Engineering - Mechanical Apprenticeship

MIGAS Apprentices and Trainees; Middlemount; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MIGAS Apprentices and Trainees invites applications for a full-time Mechanical Engineering Apprentice at Aquila Mine, 32km south of Middlemount, QLD. The four-year program leads to MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade and offers hands-on experience with experienced tradespeople.

You will commence on a 4/3 roster (Mon-Thu, 5:30am–5:30pm) with on-site training and offsite TAFE. The apprenticeship starts at the beginning of 2027 and focuses on safety, maintenance, and

Qualifications

• Teamwork and safety-conscious mindset required.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Commitment to safety and learning on the job.

Responsibilities

• Learn maintenance tasks from engineering drawings and plans.
• Develop fault-finding on fixed plant equipment during planned and breakdown maintenance.
• Learn condition monitoring techniques and inspection practices to identify potential failures.
• Participate in planned shutdowns, breakdown response, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Understand mining safety standards, isolation procedures, risk management and permit-to-work systems.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety focus

Strong communication

Literacy & numeracy

Education

Year 12 completed

Certificate II in Engineering Pathways (adv)

Job description

MIGAS Apprentices and Trainees - Middlemount QLD

MIGAS is proud to be partnering with Anglo Coal, 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 your MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade.

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 time Mechanical Engineering 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 mechanic.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will learn how to:

• Interpret engineering drawings, maintenance plans, and technical documentation to perform maintenance tasks accurately
• Develop fault-finding and problem-solving skills on fixed plant equipment through both planned and breakdown maintenance activities
• Learn condition monitoring techniques and equipment inspection practices to identify potential failures before they occur
• Strengthen problem‑solving and analytical skills through participation in planned shutdowns, breakdown response, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Build a strong foundation in mining industry safety standards, isolation procedures, risk management processes, and permit-to-work systems

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 Coal, 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 your MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade.

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.

Job Details

As a full time Mechanical Engineering 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 mechanic.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will learn how to:

• Interpret engineering drawings, maintenance plans, and technical documentation to perform maintenance tasks accurately
• Develop fault-finding and problem-solving skills on fixed plant equipment through both planned and breakdown maintenance activities
• Learn condition monitoring techniques and equipment inspection practices to identify potential failures before they occur
• Strengthen problem‑solving and analytical skills through participation in planned shutdowns, breakdown response, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Build a strong foundation in mining industry safety standards, isolation procedures, risk management processes, and permit-to-work systems

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 mechanical work
• Hold or near completion of obtaining a Certificate II in Engineering Pathways 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