Entry-Level Underground Miner: Safety & Skill Growth

Yancoal Australia Ltd.; Mudgee; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted private health insurance

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport - discounted program

Study assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Financial education and banking perks

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Service recognition rewards

Job summary

Yancoal Australia is seeking entry level Mineworkers to join the Underground team at Moolarben Coal Operations. Successful applicants will start with safety-first training and hands-on instruction while learning to operate heavy underground equipment under supervision.

Ideal candidates are dependable, safety conscious and eager to develop practical skills, with a willingness to learn, work a roster pattern, and contribute to a strong, collaborative crew in a demanding mining environment.

Qualifications

• Must be safety conscious and dependable in a high-risk environment.
• Comfort with learning to operate heavy underground mining equipment under supervision.
• Current driver licence and right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Arrive fit, prepared and ready for your rostered shifts.
• Follow the site risk management process and speak up about unsafe conditions.
• Learn to operate underground heavy mining equipment under instruction.
• Work safely and efficiently according to site procedures and supervisor direction.
• Take responsibility for actions, standards and ongoing development.
• Work cooperatively with the crew and communicate clearly with supervisors.
• Contribute practical ideas to support safer work and continuous improvement.

Skills

Safety mindset

Hazard awareness

Team player

Willing to learn

Driver license

Job description

Yancoal Australia is seeking entry level Mineworkers to join the Underground team at Moolarben Coal Operations. Successful applicants will start with safety-first training and hands-on instruction while learning to operate heavy underground equipment under supervision.

Ideal candidates are dependable, safety conscious and eager to develop practical skills, with a willingness to learn, work a roster pattern, and contribute to a strong, collaborative crew in a demanding mining environment.