New To Industry - Haul Truck Operator
Trainee Operator - 12 MONTH FIXED TERM
Location: Blackwater QLD
Roster: 7 on 7 off rotating Day/Night
About the Business
Yarrabee Coal Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Yancoal Australia, based in Blackwater Queensland, a 2 hour drive west of Rockhampton.
Yancoal Australia is Australia's largest pure play coal producer. It boasts three tier one thermal coal mines in New South Wales and Queensland. Yancoal Australia also manages five other Australian coal mines on behalf of related parties. Yancoal Australia also manages five other Australian coal mines on behalf of related parties. Yancoal currently employs over 3,000 people across its operations. At Yancoal, our people are our most valuable asset and we invest in developing our management and leadership talent throughout our operations.
To generate a strong talent pipeline for 2025 we are seeking Expressions of Interest from those who are eager to join the rewarding mining Industry as a New To Industry Haul Truck Operator with the Yarrabee Team.
Job Tasks and Responsibilities
As part of our commitment to increasing skills and employment opportunities, we are seeking dedicated New To Industry Operators to join our team at Yarrabee Coal Company.
This is a 12 month appointment (fixed term), where you will be trained to safely operate Yarrabee Coal's Mobile equipment, while gaining first-hand experience working in the mining industry.
The ideal candidate demonstrates an eagerness to learn, as well as the capability to safely and effectively operate the relevant equipment.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this opportunity you will have the below attributes:
- Sound work history and attendance
- Demonstrated ability to learn and be trained
- Sound understanding of risk awareness, hazard identification and a strong commitment to safety performance
- Sound verbal and written communication skills
- Able to model professional behaviour at all times with a positive attitude and willingness to assist
- Display a can-do attitude, exercise initiative and work both independently and co-operatively as required within a team environment.
- Be able to work a rotating roster including nights and weekends
Mandatory Requirements
- Current QLD Drivers Licence
Benefits
Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees.
The following benefits are available to eligible wages employees:
- A career start into the Mining Industry
- Excellent remuneration while learning.
- The opportunity, facilities and environment associated with working in an international organisation
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Salary Sacrifice Options
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Local Housing Allowance
- Local Sporting Allowance.
If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply button.
PLEASE NOTE: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We reserve the right to close the advertisement and commence recruitment proceedings immediately.
Yancoal 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+.
If this is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role apply today to start an exciting new journey with us.
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