possess a good level of language, literacy and numeracy skills
• A strong focus on safety
• Completed Year 12 before the apprenticeship commences
• Have a strong interest in electrical work
• Hold or near completion of obtaining a Certificate II in Electrotechnology would be advantageous
• Have the ability to obtain a Health Assessment under the Coal Mine Workers' Health Scheme, Standard 11 mining induction program, Drug and Alcohol test, and Police Check