Apprenticeships & Traineeships

APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED FOR THE 2010 INTAKE!

 Thank you for your interest in working with Anglo Coal Australia.

Intention of the Apprenticeship & Traineeship role:
Apprenticeships & Traineeships are intended to fill a gap in our skill base at our coal operations. During your time, you will be a useful member of the team, supporting mining technical staff in a number of hands-on duties.

Whilst you have a potential career path into Engineering, Anglo Coal Australia Pty Ltd can accommodate the long term in the Engineering support role.

It is expected most Apprentices and Trainees will work on the appropriate roster as part of their crew timetable.

What Apprenticeships does Anglo Coal Australia Pty Ltd offer:
• Mechanical – diesel fitters, boilermaker/welders, fitters and turners
• Electrical – electricians, electronic tradespersons

What Traineeships does Anglo Coal Australia Pty Ltd offer:

  • Administration
  • Warehousing
  • Coal Processing
  • Supply
  • Mining Operations

How and when do I apply?
Our Apprenticeship & Traineeship Intake will commence between July – November.

Advertising on our Anglocoal Australia website will state when applications open and applications can be submitted via our website.

It is intended that all Apprentices & Trainees will commence on sites in early January for an orientation and induction.

Training Structure:
You will undertake structured training in working areas of the mine and rotation of duties to maximise your exposure to various facets of the operation.

Anglo Coal Support and Commitment:
Anglo Coal will support the Apprentices and Trainees with time off for block release training.

Site Support:
Apprentices and Trainees will be appointed a mentor and will have regular contact from their General Manager and HR Manager. The mentor will guide and support the Apprentice and Trainee in such matters as their job duties, studies and broader lifestyle and participation at the site.

Ideal Incumbent:
Apprentices will most likely be between the age of 15 to 19 or a mature age person and looking for an entry point into the Mining Industry. Anglo will be targeting people, predominantly from regional/rural communities, who have a strong interest in remaining in a mining community long-term. They may be a school leaver or have some work experience. They may also be a local person looking for a career change.

Employment:
Anglo Coal mine sites are not always the employers of Apprentices and Trainees – we can be the host sites. Your employment may be through one of our preferred Training Providers, MRAEL or the Gladstone Area Group Scheme, to whom you will be indentured and who take care of all administrative processes, training plans and block releases for the attainment of nationally recognised competencies.

However, please note that with our Drayton, Foxleigh, Moranbah and Callide Mine sites, you will be engaged as an Anglo Coal Australia Pty Ltd employee.

Some of the criteria you might need to consider in your application:

  • Have completed school to at least School Certificate level (by the end of 2009), with a good result in Maths and English. Applicants who have also completed a pre-apprenticeship course will be well regarded.
  • Have a strong desire to gain a trade qualification in either the Electrical or Mechanical trade.
  • Interest in working in the mining industry and in a hands-on technical role.
  • Willingness to locate or relocate to remote locations.
  • Computer experience.
  • Sound interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.
  • Driver’s licence.
  • Australian Residency.
  • Be safety conscious of yourself and others.
  • Be able to work cooperatively in a team environment.
  • Be able to organise your own transport to and from work.
  • Be prepared to give the best of yourself in developing and applying the skills required to be successful.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who live in the local Shires, however, applicants from other areas will also be considered.

Other criteria will depend on the specific role or vacancy. Details will be provided closer to the advertising timetable.

Selection Process and Timetable:
The successful applicants will be selected by Anglo Coal Australia and the host sites. You will complete interviews and undergo a set of aptitude and psychological assessments. The process will also be supported with reference checking, site visits and medicals. The process will be coordinated by Central Resourcing, Site HR and technical staff.

Your interest in our organisation is greatly appreciated and we wish you all the very best in your future endeavours.