Mining Senior Official

You put safety first. That’s why we want you.

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, and have additional joint venture interests in steelmaking coal and manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in North West Queensland and Western Australia.

Company Description

You put safety first. That’s why we want you.

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, and have additional joint venture interests in steelmaking coal and manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in North West Queensland and Western Australia.

Mining Senior Official (Undermanager) – AquilaMine

Reporting to the Underground Mine Manager, the Mining Senior Official is responsible for the coordination of shift activities to ensure safe working conditions for all personnel at our Aquila Mine.

• While driving planned work within the mine, you will monitor, consult and make decisions to ensure the Operations teams’ production and maintenance targets are delivered safely and ensure statutory responsibilities are fulfilled.
• You will use your leadership skills and knowledges to lead and mentor deputies and supervisors to identify areas for improvement and to deliver operational excellence.
• Your proactive approach to safety and commitment to achieving Zero Harm will be the key to your success in this role.

• The successful applicant will possess a 3rd Class Deputy Certificate of Competency with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the underground coal mining industry and experience in leading a team.
• Person’s with a 2nd Class Mine Managers Certificate of Competency, or studying to achieve it, are encouraged to apply.
• A Queensland coal mining statutory qualification (Queensland 3rd class Deputy Certification or equivalent) and S1, S2, S3 and G2 Supervisor qualifications will be highly regarded for this position
• Must have Current QLD practicing certificate.

Additional information

• 7/7 Full time perm
• Company Funded Flights
• Based at Aquila Mine in Middlemount, QLD
• Discounted gym membership
• Free access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What we Offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. 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. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

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

Inclusion and Diversity
At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.

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 drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Employee referral
Do you know someone who would fit this role? Employee referrals will be accepted for this job. Refer to your local Referral Guidelines for policy conditions and amounts.

How to apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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CLOSING DATE
07 JULY 2025

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.

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Mining, Minerals & Metals 1,001-5,000 employees

Our company exists to make a real difference for everyone whose lives we touch. We mine the materials that make modern life possible, in ways that are safer, smarter and more responsible. Anglo American has operated in Australia since 2000 and our portfolio includes thermal and metallurgical coal across six mines and two states.Beyond Australia, we form part of Anglo American's global Coal business, which manages a portfolio that also encompasses 10 mines in South Africa and one mine in Canada and we have a 33 per cent stake in the Cerrejón operation in Colombia.

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Our company exists to make a real difference for everyone whose lives we touch. We mine the materials that make modern life possible, in ways that are safer, smarter and more responsible. Anglo American has operated in Australia since 2000 and our portfolio includes thermal and metallurgical coal across six mines and two states.Beyond Australia, we form part of Anglo American's global Coal business, which manages a portfolio that also encompasses 10 mines in South Africa and one mine in Canada and we have a 33 per cent stake in the Cerrejón operation in Colombia.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website

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