• Job Description

  Req#: REF72586V

  Company Description

  You put safety first. That’s why we want you.

  Anglo American Steelmaking Coal

  Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world. In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in steelmaking coal and manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in North West Queensland and Western Australia.

  Job Description

  Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the coordination of the Development mining activities and resources to maintain a safe and productive panel in accordance with the annual mining plan.

  The role will be varied and rewarding and will involve the following:

  • Accountable for the management and delivery of all aspects associated with the Development operations at the mine.
  • Provide strong leadership to drive a high-performance culture, role modelling and reinforcing the behaviours that will underpin the success of the operation;
  • Set & maintain clear accountabilities for team and direct reports. Hold people accountable to deliver, recognise and reward positive results;
  • Appropriately share information in an open and timely manner through presentations and general communications to relevant stakeholders;
  • Implement engineering and maintenance strategies to achieve “best Practice “asset reliability and availability.
  • Work with Senior Management, Safety, Engineering, Technical and Operational departments in the achievement of safe production and other targets across the operation;
  • Drive the implementation of continuous improvement and best practice initiatives

  Your proactive approach demonstrated leadership ability and commitment to Zero Harm will be key to your success in the role.

  Qualifications

  • Demonstrated leader in Development operations or similar operational role
  • Good understanding of QLD Coal Mining & WH&S statutory obligations.
  • Ability to work in high pressure and competing priority/ambiguous environments.
  • Well-developed understanding of operational processes and maintenance work management.
  • Strong problem solving techniques with ability to engage and influence team to met desired outcome.
  • Hold people accountable to meet key deadlines and milestones.
  • Act decisively, honestly and with integrity at all times.
  • Respect the values and diversity of others.
  • Drive Performance within the Business.
  • Maintain confidentiality with regards to tasks.

  Additional Information

  • Full-time, permanent position.
  • Located at our Aquila Mine, in Middlemount QLD.
  • Monday – Friday, with flexible work options available
  • Residential, DIDO and FIFO (company funded) available
  • Subsidised accommodation
  • External Study Assistance support available
  • Free Middlemount gym membership

  What we Offer

  When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

  Who we are

  We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

  Background checks

  Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

  Inclusion and Diversity

  At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.

  How we are committed to your safety

  Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

  Employee referral

  Do you know someone who would fit this role? Employee referrals will be accepted for this job. Refer to your local Referral Guidelines for policy conditions and amounts.

  How to apply

  To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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  CLOSING DATE
  27 JULY 2025

  Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date.

  Recruitment Agencies

  Anglo American Steelmaking Coal does not accept unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies.

• About the company

  Anglo American plc is a British multinational mining company with headquarters in London, England. It is the world's largest producer of platinum, with around 40% of world output, as well as being a major producer of diamonds, copper, nickel, iron ore, and metallurgical and thermal coal.

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