Mining Apprentice: Fixed & Mobile Plant Mechanic

MIGAS Apprentices and Trainees; Isaac Regional; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MIGAS Apprentices and Trainees – Strathfield QLD, in partnership with Stanmore, offers a four-year Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic Apprenticeship at South Walker Creek Mine near Nebo. Earn MEM31419 Certificate III in Engineering while gaining hands-on experience on large mobile mining equipment.

The first year features a 4 days on (Mon-Thu) / 3 days off Day Shift roster with travel to Nebo camp as needed (DIDO).

Qualifications

• Must have a genuine passion for mechanical work and safety.
• Willingness to learn and actively seek new opportunities.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Completion of Year 12 with Mathematics.
• Residence in Nebo, Moranbah or Bowen Basin region.
• Pre-employment medical, health screening and safety inductions.
• Interest in automotive/engineering work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, diagnose and repair heavy mobile mining equipment and machinery.
• Learn on the job during the four‑year apprenticeship.
• Drive in/drive out to Nebo camp as required.

Skills

Mechanical interest

Willingness to learn

Team player

Safety awareness

Literacy & numeracy

Year 12 Mathematics

Automotive/engineering interest

Pre-apprenticeship desirable

Medical/Induction screening

Bowen Basin resident

Education

Year 12 completed

Pre-apprenticeship in automotive/engineering

Job description

MIGAS Apprentices and Trainees – Strathfield QLD, in partnership with Stanmore, offers a four-year Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic Apprenticeship at South Walker Creek Mine near Nebo. Earn MEM31419 Certificate III in Engineering while gaining hands-on experience on large mobile mining equipment.

The first year features a 4 days on (Mon-Thu) / 3 days off Day Shift roster with travel to Nebo camp as needed (DIDO).