New to Industry Underground Mineworker

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.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply today and take the first step toward an exciting new journey with us!

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