Mining Engineer Australia - Steelmaking Coal Engineering Australia, Middlemount Entry Level / Permanent Employee 12 November, 2026

De Beers Group; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent Aquila Mine role

5/2 roster

Salary incentives

Residential FIFO

Accommodation options

Company benefits

Job summary

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal is seeking an experienced Underground Longwall Mining Engineer to help shape performance in Bowen Basin operations. You will plan and deliver expert technical advice to optimise mine scheduling and performance, while supporting safety and compliance across the site.

Collaborate with Technical Service and site teams to ensure well-structured plans that meet objectives, using advanced planning tools and a strong focus on Zero Harm and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Extensive operating experience in underground coal mining.
• A detailed understanding of the coal mining processes.
• Knowledge of relevant mining legislation and its application.
• High level of planning and problem-solving ability.
• Previous experience within underground mining operations (preferably coal).
• Previous experience with mine planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver best practice mining engineering services and support to the mine, supporting Zero Harm by ensuring compliance with all safety systems and legislation.
• Ensure the quality of Technical Services Mining delivered are fit-for-purpose and can bridge the gap between theoretical/design and practicality in the workplace.
• Work across the strata control and ventilation spaces to ensure safe and compliant underground mining conditions.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of systems that support effective airflow and strata monitoring.
• Enhance the value of the resources by applying relevant technology. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop a strategy for its implementation and ongoing maintenance.
• Plan and coordinate mine planning and production review meetings engaging all relevant site stakeholders.
• Support production goals by maintaining high standards in underground environmental controls.

Skills

UG coal mining

Mine planning

Problem solving

Coal mining processes

Mining legislation

Mine planning tools

Tools

Mine planning tools

Job description

Shape underground mine performance through smart planning and technical excellence!

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal

Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.

Job Description :

As our underground longwall Mining Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the success in one of the most high-performance mining underground operations in Bowen Basin. You’ll be responsible for planning and delivering expert technical advice that supports strategic decision-making and optimises mine scheduling and performance. Your insights will help ensure our operations run efficiently, safely, and in alignment with our business goals.

You’ll work closely with the Technical Service Superintendent to resolve technical challenges and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Collaboration with mine staff and project teams will be essential to ensure well-structured plans are in place to meet operational and business objectives.

• Deliver best practice mining engineering services and support to the mine, supporting Zero Harm by ensuring compliance with all safety systems and legislation.
• Ensure the quality of Technical Services Mining delivered are fit-for-purpose and can bridge the gap between theoretical/design and practicality in the workplace.
• Work across the strata control and ventilation spaces to ensure safe and compliant underground mining conditions.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of systems that support effective airflow and strata monitoring.
• Enhance the value of the resources by applying relevant technology. This involves collaborating with relevant stakeholders to develop a strategy for its implementation and ongoing maintenance.
• Plan and coordinate mine planning and production review meeting engaging all relevant site stakeholders
• Support production goals by maintaining high standards in underground environmental controls.

Qualifications :

• Extensive operating experience in UG coal mining
• A detailed understanding of the coal mining processes
• Working knowledge of relevant mining legislation and its application
• A high level of planning and problem-solving ability
• Previous experience within underground mining operations (preferably coal)
• Previous experience with mine planning tools

Additional information :

• Permanent positions based at Aquila Mine
• 5/2 roster (9-day fortnight potential)
• Competitive salary package and annual incentive programs
• Residential, FIFO (company funded) & DIDO options
• Subsidised accommodation and company funded camp options available
• Anglo American company benefits

What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package and a range of flexible work arrangements that support the balance of work, family and individual circumstances. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from AI to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

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Closing Date

November 2026

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date.

Recruitment Agencies

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal does not accept unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies.