Mineworker Operator (Excavator and Multi-skilled)

Glencore International AG; Whitsunday Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation and meals provided

Annual Health & Wellbeing Reimursement

Reward & recognition initiatives

Training & Development Opportunities

Job summary

Glencore is seeking competent excavator and multi-skilled operators for Collinsville Open Cut in Queensland. The role involves safe operation of heavy earthmoving equipment to meet production targets and performing a full range of mining tasks in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement.

This permanent full-time position offers a 7/7 day–night rotating roster, camp accommodation and meals, plus training and development opportunities to advance your career within the Life of Mine

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy earthmoving equipment on mine sites.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to risk management and safe work practices.
• Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient operation of heavy earthmoving equipment to meet production targets.
• Perform the full range of mining tasks in a dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

Skills

Equipment experience

Communication

Risk management

Stakeholder liaison

Autonomy & teamwork

Job description

Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life.

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

Collinsville Open Cut is located approximately 160km from Airlie Beach in Queensland, a town known as the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef. Producing both metallurgical and thermal coal for the export market, the surface mine has a long life and is transitioning from a dragline strip to a truck and shovel terrace operation.

We are currently looking for competent and experienced excavator and multi-skilled operators to fill multiple positions across our open cut site.

Reporting to the OCE, you will:

• Provide safe and efficient operation of heavy earthmoving equipment to meet mine production and organisational targets.

• Be comfortable performing the full range of mining tasks in a dynamic and changing environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

About you:

• Equipment experience – Excavator (>200T), Dozer, Grader, Loader, Water Truck and/or Haul Truck Operator.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Understanding of and commitment to risk management and safe work practices.

• Ability to liaise with key internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

What we offer:

• Highly competitive Enterprise Agreement position.

• Long term Life of Mine.

• Permanent full-time position.

• 7/7 Day-Night Rotating Roster.

• Camp accommodation and meals provided.

• Annual Health & Wellbeing Reimbursement.

• Reward & recognition initiatives.

• Training & Development Opportunities.

Applications Close: Sunday October 18, 2026.

As per company policy, internal applicants should discuss their interest in this position with their Manager prior to submitting an application.

Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field.