Associate & Cadet Programs
APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED
MINING ASSOCIATE & SAFETY ASSOCIATE PROGRAM
Anglo Coal Australia is an employer of choice for people considering starting a career in the mining industry. We are recruiting a number of positions for our open cut and underground operations to undergo a para-professional Associate program in mining and safety support. These programs will commence in January each year.
We are looking for motivated people who have a genuine interest in establishing a career in the mining industry. Because these positions perform essential functions in our mining and processing operations on site, we are looking for people who are interested in living in mining towns.
Anglo Coal Australia is currently recruiting for three different development programs across the business:
1. Mining Associate (Underground)
2. Mining Associate (Surface)
3. Safety Associates
The Associate Program is a structured four-year program combining on-the-job experience and further education. These roles will be supported with University study and industry training. At the end of the program, you will have achieved an Associate Degree and credit towards a Bachelor degree.
Mining Associates are known in the team as a Technical Officers and in your day-to-day duties you will be an important part of the technical team by providing professional support duties. Similarly, Safety Associates work to provide safety support to professionals in our operations.
Our Associate Programs are offered in a number of our operations, located in Central Queensland and New South Wales. We provide our Associates with extensive support to assist you to progress in your on-the-job duties, as well as your studies.
Taking up one of our Associate programs can provide you with an excellent first step in establishing yourself in a career as a mining professional.
Support from Anglo Coal
We provide our Associates with a range of support to assist you with your on-the-job development and studies.
You will be eligible to receive generous assistance with your studies. The company will cover HECS and study fees upon successful completion of subjects, and will partially cover textbooks and paid time off for exams and study.
We will further support your studies by giving you time off for your block release training.
It is expected that you will commit to the study, completing any course work such as assignments and study on your own time. It is a requirement for continued employment in this role that the incumbent completes and passes the course of study.
We will also assist you by appointing a mentor to advise and support you. You may speak with your mentor about any issue including your working life with Anglo, your studies and career options.
THE SURVEY CADET PROGRAM
The surveying cadetship is a slightly different and a more specialized cadetship focusing on mine surveying. The surveying cadet studies either the external 4 year Associate Degree or continues on to complete the 6 year Bachelor Degree of Spatial Science Technology. On completion of the Bachelor Degree the cadet can enter into a two year Competency Training Agreement which leads to certification as a Registered Mine Surveyor. Normal daily survey work can be carried out by an Associate Degree qualified surveyor but if you want to supervise other surveyors and certify the accuracy of mine plans you will have to progress to Registration. It is up to the cadet how far they want to progress as a surveyor.
Surveyors are involved in every aspect of the field operations and at times their role can be physically demanding. In our open cuts the surveyor places pegs where the dragline must dig, or a new road is to be established. Once the coal is exposed, the surveyor accurately measures the tonnage that is available to send to the customer. In our undergrounds the surveyor drills marks into the roof to control the direction of mining and the installation of conveyor belts. When an area is mined he calculates the tonnages of coal and stone that has been removed. In both the open cuts and underground accurate mine plans have to be computer generated to show where mining has taken place.
Recruitment for 2009 Associate and Cadet intake will commence in September 2008.
We are looking for people to join us in the Associate role who meet the following criteria:
• Passes in Year 12 English, Maths and a Science subject (or equivalent work experience).
• Interest in working in the mining industry in a hands-on technical role.
• Currently located in or willing to locate one of our mining communities. (Map of our locations)
• Computer experience and intermediate skills.
• Sound interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.
• Current driver’s licence.
If you have not completed Year 12, we may be able to facilitate a mature aged entrance to your university studies through QTAC for successful candidates.
Anglo Coal Australia is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from men and women, including people who identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, people with disabilities and those from non-English speaking backgrounds. To apply you will need to be an Australian resident or hold the right to work in Australia.
Please revert back to our website around August to find out when the next intake will occur.
Note: Successful candidates will also be required to complete a QTAC application and we will assist you with that process.
Application
If you are interested in our roles, you will be asked to complete our on-line application form and attach your resume. As part of this form, you will be asked to detail the subjects you have completed at school and your results, as well as any extracurricular activities and/or work experience.
Telephone Interview
In this telephone interview you will be asked about your understanding of the Associate Program along with questions about your previous school and work history. You will be asked to give examples of things you have done in the past as they relate to the Associate role.
Psychometric Testing
A shortlist of applicants will be invited to participate in psychometric testing in October. This testing will involve a number of different types of tests looking at different skills and abilities as they relate to the Associate Program.
Reference Checking
If successful to this point in the process, you will be asked to provide names of referees who will be able to speak about your experience and performance at school and/or work.
Final Interview and Site Visit
A short list of candidates will be invited to attend an interview at one of our mine sites with representatives from the Professional staff and Human Resources. You will also have a tour of the mine and discuss your impressions at this point. This meeting is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the environment you will be working and living in and to ask questions of those people whom you will be working with.
Medical
As a final step in the selection process you will be asked to attend a medical examination with a nominated company doctor. This helps Anglo Coal to assess your fitness for the duties you will be carrying out, which ensure that we are not placing you in an unsafe situation for any medical condition that you may have.
Appointment
If you are successful in the application process, an offer in writing will be presented to you.
After successful completion of your coursework, you will be engaged in a paraprofessional role or you may choose to continue your studies and progress into a number of professional roles.
If you have any questions concerning applications or the regarding the Associate or Survey Cadet programs please contact human.resources@anglocoal.com.au.