New to Industry Underground Mineworker

Yancoal Australia Ltd; Mudgee; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted private health insurance

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Study assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Financial education discounts

Salary packaging

Service recognition rewards

Discounts program

Job summary

Moolarben Coal Operations, part of Yancoal Australia Ltd, is seeking entry-level underground mineworkers. Join a team that values safety, reliability and a strong work ethic while learning to operate heavy underground equipment.

You will start in a hands-on role, following site procedures, and develop skills through supervision and practical experience. A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• A dependable and professional approach to work.
• Safety first mindset with hazard recognition and risk controls.
• Responsible attitude, good judgement and accountability.
• Willingness to learn new skills including safe operation of heavy equipment.
• Professional work ethic and ability to follow procedures and standards.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding underground environment.
• Previous labour-intensive experience is desirable but not essential.
• Current driver licence and right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Arrive fit, prepared and ready to contribute to rostered shifts.
• Follow site risk management, identify hazards and speak up when unsafe.
• Learn to operate underground heavy mining equipment under supervision.
• Carry out work safely, efficiently and per site procedures.
• Take responsibility for actions and ongoing development.
• Work cooperatively within the crew and communicate clearly with supervisors.
• Contribute practical ideas to safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Dependable

Safety minded

Good judgement

Willing to learn

Team player

Physically capable

Job description

• Job security & long term stability with a Tier 1 Mining Asset
• Option to maintain a coastal lifestyle with heavily subsidised accommodation and meals or
• Live in the award winning, family friendly town of Mudgee - Wine Region
  

About The Business

• Job security & long term stability with a Tier 1 Mining Asset
• Option to maintain a coastal lifestyle with heavily subsidised accommodation and meals or
• Live in the award winning, family friendly town of Mudgee - Wine Region
  

We are Australia’s largest pure-play coal producer generating over $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment; owning, operating or participating in coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia.

Moolarben Coal mine is Australia’s largest thermal coal producer and has both Underground and Open cut operations producing over 21 million tpa. It has over 1100 employees with employees residing in the beautiful Mudgee area, with all the facilities for a fantastic family lifestyle.

Job Tasks And Responsibilities

Moolarben Coal Operations is seeking motivated people to join our Underground team as entry level Mineworkers. This opportunity is suited to applicants who bring a positive work ethic, take safety seriously, accept responsibility and are keen to develop the skills required to operate heavy underground mining equipment safely and efficiently.

We are looking for people who are dependable, safety conscious and willing to learn. You will need to demonstrate good hazard awareness, a practical approach to risk management, sound judgement and the ability to work effectively as part of a crew.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Arriving fit, prepared and ready to contribute to your rostered shifts.
• Following the site risk management process, identifying hazards and speaking up when conditions or tasks are unsafe.
• Learning to operate a range of underground heavy mining equipment under instruction, assessment and supervision.
• Carrying out work safely, efficiently and in accordance with site procedures and supervisor direction.
• Taking responsibility for your actions, work standards and ongoing development.
• Working cooperatively within the crew and communicating clearly with supervisors and workmates.
• Contributing practical ideas that support safer work and continuous improvement.
  

Successful applicants will be assigned to one of the following roster patterns

• Monday to Thursday day shift: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
• Monday to Thursday night shift: 6:30 pm to 5:00 am
• Friday to Sunday day shift: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
• Friday to Sunday night shift: 6:00 pm to 6:00 am
  

Skills And Experience

• A dependable and professional approach to work.
• A safety-first mindset with the ability to recognise hazards, assess risk and apply controls before starting work.
• A responsible attitude, good judgement and willingness to be accountable for your actions.
• A genuine desire and ability to learn new skills, including the safe operation of heavy equipment.
• A professional work ethic and the ability to follow instructions, procedures and required standards.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team in a physically demanding underground environment.
• Previous experience in a labour intensive or physical role is desirable but not essential.
• Current driver licence and the right to work in Australia.

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• Discounted private health insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
• Study assistance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards
• Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants
  

Yancoal Australia values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

Yancoal Australia is a Work180 Endorsed Employer and is committed to ensuring all employees can thrive in an inclusive workplace.