Mining Operators

About the Business

• Permanent Position 
• Work close to home
• Be based in Gloucester Basin

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. 

New South Wales’ Gloucester Basin is home to the Stratford Duralie operation, producing high fluidity semi-hard coking and thermal coals.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Stratford Coal are seeking skilled and experienced Mining Operators to join the team. Reporting to the relevant Statutory Supervisor, and working a rotating dayshift and afternoon shift roster pattern (Monday-Friday only), you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of mining equipment supporting the planned mine closure works.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidates will display the Yancoal – ‘Our Way’ behaviours in everyday practice and foster a ‘One Team’ culture, along with promoting the Yancoal Values of People, Safety, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence.

To be successful in the role you will also display the following skills and attributes:

• Experience in the operation of large mining fleets such as haul trucks, dozers, excavators, graders and ancillary equipment in an open cut coal mining environment;
• A proven track record with regard to safe and productive operating practices including operating for reliability;
• Ability to meet the requirements of this role with regard to shift work and fitness for work;
• A positive and proactive attitude;
• Current NSW Manual Driver’s license.

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees.

• 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
• Discounted private health insurance 
• Study assistance
• 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 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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Applications Close: Friday 25 July 2025